Cutting-Edge Ebony Basement

White cabinets reflect light and provide substantial storage.

It seems counterintuitive to paint your basement walls and ceiling in such a dark hue, but stylist Arren Williams kept the space bright with mood lighting. "The undermount lighting in the high-gloss storage units highlights our collections," says Arren. This modern design has a masculine feel without crying out, "bachelor pad".

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  • Photographer: Angus Fergusson
  • Source: House & Home August 2010 issue
  • Products: Chair, rug, Elte; storage units (with lighting), Ikea; silk velvet pillow, Constantine; flooring, The Home depot.
  • Designer: Arren Williams
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