Midwest basement

In 60s and 70s having a finished basement meant having low suspended ceilings, rust-carpeting, dark wood paneling and of course, a traditional basement-bar which may or may not have been upholstered with faux leather. Design tastes have changed and so have basements. See more retro basement photos on Pinterest “The 70s Basement” Updating your […]

Description Uploaded for my friend SiberianSpirit. This was built in the 1980's by the previous owners of our house. Wood paneling, fluorescent lights, drop ceiling and linoleum tiles(under carpet) are all original. This space hasn't been altered since it was installed. Its pretty messy as both my brother and sister have moved back in after living on their own for awhile, and have brought a lot of their things with them.

A couple transform their north Minneapolis basement into the dive bar of their dreams. See more from this youthful project at the link here. 📸: Ben Clasen

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Before photo of our ugly 70's basement. Our older sofas need help also! We hate the ugly light sconces on the wall. Orange glass and black iron porch light on a wall. Yuck! The red and orange shag carpet is ugly but I cleaned it and it looks brand new. The old women who lived in this house before us never went down in the basement.

Looking toward the kitchen.

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The '70s seen through Department Store Wish Book Catalogs. Classic toys, bad fashion and Spider-Man appearing at your local mall.