Be sure to check out  my room makeover feature in the Washington Post Home Section this Thursday, October 8th.  I was given the opportunity to restyle a lovely but stark basement living area into a welcoming space for family relaxation and entertainment.  The end-result is quite remarkable. I have posted "before" photos below.  If you miss the article on Thursday, please check back here this weekend as I will try to post some "after" pictures then.  -- Carla

Before Photos: