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Logan Hinton
5 years ago
We finished our living room a few days ago! We basically gutted the whole thing and remodeled it ourselves. We opened the wall to the stairs and refinished the antique Douglas fir floors as well, which was a hassle. The result is a beautiful modern craftsman with some rustic character. Enjoy!
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