yes, I did paint them (i always paint the plates). I should post a pic tomorrow, the ambient light behind the TV gives a nice feel at night.

This is pretty much (pre-child) a media room. It's a 4 story townhouse. The floor below is the basement, the floor above is the main level with a level above that for 2 bedrooms (3 master bedrooms in all, one on the media level. By master I mean a full bath in each bedroom).

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