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Balaton Builders
Washington, District of Columbia
With team member Lukors LLC
The client's biggest challenge with creating this
basement living space was designing it to make it
appear that the residents were not living
underground. To do this, the foundation was
excavated and lowered 3 feet to create 9-foot high
ceilings and the walls were underpinned. In
addition, large historic wood windows and an
oversized glass pocket door were installed to bring
in natural light. Finally, a separate south-facing
entrance was created that did not originally exist.
LED lights saturate the space with bright light and
complement the contemporary design with luxury
quartz countertop and custom European Hans &
Krug cabinetry.
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Mom's Design Build
Shakopee, Minnesota
When this couple bought their Deephaven/Shorewood
home, they didn't mind the sloping yard. That changed as
their family grew and the kids needed a safe place to play.
The narrow, sloping site was tamed and made functional
with an intelligent, multi-terrace design that added a pool,
patio, deck and level natural turf yard in a compact space,
which was constrained by a steep hillside above and a
marsh below. LED rope lighting on risers improves visibility
and promotes stair safety, while porcelain tile and plank
decking stays cool under swimmers' bare feet. Thanks to a
kid-friendly jumping ledge, they even have a wet bar and
outdoor kitchen.
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