New construction opens a wide array of options when it comes to selecting finishes. For this particular client, they wanted a durable floor that was also aesthetically pleasing to complete their basement. Since there was no topical sealer on the new concrete, a polished flooring system was selected. The basement itself was a little over 1200 square feet and featured a game room, main living area, bedrooms, bathrooms and a kitchen. All of the flooring was to be polished to a level 400 shine and finished with a densifier and stain guarding product. Polished concrete is the most durable flooring choice. It allows the concrete to breathe below grade, creates movement and character throughout the space and is very easy to maintain. With a pond out back, a polished concrete floor is easy to clean and will be able to withstand high traffic.

For this huge gaming fan, Magnolia combined 4 X-Box consoles with 4 dedicated flat-screens so each gamer got their own screen. You’ll only need the edge of your seat in this room. Washington

With a large family and an always “on the go” lifestyle, a retreat was needed where they could slow down and relax. Enter the new Silverstein master bath. Photos by: Patrick Heagney

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Large room for the kids with climbing wall, super slide, TV, chalk boards, rocking horse, etc. Great room for the kids to play in!
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These homeowners had lived in their home for a number of years and loved their location, however as their family grew and they needed more space, they chose to have us tear down and build their new home. With their generous sized lot and plenty of space to expand, we designed a 10,000 sq/ft house that not only included the basic amenities (such as 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms), but also a four car garage, three laundry rooms, two craft rooms, a 20’ deep basement sports court for basketball, a teen lounge on the second floor for the kids and a screened-in porch with a full masonry fireplace to watch those Sunday afternoon Colts games.

Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
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