This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum

Interior Design by: Sarah Bernardy Design, LLC Remodel by: Thorson Homes, MN Photography by: Jesse Angell from Space Crafting Architectural Photography & Video

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum

Kitchen - traditional u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, two islands, granite countertops and ceramic backsplash

Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a small transitional built-in desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Boston with gray walls and no fireplace

Watch this kitchen come together in our YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HlvIoar2VQ

The control system controls all of the music and video, the lights, fire and water features, fans and heaters. Dustin Wright
Photo of a tropical stone landscaping in Dallas with a fire pit.

The control system controls all of the music and video, the lights, fire and water features, fans and heaters. Dustin Wright
Photo of a tropical stone landscaping in Dallas with a fire pit.

The control system controls all of the music and video, the lights, fire and water features, fans and heaters. Dustin Wright
Photo of a tropical stone landscaping in Dallas with a fire pit.

Fire features controlled via Lutron Radio RA2 and a waterproofed tablet. The control system controls all of the music and video, the lights, fire and water features, fans and heaters. Dustin Wright

Basement - traditional basement idea in Chicago

Second floor basketball/ sports court - perfect place for just running around - need this with Chicago's winters! Landmark Photography
Indoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court - contemporary indoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court idea in Chicago with gray walls

Where to stash all your gaming gear and components and don't want to ruin a spectacular reclaimed wood feature wall? Secret drawers, of course. Check out our next photo.

Study room - contemporary built-in desk dark wood floor study room idea in New York with blue walls

1 LGOLED TV
Inspiration for a cottage basement remodel in Atlanta

The Living, Dining, and Family Rooms open into each other and are trimmed by bright white trim for a fresh and dramatic appearance. John Wilbanks Photography

A high end a/v system with gaming capabilities right next to a games room and bar.....entertainment heaven. Stunning metal clad fireplace and vintage wood elements make this basement warm, cozy and very cool.