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| Main area with view to fireplace |
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| Fireplace with bookshelves and future art panel |
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| View to bar |
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| Exercise room is up and running! |
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Almost Finished!
So many small details remain to be installed, but I can't resist posting a few quick pictures now that the painting of the lower level has been completed. It's been a long journey but worth all the time and money - it's gorgeous and I couldn't be happier with the result.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
The floors are in!
The floors are finished and the "lower level" is taking shape. Cabinets and trim are coming next week - fingers crossed it will be finished and usable (with better quality photos) soon!
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| main space |
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| fireplace |
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| wine cellar |
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| exercise room |
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| playing soccer! |
Monday, July 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Latest Construction Photos
Our "lower level" is coming along nicely - check it out! After a delay due to stone availability and summer vacation schedules, we've started back in full swing and the masonry was finished today. Next week, the FSC certified engineered flooring is installed. And after that, we wait again for FSC wood availability to make the cabinets. Fingers crossed it is finished mid-August!
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| main space |
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| fireplace |
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| wine cellar |
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| entertainment |
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| bar |
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| exercise room |
Monday, June 25, 2012
Biomimicry Inspired Art Exhibits!
Amy wrote a blog post for Biomimicry Chicago describing new biomimicry inspired art exhibits in Chicago. Head over to the Biomimicry Chicago blog for more information!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Basement Construction Photos!
Oh, this project has completely taken over my life - and I'm loving it. For this basement renovation, we sprayed 1" of Icynene insulation directly to the concrete wall and then offset the framing inside of it. This detail will act as a vapor retarder, eliminate thermal bridging between the studs and the concrete and give us a R19 insulation value- well exceeding energy code. The Building Science Corporation has great information on this and other high performance wall details. The mechanical ductwork is in and framing is almost complete. Electrical and lighting started today and we're moving along so quickly.
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| Before: Main Space |
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| Now: Main Space |
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| Before: Game Area |
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| Now: Game Area |
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| Before: Entertainment Center |
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| Now: Entertainment Center |
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| Before: Bar Area |
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| Now: Bar Area |
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| Before: Exercise Room |
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| Now: Exercise Room |
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