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Here's a review of some of our thoughts and efforts that helped to accomplish their goals: Lines draw the eye—Long, horizontal lines accen- tuate the modern feel in these new spaces. e natural clear pine slatted ceiling above the family room creates a connection to the slat wall (with a hidden door) in the bar area. A long stone wall frames the two-sided linear fireplace, sidled next to the flat panel TV, providing optimal viewing angles for both. e carpet inlay in the family room echoes the geometry of the ceiling treatment designed above, drawing the eye to our cli- ent's wildlife photographs displayed in the wall niches. Juxtaposition of hard, soft flooring—We tested for the presence of moisture and found the numbers ideal for an engineered wood floor. After applying a sealant to the concrete, the floating floor was installed throughout the space with rugs and a carpet inlay that provide a balance of hard and soft floor finishes. Technology paired with natural—While 4K televisions, exciting audio systems and lighting scene devices all provide functionality to make a space like this work, the palette of natural materials in their natural state—stone, glass, steel, quartz and several wood species—add the necessary yang to the high-tech ying. e seamless interaction of technology with natural materials provides the balance necessary to make a space like this truly comfort the body, mind and soul. Elegance for the wet bar—We expanded the size and functionality of the wet bar to allow for more wine storage for our wine-enthusiast clients. We selected quarter-sawn, grain matched oak to keep with the modern style and the custom-designed, freestanding high-top table was built to provide a place to serve hors d'oeuvres along with the day's wine selections. Glass shelves set into the stone backsplash bring further earthy elegance to the bar. 'Make it work' moment—With two finished floors above the basement, figuring out how to vent the fireplace would be a challenge. However, improved technology allowed for a remote blower to exhaust the combustion air through the basement rim joist. Even though our fireplace subcontractor MASTER DESIGN AWARDS 2016 | GOLD BASEMENT REMODELER INFORMATION Revolution Design + Build Wayzata, Minn. revolutiondesignbuild.com Project name: Mod Style Lower Level Living PRODUCTS Doors: Bayer Built Tile: Tile x Design Flooring: Hallmark Moulding and trim: Bayer Built Manufactured stone: Boral Lighting: Lappin Lighting WET BAR PRODUCTS Cabinetry: Westwind Woodworkers Countertop: Great Northern Granite Sink: Elkay Faucet: Grohe BASEMENT BATHROOM PRODUCTS Cabinetry: Westwind Woodworkers Countertop: Great Northern Granite Sink and faucet: Kohler Before After QualifiedRemodeler.com QR July 2017 27