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Dream Rooms Mini Tour
8/13/2008

2008 Parade of Homes fall showcaseSM features dream room mini tour
In every home there’s that very special space that is someone’s very own Dream Room. For the budding gourmet chef it’s the perfectly-equipped kitchen, Dad finds his dream in a jazzed-up garage retreat, while the just married may fall in love all over again in their luxurious owners’ suite. This fall we searched through our Parade Homes^SM to find some incredible Dream Rooms and created a special Mini Tour that will delight and inspire.

All of the Dream Rooms are open regular Parade of Homes^SM hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 to 7:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm.

#345, Paulson Construction 10460 Vermillion Circle, Blaine Natural Surround Sounds, 200 Acres of Nature’s Wonderland on Display Heart of the Home: Hearth Room

Welcome to our lovely hearth room, the "Heart of the Home.” Sit down and allow the beautiful ambiance of nature and the outdoors surround you. The lovely details of this room include four custom French patio doors leading to two private decks, a full-wall stone corner fireplace, and a custom designed tongue-and-groove barrel vaulted ceiling. Relax on your sofa with views of the pond and sunrise to the east. To the west your view is of 200-plus acres of DNR nature wonderland and gorgeous sunsets. Don't miss our Olympic Day with 2008 Olympian Jake Deitchler signing picture autographs, and our wine and cheese event. Expect to be Impressed!

#110, Lake Country Builders 4115 York Avenue South, Minneapolis A Garden of Green Dreams Green Sanctuary in the City: Screen Porch and Outdoor Living

This Dream Room combines a fabulous screen porch with gardens and landscaping, all designed and built to meet Minnesota GreenStar standards. It’s truly a Green Dream! The porch is a perfect spot for three-season enjoyment. The floor-to-ceiling screens keep mosquitoes at bay yet welcome cooling breezes. A gas fireplace tucked into one corner adds a touch of drama and warmth. The classic bead-board ceiling, Trex decking underfoot, and soapstone fireplace surround give this space a casual elegance.

Step outside onto graceful patio featuring Anchor Kingston pavers in a cool ironstone color surrounded by an incredible greenscape. Whether relaxing with a good book or serving dinner al fresco, this outdoor space is as beautiful as it is ecologically smart. All onsite water runoff is captured through carefully located rain barrels. The collected water is dispersed between the rain garden and irrigation for the pockets of lawn. Existing soil was retained and planted with almost 70 percent native plant materials. And a compact edible garden assures organic vegetables and herbs for the table. It is definitely a Green Dream Room!

#208, RC Johnson Construction, Inc. 6960 Everest Lane, Maple Grove He said “I can wash the car and watch football at the same time” She said “I can scrapbook while the clothes dry” His and Hers Domain: Laundry/Craft Room and Garage

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind, family friendly multi-purpose laundry room. Top-of-the-line energy saving, front loading washer and dryer are just the beginning. Features include heated ceramic tile floors, a full wall of custom enameled upper and lower cabinets plus spacious countertops – creating an environment perfect for you and your kids to hang out on the internet. Built-in elevated tabletop provides additional space for craft making, folding clothes, sewing and reading, besides providing a great main floor homework area for the kids.

Besides the fabulous laundry room, this four-car garage is every man’s dream. Goodies include polyaspartic coated floors with Wirsbo, in-floor radiant heat, trench style floor drain, eight-foot high garage doors with belt driven openers, knock down walls and ceilings, built-in sink with hot and cold water plus built-in ceiling speakers complete with your very own high definition LCD TV. Perfect space for the man of the house.

#350, Imperial Homes, Inc. 6304 Red Fox Road, Lino Lakes So Perfect, You May Not Ever Leave Outdoors In — Cook, Eat, Live: Kitchen/Dining

Foxborough’s 2008 Parade of HomesSM “Dream Room” combines food preparation with casual dining in a way that goes far beyond the word “kitchen.” This relaxed space represents everything that is special about the home and this conservation-minded community, whether enjoyed by family or guests.

From its columned/arched great room entry, to the large windows and sliding portal to the outdoor eating area, this “heart of the home” connects the home and the outdoors in a most comfortable and special way. Added to this over-arching environment are the perfect details including large granite island, custom cooktop hood with built-in spice rack, pantry, expansive cabinetry, and so much more. Experience this beautiful home and unique space for yourself.

#193, Lecy Bros. Homes 4640 Bluebell Trail North, Medina One Touch Control, Fun for All Let the Games Begin: Recreation Room

Imagine being able to sit down with your family on a Friday evening for game night. Everyone gathers in the recreation room anticipating the fun night ahead. Using your new Sure-Lock-Homes' one touch remote you dim the lights, turn on all your audio/video equipment and start a movie. Or, while the kids decide between a board game and billiards, you decide which tunes from your hard drive to play on the surround sound system. The easy touch screen control lets you select a music play list and also allows you to set the house to a “good night” mode, which conveniently adjusts temperature and turns off all your lights at just the right time, saving you time and conserving energy. Now thanks to the easy to use Sure-Lock-Homes’ remote, you’re ready to sit down and enjoy a perfect, worry free night with your family.

This Dream Room is designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind. Set in the lower level, the corner stone fireplace adds ambiance. The built-in entertainment center displays family treasures, complements the equipment storage and has that "Theater-styling" for the big screen TV. Here’s the perfect spot for your pool table from Peters Billiards to keep the teens busy all weekend. Lecy Bros. Homes has designed a room that everyone can enjoy from Super Bowl games and movies to billiards and games, with treats from the bar area — a recreation room with one touch control.

#492, Landsted, LLC 761 Kilt Court, Hudson, WI Your Very Own StayCation Experience Backyard Vacation: Outdoor Living and Pool

Tranquility, Serenity, and Recreation. Come and experience Landsted’s “Backyard Vacation” at Indigo Ponds; a captivating, secluded neighborhood to escape to for a family retreat. The perfect balance between nature, privacy and relaxation. Landsted partners with Prestige Pools, Lerfald Landscaping, Halverson Concrete and Cyclone Fence to custom create the feeling of always being on vacation. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy Landsted’s backyard vacation.

The Following Three Dream Rooms Can All Be Seen at The Woods at Riley Creek in Eden Prairie
#122, On the Level, Inc. 9610 Sky Lane The Global Kitchen: Peruvian Stone, Yellow River Granite, North American Hickory

Blending warm, rich elements, luxurious touches and modern conveniences, this extraordinary kitchen is truly the “Heart of the Home.” The focal point is the custom black walnut cabinetry with carved corbels that surrounds the Wolf range and a Peruvian stone backsplash. The black walnut details are carried over to the large center island that is capped with Yellow River granite. The perimeter of the kitchen is lined with hickory cabinetry with Brown Antique granite and a corner sink surrounded with windows. There is also a custom crafted hutch and a corner banquette for family dining. Hardwood flooring completes this gorgeous space.

The eating nook, hearth room, screen porch, deck, butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry, formal dining room and living room all radiate off of this dynamic kitchen, allowing room for everyone to gather.

#123, Swanson Homes 9730 Sky Lane The Lap of Luxury Owners’ Suite: Ahh, Relax, Unwind, Unplug in Style

The master suite exudes a chic “modern aire” with its clean lined furnishings and well appointed architectural details. A cappuccino bar and laundry facility also accompany the suite. The master bath is one of pure luxury and continues to blend both the organic materials with the edgy details like a floating tub and floating sinks. Adjacent to the tub is a walk-in shower complete with bench and body jets. Check out the many additional photos of this home at www.swansonhomes.com.

#124, JMS Custom Homes, LLC 9750 Sky Lane The Ultimate Entertainment Center: No One Leaves Without a Smile

WOW! There is simply no other way to effectively describe this incredible lower level. Surrounded by a grotto-inspired wet bar, large capacity wine cellar, and pool table area, the elliptical sunken media room is the focal point of this perfectly executed entertainment space. Pull the thick curtain panels to enclose the room and enjoy an intimate dedicated theatre experience, or open the curtains and allow everyone in the lower level to enjoy the 120” movie screen. Electronic theatre seating and lounge chairs complete the flawless planning of this unique room. This cutting edge lower level and entire home are filled with innovative design ideas and products.

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