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BACKYARD BUILDING
GOING CUSTOMWITHOUT THE WAIT
BEAUTIFY YOUR BED THE ART OF CHOOSING ART
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II HAVE A BROWN THUMB, and not just because of my skin colour.
I actually kill every plant I touch. Give me a cactus, and after a few weeks, it will be begging to be put out of its misery.
Needless to say, spring presents a challenge – the garden. My neighbour across the street tries to be encouraging. His garden is drop-dead stunning. When May rolls around, I gaze out my living room window into a picture-perfect sea of colour and bloom. When I run into him, he hints not-so-subtly that maybe it would be nice if he could have the same view.
I hate to tell you this, neighbour – it ain’t gonna happen. My garden will, year after year, be a messy collage of impatiens, boxwoods and weeds (because I actually CAN grow those).
If you are like me, and your garden or yard is not the showpiece it should be, then you need to go straight to our People section. Meet some of the local businesses who can transform your yard into a flowering retreat. Maybe, if you ask nicely, they can roll in under the cover of darkness and you can take the credit yourself!
If your yard is already up to snuff, have a look at our two awe-inspiring features. The Saxony Manor, by Ambassador Homes, is not only a work of art and craftsmanship, but a technological feat as well. We also meet Zelko and his wife, Aleksandra, who found their family’s custom dream home on the market, proving you don’t necessarily have to spend years designing and building if you want a home that is perfect.
If the photographs of these remarkable homes inspire you to tend to your indoor space, have a look at our Comfort Zone where we talk to Aggie and Marisa at Elegant Changes, a local one-stop décor shop that specializes in custom fabric treatments for the whole house.
Hmmm…fabric…silk…silk flowers. I can’t kill those, right?
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departmentsEDITOR’S NOTE 8STYLE PICKS 14 Spring Forward With Our Finds
COMFORT ZONE 20 Making Elegant Changes In Your Home
PEOPLE 34 Landscape Professionals
HOME RESOURCE DIRECTORY 45FINISHING TOUCH 46 Dress Up Your Bed
featuresDECORATING 22 Choosing Art for Your Home
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Regal Residence on Saxony Court 26The Custom Home Made Easy 38
Stairway to Heaven on Mississauga Road. Story, page 26.Photography by Jason Hartog.
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WATTS CURRENT(1) Doughnut Table LampThis lamp, by designer Robert Abbey, is part of an extensive collection of coordinated lighting pieces that are perfect for any room in your home. Crafted of metal in various finishes, these lamps and fixtures are a great way to add a little art deco to your décor. 1001 Lakeshore Rd. E. 905.271.9288www.wattscurrent.com
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THE PLACE: Elegant Changes is a showroom full of luxury.
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client and less about the scope of the job,” says Falcone.
WHAT’S HOT: Neutrals have taken centre stage for a long time
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“I think colour-palette wise we are moving away from taupes to
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Marisa, Lea (Drapery Specialist), and Aggie — the décor doctors at Elegant Changes. They will personally ensure that everything is done right, on time and on budget.
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TThe addition of original artwork into your home can instill life and energy
into an ordinary space. There is greater depth and detail inherent in an original artwork. Brushstrokes convey energy, together with the seemingly spontaneous application of the medium. It can be thought provoking, mood enhancing and will add another dimension to your home. Art is a personal reflection of you and if you are considering investing in your home, artwork and the proper lighting alone can create a huge visual impact.
However, jumping from viewing art to purchasing original artwork for your home can be daunting for the beginner. There are some basic guidelines that will help you overcome your fear and increase your confidence and enjoyment of the visual arts.
1. Develop a base knowledge and explore what you like. The first task is to determine what you like. An introductory knowledge of fine arts through the ages would provide a useful framework for this exercise. Visit the galleries and museums in your area and see as much as you can. Explore the Internet, and visit your local library, special exhibitions and art events – all good ways to get an overview of the art scene. Acquaint yourself with different art forms, genres and styles.
2. Visit art galleries. Visiting galleries during their open house events is a great way to learn: visiting artists or gallery staff may give presentations about featured work. These events also give you a chance to meet other people who have similar interests to yours. Join their mailing list to stay informed on happenings in the art community, new shows and events and openings. You’ll gain more exposure to the art world. The more you know, the easier it will be for you to find the right piece.
3. Find a mentor. On your research journey, if possible, find a knowledgeable individual to guide you.
4. Should you buy a work of art just because a certain artist painted it? Never buy a work of art just for the artist’s name. Bear in mind that most artists produce quite an uneven body of work. Not every work will be a masterpiece. Buy on strength of the work, not because the artist is popular. Prices will vary not only by style or period, but also by size. As a rule of thumb, the earlier works from a particular period, those featuring the artist’s signature (most popular) subject matter, are often the most expensive. Like everything else, however, there are exceptions to this rule. Similarly, when it comes to genre, (Impressionism, Expressionism, Realism, etc.), theme (landscapes, seascapes, still-lifes, portraits, abstracts) or media (oil, acrylic, mixed media, charcoal, lithography), let it boil down to personal choice, not the current trend.
5. Take into account where you want to hang it. Do you plan on displaying art throughout the house or in specific rooms? What kind of space do you have – large or small? Choose art according to area size. Large canvases or sculptures need to be appreciated where the viewer can stand back to see it in its entirety. Make sure there is room to do that. Smaller pieces work in a myriad of places and can also be grouped together.
6. Only buy what you love! Buying a work of art and hoping to make a profit is foolish even for the seasoned collector, never mind the beginner art enthusiast. But more than that, collecting artwork is an investment in the understanding of the human soul – it’s what distinguishes us from other forms of life in our ability to create and appreciate art. Buying art that is loved is buying art that will always have a place in your life. It will be forever rewarding. Most importantly, don’t let the opinions of others sway you. Art is a personal experience and every work will have a different impact on each viewer. You are the one who is buying and going to live with the art, not your friends – so buy what you like. OH
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WWalking up the granite cobblestone driveway to the house – although in truth mansion would be a more appropriate moniker – it’s clear that this is something out of a fairy tale. Continued on page 28
Detailed custom hand-carved imported solid marble mantels grace the fireplaces throughout the home.
RIGHT: A second floor hallway showcases the various motifs of plaster work on mouldings, pillars, panelling and ceilings.
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The words imposing, regal and palatial come to mind. Saxony Manor (as it’s affectionately referred to) is a place where one expects a manservant or maid to open the door and request one drop their old-fashioned calling card on the tray before being ushered into the drawing room. Yes, Saxony has a formal drawing room, exactly where old-world architecture decrees a drawing room be situated: to the left of the front door as you enter.
Michal J. Cerny, President and CEO of Ambassador Fine Custom Homes Inc., designed Saxony Manor with the elegance and romance of an old-world French chateau as his muse. This love for historical grandeur didn’t prevent him from including almost one million dollars worth of automated smart home technology and a cutting-edge HVAC system (almost every hour the entire cubic air content of the house is replaced, meaning a healthier home).
Right off prestigious Mississauga Rd., the 18,000 sq. ft., four-level, 23-room Saxony Manor overlooks the elite Mississauga Golf Course, but hidden from the eyes of curious golfers by a 300-foot leafy and heavily treed ravine. At night, through third-floor windows, the lights of downtown Mississauga twinkle in the distance. After years of planning, designing and building, Cerny is adding the finishing touches and screening interested buyers.
In this home, every luxury has been anticipated and is standard, right down to the slim, leather-lined drawer in the master bedroom meant for special evening wear. In truth, revealing what this house doesn’t have might have been a simpler task. It has nothing ordinary, nothing overlooked, nothing less than opulent. Cerny is correct when he says, “we don’t design and build homes that are for just anyone. We build for the niche few who demand the finer things in life and expect best quality practices to achieve this.”
RIGHT: The great room boasts a 23-foot ceiling with a
20-foot, 16,000-pound solid marble fireplace.
BELOW: The formal dining room features a coffered
ceiling accented by plaster cornice mouldings and an
ornate plaster dome.
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“Best quality practices” include what Cerny refers to as building science – the dynamic interaction of variables such as temperature, air, water, moisture, the occupants of a home and the environment within.
Let’s start with the more than 25 tons of structural steel and 87,000 feet of rebar used throughout. Then there’s the 16-to-24-inch thick poured concrete foundation (the standard is eight-to-10 inches) that is waterproofed. The home is insulated with BASF two-pound foam. The house is equipped with 600-amp service (the norm is 200 amps), the first house in Mississauga to do so. Should everything in the house be turned on (and we mean everything at once), you still wouldn’t trip a breaker. A two-inch water main ensures that even when the mansion is bustling with guests, water pressure and temperature are not affected.
Saxony Manor is one of only six houses in Ontario with every exterior wall built with 100 per cent Indiana limestone. Four solid limestone columns support the graceful 30-foot-tall limestone portico. The black, smooth slate roofs and copper dormers are a fitting complement. Cerny’s custom-designed, wrought-iron Juliet balcony rails highlight a magnificent canvas of high-efficiency windows from Pella Windows.
LEFT: The North American whiteoak hardwood floors and ceiling in the family room and throughout the home were sanded, stained and finished on site.
BELOW: The wine cellar has customshelving for 750 bottles, and walls made from reclaimed brick.
TOP RIGHT: The gourmet kitchen is a foodie’s heaven with two Sub Zero built-in refrigerators, a six-burner gas stovetop and grill with double oven, and Italian granite countertops and backsplashes.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Cerny had this12-seat dining table custom carved for the gathering room, from a dying maple tree on the property.
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Inside Saxony Manor, ceilings range from almost 10 feet in most rooms, to a breathtaking 23 feet in the grand front foyer and great room. A massively thick solid white oak hardwood staircase with wrought iron side panels and curved volutes leads to the upper levels. Here, five-foot-wide hallways hold recessed art niches, with discreetly hidden outlets for lighting, waiting to play host to exquisite statues or murals. An elevator, panelled in solid walnut, travels from the lower level to the fourth floor. Custom-designed, 12-inch plaster cornice mouldings, carved with exquisite care, are everywhere. On the main floor and lower level, 60-by-112-inch slabs of hand-picked True Select Crema Marfil marble f looring were custom ordered and imported from Spain. Hydronic floor warming keeps the marble at a constant, comfortable temperature.
In areas where marble is not laid, rift and quartersawn solid North American white oak hardwood floors add a commanding richness. Solid walnut and cherry wood cabinetry and vanities, all designed by Cerny, and
handcrafted by the best trades people around, are showcased everywhere. Each piece is unique, compassed with extensive detailing, panelling, corbels and crown moulding.
Imagine a home where a computer analyzes the amount of ambient light spilling in through the windows and then decides how much energy is required to create the perfect lighting, even a particular mood. In Saxony Manor, a room occupancy sensor notes the number of warm bodies in the room and when the last one leaves, the lights go out. One of the first residences in the GTA with fibre optic cable, Saxony Manor is ahead of its time and pre-wired for tomorrow. On vacation and want to check in at home? The Smart Vision system can show you, via Internet, what’s happening in and around the house, at any time of day or night.
Who said one can’t have the best of all worlds? Saxony Manor embraces the past, is designed for the present and prepared for the future. As Cerny says, just like a sturdy century old-world French-Chateau, it is built as a home for generations to come. OH
RIGHT: Custom, wrought-iron side panels and church-sized solid-
wood handrails spiral through the centre of the home.
BELOW: The regal study is lined with hand-cut and hand-assembled
solid walnut shelving, panelling and cabinetry. A custom-matched desk with green leather inlay sits
atop hardwood flooring laid in a herringbone chevron pattern.
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It happens suddenly. Winter melts away and a new season begins. Spring fever – that restlessness brought on by buds emerging on the trees, green shoots popping up in the garden and the longer days – starts us contemplating what to do with the backyard.
Meet three local “backyard experts” who dig up a few ideas on how to create a landscape you’ll love, right outside your door.
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BY JOYCE TURNER -G IONET // PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON HARTOG AND B I L L SM ITH
Gary van EijkLandscape Architecture Technician (L.A.T)Owner, Uncommon Ground Design Group Inc.S P EC I A LT Y: Landscape design with a balance of creativity and practicalityA BAC KYA R D S H O U L D B E : A sense of place and a place of refuge — where memories are made and one can enjoy intimate contact with nature, alone or with family and friends.W H E N C R E AT I N G YO U R D R E A M
BAC KYA R D : Take stock of your lifestyle now and consider the future. Realize that your home’s architectural details are intimately connected to the space beyond its walls. Visualize your space in every season. Hire a designer with whom you are comfortable.FAVO U R I T E C H A L L E N G E : I love spaces where the least seems possible and the most can happen. Our design for a Hamilton Mountain estate centered around a vanishing-edge pool
that appeared to spill over the escarpment, a fire pit that overlooked the city and an outdoor kitchen and cabana. Releasing the potential of that property, while challenging, was inspiring.ECO A N D O R GA N I C O PT I O N S : Creating a sustainable space can be as simple as planting trees and shrubs strategically to
reduce cooling and heating costs. Using permeable pavers can allow rainwater to soak
back into soil. Continued on page 36
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Stan WeilandGeneral Manager, The Deck Store
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There is more to a deck than deciding its size or shape. Consider function. Some want the
satisfaction of building their own deck, some prefer the ‘we-frame-you-finish’ approach, and for others using nails, hammers and shovels is not part of the
dream. We can help with all of these approaches.FAVO U R I T E C H A L L E N G E : To draw attention
to the best aspects of the outdoor space while maintaining functionality! Many people don’t realize that the ever-popular, pressure-treated deck has an average lifespan of less than 10 years. We open
their eyes to exciting alternatives. ECO A N D O R GA N I C O PT I O N S : While
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Our clients appreciate the unique space created from the shell of an old industrial building which
now mirrors the architecture of “turn of the century” Edwardian Port Credit. Once inside, the large open space evokes a sense of wonder as colour and form fills the eye.
Conveniently located in Mississauga by the lake, two blocks north of the Port Credit LCBO, art buyers can spend more time enjoying the art and less time travelling.
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In addition to its wide ranging inventory, Art Trax offers framing services, local and international shipping, art hanging and sculpture placement services.Look for the two story red stucco building at:133 Queen Street East in Port CreditGallery: 905.274.3400, Cell: 416.702.2881www.arttrax.ca (Please see ad on page 23)
INTRACAP FINANCIAL INC.Founded by Karim Lalji, Intracap Financial Inc. holds a niche
in the alternative mortgage market. Our main focus is protecting your capital and earning you the best rates at the lowest risk. Unlike investing in stocks, bonds and mutual funds, Intracap Financial Inc. provides its clients with a direct security interest in prime residential and commercial real estate. Our investment decisions are based on our long time experience in the real estate market and this, over time, has earned us a large, loyal group of investors from every walk of life.
Our team includes professionals who have been in the business for over 20 years a n d use a common sense approach to lending. Our borrowers are individuals and firms that are frustrated with the results f r o m l a r g e institutional lenders. Over the past few years, that have seen unprecedented turmoil in the markets, our investors have been spoiled, with returns ranging from 7% to 10%.
If you would like to participate or want more information on Intracap, we invite you to spend some time with us. Let us show you what our investors have achieved. We are fully insured and licensed as mortgage brokers and administrators through the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and we are a member of the Independent Mortgage Brokers Association (IMBA).4216 Cawthra Road, Mississauga 905.566.1357www.intracap.ca (Please see ad on page 15)
THE PAINT AND PAPER PLACELocated in the Mississauga Home and Design Centre and serving
the local community for the past 22 years, we offer the full line of Benjamin Moore and Pittsburg interior and exterior paints and stains as well as a large selection of in-stock wallpaper and wallpaper books for custom orders. Accessorize a room with wall decals, mural or window decals; available in-store or custom order. We carry a selection of top quality paint and wallpaper sundries, hand tools, adhesives and solvents.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is capable of providing a complete decorating experience through in-store or in-home colour consultations, computer colour matching and expert product and project advice. Ask about our “Whole Home” volume discounts and customer colour tracking file.
Need a painter? Visit the store to inquire about Benjamin Moore’s Paint and Decorating Service. We can provide local painters, exclusive to our store with the best in quality products, workmanship and professionalism.
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certified to have been harvested from well-managed forests.”The FSC awards this certification to companies that meet FSC
standards for tracking wood used in their products from the certified forest to the consumer. Steps of the production process – including harvesting, processing, manufacturing and distribution – must be independently verified for adherence to FSC standards. Only products from FSC Chain-of-Custody companies claim the FSC designation – assurance of a socially and environmentally responsible purchasing decision.
Offering FSC Chain-of-Custody certified products is one of many ways Pella’s windows and doors can help contribute toward earning points in the Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System. Pella Corporation’s FSC certification number is SCS-COC-002711.Mississauga: 905.676.0555Oakville: 905.827.1690 www.pella.com
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FABULOUSfindBY CHR ISTY LAVERTY // PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON HARTOG
The search for the ideal home can be a long journey. For Zelko and
his wife Aleksandra, it took two years. At one point they even considered buying land north of Mississauga and starting from the ground up. But when they saw this custom-built home in Rattray Marsh, they were completely satisfied. It was perfect in every way. Continued on page 41
A large picture window in the family room gazes out onto a large backyard filled with luscious, mature trees and infuses the home with warmth and natural light.
CENTRE: Custom, wrought-iron railings scroll up the main staircase and showcase the beautiful detail found throughout the home.
LEFT: The grand foyer, with its large and luxurious chandelier, rich hardwood, black iron rails and white limestone, creates a dramatic contrast.
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The Rattray Marsh area has long been a desirable south-Mississauga neighbourhood. Located right on the lake, south of Clarkson, it is an area going through a renaissance of sorts. Many of the original homes built 40 or 50 years ago are giving way to new custom homes. The neighbourhood has everything that discerning buyers are looking for – mature trees, quiet and, of course, location. It is close to Lake Ontario and Lakeshore Road, near Clarkson Village, Port Credit and the highway.
James Hodgins and his team at Hodgins Realty Group Inc., helped Zelko and his wife find their home. “Zelko learned that it’s possible to find your perfect custom dream home,” says Hodgins. “Zelko came along and was able to take advantage of this amazing home. It was such an opportunity for him.”
Hodgins says that what really set this home apart was that previous owner and builder, John Pawlikowski, was involved in every decision made during the building process. It took two years to complete the custom home with unsurpassed attention to design, décor and fine details.
The 5,200 sq. ft. home was designed by David W. Small Design and every inch feels grand and luxurious. The stately stone exterior leaves
an impression. Once inside, elegance abounds, beginning with the large limestone tiles in the foyer.
Throughout the home, opulent crystal chandeliers are on display. Original canvas paintings from Europe create focal points in every room. Built into the walls are beautiful limestone art niches and detailed coffered ceilings grace every room. “These are the details that really stood out for us and make this home a notch above,” says Zelko.
The grand front foyer is flanked by the dining room on one side and the living room on the other. All the floors are Jatoba Brazilian Cherry hardwood plank, which encompass a range of hues that shine throughout the home. The front staircase is a showcase with its handcrafted, wrought-iron handrails.
As you walk to the back of the house, an expansive open concept kitchen with adjoining family room opens before you. The kitchen is a showstopper, designed by Home Reno Source, which also designed the bathrooms. Beautiful and spacious cream-coloured cabinets with a subtle patina blend beautifully with the black granite counters and island, which sparkle with silver accents. Continued on page 42
The large eat-in kitchen has the feeling of a formal dining room with its detailed
and classic cabinetry, striking granite and chandeliers.
CENTRE: The large servery is a perfect bridge between kitchen and formal dining room, with lots of space to mix aperitifs
or after-dinner coffee and dessert.
TOP LEFT: The formal dining room is one of many rooms that feature unique and
perfectly situated original artwork.
BOTTOM LEFT: The family room, right off to the side of the open-concept kitchen,
has a breathtaking cathedral ceiling.
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Off the kitchen is an area builder Pawlikowski calls the “Muskoka room.” It is actually an outdoor covered deck that feels like a living room. It’s a feature that Zelko loves and offers the family a chance to sit out on the covered deck, rain or shine, barbecue and enjoy the large backyard.
Upstairs, each of the four bedrooms is large and well appointed. Guest quarters, with an en suite, are separated by a small stairway. Oversized crown mouldings and baseboards grace the entire home. Pawlikowski says the carpentry crew from GM Carpentry & JJK Construction Inc. worked diligently on the all-important millwork and finishing details.
The master bedroom is large and spacious with a walk-out balcony that overlooks the backyard. The sumptuous en suite bathroom has a double jet tub, large, glass-encased shower and a water closet that houses the toilet and double sinks. The bathroom showcases unusual stainless steel under-mount sinks and imported faucets. Enro Tile designed the unique tile layout in the showers. Continued on page 44
BELOW: The en suite in the master bedroom is a contemporary spa-like retreat with its double
whirlpool tub, and multi-jet shower.
TOP RIGHT: Unusual stainless steel undermount sinks help to create clean lines and
a contemporary feel in the master en suite.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Modern imported faucets create an artistic focal point.
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One of the real surprises of this home is the basement, which is flush with bright, natural light. Pawlikowski selected large windows and large terrace window wells that offer superior drainage. It’s an entertainers’ dream with two large, open living and entertaining areas joined by a bar. A home theatre room has been soundproofed for maximum movie enjoyment.
The house also has its own elevator and a 24-hour video security system. Pawlikowski even thought about the kind of projects the future owner might want to take on. For example, he increased the voltage and added a water source for a future backyard pool. Out front, he added wiring for lighting and a fountain.
“This is a homey house. It is a house made to feel like a family home,” explains
Pawlikowski. “It is very cosy and warm.” He enjoyed building the house and tried to think of every possible detail. “Everything in the house is in the right place and this is because of the quality workmanship and contractors.”
Hodgins says that he loves it when his hard work pays off and he sees the satisfaction and excitement of buyers when they’ve stepped into a home that feels right.
It’s time for Hodgins and his team to turn their attention to finding the perfect family for Zelko’s previous home, located steps from the Mississauga Golf and Country Club on prestigious Saint Andrew’s Place. Zelko and Aleksandra have found their family’s dream home and the best part is they can move right in. OH
The master bedroom boasts a large wall comprised of windows and French doors, leading out to a balcony that overlooks the garden.
BELOW LEFT: A state-of-the-art media room is full of natural light, even though it’s on the lower level.
BELOW RIGHT: A lower-level bar is the highlight of a basement that is perfect for entertaining.
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