An expansive traditional master bath featuring cararra marble, a vintage soaking tub, a 7' walk in shower, polished nickel fixtures, pental quartz, and a custom walk in closet

Alcove shower - small contemporary master gray tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink alcove shower idea in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, multicolored countertops and a freestanding vanity

Example of a mid-sized classic master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower design in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops and a two-piece toilet

Small minimalist black tile and ceramic tile light wood floor powder room photo in Seattle with a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and multicolored countertops

Mike and Anne of Barrington Hills desperately needed to update and renovate both their kid’s hall bath and guest bath, and in their 1980’s home each project presented a different set of unique challenges to overcome. When they set out to identify the right remodeling company to partner with, it was important to find a company that could help them to visualize design solutions for the bath renovations. When they came across Advance Design Studio’s website, they were immediately drawn to the solution-oriented remodeling process and the family friendly company. They say they chose Advance Design because of the integrated approach of “Common Sense Remodeling”, making the design, project management and construction all happen in one place. When they met with Project Designer Michelle Lecinski, they knew they chose the right company. “Michelle’s excellent work on the initial designs made it easy to proceed with Advance Design Studio,” Mike said. Like most homeowners anticipating a big renovation project, they had some healthy fears; with two bathrooms being remodeled at the same time they worried about timeframes and staying within budget. With the help of Michelle, and the “Common Sense” guidelines, they were confident that Advance Design would stay true, orchestrating all the moving parts to stay within both the estimated timeline and budget. The guest bath offered the biggest design challenge. A dormer obstruction made the already cramped shower awkward to access. Mike and Anne also wanted the shower size to be expanded, making it more accommodating. Working with Advance’s construction expert DJ Yurik, Michelle relocated the shower concealing the original dormer and creating a larger, more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing guest shower. The unsightly and not at all user-friendly closet was removed and replaced with elegant White Maple Dura Supreme cabinetry with much improved function featuring dual tall linen cabinets, a special makeup area and two sinks, providing a dual vanity which was extremely important for better guest use. The Fossil Brown quartz countertop is in pleasing contrast to the white cabinetry, and coordinates nicely with the mocha porcelain tile gracing the shower for an accent. The decorative glazed turquoise tile backsplash, tile border, and bottle niche adds a taste of marine green to the room, while marble-looking porcelain tile makes guests feel they are staying in a 5-star hotel. Polished nickel Kohler plumbing fixtures were chosen to add a touch of sophistication. This renovated guest bath is comfortable and elegant, and Anne and Mike’s house guests may never want to leave! “The end result was updated and restyled bathrooms that the client will enjoy and increase the value of their home,” Designer Michelle said. The children’s hall bath had its own set of challenges. The current placement of the sink was not conducive to the best use of the existing space, nor did it allow for any visual interest, something Advance’s designers always work to achieve even within the tight confines of a small bath. Advance removed the linen closet and used the gain in wall space to create a dramatic focal point on the vanity wall. They also took additional space that wasn’t being used for new Storm Gray Dura Supreme tall built-in linen cabinets, creating functional storage space that the former bath lacked. A customized glass splash panel was created for the bath, and the high ceilings with skylights were accented with a custom-made track lighting fixture featuring industrial pipe and cage materials. Authentic cement encaustic tile was used wall to wall surrounding the vanity to create a dramatic and interesting back drop for the new elegant and stately furniture-like double sink wall. Hand-made encaustic tile originated in Western Europe beginning in the 1850’s and reminded Mike and Anne of tile they had seen and loved from their travels overseas. Today, encaustic tile has made a re-appearance in today’s modern bath design with its wide array of appealing patterns and artistic use of color. Oil rubbed bronze Kohler fixtures echo the black accents in the beautiful tile pattern and reflect the matte black of the unique lighting detail. Easy to maintain Blanca Arabescato Quartz countertops add practicality and natural beauty and compliments the warm wood porcelain tile floors. This handsome bath has generated praise from friends and family even before it’s complete unveiling as photos of the space leaked out on social media! It’s not only completely functional to use, but especially pretty to look at. “Advance Design Studio did a terrific job for us. We really appreciated how easy it was to work with them on a complex project of the complete remodeling of two bathrooms. They very capably handled all the details from design, to project management, to construction. It is a great group of people to work with and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them again anytime,” Mike said.

Inspiration for a small transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, multicolored countertops and a built-in vanity

Master Suite with walk-in closet and master bath with zero threshold shower
Bathroom - mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile marble floor, white floor and double-sink bathroom idea in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops and a built-in vanity

Example of a large transitional master white tile and porcelain tile travertine floor, beige floor, double-sink and tray ceiling bathroom design in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops and a niche

Update Guest Bath include new vanity, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures, new tile floor, backsplash, and shower walls. Create a "beach" theme with color and materials

Bathroom - small transitional 3/4 travertine floor and beige floor bathroom idea in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and multicolored countertops

Master bath renovation, look at the gorgeous shower door!
Mid-sized cottage master multicolored tile and subway tile cement tile floor, multicolored floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in vanity, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, multicolored countertops and a niche

A beautiful view into the master bathroom from the elegant hall of the master suite.
Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo in New York with beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and multicolored countertops

Guest bath with vertical wood grain tile on wall and corresponding hexagon tile on floor.
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic master brown tile and stone slab ceramic tile, brown floor, single-sink and brick wall bathroom remodel in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops and a freestanding vanity

Inspiration for a small timeless master ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom remodel in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and multicolored countertops

Inspiration for a large master multicolored tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Bathroom - huge contemporary master black tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor and gray floor bathroom idea in Orlando with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and multicolored countertops

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Example of a mid-century modern master porcelain tile, black floor, double-sink and exposed beam bathroom design in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, terrazzo countertops, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Renee Alexander
Example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 brown tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile and beige floor bathroom design in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and multicolored countertops

Mid-sized minimalist master beige tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile and beige floor bathroom photo in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and multicolored countertops