Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, ceramic backsplash, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

When you see the before photos of this kitchen, the finished product is nearly unrecognizable! This is because the original kitchen was 10x10, and wall separated the kitchen area from the eating area. Opening up the 2 spaces was exactly what this new kitchen needed! Since the dining area was directly adjacent to the family room, the designer at Advance Design created a low wall of matching decorative book case cabinets with a granite top to create separation needed between the spaces. This bank also eloquently held a beautifully wood appointed supporting column necessary for the structural ceiling load. The focal point of the new kitchen is the hand-painted backsplash centered under a wooden hood in the chef’s special cooking area. A completely functional island now has space for several stools, and even has a decorative touch with the shelving unit facing the eating area. The space next to the refrigerator became an efficiently organized bill paying area for the lady of the house, complete with pull out file drawers hidden behind matching kitchen cabinets. Replacing the “black hole” of a pantry; pull out shelves grace the interior of new pantry units suitable for the family of five busy people. Existing hardwood oak was repaired and refinished on the entire first floor. A light patterned gold granite works effortlessly with the tumbled marble backsplash that enjoys hints of weathered iron looking details that coordinate nicely with the cabinetry hardware. What makes this kitchen special is how elegant it appears despite the rustic feel of the knotty alder cabinetry. Clean design lines lend an air of sophistication to the otherwise “rustic” looking materials. Now this active family can enjoy the open space, cooking and hanging out together is now an enjoyable pastime.

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Design build AV System: Savant control system with Lutron Homeworks lighting and shading system. Great Room and Master Bed surround sound. Full audio video distribution. Climate and fireplace control. Ruckus Wireless access points. In-wall iPads control points. Remote cameras.

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Mid-sized elegant u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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This exterior renovation is actually part of a large addition not seen from the front of the home. Not having enough space for the family to hang out, an addition encompassing a new great room open to the kitchen was designed to be added to the rear of the home. The addition also included a wet bar that adjoined the new great room space. While the renovation was being completed, a new mud room/laundry room was also re-designed to include space for a bank of built in locker type cabinets, and laundry storage and counter space. The home’s exterior look has been completely changed with the use of standing seam copper roof detailing, an elegant new window and redesigned entry area complete with columns and portico, as well as the addition of veneered stone detailing throughout the home’s exterior. Simple detailing such as this takes this home from just ordinary to extraordinary at a glance!

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With a unique architectural element featuring two structural beams running crosswise through the kitchen, the cabinetry needed to work to enhance the detail. On the wish list was an impressive island with seating that could replace the large kitchen table. The kitchen was designed with 33” high custom wall cabinets of varying heights, to float unobtrusively below the beams. A window was removed in order to accommodate the new beautiful focal point; a custom designed stucco hood and cooking area with a decorative ledge niche. Skylights in the vaulted area produce ample light, allowing the sink to be relocated to the large center island. The cherry glazed island conceals two dishwashers, with a soft outer arc so that diners can see one another. An elegant dinette area was created to showcase glassware and store linens. With a matching wood top and a hidden TV, this beautiful furniture piece is in direct view from the living room area, making the kitchen, at a glance, as well appointed as the rest of the home. Softly distressed ivory cabinetry with a brown glaze lightened the originally dark kitchen, creating a roomy and cheerful space. Golden tumbled travertine and crackled glass details on the backsplash accentuate the dramatic “Grand Canyon” colors of the natural stone counter tops.

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Guest Bedroom / Home office: Functional Murphy Bed opens for a relaxing stay for guests. To the right of the murphy bed is a dedicated guest corner cabinet housing electronic charging stations, drawer for smaller personal items, base cabinet below with pull-out trays for larger items. Larger drawers under the window are vertical filing cabinets for use as a Home Office. Around the perimeter is Custom Lacquer finished Cherry Wainscoting incorporating chair rail above, Flat panel sections with solid 1 x stock duplicating the door and drawer front style below. Advanced Design to Finish