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In upgrading the exterior of their '70s-era ranch house, the homeowners desired a cedar-like exterior that would blend with the existing neighborhood and wooded surroundings. Nichiha's Sierra Premium Shake offered the wood look the homeowners wanted. A quick trip to a previous project allowed them to see the product's authenticity and durability in action.

Investing in a custom garage door can prove to be a wise decision, not only to increase your home's curb appeal and beauty but to increase the resale value of your home. Dynamic Garage Door specializes in designing unique garage door designs out of high quality materials to achieve a garage door upgrade that will certainly add value and beauty to the front elevation of any home.
This eclectic style garage door with its flare of Mid Century Modern design was crafted in solid mahogany horizontal planks. The top windows were done in a group of three for a modernistic asymmetrical appearance that deviates from the norm of four panel window clusters that has been overused in the industry for way too long. Each window is gorgeously framed with a silver-coated steel frame that holds a white laminate glass panes that allow ample natural light to shine through and light up the inside of the garage while the opaqueness of the glass offers privacy from outside onlookers. The silver metal window frames against the dark stained mahogany make a beautiful contrast that accentuates the three window pane look that is a focal feature in itself. Dynamic Garage Doors are authentically designed to suit each unique home we get to work on. Our designers are skilled in world-class architecture and that is why our custom garage doors are distinct to others.
"Our custom wood garage doors are uniquely designed for each home's authentic architectural style."
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"Black Pearl" is a sensual mix of deep grays, dark plums, green jewel tones and gold wallpaper to make a commanding accent wall. Misty shapes, and smokey blends make our wall mural the perfect muted pop for a hallway or bedroom. Create real gold tones with the complimentary kit to transfer gold leaf onto the abstract, digital printed design. The "Black Pearl" mural is an authentic Blueberry Glitter painting converted into 9' x 10' wall mural.
This mural comes with a gold leaf kit to add real gold leaf in areas that you really want to see shine!!
Each mural comes in 6 sections that are each 20" wide x 108" long for the 9' x 10 option and seven sections for the 8' x 12' size option
Peel and Stick: The adhesive application allows for easy removal with no damage to the wall. Click here to see the easy installation guide.
Pre-pasted: The pre-pasted wallpaper application is a common wall covering with glue paste on the back that activates when wet.
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In upgrading the exterior of their '70s-era ranch house, the homeowners desired a cedar-like exterior that would blend with the existing neighborhood and wooded surroundings. Nichiha's Sierra Premium Shake offered the wood look the homeowners wanted. A quick trip to a previous project allowed them to see the product's authenticity and durability in action.

In upgrading the exterior of their '70s-era ranch house, the homeowners desired a cedar-like exterior that would blend with the existing neighborhood and wooded surroundings. Nichiha's Sierra Premium Shake offered the wood look the homeowners wanted. A quick trip to a previous project allowed them to see the product's authenticity and durability in action.

In upgrading the exterior of their '70s-era ranch house, the homeowners desired a cedar-like exterior that would blend with the existing neighborhood and wooded surroundings. Nichiha's Sierra Premium Shake offered the wood look the homeowners wanted. A quick trip to a previous project allowed them to see the product's authenticity and durability in action.

In upgrading the exterior of their '70s-era ranch house, the homeowners desired a cedar-like exterior that would blend with the existing neighborhood and wooded surroundings. Nichiha's Sierra Premium Shake offered the wood look the homeowners wanted. A quick trip to a previous project allowed them to see the product's authenticity and durability in action.

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Plain City, OH
Kuhns Contracting, Inc.
Central Ohio's Trusted Home Remodeler Specializing in Kitchens & Baths

In upgrading the exterior of their '70s-era ranch house, the homeowners desired a cedar-like exterior that would blend with the existing neighborhood and wooded surroundings. Nichiha's Sierra Premium Shake offered the wood look the homeowners wanted. A quick trip to a previous project allowed them to see the product's authenticity and durability in action.

Rugged edges complement the natural flagstone effect, allowing for irregular and distinct patterns that will define your backyard experience. Ideal for patios and walkways, Flagstone pavers appear as natural as authentic stone, except they're easier to install and extremely durable. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.

Comfort Line’s 9×48 Acadia luxury vinyl tile. Measures 5.5 mm thick with attached pad and has a 20 mil commercial grade wear layer. Its embossed surface gives it a textured, authentic feel while the secure locking system allows for easy and resilient installation. The EVA pad allows for excellent sound isolation with an IIC of 69 and STC of 68. This makes the Acadia suitable for condos without additional sound isolation underlayment. The Acadia is a product of Vietnam.

The BRAND NEW Ventura Premium Pizza Oven is beautiful (like, really beautiful). What we love about this oven is the versatility. Not only is it ideal for true Italian-style pizza (in just 90 seconds!), it is also rotisserie capable (like the Lisboa). The Ventura has a higher opening than the Pizzaioli and Buena Ventura models, which allows room to fit a spit. It also gives off a strong ambiance as the fire is much more visible, almost like a fire feature or fire pit! The door of this oven is square-shaped and is perfect for pizzas, casseroles, breads and mouth-watering rotisseries.

“This design originated with the client’s desire to duplicate the warmth of Tuscan Architecture,” says Stolz. “The vision that South Coast Architects set forth was to create the feel of an old Tuscan Village as a private residence at their golf community, ‘The Hideaway’ in La Quinta, California. However, we had to keep in mind that we were still designing for a desert lifestyle, which meant an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living and capturing the spectacular views of the golf course and neighboring mountains,” Stolz adds.
“The owners had spent a lot of time in Europe and knew exactly what they wanted when it came to the overall look of the home, especially the stone,” says Muth. “The mason ended up creating a dozen mock-ups of various stone profiles and blends to help the family decide what really worked for them. Ultimately, they selected Eldorado Stone’s Orchard Cypress Ridge profile that offers a beautiful blend of stone sizes and colors.”
“The generous use of Eldorado Stone with brick detailing over the majority of the exterior of the home added the authenticity and timelessness that we were striving for in the design,” says Stolz.
“Our clients want the very best, but if we can duplicate something and save money, what client would say no? That’s why we use Eldorado Stone whenever we can. It gives us the opportunity to save money and gives clients exactly the look they desire so we can use more of their budget in other areas.”
Stolz explained that Eldorado Stone was also brought into the interior to continue that feel of authenticity and historical accuracy. Stone is used floor to ceiling in the kitchen for a pizza oven, as well as on the fireplace in the Great Room and on an entire wall in the master bedroom. “Using a material like Eldorado Stone allows for the seamless continuation of space” says Stolz.
“Stone is what made the house so authentic-looking” says Muth. “It’s such an integral part of the house that it either was going to be a make or break scenario if we made the wrong choice. Luckily, Eldorado Stone really made it!”
Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Orchard Cypress Ridge with a khaki grout color (overgrout technique)
Eldorado Brick Profile Featured: Cassis ModenaBrick with a khaki grout color (overgrout technique)
Architect: South Coast Architects
Website: www.southcoastarchitects.com
Builder: Andrew Pierce Corporation, Palm Desert, CA
Website: www. andrewpiercecorp.com
Mason: RAS Masonry, Inc. Bob Serna, Corona, CA
Phone: 760-774-0090
Photography: Eric Figge Photography, Inc.

Beautiful inswing Marvin Modern glass entry door, highlighting a large picture window. Black frames are made of durable, high density fiberglass to allow for large glass and easy maintenance, Marvin Modern windows and doors supplied and installed by AWD.

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Plain City, OH
Kuhns Contracting, Inc.
Central Ohio's Trusted Home Remodeler Specializing in Kitchens & Baths

Leonas Garbacauskas
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

The concept and design of the hotel and restaurant was done in collaboration with Sean MacPherson to transform the aging but extraordinary property into an authentic surf shack. The architectural goal was to create simplicity out of natural materials while allowing the physical expansiveness of the location to shine through. This involved extracting the design down to the wood structure, framing, and elements. Locally sourced cedar lines the rooms, absorbing the summer and early fall quality of light, allowing the inside and outside to blue and age together in natural harmony. The perfection of the space embodied in the imperfections.

The Primary bathroom was created using universal design. a custom console sink not only creates that authentic Victorian Vibe but it allows for access in a wheel chair.

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.

Not all garage doors are created equal. Dynamic Garage Doors are custom designed for each individual project. Our full custom design and manufacturing abilities allow us to create unique custom garage doors that naturally blend into each home's authentic architectural style.
This Mid Century style carport was converted into a fully functional garage but presented a problem when it came time to retrofit it with a custom wood garage door. Since the ground was pitched at a sloping angle it required the need of a custom designed asymmetrical garage door that would compensate for the huge gap at the bottom of the garage door opening. Taking careful measurements was of essence to handcraft a garage door that would fit perfectly into the awkwardly shaped garage opening. Once everything was calculated to perfection our designers came up with a minimalistic Mid Century style garage door design that would complement the home's architectural elements. The answer was a fine-lined garage door design with horizontal tongue and groove slats in solid mahogany that were carefully stained to simulate and match the home's existing ipe wood accents. We opted for ipe-stained mahogany in lieu of real ipe to save the client on the custom garage door cost while still delivering a garage door that will last a lifetime and look like a naturally blended architectural element of the home.
Enclosing the carport and adding a Dynamic Garage Door re-purposed and graduated a simple carport to a fully functional garage with a working automatic garage door. Investing in a custom garage door for this sloping carport will prove to return the investment at time of resale. Not to mention, of course, the curb appeal enhancement it gave the home.

Orange County, CA - Garage conversions are gaining popularity in heavily populated areas such as Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and many other urban regions throughout the state of California. Many homeowners are converting their garages into actual liveable square footage. Some of the garage conversions we've seen include but are not limited to Home Offices, Playrooms, Man Caves, Entertainment Rooms, Guest Suites and/or Multipurpose Quarters.
For this particular project located in Studio City, CA we were generously commissioned by our client to replace the existing roll-up garage door to actual swing-open carriage style doors featuring safari style windows for added ventilation while the children play inside the safe environment and protection of the newly converted garage. What a fantastic way to keep your kids within your supervision without them destroying your fine furniture or disturbing your peace!
The garage door conversion for this home consisted of removing the existing roll-up garage door with all the track, springs and weather seal to start with a fresh, clean opening ready to receive the newly handcrafted carriage doors. Designing the carriage doors and keeping the home's original architectural essence was of utmost importance to us and the client. We also suggested awning style or safari style windows for ventilation as the garage was converted to a playroom and needed some air flow while being used. Additionally, the windows were designed to be larger than the standard carriage door size to allow more light inside the room during the day. At night, the lights inside shine through the traditional style window mullions with a warm glow that fills the exterior of the home. Preserving the traditional craftsmanship of authentically built carriage doors is always a priority when custom crafting and designing real carriage doors.
Dynamic Garage Door is a true design consultation firm who also happens to manufacture world-class carriage doors and professionally installs them throughout the state of California while shipping outside of the state.
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