Location: Bethesda, MD, USA This total revamp turned out better than anticipated leaving the clients thrilled with the outcome. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Interior Designer: Anna Cave Susie Soleimani Photography Blog: http://graciousinteriors.blogspot.com/2016/07/from-cellar-to-stellar-lower-level.html

Bathroom - small mid-century modern 3/4 concrete floor and gray floor bathroom idea in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls and an undermount sink

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Alcove shower - small transitional red tile and subway tile linoleum floor and white floor alcove shower idea in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, red walls, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Inspiration for a modern bathroom remodel in Atlanta with a vessel sink and tile countertops

Karen and Chad of Tower Lakes, IL were tired of their unfinished basement functioning as nothing more than a storage area and depressing gym. They wanted to increase the livable square footage of their home with a cohesive finished basement design, while incorporating space for the kids and adults to hang out. “We wanted to make sure that upon renovating the basement, that we can have a place where we can spend time and watch movies, but also entertain and showcase the wine collection that we have,” Karen said. After a long search comparing many different remodeling companies, Karen and Chad found Advance Design Studio. They were drawn towards the unique “Common Sense Remodeling” process that simplifies the renovation experience into predictable steps focused on customer satisfaction. “There are so many other design/build companies, who may not have transparency, or a focused process in mind and I think that is what separated Advance Design Studio from the rest,” Karen said. Karen loved how designer Claudia Pop was able to take very high-level concepts, “non-negotiable items” and implement them in the initial 3D drawings. Claudia and Project Manager DJ Yurik kept the couple in constant communication through the project. “Claudia was very receptive to the ideas we had, but she was also very good at infusing her own points and thoughts, she was very responsive, and we had an open line of communication,” Karen said. A very important part of the basement renovation for the couple was the home gym and sauna. The “high-end hotel” look and feel of the openly blended work out area is both highly functional and beautiful to look at. The home sauna gives them a place to relax after a long day of work or a tough workout. “The gym was a very important feature for us,” Karen said. “And I think (Advance Design) did a very great job in not only making the gym a functional area, but also an aesthetic point in our basement”. An extremely unique wow-factor in this basement is the walk in glass wine cellar that elegantly displays Karen and Chad’s extensive wine collection. Immediate access to the stunning wet bar accompanies the wine cellar to make this basement a popular spot for friends and family. The custom-built wine bar brings together two natural elements; Calacatta Vicenza Quartz and thick distressed Black Walnut. Sophisticated yet warm Graphite Dura Supreme cabinetry provides contrast to the soft beige walls and the Calacatta Gold backsplash. An undermount sink across from the bar in a matching Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop adds functionality and convenience to the bar, while identical distressed walnut floating shelves add an interesting design element and increased storage. Rich true brown Rustic Oak hardwood floors soften and warm the space drawing all the areas together. Across from the bar is a comfortable living area perfect for the family to sit down at a watch a movie. A full bath completes this finished basement with a spacious walk-in shower, Cocoa Brown Dura Supreme vanity with Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop, a crisp white sink and a stainless-steel Voss faucet. Advance Design’s Common Sense process gives clients the opportunity to walk through the basement renovation process one step at a time, in a completely predictable and controlled environment. “Everything was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to it’s full potential,” Karen said. Constantly striving for customer satisfaction, Advance Design’s success is heavily reliant upon happy clients referring their friends and family. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a remodeling project small or large,” Karen exclaimed at the completion of her project.

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Example of a mid-sized classic 3/4 alcove shower design in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and black countertops

We paired a gorgeous, boho patterned floor tile with a warm oak double sink vanity and bold matte black fixtures to make this basement bathroom really pop. Our signature black grid shower glass really helped tie the whole space together.

Example of a mid-sized trendy gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile sauna design in Chicago with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a wall-mount toilet and beige walls

For this job, we finished an completely unfinished basement space to include a theatre room with 120" screen wall & rough-in for a future bar, barn door detail to the family living area with stacked stone 50" modern gas fireplace, a home-office, a bedroom and a full basement bathroom.

Alcove shower - mid-sized traditional 3/4 white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower idea in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Full basement finish in Overland Park. From nothing to just about everything you can install in a basement. Full wet bar with granite, mini fridge, dishwasher, wine rack and wine storage. Custom cabinetry. Stone back splash. 3/4 bath with tile floor and tile shower walls. Carpet and tile flooring. Office space with French doors. Custom under stairs reading nook.

Example of a mid-sized trendy gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile sauna design in Chicago with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a wall-mount toilet and beige walls

Inspiration for a large contemporary dark wood floor powder room remodel in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, blue walls and a pedestal sink

Corner shower - mid-sized traditional master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and beige floor corner shower idea in Birmingham with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and a hinged shower door

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Alcove shower - large contemporary master beige tile, brown tile, gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink and solid surface countertops

Tired of doing laundry in an unfinished rugged basement? These homeowner's were as well! They contacted Castle to help them with their basement planning and build for a finished laundry space and new bathroom with shower. After the designer and client walked through ideas to improve flow of space, we decided to eliminate the existing 1/2 bath in the family room, and move the new bathroom into the existing laundry room. The full laundry room was finished to include new walls, ceilings, new plumbing, new Adura luxury vinyl tile flooring, beautiful shaker style cabinetry with beadboard panel, Glossy white Cultured marble countertops, a new Blanco composite sink, and Kohler Bellera faucet. In the new bathroom space, we continued the Adura luxury vinyl flooring. Finishes in the bathroom include Kohler Memoirs pedestal sink, Kohler Archer faucet, custom hex tile shower floor, subway tile walls, and custom frameless glass shower enclosure. Additional improvements were made to improve the health of the home including asbestos tile abatement, new drain tile and sump pump, new spray foam insulation, new glass block window, and a new Panasonic bathroom fan. We also decided to save and restore some original pieces in the home like their existing 5-panel doors and repurposing one salvaged door into a pocket door for the new bathroom. The homeowner completed the basement finish with new carpeting in the family room. The whole basement feels fresh, new, and has a great flow. They will enjoy their happy and healthy home for years to come.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master gray tile and marble tile mosaic tile floor and blue floor corner shower remodel in Dallas with white cabinets, gray walls, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection. A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

Inspiration for a small modern gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub remodel in Montreal with a wall-mount sink, a one-piece toilet and white walls