The word "basement" can conjur thoughts of dark, damp, unfriendly spaces. We were tasked with transforming one of those basements into a space kids couldn't wait to spend time. A trundle daybed anchors a cozy reading nook built for two, with enough bookshelves to keep any bookworm entertained. Dad's childhood kitchen invites culinary creativity, and a playful craft table does double duty as a snack station when friends come to play. The space caters to adults, as well, with a comfortable sectional to lounge on while the kids play, and plenty of storage in the "mud room" and wall of built-in cabinetry. Throw open the custom barn doors and the treadmill is perfectly positioned to catch your favorite show on the flat screen TV. It's a comfortable, casual family space where kids can be kids and the adults can play along. Photography by Cody Wheeler

Our clients envisioned a kitchen where the whole family could gather, cook, eat, and spend time together. Working in collaboration with E.L. Designs for interior design, the space was designed to accommodate larger gatherings with comfort and ease. The resulting open-floor-plan kitchen remodel integrates sunlight with an abundance of space. The vaulted, post-and-beam ceiling visually separates the dining area and adds a traditional, rustic feel and sense of comfort to the clean contemporary design. Soaked in sunlight with an abundance of space for cooking, working, and living

This home outside of Philadelphia was designed to be family friendly and comfortable space and is just the place to relax and spend family time as well as have enough seating for entertaining. The living room has a large sectional to cozy up with a movie or to entertain. The historic home is bright and open all while feeling collected, comfortable and cozy. The applied box molding on the living room wall adds a subtle pattern all while being a striking focal point for the room. The grand foyer is fresh and inviting and uncluttered and allows for ample space for guests to be welcomed to the home. The kitchen was refreshed to include a contrasting toned island, blue backsplash tile and bright brass fixtures and lighting

Our clients envisioned a kitchen where the whole family could gather, cook, eat, and spend time together. Working in collaboration with E.L. Designs for interior design, the space was designed to accommodate larger gatherings with comfort and ease. The resulting open-floor-plan kitchen remodel integrates sunlight with an abundance of space. The vaulted, post-and-beam ceiling visually separates the dining area and adds a traditional, rustic feel and sense of comfort to the clean contemporary design. Soaked in sunlight with an abundance of space for cooking, working, and living

This luxury outdoor living project was designed to extend the home's living space while creating beautiful areas for relaxing, entertaining, and spending time with family and friends. Working in collaboration with Werbrich Custom Outdoor Living, every detail was thoughtfully planned—from the outdoor furniture layout and traffic flow to color palettes, performance fabrics, accessories, and finishing touches. Professional outdoor furniture space planning ensured each seating area was properly scaled and positioned to maximize comfort, function, and the overall outdoor experience. The furnishings were carefully selected from premium outdoor brands known for exceptional craftsmanship, comfort, and long-term durability, creating an outdoor space designed to be enjoyed for years to come. As an Interior Designer in Cincinnati, Ohio, I specialize in luxury outdoor living design, outdoor furniture planning, color palettes, material selections, and collaboration with Werbrich Custom Outdoor Living throughout the Cincinnati Tri-State area.

Our clients envisioned a kitchen where the whole family could gather, cook, eat, and spend time together. Working in collaboration with E.L. Designs for interior design, the space was designed to accommodate larger gatherings with comfort and ease. The resulting open-floor-plan kitchen remodel integrates sunlight with an abundance of space. The vaulted, post-and-beam ceiling visually separates the dining area and adds a traditional, rustic feel and sense of comfort to the clean contemporary design. Soaked in sunlight with an abundance of space for cooking, working, and living

Looking down from the lofted hallway into the living room, you can see the full mix of natural materials and the relaxed comfort that this room invites. The deep seated sectional and leather lounge chairs pair perfectly with the hierloom grand piano. This is a perfect place to spend the day.

Willie & Leslie of Barrington Hills loved the location of their home. Its breathtaking views overlooked a wooded backyard and a captivating lake. They didn’t want to move, but they needed more space. But the house was missing that big family room where everyone could gather, relax and converse, and the house was completely cut off visually from the beautiful outdoor view right outside! They knew what they wanted meant building an addition to their home. They began searching the internet and came across Advance Design Studio, and after browsing through project after project and reading one outstanding client review after another, they were sold on Advance Design. Additionally, they loved Advance Design’s “Common Sense Remodeling” process and felt confident that it would allow the Design/Build company to easily coordinate the multiple projects they wanted to complete all at one time. Willie and Leslie immediately set up a meeting with Owner Todd Jurs and Project Designer Claudia Pop. When the meeting ended, they were sure that Advance Design were the right people and the right approach for their project. "Establishing a direction and a budget is always key in project of this size," Todd said. "This house was screaming for a family room and it didn't have one. Ultimately, it's about working together towards the same goal of a beautiful functional addition." The project consisted of a significant family room addition with an extraordinary vaulted ceiling and floor to ceiling fireplace, a guest suite renovation with a luxury bath, a garage addition, and an adjoining outdoor patio renovation complete with a fantastic built in grilling station. The main goal was to add comfort and space to the existing home that would last their lifetime, and finally allow them to capture the amazing view of the backyard and lake that they never could really enjoy previously. Willie, Leslie and Claudia paid special attention to designing the space to make sure that the footprint of the room did not interfere with the views. Floor to ceiling Pella windows were incorporated into a spectacular window wall to provide plenty of natural light. Vaulted ceilings gave the room a bigger feel and the stunning floor to ceiling masonry fireplace was designed giving the room a rustic, comfortable feel of a Colorado Lodge. Barnwood doors and exposed wooden beams accentuate the crackling fireplace and family gathering space. An oversized statement chandelier bathes the space in soft light once the sun sets and compliments the exposed wood and fireplace perfectly. “It simple elegant and beautiful,” Designer Claudia Pop said. “It is a great family room that captures the views perfectly. They love the fireplace, the barndoors and the openness of the space we designed for the whole family now to enjoy.” And when warm weather beckons, the outdoor patio is a terrific place to spend an evening. The family now enjoys fall nights in front of their outdoor fireplace overlooking the quiet lake. Dekton Trillium Quartz counters tops adorn an amazing grilling bar. Nearly indestructible, they are the only manufactured stone product designed exclusively to withstand high heat in summer and extreme cold temperatures in winter. The guest bath renovation makes Willie and Leslie’s friends and family feel like they are staying at a 5-star hotel. Carlisle colored Maple cabinets from Medallion make a roomy dual vanity more than adequate with plenty of space to get ready for the day after a peaceful night’s sleep. Cambria Quartz countertops are durable and elegant, while contrasting the neutral cabinets flawlessly. Heated flooring from Warmly Yours is the cherry on top for this cozy guest bath. All the projects turned out better than they even imagined. Willie and Leslie now have a spacious family room with even better views of the lake and woods, a much larger garage, a fantastic relaxing outdoor patio, and a guest bath that makes it almost impossible to get the guest to leave after their stay. Are you thinking about a remodeling project? Talk to the experts at Advance Design about the renovation of your dreams. Now is the perfect time to renovate. Check out other amazing projects here. With “Common Sense Remodeling”, the process of renovating your home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-836-2600 or schedule an appointment to talk with us about your kitchen remodeling project, or any other home renovation you are planning. Our talented team can help you design and build the new space you’ve been dreaming about.

Interior and Exterior Design Project This was an exciting interior and exterior design project for This house was purchased directly from a builder by a vibrant career couple with active children and a love for spending time with their extended family and friends. While it was presented to us empty, we still had input on the flooring, lighting, cabinetry, moldings and wall colors. We decided to go with a transitional design style and bring in furnishings with an emphasis on being comfortable for their large family and frequent family gatherings. With a love for family gatherings and entertainment of the immediate and extended family we knew from the start that our design had to be beautiful, very functional and durable. Having worked with the this couple’s parents and sister we knew the family, their style and preferences. We knew this multi generational family loved being and entertaining with each other and we knew from the start that our design had to be beautiful, very functional and durable. Since the family room and living room are connected we designed a seamless flow between them and unique ways to share the some of the furnishings between them. We began with a large sectional with cozy seating in the family room. We brought in extra swivel chairs guests could turn to the living room to converse with guests or swivel family room to and see TV. We love ottomans for extra seating in living room to accommodate 8 and can be pulled into the family room for additional seating. The carpet was selected with family in mind to look beautiful, functional and easy to clean. En route from the family room to the kitchen eating area we designed a fully accessorized bookcase that complimented perfectly the custom built “only by Margali and Flynn” built in desk with hid-a-way doors hide homework and and paperwork when needed. In the kitchen we created a family dining center on the large central island with lots of stools. In the dining area we installed beautiful dining set with functional leather fabric. We used suede with nailheads, a herringbone wool carpet and transitional circular lighting to compliment the traditional colors of warm blues and neutrals … all working together to create a sophisticated and comfortable feel.

Our clients had moved to San Diego from Virginia and to help their children feel more at home, they wanted to create a children’s playroom that resembles the warm feeling of home. You can imagine how excited the kids were. Creating the perfect hang out for the kids was a fun experience. We even added specialty details, a loft were the kids could climb up into relax comfortably and read their books, built in media charging station for all their media components. We even designed the media charging station to convert to a desk for future school needs. Placing the TV in the center of the room allows visibility from all areas of the room. For the artistic child, we created a painting station equipped with a floor standing easel and low shallow shelves for easy reach paints, brushes, caulks, colored pencils, etc. A must focal point was a comfortable window seat was essential for Mom and Dad to spend quality time enjoying their children.

A custom built patio cover creates a comfortable area to entertain friends, spend time with your family or just relax after a long day...in any weather. Adding a covered patio in your backyard is a great way to extend your outdoor living area while staying protected from the sun and rain. Let us design and build a custom wood or aluminum patio cover for your backyard. That's our motto, Creating Comfort for Outdoor Living...with Affordable Shade!

Interior and Exterior Design Project This was an exciting interior and exterior design project for This house was purchased directly from a builder by a vibrant career couple with active children and a love for spending time with their extended family and friends. While it was presented to us empty, we still had input on the flooring, lighting, cabinetry, moldings and wall colors. We decided to go with a transitional design style and bring in furnishings with an emphasis on being comfortable for their large family and frequent family gatherings. With a love for family gatherings and entertainment of the immediate and extended family we knew from the start that our design had to be beautiful, very functional and durable. Having worked with the this couple’s parents and sister we knew the family, their style and preferences. We knew this multi generational family loved being and entertaining with each other and we knew from the start that our design had to be beautiful, very functional and durable. Since the family room and living room are connected we designed a seamless flow between them and unique ways to share the some of the furnishings between them. We began with a large sectional with cozy seating in the family room. We brought in extra swivel chairs guests could turn to the living room to converse with guests or swivel family room to and see TV. We love ottomans for extra seating in living room to accommodate 8 and can be pulled into the family room for additional seating. The carpet was selected with family in mind to look beautiful, functional and easy to clean. En route from the family room to the kitchen eating area we designed a fully accessorized bookcase that complimented perfectly the custom built “only by Margali and Flynn” built in desk with hid-a-way doors hide homework and and paperwork when needed. In the kitchen we created a family dining center on the large central island with lots of stools. In the dining area we installed beautiful dining set with functional leather fabric. We used suede with nailheads, a herringbone wool carpet and transitional circular lighting to compliment the traditional colors of warm blues and neutrals … all working together to create a sophisticated and comfortable feel.

The Royal Santrian Villa in Nusa Dua is an elegant haven by the sea, designed to fulfill a desire for seclusion, comfort and the good life. The sizeable private pool and open-air gazebo with dining area offer a living space in which to spend relaxed days and romantic evenings. Within the villa, the tasteful fittings and furnishings surround you with the comfort and convenience that will enable you to fully savor the relaxing atmosphere of this oceanfront setting in Nusa Dua, Bali.

Our clients envisioned a kitchen where the whole family could gather, cook, eat, and spend time together. Working in collaboration with E.L. Designs for interior design, the space was designed to accommodate larger gatherings with comfort and ease. The resulting open-floor-plan kitchen remodel integrates sunlight with an abundance of space. The vaulted, post-and-beam ceiling visually separates the dining area and adds a traditional, rustic feel and sense of comfort to the clean contemporary design. Soaked in sunlight with an abundance of space for cooking, working, and living

Our clients envisioned a kitchen where the whole family could gather, cook, eat, and spend time together. Working in collaboration with E.L. Designs for interior design, the space was designed to accommodate larger gatherings with comfort and ease. The resulting open-floor-plan kitchen remodel integrates sunlight with an abundance of space. The vaulted, post-and-beam ceiling visually separates the dining area and adds a traditional, rustic feel and sense of comfort to the clean contemporary design. Soaked in sunlight with an abundance of space for cooking, working, and living

This home outside of Philadelphia was designed to be family friendly and comfortable space and is just the place to relax and spend family time as well as have enough seating for entertaining. The living room has a large sectional to cozy up with a movie or to entertain. The historic home is bright and open all while feeling collected, comfortable and cozy. The applied box molding on the living room wall adds a subtle pattern all while being a striking focal point for the room. The grand foyer is fresh and inviting and uncluttered and allows for ample space for guests to be welcomed to the home. The kitchen was refreshed to include a contrasting toned island, blue backsplash tile and bright brass fixtures and lighting

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Detroit.

This home outside of Philadelphia was designed to be family friendly and comfortable space and is just the place to relax and spend family time as well as have enough seating for entertaining. The living room has a large sectional to cozy up with a movie or to entertain. The historic home is bright and open all while feeling collected, comfortable and cozy. The applied box molding on the living room wall adds a subtle pattern all while being a striking focal point for the room. The grand foyer is fresh and inviting and uncluttered and allows for ample space for guests to be welcomed to the home. The kitchen was refreshed to include a contrasting toned island, blue backsplash tile and bright brass fixtures and lighting