Transitional bedroom photo in DC Metro

Gorgeous master bath with dramatic retro "wave" tile. Peak Photography
Example of a 1950s bathroom design in Los Angeles

The navy and white color scheme and warm wood accents make this master bedroom incredibly cozy! Full glass double doors and high glass lead out to a rear balcony overlooking the backyard! Photography by John Martinelli

In a neighborhood of 3-story Italianate houses called “Mansion Hill” by the locals, the new homeowners of this 2-story brick home called to say that they wanted to have the stand-out house on the block. The house, originally known as the Kirker-Fischer House had history, an elegant interior and a rather plain exterior, compared with many of its neighbors. The homeowners also said that they envisioned an all-black house. Fortunately they are not only bold, but have great taste, demonstrated by immediately approving a new color palette. The palette has lots of deep gray, dark purple tones and five different blacks, highlighted with metallic copper. The house had been poorly maintained and quickly-rehabbed more than once. The carved stone details were filled in with several layers of old paint. The most recent repaint was fairly fresh, but in some places was barely attached to the brick substrate. Lots of old paint was hand-scraped from brick walls and both stone and wood trim. The trim was sanded smooth and some mortar was replaced in the brick. Material-specific primers were used on all bare surfaces. The details in the wood window trim were so badly scarred that it was impossible to bring them back, so we clad them with new poplar molding. Other carpentry projects included some minor repairs to the fascia boards plus a line of trim on the front porch roof to add another copper highlight to a very plain area. After all this preparation and repair, the highly-detailed plan for painting took another two weeks. Meticulous attention was paid to the surfaces to accent each level and maximize the amount of visible detail. The top coats were Sherwin-Williams Emerald along with some Resilience. The project took a 3-person crew three weeks to finish. We knew right away that this was the project we were submitting for American Painting Contractor magazine’s Top Job Award, and we’re very pleased that APC recognized the Kirker-Fischer House as a winner in the category of restoration.

Transitional home design photo in Chicago

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.

Warm living room with lots of eye candy. Great place for entertaining. Vandamm Interiors by Victoria Vandamm
Example of a large classic enclosed medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room design in New York with purple walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Photo: Arnaud 25, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported

Example of a small classic single-wall enclosed kitchen design in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, concrete countertops, blue backsplash, wood backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in New York with white walls, marble countertops and a console sink

Photography: Lepere Studio
Trendy dark wood floor family room photo in Santa Barbara with white walls and no fireplace

This was a project done for a client who wanted art pieces for her cabin bathroom in the San Juan Islands. She brought paint swatches and materials and did a lot of comparing before deciding on these pieces. She was very pleased with the outcome.

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photos by: Jessie Preza
Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room remodel in Jacksonville with purple walls

Aitken & Associates Landscape Architects Installation by www.SalazarCustomConcepts.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

20 years ago, the previous owners added a complete primary suite onto the original house. The addition provided lots of extra space in the bedroom but compromised the closet and bathroom, which were both comparatively quite small. To reallocate some space, we broke up the large bedroom to make a few distinct rooms, including a closet, a bathroom with a walk-in tile shower, and a double vanity.

20 years ago, the previous owners added a complete primary suite onto the original house. The addition provided lots of extra space in the bedroom but compromised the closet and bathroom, which were both comparatively quite small. To reallocate some space, we broke up the large bedroom to make a few distinct rooms, including a closet, a bathroom with a walk-in tile shower, and a double vanity.

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Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets and white cabinets

This image shows the window sash painted the same as the trim color. It is correct for the period but more plain.
Inspiration for a large timeless gray two-story wood exterior home remodel in New York with a hip roof