A corroded pipe in the 2nd floor bathroom was the original prompt to begin extensive updates on this 109 year old heritage home in Elbow Park. This craftsman home was build in 1912 and consisted of scattered design ideas that lacked continuity. In order to steward the original character and design of this home while creating effective new layouts, we found ourselves faced with extensive challenges including electrical upgrades, flooring height differences, and wall changes. This home now features a timeless kitchen, site finished oak hardwood through out, 2 updated bathrooms, and a staircase relocation to improve traffic flow. The opportunity to repurpose exterior brick that was salvaged during a 1960 addition to the home provided charming new backsplash in the kitchen and walk in pantry.

Built by Schumacher Homes, America's Largest Custom Home Builder, this stunning Huka Falls Modern Retreat in Greenville, South Carolina, effortlessly balances modern architecture with natural elements. Inspired by the natural grandeur of New Zealand’s Huka Falls, this custom 2,265-square-foot house plan is engineered to showcase architectural volume and a unique natural light ambience. The main living space is defined by dramatic vaulted and soaring cathedral ceilings that stretch across both the kitchen and the central great room, creating a vast, open-concept feeling. Massive, striking trapezoid windows flood the interior with sunshine and accentuate the home's connection to its surroundings. This organic flow extends smoothly to the exterior via a covered porch located directly off the great room, establishing a premium indoor-outdoor living space perfectly suited for relaxing and enjoying nature. The thoughtful, nature-inspired architecture continues into the private quarters of the home. The primary owner’s retreat features its own soaring cathedral ceilings and signature trapezoid windows, maintaining a bright and airy atmosphere throughout the bedroom. For quiet moments of relaxation, the deluxe owner's bath serves as a spa-like escape, completely appointed with a double vanity sink, an expansive walk-in closet, a custom tile and glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and a premium free-standing soaking tub designed to help you unwind after a long day.

Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

Clean. Simple. Elegant. This 4 beds, 3 baths home in Belmont represents the perfect place to leave in! We completed a full house remodel including the interior and exterior of the house. Natural light, high-quality materials, and great design produce amazing results

Jackie and Sean loved the Algonquin neighborhood they lived in with the peaceful neighborhood and the close proximity to work and school. What they didn’t love was how outdated their home had become. With a cramped kitchen and an unused dining room, they decided a remodel was the perfect solution to their problem. They would be able to continue to live in the area they loved, while at the same time they could have the dream home they envisioned. After a thorough search, Jackie came across Advance Design Studio. She was impressed by all of the positive reviews she saw on the internet and saw herself identifying with all of the project stories she saw on the website. Once they met with designer Scott Christensen and owner Todd Jurs, they knew Advance Design was the right company to make their dreams a reality. The project consisted of four main areas: the kitchen/dining/powder room, the laundry room, the master bathroom, and the kid’s bathroom. They wanted to expand the kitchen into the seldom used dining room and add a large island for hosting parties and family gatherings. They also wanted new hardwood flooring throughout the first level. The laundry room needed to be more functional, and all three bathrooms were in dire need of updating. The closed off kitchen was opened up to create a sweeping space between the new eating area and the much larger kitchen. A handsome dry bar complete with a beverage refrigerator and lighted glass door cabinetry makes an elegant transition across from a peninsula area filled with storage. An additional decorative cabinet lighting up elegant dishware through the mullioned glass sits directly across from the drybar. An expansive island was critical to the kitchen plans. Jackie, Sean and Scott worked closely together to create just the right details for their design. They wanted the island to be functional in addition to being the centerpiece of the room. Added storage for the kid’s school supplies was hidden behind cabinet doors so the children could do their schoolwork right at the island, and a microwave drawer glides open with the touch of a finger hidden inconspicuously within the island space. The easy to care for Cambria Britannica Quartz island top with its sweeping grey and white marble look perched atop hand-carved Craftsman corbels was absolutely what they were hoping for, blending both beauty and function perfectly. Adding a nice contrast to the brightness of the quartz and the white cabinetry, Kodiak - Leather granite countertops were used to balance the light and dark tones of the space. Dura Supreme Classic White painted cabinets grace the perimeter, while Maple Poppy Seed stained cabinets with a beautiful soft grey woodgrain were used in the beverage center and island. The two tones compliment the large space balancing it out nicely creating interest and elegance with the simple Craftsman style full overlay doors. A deep warm Barnwood White Oak flooring was added throughout the lower level. The new floor brings additional contrast to the bright kitchen and provides unity with the now open floorplan as it rolls in to the foyer and family room. Final details like the show-stopping lunar like duo light fixtures complete the space and intermix expertly with crisscross details of the glass door mullions, the island bar seating and even accessories in the space. The small cluttered laundry room needed more space and more storage. With a busy family it seemed to overflow daily and did not have anywhere to hide the families “in and out stuff.” Scott designed the new space with a stackable washer and dryer and much more efficiently organized cabinetry. Doing laundry is now (almost!) a pleasure and keeping everyone’s “stuff” hidden, but readily accessible is now a snap. The master bath was not a place where the couple enjoyed spending time getting ready for their day. The tub almost never was used, so removing it made it possible to build an extra-large shower, replacing the small cramped cube of the previous shower they hated. Clean, horizontal lines softly draw your eye around the space with porcelain tile called Driftwood Sea spray. Full overlay cabinetry in a soft white vanity with double sinks makes getting ready for the day much more convenient for the busy couple. Long floor planks made of porcelain tile mimic real hardwood floors in a soft grey to compliment the shower, but with the ease and care of a tile surface. Cambrian Black Granite counters with a matte finish and under mount porcelain sinks with handsome brushed chrome hardware complete the handsome space. A real bonus in any master bath; a custom built in storage nook was tucked in the corner of the space for linens and heavenly storage. The kid’s bath was in sad shape because it was original to the house. To keep the budget in control, the tub which was in great condition was retained, but focus was on the new large brick style porcelain charcoal tile on the floor, crisp white new Craftsman style cabinetry with pretty furniture details on the corner base, a striking granite top with white under mount porcelain sinks and fresh hardware and faucets. Some beautiful soft grey wood mirrors to match mom and dads were custom sized and placed under new lighting, and 4 hooks were smartly arranged down the wall for kids’ towels. This couple was determined not to move, and made their house their dream home. Not only does their home function greatly now, but Jackie says, “When the neighbors come to visit, they’re asking if they can “steal” the design”! The added functionality, elegance, and open floor plan were exactly what this family needed in order to stay. Advance Design Studio, Joe Nowak

Welcome home to the Gulf! When you walk inside, the first thing you see is the ground floor open air game room. Then, as you walk inside, you notice the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors which offer an incredible view of the beach and the glittering water beyond. With so much natural light, the home always feels like summer. Chi-Mar construction used reclaimed wood beams in order to bring the natural elements inside, for an interior that complements the view. The kitchen was also designed with this natural element in mind. Mother of pearl kitchen backsplash and feature wall allow the home to have an underwater feel, as the backsplash sparkles throughout the room. The kitchen also features top of the line appliances and a custom copper hood over range. The wood walls throughout and quartz countertops showcase the incredible craftsmanship that Chi-Mar Construction takes with each home. For convenience, as well as adding sleeping spaces, we used custom designed bunk nooks so that there were plenty of beds for guests. The reclaimed wood barn doors offer a unique style of privacy, and continue to aid in the natural style seen throughout the home. The master bedroom offers another escape in the home. An open spa master bath with marble throughout is the perfect place to relax after a long day at the beach. The bedroom, with stunning Gulf views, features painted wood arched accent beams in master bedroom, which mirror the arched details in living areas. This stunning home is the perfect beach getaway!

Welcome home to the Gulf! When you walk inside, the first thing you see is the ground floor open air game room. Then, as you walk inside, you notice the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors which offer an incredible view of the beach and the glittering water beyond. With so much natural light, the home always feels like summer. Chi-Mar construction used reclaimed wood beams in order to bring the natural elements inside, for an interior that complements the view. The kitchen was also designed with this natural element in mind. Mother of pearl kitchen backsplash and feature wall allow the home to have an underwater feel, as the backsplash sparkles throughout the room. The kitchen also features top of the line appliances and a custom copper hood over range. The wood walls throughout and quartz countertops showcase the incredible craftsmanship that Chi-Mar Construction takes with each home. For convenience, as well as adding sleeping spaces, we used custom designed bunk nooks so that there were plenty of beds for guests. The reclaimed wood barn doors offer a unique style of privacy, and continue to aid in the natural style seen throughout the home. The master bedroom offers another escape in the home. An open spa master bath with marble throughout is the perfect place to relax after a long day at the beach. The bedroom, with stunning Gulf views, features painted wood arched accent beams in master bedroom, which mirror the arched details in living areas. This stunning home is the perfect beach getaway!

Welcome home to the Gulf! When you walk inside, the first thing you see is the ground floor open air game room. Then, as you walk inside, you notice the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors which offer an incredible view of the beach and the glittering water beyond. With so much natural light, the home always feels like summer. Chi-Mar construction used reclaimed wood beams in order to bring the natural elements inside, for an interior that complements the view. The kitchen was also designed with this natural element in mind. Mother of pearl kitchen backsplash and feature wall allow the home to have an underwater feel, as the backsplash sparkles throughout the room. The kitchen also features top of the line appliances and a custom copper hood over range. The wood walls throughout and quartz countertops showcase the incredible craftsmanship that Chi-Mar Construction takes with each home. For convenience, as well as adding sleeping spaces, we used custom designed bunk nooks so that there were plenty of beds for guests. The reclaimed wood barn doors offer a unique style of privacy, and continue to aid in the natural style seen throughout the home. The master bedroom offers another escape in the home. An open spa master bath with marble throughout is the perfect place to relax after a long day at the beach. The bedroom, with stunning Gulf views, features painted wood arched accent beams in master bedroom, which mirror the arched details in living areas. This stunning home is the perfect beach getaway!

Built in 1915, this classic craftsman style home is located in the Capitol Mansions Historic District. When the time came to remodel, the homeowners wanted to continue to celebrate its history by keeping with the craftsman style but elevating the kitchen’s function to include the latest in quality cabinetry and modern appliances. The new spacious kitchen (and adjacent walk-in pantry) provides the perfect environment for a couple who loves to cook and entertain. White perimeter cabinets and dark soapstone counters make a timeless and classic color palette. Designed to have a more furniture-like feel, the large island has seating on one end and is finished in an historically inspired warm grey paint color. The vertical stone “legs” on either side of the gas range-top highlight the cooking area and add custom detail within the long run of cabinets. Wide barn doors designed to match the cabinet inset door style slide open to reveal a spacious appliance garage, and close when the kitchen goes into entertainer mode. Finishing touches such as the brushed nickel pendants add period style over the island. A bookcase anchors the corner between the kitchen and breakfast area providing convenient access for frequently referenced cookbooks from either location. Just around the corner from the kitchen, a large walk-in butler’s pantry in cheerful yellow provides even more counter space and storage ability. Complete with an undercounter wine refrigerator, a deep prep sink, and upper storage at a glance, it’s any chef’s happy place. Photo credit: Fred Donham of Photographerlink

Modern, simple, eye catching Fireplace in Calacatta Luxe Porcelain slab. This beautiful new color is is trending strongly in the market. Calacatta is the most popular marble looking color and this new "Luxe" variant includes veins of gold, brown and black allowing it to match with many different color themes while giving chic radiance and energy to your space. The color comes in three continuous faces giving it a luxurious natural marble look when installed while enjoying the benefits of porcelain. Unlike marble, porcelain does not stain, absorb water, crack due to heat and requires virtually ZERO MAINTENANCE compared to natural stones. You can purchase this product as material only to be delivered as slabs from our local warehouse in Houston, TX or select our professional installation services to ensure top quality workmanship.

Welcome home to the Gulf! When you walk inside, the first thing you see is the ground floor open air game room. Then, as you walk inside, you notice the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors which offer an incredible view of the beach and the glittering water beyond. With so much natural light, the home always feels like summer. Chi-Mar construction used reclaimed wood beams in order to bring the natural elements inside, for an interior that complements the view. The kitchen was also designed with this natural element in mind. Mother of pearl kitchen backsplash and feature wall allow the home to have an underwater feel, as the backsplash sparkles throughout the room. The kitchen also features top of the line appliances and a custom copper hood over range. The wood walls throughout and quartz countertops showcase the incredible craftsmanship that Chi-Mar Construction takes with each home. For convenience, as well as adding sleeping spaces, we used custom designed bunk nooks so that there were plenty of beds for guests. The reclaimed wood barn doors offer a unique style of privacy, and continue to aid in the natural style seen throughout the home. The master bedroom offers another escape in the home. An open spa master bath with marble throughout is the perfect place to relax after a long day at the beach. The bedroom, with stunning Gulf views, features painted wood arched accent beams in master bedroom, which mirror the arched details in living areas. This stunning home is the perfect beach getaway!

Laundry room's are one of the most utilized spaces in the home so it's paramount that the design is not only functional but characteristic of the client. To continue with the rustic farmhouse aesthetic, we wanted to give our client the ability to walk into their laundry room and be happy about being in it. Custom laminate cabinetry in a sage colored green pairs with the green and white landscape scene wallpaper on the ceiling. To add more texture, white square porcelain tiles are on the sink wall, while small bead board painted green to match the cabinetry is on the other walls. The large sink provides ample space to wash almost anything and the brick flooring is a perfect touch of utilitarian that the client desired.

This 1912 traditional style house sits on the edge of Cheesman Park with four levels that needed updating to better suit the young family’s needs. A custom wine room was constructed on the lower level to accommodate an area for entertaining guests. The main level was divided into a smaller family room area with a double door opening into the formal living room. The kitchen and butler’s pantry were combined and remodeled for better function. The second level master bathroom was relocated and created out of an adjacent bedroom, incorporating an existing fireplace and Juliet balcony that looks out to the park. A new staircase was constructed on the third level as a continuation of the grand staircase in the center of the house. A gathering and play space opens off the stairs and connects to the third-floor deck. A Jill & Jill bathroom remodel was constructed between the girls’ rooms.

Welcome home to the Gulf! When you walk inside, the first thing you see is the ground floor open air game room. Then, as you walk inside, you notice the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors which offer an incredible view of the beach and the glittering water beyond. With so much natural light, the home always feels like summer. Chi-Mar construction used reclaimed wood beams in order to bring the natural elements inside, for an interior that complements the view. The kitchen was also designed with this natural element in mind. Mother of pearl kitchen backsplash and feature wall allow the home to have an underwater feel, as the backsplash sparkles throughout the room. The kitchen also features top of the line appliances and a custom copper hood over range. The wood walls throughout and quartz countertops showcase the incredible craftsmanship that Chi-Mar Construction takes with each home. For convenience, as well as adding sleeping spaces, we used custom designed bunk nooks so that there were plenty of beds for guests. The reclaimed wood barn doors offer a unique style of privacy, and continue to aid in the natural style seen throughout the home. The master bedroom offers another escape in the home. An open spa master bath with marble throughout is the perfect place to relax after a long day at the beach. The bedroom, with stunning Gulf views, features painted wood arched accent beams in master bedroom, which mirror the arched details in living areas. This stunning home is the perfect beach getaway!

This charming modern farmhouse design features a simple board-and-batten facade and a welcoming front porch. Continuing inside, the foyer presents an open floor plan with the great room and island kitchen sharing a vaulted ceiling with a trio of skylights. The single dining space enjoys a tray ceiling and a front facing window while a rear porch and patio extend living outdoors. Located at the rear of the home, the two-car garage leads into a mudroom and a nearby pantry. The utility room is highly functional with side porch access, a laundry sink, and a sun tunnel to bring in natural light. Efficient and cozy, the master suite offers a tray ceiling, a cleverly designed bathroom with a walk-in shower and dual vanity, and a spacious walk-in closet. On the opposite side of the floor plan, two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom.

This house, located in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a variation on a center hall colonial home. The owner loves to cook and entertain and had a strong desire to have an open plan for the entire rear of the residence. The oversized kitchen flows right into the dining area and continues into the family room giving approximately 70 feet of open floor plan. Other features on the first floor include an "adult living room" for privacy, a study, a two story foyer, a mudroom area and a three car garage. The second floor features four bedrooms paired in a fashion allowing for two jack and jill bathrooms, a master bedroom suite with oversized his and hers walk-in closets along with a masterbath with an oversized arched feature window above the garage. The front exterior is a red brick with quoining and a decorative motif over the arched garage doors. It is complemented with a bluestone porch and walkway. The rear of the residence has an expansive yard, great for parties, and features a beautiful patio and a bocci ball court.

A corroded pipe in the 2nd floor bathroom was the original prompt to begin extensive updates on this 109 year old heritage home in Elbow Park. This craftsman home was build in 1912 and consisted of scattered design ideas that lacked continuity. In order to steward the original character and design of this home while creating effective new layouts, we found ourselves faced with extensive challenges including electrical upgrades, flooring height differences, and wall changes. This home now features a timeless kitchen, site finished oak hardwood through out, 2 updated bathrooms, and a staircase relocation to improve traffic flow. The opportunity to repurpose exterior brick that was salvaged during a 1960 addition to the home provided charming new backsplash in the kitchen and walk in pantry.

A once small enclosed Jack and Jill bathroom that was connected to the master bedroom and to the hallway completely rebuilt to become the master bathroom as part of an open floor design with the master bedroom. 2 walk-in closets (his and hers) with frosted glass bi-fold doors, the wood flooring of the master bedroom continues into the bathroom space, a nice sized 72" wall mounted vanity wood finish vanity picks up the wood grains of the floor and a huge side to side LED mirror gives a great depth effect. The huge master shower can easily accommodate 2 people with dark bamboo printed porcelain tile for the floor and bench and a light gray stripped rectangular tiled walls gives an additional feeling of space.

The small nook off the family room is the gentlemen's bar, complete with a hammered copper vessel sink with a handle like a bucket, natural stone and glass backsplash, wine cellar, dishwasher for all the bar glasses and an under-counter refrigerator. The design on the cabinets was carefully chosen with the diamond mullions to continue with the Adirondack theme and with the chiseled edge on the granite. As luxurious as the home is, don't forget it is in the mountains among acreage and private lots full of multiple walking trails that are not for the faint of heart. This is a man's home; a place for guys to go and unwind in a posh gentlemen's club that exudes comfort and luxury, but not stuffiness. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].