A comfortable all weather wicker sectional by Patio Renaissance allows for ample seating in front of the Heat n Glo Palazzo fire place. The area allows for conversation between the lounging and dining areas. Photo by Joe Traina

Kitchen: • Material – 3DL Texture (City Oak) • Finish – N/A • Door Style – #61 Aries • Cabinet Construction – Frameless Kitchen (Range Wall): • Material – Maple • Finish – Custom • Door Style – #61 Aries • Cabinet Construction – Frameless

Curtis and Peggy had been thinking of a kitchen remodel for quite some time, but they knew their house would have a unique set of challenges. Their older Victorian house was built in 1891. The kitchen cabinetry was original, and they wanted to keep the authenticity of their period home while adding modern comforts that would improve their quality of life. A friend recommended Advance Design Studio for their exceptional experience and quality of work. After meeting with designer Michelle Lecinski at Advance Design, they were confident they could partner with Advance to accomplish the unique kitchen renovation they’d been talking about for years. “We wanted to do the kitchen for a long, long time,” Curtis said. “(We asked ourselves) what are we actually going to do? How are we going to do this? And who are we going to find to do exactly what we want?” The goal for the project was to keep the home renovation and new kitchen feeling authentic to the time in which it was built. They desperately wanted the modern comforts that come with a larger refrigerator and the dishwasher that they never had! The old home was also a bit drafty so adding a fireplace, wall insulation and new windows became a priority. They very much wanted to create a comfortable hearth room adjacent to the kitchen, complete with old world brick. The original cabinetry had to go to make way for beautiful new kitchen cabinetry that appears as if it was a hundred years old, but with all the benefits of cutting-edge storage, self-closing drawers, and a brand-new look. “We just wanted to keep it old looking, but with some modern updates,” Peggy said. Dura Supreme Highland Cabinets with a Heritage Old World Painted Finish replaced the original 1891 cabinets. The hand-applied careful rubbed-off detailing makes these exquisite cabinets look as if they came from a far-gone era. Despite the small size of the kitchen, Peggy, Curtis and Michelle utilized every inch with custom cabinet sizes to increase storage capacity. The custom cabinets allowed for the addition of a 24” Fisher Paykel dishwasher with a concealing Dura Supreme door panel. Michelle was also able to work into the new design a larger 30” Fisher Paykel French refrigerator. “We made every ¼ inch count in this small space,” designer Michelle said. “Having the ability to custom size the cabinetry was the only way to achieve this.” “The kitchen essentially was designed around the Heartland Vintage range and oven,” says Michelle. A classic appliance that combines nostalgic beauty and craftsmanship for modern cooking, with nickel plated trim and elegantly shaped handles and legs; the not to miss range is a striking focal point of the entire room and an engaging conversation piece. Granite countertops in Kodiak Satin with subtle veining kept with the old-world style. The delicate porcelain La Vie Crackle Sonoma tile kitchen backsplash compliments the home’s style perfectly. A handcrafted passthrough designed to show off Peggy’s fine china was custom built by project carpenters Justin Davis and Jeff Dallain to physically and visually open the space. Additional storage was created in the custom panty room with Latte Edinburg cabinets, hand-made weathered wood shelving with authentic black iron brackets, and an intricate tin copper ceiling. Peggy and Curtis loved the idea of adding a Vermont stove to make the hearth-room not only functional, but a truly beckoning place to be. A stunning Bordeaux red Vermont Castings Stove with crisp black ventilation was chosen and combined with the authentic reclaimed Chicago brick wall. Advance’s talented carpenters custom-built elegant weathered shelves to house family memorabilia, installed carefully chosen barn sconces, and made the hearth room an inviting place to relax with a cup of coffee and a good book. “Peggy and Curtis’ project was so much fun to work on. Creating a space that looks and feels like it always belonged in this beautiful old Victorian home is a designer’s dream. To see the delight in their faces when they saw the design details coming together truly made it worth the time and effort that went into making the very compact kitchen space work”, said Michelle. “The result is an amazing custom kitchen, packed with functionality in every inch, nook and cranny!” exclaims Michelle. The renovation didn’t end with the kitchen. New Pella windows were added to help lessen the drafts. The removal of the original windows and trim necessitated the re-creation of hand-made corbels and trim details no longer available today. The talented carpenter team came to the rescue, crafting new pieces and masterfully finishing them as if they were always there. New custom gutters were formed and installed with a front entry rework necessary to accommodate the changes. The whole house functions better, but it still feels like the original 1891 home. “From start to finish it’s just a much better space than we used to have,” Peggy said. “Jeff and Justin were amazing.” Curtis added; “We were lucky to find Advance Design, because they really came through for us. I loved that they had everything in house, anything you needed to have done, they could do it”.

This kitchen features a soft-contemporary style using lightly stained maple cabinets in a simple, clean-lined doorstyle, The peninsula is raised up off the floor on brushed nickle feet for an airy feel. Stainless appliances, a muted color pallet and simple square edges on the counter and crown all add to the modern design. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Colony

Kitchen: • Material – Painted Maple • Finish – White Dove • Door Style – #28 Shaker 1/2" • Cabinet Construction – Frameless Island Cart: • Material – Painted Maple • Finish – White Dove • Door Style – N/A • Cabinet Construction – Full Overlay

Photo taken by Sunitha Lal Conversion from traditional family room, to a modern living room. Materials used: granite tile with a sealed finish, stone facade, stucco mantle, and a heat n' glo Cosmos fireplace.

Photo taken by Sunitha Lal Conversion from traditional family room, to a modern living room. Materials used: granite tile with a sealed finish, stone facade, stucco mantle, and a heat n' glo Cosmos fireplace.

Photo taken by Sunitha Lal Conversion from traditional family room, to a modern living room. Materials used: granite tile with a sealed finish, stone facade, stucco mantle, and a heat n' glo Cosmos fireplace.

Master Closet: • Material – 3DL Texture (White Scultura; Libretti - BACKS ONLY) • Finish – N/A • Door Style – #61 Aries • Cabinet Construction – Closet

The brightly colored chair will swivel to watch television or join in lively conversation with friends and family.
Family room - small traditional dark wood floor family room idea in Dallas with beige walls

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 966-8296. This project shows an 8 x 5 guest bathroom. Tub-to-Shower conversions, White 4x10 tile, Two Shower Niches with Schluter Shelf-N Curve Shelves, Pebble Shower Floor Tile, Shluter Curve Drain and Isenberg Faucets, 8" x 9" Hex White Floor Tile, 30"Lx34"Hx21D" White Vanity cabinet with 3CM White Quartz Countertop, 2" Blue Hex Backsplash, Kohler Vessel Sink, 15"Lx80"Hx21"D Tower Cabinet with 4 Pullout Drawers, Ceiling Fan with LED LIght, 3-Bulb Vanity Light, Recessed Mirrored, American Standard Studio Elongated Two-Piece Toilet Medicine Cabinet

Outdoor Bar: • Material – Ultramatte White • Finish – N/A • Door Style – #61 Aries • Cabinet Construction – Frameless
Example of a classic outdoor kitchen deck design in San Francisco with a roof extension

This space was originally a breakfast nook, but we decided a sitting area would give the family an idyllic spot to relax in front of the river. The space now incorporates a cherished piece of art (painted by our client’s mother) and favorite ottoman. We let the fabric of the ottoman guide our choice of rug and fabric for new chairs. These rocking swivel chairs provide a comfortable location to bird-watch and spot wildlife (such as coyotes, hawks and deer) outdoors or spin around to join a conversation indoors. This sitting room quickly became the most popular spot in the house!

Bonus Room: • Material – Clear Alder • Finish – Custom Stain • Door Style – N/A
Example of a classic family room design in San Francisco

This dreamy beach house is quite the reality check out this stunning ADU and major renovation on this beautiful hippie chic beach abode in Laguna Beach, CA Our clients vision was to create an open floorplan concept while adding some additional space without expanding their footprint. We removed some walls in the living room, remodeled the kitchen and 2 bathrooms along with a ADU in the garage. Our customer’s quirky, amazing sense of style helped make this project unique experience. Treeium has the expertise and knowledge with working in the coast cities.

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Shelves: • Material – Painted Maple • Finish – Custom Black • Door Style – N/A
Hallway - contemporary hallway idea in San Francisco

Kitchen: • Material – Metro Rovere • Finish –N/A • Door Style – Aries H-Grain
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in San Francisco

Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Los Angeles