The highlight of the kitchen is an appropriately placed collection of vintage channel letters that the Morhmans found on one of their scrap yard excursions. Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz

Brad Olechnowicz
Example of a mid-sized beach style dark wood floor and brown floor hallway design in Grand Rapids with white walls

Example of a transitional underground carpeted, white floor, wainscoting and wood wall basement design in Boston with green walls and no fireplace

Enclosed dining room - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Janet Logsdon
Inspiration for a mediterranean kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Example of a small classic wooden wood railing and wall paneling staircase design in Chicago with painted risers

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley
Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in London

Shoot to Sell
Example of an ornate gray tile and subway tile freestanding bathtub design in Dallas with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Trendy home office photo in New York

Kitchen
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

Photo by Benjamin Hill
Example of a trendy dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Houston with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Staircase - small traditional wooden l-shaped wood railing and wall paneling staircase idea in Chicago with wooden risers

A dark wood home office converted into a light filled music room, featuring modern furniture set against a backdrop of coffered ceilings, built in bookshelves and hardwood floors.

Inspiration for a modern galley eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Danes Custom Homes
Beach style bathroom photo in Dallas

Inspiration for a small timeless wooden l-shaped wood railing and wall paneling staircase remodel in Chicago with painted risers

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in London

Peter Aaron
Beach style home design photo in New York