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Amelia Wilson
The shape of this guest bedroom completely changed when we stole some space to extend the master bedroom, and then extended this room into the main bathroom to create a dressing room area with new fitted wardrobes which the homeowners desperately needed. The room has a floor to ceiling window, which overlooks fields where deer graze so I replaced the bed with a sofa bed and added an armchair so the homeowners can sit and watch the deer.
Deadline Design
Kathy is desperate to renovate the family home, but husband Alex is forever procrastinating. Their big house is a 90s relic, with peach walls, vertical blinds and miles of beige tiles. Their dated home is now a standing joke with family and friends, but Kathy’s had enough. In a few weeks she’s hosting a family reunion and wants to surprise them all with some serious wow factor.
JulieO Design
This heirloom chair had lots of cherished history but very little impact. A facelift was desperately needed!
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master carpeted and white floor bedroom idea in Other with blue walls and no fireplace
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master carpeted and white floor bedroom idea in Other with blue walls and no fireplace
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Creative Cabinets & Design LLC
This beautiful beach condo was in desperate need of an update. The decorator, Debbie Bearden of Bearden Design, did an amazing job of updating this 3000 SF condo. The Wellborn cabinets are Melrose Cherry in Espresso for the kitchen and Henlow Maple in Pebble for the baths. Debbie's finish selections brought this condo back to life with exquisite elegance. The countertops are Caesarstone quartz for the kitchen and Granite in the baths. Stainless steel hardware and a chimney hood complete the modern look of the cabinetry. The waterfall edge on the quartz top is the perfect finishing touch to this gorgeous stone top. This was an awesome project to work on!
Ashleys Building and Construction, LLC.
Our clients desperately needed a bigger kitchen and dining area as their home is the hub for all holiday get togethers and family dinners.
What was on the wish list?
Storage, storage, STORAGE! ☑️You got it!
Get rid of the peninsula. ☑️Check!
Black and white pleeeeease. ☑️Yes ma'am!
Separate utility area. ☑️Check!
Bigger cooking area. ☑️Double check!
We gave these fun homeowners everything on their wish list and more.
We moved the water heater out of the way by going thankless, and relocated the electrical panel so we had plenty of room to expand the kitchen.
This allowed for a beautiful island so their grandson can do homework, and eat snacks.
Now they have not one, but two pantries and a HUGE cooking area with all the black and white they can handle.
Side story, the homeowner really wanted to keep her brick wall and was hesitant to paint it. After seeing the rendering we presented her and what could come of that area, she was sold.
She now has the black and white kitchen she has always dreamed of and wished for over 20 years.
These clients give so much of themselves to our community, their family and friends and are so deserving of a beautiful home when they come home from a long day working on the front line.
Honored to work with them and may God continue to give them the strength and energy so they may continue to help others.
Inklets studio
Considering the son’s love for music and guitar, the room came with its own challenge of fitting 2 places for guitar, electric amplifier, bed, cupboard, and his study desk in a 10 feet square room. The grey walls and light wood laminate was the first selection for developing a rustic look. The use of sofa cum bed and wardrobe shutter with a full-length mirror is a desperate attempt for the room to look bigger.
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Raza and Baneen purchased their home in Schaumburg IL. knowing it needed work, but they saw the incredible potential it had with its expanse of beautiful kitchen windows and spacious floor plan.
The kitchen technically functioned fine, but was desperately outdated with its honey oak cabinets and plain countertops. This family loved to cook and host parties so it was an easy decision that the kitchen remodel was the first project they needed to tackle to make their home come to life.
Baneen had very specific ideas for her new dream kitchen and had been thinking about it for over 10 years! When they met Advance Design’s Project Designer Claudia Pop, Baneen felt an instant connection.
“From the first meeting, I knew that Claudia would guide us without putting down our ideas,” Baneen said.
The couple had two fears common among remodeling home owners: Would the project be done on time? And, would the project stay on budget? Advance Design was able to alleviate their fears early on, as Claudia shared the “Common Sense Remodeling” process. Raza and Baneen absolutely loved the custom project analysis that helped them understand how a budget could be accurately predicted and then safeguarded during the design process.
“Advance Design was spot on with both the budget and the project timeframe,” Baneen said. “Overall there were no surprises, and the budget was exactly what we were quoted. The experience was phenomenal, everybody was professional, everybody was courteous, everyone was nice, everyone was friendly. It wasn't stressful for us, they still left the house in a presentable state. It wasn't like we would come home and we were bring the kids in and it was going to be hazardous."
After the relationship was cemented, Raza, Baneen and Claudia began to finalize the kitchen design. The main objective was to create a functional space for preparing meals and to create an inviting space for their family and friends to enjoy, while incorporating interesting design elements such as the iconic blue island and reclaimed Chicago brick walls. Sufficient storage space was really important to Baneen, and high quality appliances were a priority. As the overall layout was being completed, together they reviewed each cabinet to determine exactly what would be stored there.
Because cooking was a high priority for this family, Claudia incorporated spice racks close to the range and included two mixer lift shelves for their larger countertop appliances.
The focal point of the kitchen is the striking blue island constructed from custom colored Dura Supreme cabinets. Designed with decorative shelving and a highly functional prep sink. The couple loves the “galley” prep sink, it adds even more functionality and significantly shortens preparation and cleaning time. This island also includes a 24" Bosch Dishwasher with matching panel to blend in.
"Aesthetically, and in terms of functionality, the island everything I imagined," Baneen said. "I love how beautiful it looks and how functional it is. It just brings everybody together."
The Praa Sands Quartz countertop with an ogee edge profile provides excellent contrast by blending it's subtle tones with the outer cabinetry. It ties the island together with the rest of the space. Overlooking the beautiful backyard through spacious windows, the crisp white farmhouse sink is something that Baneen envisioned in her kitchen for years.
Two tones of Dura Supreme Cabinetry were used throughout the rest of the kitchen. Chestnut Cherry cabinets grace the range and decorative range hood and as panels over the Wolf refrigerator and freezer. Antique White cabinets surround the perimeter, creating a warm balance that beckons guests into the softly rounded space.
Drawing the eye immediately to the custom wood hood hiding a powerful 1,500 CFM ventilation system and spectacular 60” Duel Fuel Wolf range, a creatively patterned Tessen in Café & Brine backsplash detail stands out from the white subway tile backsplash spanning the outer walls. The vibrant space reflects the lively personality of the family who now loves spending time both cooking and enjoying this kitchen as a family.
“The end result is a beautiful and extremely functional kitchen that is able to handle a growing family, lots of parties and lots of cooking,” Claudia said.
“Advance Design was wonderfully professional and a pleasure to work with. They catered to what my needs and ideas were, while skillfully guiding us to make the right choices where we seemed lost,” Baneen said.
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Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
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Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Mike and Anne of Barrington Hills desperately needed to update and renovate both their kid’s hall bath and guest bath, and in their 1980’s home each project presented a different set of unique challenges to overcome. When they set out to identify the right remodeling company to partner with, it was important to find a company that could help them to visualize design solutions for the bath renovations. When they came across Advance Design Studio’s website, they were immediately drawn to the solution-oriented remodeling process and the family friendly company.
They say they chose Advance Design because of the integrated approach of “Common Sense Remodeling”, making the design, project management and construction all happen in one place. When they met with Project Designer Michelle Lecinski, they knew they chose the right company. “Michelle’s excellent work on the initial designs made it easy to proceed with Advance Design Studio,” Mike said.
Like most homeowners anticipating a big renovation project, they had some healthy fears; with two bathrooms being remodeled at the same time they worried about timeframes and staying within budget. With the help of Michelle, and the “Common Sense” guidelines, they were confident that Advance Design would stay true, orchestrating all the moving parts to stay within both the estimated timeline and budget.
The guest bath offered the biggest design challenge. A dormer obstruction made the already cramped shower awkward to access. Mike and Anne also wanted the shower size to be expanded, making it more accommodating. Working with Advance’s construction expert DJ Yurik, Michelle relocated the shower concealing the original dormer and creating a larger, more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing guest shower.
The unsightly and not at all user-friendly closet was removed and replaced with elegant White Maple Dura Supreme cabinetry with much improved function featuring dual tall linen cabinets, a special makeup area and two sinks, providing a dual vanity which was extremely important for better guest use.
The Fossil Brown quartz countertop is in pleasing contrast to the white cabinetry, and coordinates nicely with the mocha porcelain tile gracing the shower for an accent. The decorative glazed turquoise tile backsplash, tile border, and bottle niche adds a taste of marine green to the room, while marble-looking porcelain tile makes guests feel they are staying in a 5-star hotel. Polished nickel Kohler plumbing fixtures were chosen to add a touch of sophistication. This renovated guest bath is comfortable and elegant, and Anne and Mike’s house guests may never want to leave!
“The end result was updated and restyled bathrooms that the client will enjoy and increase the value of their home,” Designer Michelle said.
The children’s hall bath had its own set of challenges. The current placement of the sink was not conducive to the best use of the existing space, nor did it allow for any visual interest, something Advance’s designers always work to achieve even within the tight confines of a small bath. Advance removed the linen closet and used the gain in wall space to create a dramatic focal point on the vanity wall. They also took additional space that wasn’t being used for new Storm Gray Dura Supreme tall built-in linen cabinets, creating functional storage space that the former bath lacked. A customized glass splash panel was created for the bath, and the high ceilings with skylights were accented with a custom-made track lighting fixture featuring industrial pipe and cage materials.
Authentic cement encaustic tile was used wall to wall surrounding the vanity to create a dramatic and interesting back drop for the new elegant and stately furniture-like double sink wall. Hand-made encaustic tile originated in Western Europe beginning in the 1850’s and reminded Mike and Anne of tile they had seen and loved from their travels overseas. Today, encaustic tile has made a re-appearance in today’s modern bath design with its wide array of appealing patterns and artistic use of color.
Oil rubbed bronze Kohler fixtures echo the black accents in the beautiful tile pattern and reflect the matte black of the unique lighting detail. Easy to maintain Blanca Arabescato Quartz countertops add practicality and natural beauty and compliments the warm wood porcelain tile floors. This handsome bath has generated praise from friends and family even before it’s complete unveiling as photos of the space leaked out on social media! It’s not only completely functional to use, but especially pretty to look at.
“Advance Design Studio did a terrific job for us. We really appreciated how easy it was to work with them on a complex project of the complete remodeling of two bathrooms. They very capably handled all the details from design, to project management, to construction. It is a great group of people to work with and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them again anytime,” Mike said.
Samantha Crane Design
This bathroom was in desperate need of a makeover, it hadn't been updated since the owners first moved in. This has been their family home for many years and they don't plan on leaving it anytime soon but they wanted to give it a bit of an update one room at a time. The owners wanted to completely change their current traditional style to more of a contemporary style.
Photo Credits: Samantha Crane Design
Green Mountain Construction
This small little cabin located in the hills of Virginia was in desperate need of updating. Once used for a vacation place, it is now an every day home. Using the existing space, this kitchen has been loaded with modern day amenities like stainless steel appliances, a touch operated faucet, a mixer lift and lots of functional storage.
The Kier Company
In the spring of 2017 the Kier Company team redesigned a dark open space desperately in need of some light, color, and a little whimsy and transformed it into a feminine retreat fit for a queen. Introducing New Castle.
Photography: Geoffrey Boggs
Marvista Design + Build
Our young professional clients purchased a rowhouse on a quiet street in the Strip District that was desperate for a renovation. The clients vision was developed through the design process where we planned to open up the 1st floor of their home by eliminating walls, raising the ceiling, and opening up the staircase. New window openings at the back of the home were constructed to allow more natural light into the space. The design relocated the kitchen to the center of the space, defined a living area, and implemented a powder roam and breakfast nook for a more modern day lifestyle. The soft palette mixes traditional elements and original architectural features for this minimalist design.
Sai Interiors
This lovely client was struggling to create the kitchen of her dreams. She desperately wanted to revamp her existing old kitchen and create a modern yet inviting space. We ran through a checklist of her requirements, then she left the rest to us! In her own words "there is nothing more I could have wanted, we absolutely love it!"
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Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
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Evolution Real Estate + Renovations
For this project, our client purchased this early 1900' Victorian in the Village of Sea Cliff Long Island in original condition and in desperate need of modern updates. To do this, we completely renovated with modern interior finishes while preserving the structure and architectural details of the exterior. Through project, we made sure to honor the original design and historicity of the property, while providing upgrades like modern appliances, recessed lighting, an open floor concept, and other great details. Now our clients have the joy of living in a historic with amazing character but also fantastic modern details and features.
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
2011 NARI CAPITAL COTY GRAND AWARD WINNER
Built in 1980, this single family home in Fairfax Station desperately needed remodeling. The homeowners cited lack of space, old appliances, dark cabinets and not enough natural light coming in as just a few of its problems.
Design solutions to their problems included adding space via a two-foot bump out behind the breakfast area to make room for a larger table and more seating, and moving a wall out 18” to create a wider kitchen. This second move allowed one wall to house the kitchen’s pantry, double oven and refrigerator. Stainless steel professional-grade appliances also include an electric cooktop and range hood.
The added space accommodated a center island which provides more storage, houses a built-in microwave and incorporates display cabinets for the owner’s prized china. Both the island and perimeter cabinets are topped with an exotic dark granite counter. A custom-made hutch matches the cabinetry perfectly.
The new open concept design lets guests move freely between kitchen, dining area and family room. A triple window in the dining area and double window over the sink area meet the owner’s requirement for bringing in more natural light.
Custom Creative Remodeling
Our clients requested a dramatic, yet classy look for their master and guest bathroom remodels. The clients desperately needed more storage space and wanted to maximize functionality. We were excited to share our ideas and design a timeless look that the clients could enjoy for many years.
Our clients wanted the look of marble, without the maintenance of natural stone, in addition to a bold contrasting element within this space. The goal was to use similar materials throughout, but implement various patterns and textures to create a visual flow from one area to the next. To maximize storage and propose a contrasting element, we designed the cabinetry using maple cabinets with an Onyx finish for a classic look. Outback granite countertops were fabricated for the vanities. We installed the same granite on the tub deck and within the shower to create a smooth visual flow. The cabinet finish allowed the natural light from the window to provide colorful dimension to the overall look of the cabinets.
The shower is wrapped in breathtaking porcelain slabs intended to look like marble, and provide little to no maintenance. We addressed safety by incorporating sleek grab bars near the entry of the shower and on the back wall near the shower head.
Are you thinking about remodeling your bathroom? We offer complimentary design consultations. Call us to schedule yours today!
602-428-6112
www.CustomCreativeRemodeling.com
May Construction, Inc.
These three existing Saratoga bathrooms were, outdated, dark and mismatching. Between carpet flooring and Western theme wallpaper, a revamp was desperately needed.
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Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
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Deadline Design
Kathy is desperate to renovate the family home, but husband Alex is forever procrastinating. Their big house is a 90s relic, with peach walls, vertical blinds and miles of beige tiles. Their dated home is now a standing joke with family and friends, but Kathy’s had enough. In a few weeks she’s hosting a family reunion and wants to surprise them all with some serious wow factor.
Phantom Screens UK
Phantom Screens was recently invited to a beautiful home in a rural Lincolnshire village to discuss French door fly screens. The owners were looking for a modern solution to dressing a new set of French doors they were having installed. These doors would lead to their garden and the family was looking for a solution that would not obscure the view or distract from the newly refurbished interior.
This family home had farmland nearby, so it was important to find a way to keep insects out. Neither curtains nor blinds would offer this protection, which is what led this family to discover sleek French door fly screens.
After visiting the property and talking to the owners about their requirements, our experts recommended the Phantom Screens Distinction range. Distinction screens feature a pleated mesh and are ideal for oversized doors and larger openings like these. The key to this installation was that the owners wanted the French door fly screens to work in tandem with their new, custom-designed doors.
The family was looking for a manually operated system that would slide smoothly and evenly when deployed. The Distinction range of Concertina fly screens has just the premium feel they were looking for. It is fitted with a wire tension system to ensure smooth operation, and is compatible with French, sliding, double, and bifold doors up to 4 metres wide. This made them an ideal match for this family’s double-door opening.
Our experts worked with the joiner to design a set of doors with a built-in recess. The French door fly screen frames would be hidden inside this space when not in use to reduce their visual impact on the interior design. The family appreciated Phantom Screens’ ability to provide support and advice tailored to their specific needs, which allowed them to find the most elegant solution for their new-look home.
As parents of young children, the owners of this home wanted a screen without raised rails and steps that could cause young ones to trip and fall. Again, Distinction screens fit the bill here, as they have an unobtrusive, low-profile bottom rail that would lie flush against the oak door frame and would be easy for little ones to clear.
Having gone to great lengths to refurbish the interior of the property, naturally it was important to the owners that their French door fly screens did not detract from the new look. Our experts assured the owners that Distinction concertina fly screens can be finished in any RAL colour to match existing decor. In this case, the residents chose a darker frame colour that would ensure that their Phantom Screens didn’t stand out or clash with their interior design choices.
Much like any busy family, it was important to the homeowners that items they buy for their home continue to function reliably for years to come, without causing them extra stress or forcing them to take time out of their busy schedules. For that reason, the family was relieved to hear that at Phantom Screens, durability and reliability are paramount. Our experts explained that Phantom Screens are manufactured in the UK from high-quality components to ensure years of hassle-free operation – and that we offer a limited lifetime warranty with each purchase.
Our Distinction French door fly screens incorporate a tough mesh, made from a polyester weave with a PVC coating for added durability. The pleats ensure that it is easy to fold away when not in use, which helps to protect your screens from accidental damage.
Phantom Screens also represent a sound investment when it comes to your utility bills. The mesh weave is not only fine enough to stop insects, it also provides up to 55% solar shading. For this family, that meant a reduction in solar heat gain, cooler rooms, and less money spent on keeping the temperature down throughout the summer.
We asked the family about life with their new Phantom French door fly screens, and this was their reply:
“We live in the country and desperately want to keep bugs out, but don’t want to distract from the beautiful new oak doors that are key to the ‘wow factor’ in our kitchen. The Phantom Screens team couldn’t have been more helpful. They worked with our joiner to design a built-in casing for our French doors, which hides the screen when it’s not in use. It’s such a discreet and elegant solution.
Of the many trades and services we used during our renovation, Phantom Screens was by far the most professional. Full of good advice, they worked around our requirements and timelines. Nothing was too much trouble. Plus, the fitting was quick and mess free – a real novelty after six months of builder’s dust!
We wanted to renovate our house to make it stylish and practical for a family with young kids living rurally. These retractable screens cut glare from the sun while keeping flies and other unwanted visitors out – without compromising the design. And our guests always comment on how amazing they are!”
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
2011 NARI CAPITAL COTY FINALIST AWARD WINNER
The homeowners purchased this 6,000 square foot Mount Vernon home as they were about to retire. While spacious, it was in desperate need of renovating. High on their list of goals for the project was having a large, contemporary master bathroom.
To get extra space for the new bathroom, the designer borrowed some space from an existing closet. Eliminating the tub—the owners preferred a larger shower—also provided some “added” space.
The new bathroom consists of a very large walk-in shower with double entry, built-in benches, multiple shower heads and a dramatic curved glass block partition wall. His and her vanities have been created for each client’s individual needs. Marble and tile used on the floors and walls features very specific handpicked glass tile inserts & designs.
The use of colorful marble counter tops and open vanity cabinetry is part of contemporary look of this project. A mixture of hand selected commode and faucets, rain showers, beveled mirrors, and custom lighting are all part of the detailed craftsmanship that went into this project.
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