Interior Design: Bruce Kading | Photography: Landmark Photography
Example of a large french country l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an island, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Pioneer Road in Trail by Shaw Floors. In handsome 31/4" solid hickory, the Pioneer Road collection is a real attention-getter, offering dramatic color and texture. Six rich colors are full of depth and highlights that play up the exciting hickory grain.

Acacia is distinguished by its eye-pleasing, distressed surface, giving it a delicate, rippled appearance. Crafted from solid hardwood, the planks have medium brown hues with golden undertones and natural Acacia graining. This charming color variation makes Acacia a versatile floor, suitable for almost any décor.

Jim Schmid
Example of a classic kitchen design in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and travertine backsplash

Example of a large country enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Santa Barbara with beige walls and no fireplace

Playroom - contemporary gender-neutral playroom idea in Birmingham with white walls

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.

Utility room - large rustic galley brick floor and red floor utility room idea in Oklahoma City with blue cabinets, shaker cabinets, wood countertops, beige walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and blue countertops

photos by Steve Chenn
Mountain style kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink and recessed-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage 3/4 marble floor and gray floor bathroom remodel in Chicago with medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink and flat-panel cabinets

Photo: Michele Scotto Trani | Sequined Asphault Studio
Bathroom - coastal bathroom idea in New York with an undermount sink, white walls, distressed cabinets, open cabinets and gray countertops

Casey Dunn Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and wood backsplash

Inspiration for a french country u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized beach style dark wood floor dining room photo in Miami with white walls

Tim Stone
Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Denver with beige walls

Client Reclaimed Douglas Fir wall
Bathroom - small rustic 3/4 dark wood floor bathroom idea in San Diego with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Springhill Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Roger Wade
Inspiration for a country bathroom remodel with an integrated sink

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage l-shaped terra-cotta tile and red floor eat-in kitchen design in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, marble countertops, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a cottage master gray floor and marble floor bathroom remodel in Sacramento with granite countertops, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink