Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. Genuine cherry, 2-panel round top door

The hardware is a square bar pull from Top Knobs in polished chrome. Kyle J Caldwell Photography
Staircase - large transitional l-shaped staircase idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Sidelights and transoms are a smart and interesting way to make your front room brighter. However, they can also pose an issue of privacy because solicitors, passersby, and unexpected visitors can see straight into these windows. And let's face it, no one wants to get caught in their pajamas by the mailman. This homeowner already had a beautiful entryway to their home which made our job easy. We replaced the plain glass with custom stained glass sidelights to provide their family with privacy. This clear glass design allows for versatility when it comes to decorating their entryway.

Front Door Project with beautiful Mahogony, lead glass door and lots of wood work with copper lanterns.
Front door - mid-sized traditional concrete floor, white floor, wood ceiling and brick wall front door idea with white walls and a dark wood front door

The door to the storage room has a hidden latch to open it. Photo by Mike Kaskel. Interior design by Meg Caswell.
Large transitional hallway photo in Chicago with white walls

Game room - mid-sized mid-century modern enclosed medium tone wood floor game room idea in Boston with blue walls

Client removed inserts from wooden door and replaced with 4 individual leaded and stained glass panels allowing much need light into living area.
Front door - small contemporary front door idea in Phoenix

Having a window in your hallway or stairway allows for natural light to enter your home. Windows make these small or narrow places look bigger and brighter. But plain glass doesn't really do too much to enhance your interior design. Our clients wanted a unique way to decorate their staircase so they decided to install this traditional styled stained glass window. The clear color of the glass also allows them freedom if they decide to redecorate or sell their home in the future.

The interior designer asked us to make a sculptural door pull for this media room door. We created an very large asymmetrical 4 feet high door pull with a variegated bronze patina for a finish. Photography by Greg Hoppe.

Transitional staircase photo in New York

Rustic White Photography
Mid-sized elegant concrete floor wet bar photo in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, glass countertops and mirror backsplash

Located in the Denver area, this entry was transformed with a new round top knotty alder door with raised panel surround. Decorative glue chip glass allows light into the entryway, but also affords privacy, and unique custom ironwork provides security and style.

David Khazam Photography
Home design - large traditional beige tile and stone tile home design idea in Toronto with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and onyx countertops

Tuscan single front door photo with multicolored walls and a medium wood front door

Inspiration for a mediterranean entryway remodel in Orlando

Ross Metal Works
Entryway - craftsman entryway idea in Houston

Custom Iron Pattern
Transitional front door photo in Dallas with a black front door

Inspiration for a timeless staircase remodel in New York

Laundry rooms and mudrooms can be a headache for many homeowners. They are usually cramped with poor functionality and little storage space. Joe and Kristin suffered all those aches and more, as their laundry room lacked clothing storage. Shoes were crammed in every corner. There was nowhere to fold clothes without taking them to the kitchen. They were ready for a complete laundry room remodel project. Joe and Kristin interviewed several local remodeling companies but didn’t connect with anyone who could understand their vision. During the summer, when they were attending their son’s race venue, they noticed fellow kart racers Todd and Christine Jurs’ sponsor banner for their remodeling company, Advance Design Studio. Immediately they were thrilled that they knew someone they trusted who could handle the renovation. “We wanted someone that we actually knew, who has a little bit more invested than an outside person that we don’t have any ties to,” Kristin said. Project Designer Nicole Ryan came to their home in Warrenville for the initial consultation. Kristin, an avid HGTV viewer, brought her ideas to Nicole. Throughout the design process, they worked together designing the space, selecting materials, and choosing colors. Nicole made sure to incorporate Kristin’s must-haves into the finished laundry room remodel. “It was really easy. Nicole made the transition very easy,” Kristin said of Nicole’s work in the design phase of the project. With the materials selected and the drawings finalized, it was time to begin construction. Kristin and Joe were impressed with how quickly and cleanly this phase went. “Everyone that came in was very respectful, very neat, and that was a big part for me because I didn’t want dust going through the rest of my house,” Kristin said. The new combination mudroom/laundry room is everything Kristin and Joe hoped. There is plenty of storage, three pull-out laundry hampers for presorting laundry, a large central island for folding clothes, a designated bar to hang dry, and even a unique rotating shoe rack to keep shoes from cluttering the space. “My rotating shoe rack,” Kristin said when asked what her favorite part of her new laundry room was. “We have four kids. We have a lot of shoes and sporting events. So it makes sense to have all that space for shoes.” The center island has an exceptional feature as well. It has wheels. Kristin wanted to be able to move the island out of the way for different functions in the room. An island with wheels can be placed wherever needed in the space. The two existing closets were reconfigured with built-in closet storage systems to make them more functional than before with shelves for baskets holding gloves and hats, umbrellas, and coats. “They love it,” Project Designer Nicole Ryan said. “They had a vision of how they wanted the space to function but didn’t know exactly how to get it there. My design took all their needs and used the most efficient products to get them the desired outcome. Tons of function, while still looking beautiful!” The “White” Hudson Panel Dura Supreme cabinetry on the perimeter brightens the space and contrasts the popular blue “Gale Force” Dura Supreme cabinetry of the rolling island. The black and white encaustic design porcelain tile backsplash adds visual interest to the room above the white quartz countertops. Additionally, an oil-rubbed bronze bar for hanging clothes is conveniently located above the washer/dryer, and a stainless-steel under-mount sink with a matching Kohler faucet offers perfect functionality. “I would definitely recommend Advance Design; they’ve been wonderful. They were so helpful. Any little changes we had, they were able to accommodate,” Kristin said.