This project started in 15' we just went back and took photos and it came out spectacular. What a great space to use year round for entertaining, cooking, watching a game, or even playing a game of chess. He really decked it out after we finished up!

This project started in 15' we just went back and took photos and it came out spectacular. What a great space to use year round for entertaining, cooking, watching a game, or even playing a game of chess. He really decked it out after we finished up!

This project started in 15' we just went back and took photos and it came out spectacular. What a great space to use year round for entertaining, cooking, watching a game, or even playing a game of chess. He really decked it out after we finished up!

Inspiration for a farmhouse open concept brown floor, medium tone wood floor and exposed beam living room remodel in Grand Rapids with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

From screened porch to four season room, this Vienna home now has a space where the homeowners can relax with family and friends year round. With the addition of skylights to allow plenty of natural light, built-ins for storing games and books, and cozy furniture and a TV for movie nights, the transformation of the room has given our customers the room they envisioned from the start.

The study/piano room was originally quite dark, with huge oversized tapestry covered chairs. My client was game to completely start over with this room. She fell in love with a chartreuse/gray combination of fabrics that I'd pulled together for her. We also used a cowhide area rug with a chain pattern in different shades of cream and gray. The result was so fresh and chic, I think this is the favorite room for both of us!

This West Lafayette "Purdue fan" decided to turn his dark and dreary unused basement into a sports fan's dream. Highlights of the space include a custom floating walnut butcher block bench, a bar area with back lighting and frosted cabinet doors, a cool gas industrial fireplace with stacked stone, two wine and beverage refrigerators and a beautiful custom-built wood and metal stair case. Riverside Construction transformed this dark empty basement into the perfect place to not only watch Purdue games but to host parties and lots of family gatherings! Dave Mason, isphotographic

From screened porch to four season room, this Vienna home now has a space where the homeowners can relax with family and friends year round. With the addition of skylights to allow plenty of natural light, built-ins for storing games and books, and cozy furniture and a TV for movie nights, the transformation of the room has given our customers the room they envisioned from the start.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless enclosed carpeted home theater remodel in Chicago with a projector screen and red walls

Powder room with glam geometric wallpaper complimented with a vessel sink rustic vanity with riveted hardware. Counter top is quartz Viatera - Truffle. Mirror framed wall mirror. Ryan Hainey

From screened porch to four season room, this Vienna home now has a space where the homeowners can relax with family and friends year round. With the addition of skylights to allow plenty of natural light, built-ins for storing games and books, and cozy furniture and a TV for movie nights, the transformation of the room has given our customers the room they envisioned from the start.

Start out Superbowl Sunday in the bright, open kitchen. Enjoy the views on the back deck while taking in the stats from the talking heads in the living room, cheer the Hawks to victory and then celebrate with a dip in the indoor pool or a game of billiards.

It’s game night, and your teenager knows exactly where to find their hoodie and hat because their custom closet was designed to keep it all easy to find. No digging, no stress. Just a quick grab-and-go from a space that actually works for their busy life. ? ? Ready to design a closet that keeps up with your teen’s routine? Call us at (802) 658-0000 or visit our website to get started: InspiredClosetsVT.com

Large trendy l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor kitchen photo in Phoenix with white walls, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

From screened porch to four season room, this Vienna home now has a space where the homeowners can relax with family and friends year round. With the addition of skylights to allow plenty of natural light, built-ins for storing games and books, and cozy furniture and a TV for movie nights, the transformation of the room has given our customers the room they envisioned from the start.

The study/piano room was originally quite dark, with huge oversized tapestry covered chairs. My client was game to completely start over with this room. She fell in love with a chartreuse/gray combination of fabrics that I'd pulled together for her. We also used a cowhide area rug with a chain pattern in different shades of cream and gray. The result was so fresh and chic, I think this is the favorite room for both of us!

Mike and Michelle of Lake Barrington knew they needed extra space. Their home was becoming too crowded for their family with blossoming teenagers, so a basement renovation offered the perfect solution for more space for the kids and more room to entertain for the adults. “Our project consisted of expanding our laundry room, putting in a first floor wet bar so we had adult space upstairs, while also renovating our basement for a family-friendly and teen-functional area as well,” Michelle says. They found Advance Design Studio through a neighbor who gave a glowing recommendation, giving Michelle and Mike the confidence they needed to move forward with a major home renovation. They felt like they knew Advance Design before they even worked together. When they met with the owner Todd Jurs and designer Nicole Ryan, Mike and Michelle knew they were getting a trustworthy, dependable team that could create the project they had been dreaming about for 7 years. Having virtually no natural light to work with, one of the biggest design challenges was creating a basement that did not feel dark and depressing. The Advance team got to work creating architectural archways and custom detailed dry-stack stone columns artfully designed into the space, adding a dramatic element that made the space feel less like a basement or more like a relaxing family room. Color 3D renderings were created to portray what the space would look like so Mike and Michelle could visualize the space in advance. Detailed trim and crown moldings grace the built in buffet and wet bar making for an amazingly functional space that lacks nothing in style and visual interest. Cherry wood cabinetry by Dura Supreme is featured in the space with a “Cocoa Brown” finish and includes beautiful mirrored glass doors embellished with unique elliptical mullion details. A built-in microwave, dishwasher and mini fridge add practicality to the ample entertainment mecca. An under mounted sink finishes the space joined with a intricate mosaic tile backsplash and “Ventisca Polished” quartz countertops. The basement is absolutely perfect for hosting friends and family with expertly designed key areas such as a game space for the kids, a movie area for the family, an ample workout room with luxurious full bath, and even built in wine storage. The family absolutely loves the new basement living space, and has already enjoyed numerous family movie nights and sleep-overs with friends. While custom cabinets made by Dura Supreme were used to create unique spaces that lived up to Mike and Michelle’s expectations., heated flooring under the 16”x16” “Mongolian Spring” tile was installed giving all tiled areas of the basement a much cozier feel, eliminating that cold hard surface most of us hate in our basements! The new basement must-have requirement list included a new bath space, which was incorporated adjacent to the work out room. The sleek shower door and cabinets in the new bathroom make guests and family feel like they are in an elegant hotel. The new guest bath features 4”x36” “Silver Screen” honed marble tile in a brick pattern on the shower walls and 2”x2” “Chenille” limestone tile in a hexagon mosaic pattern on the shower floor. “I came in with very specific requirements for our three project areas,” Michelle says. “There was not one time that I felt like I was asking for something that was not going to turn out how I anticipated.” Tying in multiple rooms during a renovation if you have can do it makes a lot of sense and saves money in the long run. A fully functional laundry room as well was a must on this family’s wish list. Michelle wanted to add space to the existing cramped and awkward laundry room, and Mike wanted to make sure they could still park a car in the garage. Reconfiguring interior walls required borrowing unused space cleverly from the garage in order to enlarge the laundry room space. Drawers under the stairs added beautiful hidden storage created almost magically out of dead space. White painted Dura Supreme cabinets bring additional light into the small space; while the 16”x16” cleft slate tile flooring provides excellent contrast and the naturally earthy feel Michelle wanted. Quartz countertops with a 3”x12” “Debut Dew” subway tile backsplash add elegance to the now upliftingly bright laundry room. The extra space makes doing laundry much more pleasurable and the added storage is a great for all those little things like winter hats and gloves, umbrellas and the like. “The Advance Design project team was phenomenal to work with,” Michelle says. “They came in, shared the plans with us and walked us through the expectations. We always knew what was coming next.” Converting an existing closet space, the wet bar upstairs was challenging because they wanted a functional area that didn’t look or feel like cabinets just sticking out of a closet. So the Advance team transformed this ordinary closet space into a stunning wet bar that architecturally appears as if it’s always been there. Traditional, elegant hand carved custom molding matching the adjacent fireplace ties the new entertainment bar area in nicely with the existing family room and kitchen area. Featuring a built in wine refrigerator, Dura Supreme cabinetry in deep cherry wood elegantly displays wine bottles and etched glass mullion doors that fill with soft light in the evening hours. Cambria “Windermere” quartz countertops with a sophisticated hammered copper sink and a glimmering backsplash round out the stunning wet bar. Hosting parties and family functions has become much more enjoyable now that they have a dedicated beverage serving area large enough to include hors devours. All three projects were designed and constructed together at the same time, making for a cohesive project that was administered smoothly and easily both for the design team and for the family. Disruption to the home was minimal as each phase was completed in each project conclusively, and design and meeting time for the homeowner was efficient and organized making for an enjoyable process. “Advance Design was great to work with,” Michelle says. “I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a home improvement project. They took the time at the beginning to understand our needs, our budget, and our vision for our home. The field team was great, attentive, on time, cleaned up each day and made the overall experience very positive. We couldn't be happier with the finished product.” With the help of our talented, award winning design team you can create the basement, laundry room, or any other home renovation that you have been dreaming of. With our “Common Sense Remodeling” approach, the process of renovating you home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-836-2600 or schedule an appointment to talk with us about that kitchen remodeling project. Photography: Joe Nowak

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Seated home bar - small rustic single-wall light wood floor and beige floor seated home bar idea with stainless steel countertops and gray countertops

This laid-back bedroom continues the casual beachside fun. Painted beadboard walls and a surrounding shelf made of simple wood molding. An exuberant quilted coverlet and throw pillow complete the look. Color, playfulness and whimsy combine to create a casual, welcoming summer retreat for empty nesters who still tell us that when they walk through the door they say “Aaahhh” to themselves. WKD took one large room and created 4 different zones: an airy and bright living room area for conversation, a cozy family room area for reading, a dining room area for family meals, and a game table area for games. The clients have hired us back for phase 2 - giving the kitchen a complete overhaul. This project was the cover story of Spring 2015 Northshore Magazine: Click Here to Read. It was also featured in May 2015 Seaside Style Magazine: Click Here to Read. Photography: Michael J. Lee