Adorn every bough of your tree in the rich heritage of tartan plaid with our Highland Holiday 60-piece Ornament Collection. Red, black and gold glass orbs are handpainted with plaids, stripes, glittering bows and sparkling crystals.

Curtis and Peggy had been thinking of a kitchen remodel for quite some time, but they knew their house would have a unique set of challenges. Their older Victorian house was built in 1891. The kitchen cabinetry was original, and they wanted to keep the authenticity of their period home while adding modern comforts that would improve their quality of life. A friend recommended Advance Design Studio for their exceptional experience and quality of work. After meeting with designer Michelle Lecinski at Advance Design, they were confident they could partner with Advance to accomplish the unique kitchen renovation they’d been talking about for years. “We wanted to do the kitchen for a long, long time,” Curtis said. “(We asked ourselves) what are we actually going to do? How are we going to do this? And who are we going to find to do exactly what we want?” The goal for the project was to keep the home renovation and new kitchen feeling authentic to the time in which it was built. They desperately wanted the modern comforts that come with a larger refrigerator and the dishwasher that they never had! The old home was also a bit drafty so adding a fireplace, wall insulation and new windows became a priority. They very much wanted to create a comfortable hearth room adjacent to the kitchen, complete with old world brick. The original cabinetry had to go to make way for beautiful new kitchen cabinetry that appears as if it was a hundred years old, but with all the benefits of cutting-edge storage, self-closing drawers, and a brand-new look. “We just wanted to keep it old looking, but with some modern updates,” Peggy said. Dura Supreme Highland Cabinets with a Heritage Old World Painted Finish replaced the original 1891 cabinets. The hand-applied careful rubbed-off detailing makes these exquisite cabinets look as if they came from a far-gone era. Despite the small size of the kitchen, Peggy, Curtis and Michelle utilized every inch with custom cabinet sizes to increase storage capacity. The custom cabinets allowed for the addition of a 24” Fisher Paykel dishwasher with a concealing Dura Supreme door panel. Michelle was also able to work into the new design a larger 30” Fisher Paykel French refrigerator. “We made every ¼ inch count in this small space,” designer Michelle said. “Having the ability to custom size the cabinetry was the only way to achieve this.” “The kitchen essentially was designed around the Heartland Vintage range and oven,” says Michelle. A classic appliance that combines nostalgic beauty and craftsmanship for modern cooking, with nickel plated trim and elegantly shaped handles and legs; the not to miss range is a striking focal point of the entire room and an engaging conversation piece. Granite countertops in Kodiak Satin with subtle veining kept with the old-world style. The delicate porcelain La Vie Crackle Sonoma tile kitchen backsplash compliments the home’s style perfectly. A handcrafted passthrough designed to show off Peggy’s fine china was custom built by project carpenters Justin Davis and Jeff Dallain to physically and visually open the space. Additional storage was created in the custom panty room with Latte Edinburg cabinets, hand-made weathered wood shelving with authentic black iron brackets, and an intricate tin copper ceiling. Peggy and Curtis loved the idea of adding a Vermont stove to make the hearth-room not only functional, but a truly beckoning place to be. A stunning Bordeaux red Vermont Castings Stove with crisp black ventilation was chosen and combined with the authentic reclaimed Chicago brick wall. Advance’s talented carpenters custom-built elegant weathered shelves to house family memorabilia, installed carefully chosen barn sconces, and made the hearth room an inviting place to relax with a cup of coffee and a good book. “Peggy and Curtis’ project was so much fun to work on. Creating a space that looks and feels like it always belonged in this beautiful old Victorian home is a designer’s dream. To see the delight in their faces when they saw the design details coming together truly made it worth the time and effort that went into making the very compact kitchen space work”, said Michelle. “The result is an amazing custom kitchen, packed with functionality in every inch, nook and cranny!” exclaims Michelle. The renovation didn’t end with the kitchen. New Pella windows were added to help lessen the drafts. The removal of the original windows and trim necessitated the re-creation of hand-made corbels and trim details no longer available today. The talented carpenter team came to the rescue, crafting new pieces and masterfully finishing them as if they were always there. New custom gutters were formed and installed with a front entry rework necessary to accommodate the changes. The whole house functions better, but it still feels like the original 1891 home. “From start to finish it’s just a much better space than we used to have,” Peggy said. “Jeff and Justin were amazing.” Curtis added; “We were lucky to find Advance Design, because they really came through for us. I loved that they had everything in house, anything you needed to have done, they could do it”.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Envision Virtual Tours and Professional Photographers provide the high quality media neccessary for premium marketing of homes. Nestled in the foothills of the Northeast Georgia Mountains, there is a lot to offer visitors looking for a small historic town with plenty of charm. Cornelia is one of the stops along the U.S. 441 Heritage Highway. Visitors to downtown can shop, eat and enjoy the historic and scenic attractions. Fenders Diner is a retro and fun dining experience. Overlooking Cornelia is the 54-foot Chenocetah Tower built in the 1930s by the WPA and used until 1971 for fire observation on a seasonal basis. The Tower and its surroundings, including one of the largest stands of Rhododendron minor in the nation and Russell Lake Recreation Area are now part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The centerpiece of downtown is definitely the Big Red Apple monument, adjacent to the historic Railroad Depot. Elvis fans will love the Loudermilk Boarding House & Everything Elvis Museum.

Clients loved the idea of leaning into their Asian heritage and so we went in on this vibrant red shade and added gold accents to make a dramatic statement. The room came alive with the pairing of the two along with engaging patterns and textures

A mountain homestead woven into the woods, unobtrusive to nature, human in scale. The red barn becomes a threshold between the Aspen stand and the tree-lined courtyard of the rambling complex, signaling an arrival in a place defined by material gravitas reclaimed wood, ancient stone an authentic expression of Western heritage.

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Unilock Award of Excellence Award Winner. Unilock Bristol Valley Copper Ridge Paver field with Unilock Il Campo Heritage Brown Soldier Border Pavers. Dutch Quality Veneer Stone Grill Island with Granite Countertops. Western Red Cedar "real wood" Pergola with Redwood Tone Stain.

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Justine Zdankiewicz - JZ

In this kitchen we widened the entry way for a more functional kitchen. We installed Medallion Gold Full Overlay Maple Oyster Vintage cabinets with Mocha glaze, Maple Cayenne Classic Oak Hazelnut and Maple Seagrass with dry brushstrokes all in the MIssion Door Style. For the countertop, Avonite color in Autumn Wheat with a Satin finish and on the Island Heritage Woods Black Walnut wood top. On the backsplash, 6x6 Sequoya Leatherwood tile was installed with 2x2 Mosaic and chocolate glazed accent tiles with a Durango Rope border. A Fireclay 30" Farmhouse sink in white was installed accented with a Moen Brantford Pull Down Single Handle faucet in oil rubbed bronze with Little Gormet drinking faucet in oil rubbed bronze. On the floor, 18x18 Sequoya Porcelain tile Pueblo.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Envision Virtual Tours and Professional Photographers provide the high quality media neccessary for premium marketing of homes. Nestled in the foothills of the Northeast Georgia Mountains, there is a lot to offer visitors looking for a small historic town with plenty of charm. Cornelia is one of the stops along the U.S. 441 Heritage Highway. Visitors to downtown can shop, eat and enjoy the historic and scenic attractions. Fenders Diner is a retro and fun dining experience. Overlooking Cornelia is the 54-foot Chenocetah Tower built in the 1930s by the WPA and used until 1971 for fire observation on a seasonal basis. The Tower and its surroundings, including one of the largest stands of Rhododendron minor in the nation and Russell Lake Recreation Area are now part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The centerpiece of downtown is definitely the Big Red Apple monument, adjacent to the historic Railroad Depot. Elvis fans will love the Loudermilk Boarding House & Everything Elvis Museum.

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, Rain Garden Nursery, LandscapeMakeover.biz. A photo of the far back yard, where we planted Heritage River Birch, a Rain Garden with native plantings, and the Bearberry (cotoneaster dammeri) groundcover you see here. These were installed as 4" pots, two to three feet apart, and grew to cover the ground in no time at all. Dense green with pretty white flowers and red fruit.

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Designed in 1920, these characterful drawers are inspired by Rococo furniture. The drawers will be a centerpiece in many rooms, living rooms, and environments, and they will turn storage into something elegant.

Designed in 1920, these characterful drawers are inspired by rococo furniture. The drawers will be a centerpiece in many rooms, living rooms, and environments, and they will turn storage into something elegant. The thin, light rococo or cabriole legs contrast with the modern and contemporary style of the strong frame, and the combination ensures the special character of the furniture.