This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

Hillcrest Builders welcomes you to our 2015 luxury ranch home – the Greystone. Entering into this home you will immediately notice the spacious and inviting open concept. The nine foot ceilings, oversized windows and open layout makes this home feel grand. The gourmet kitchen has crisp, white perimeter cabinets contrasting striking ebony island millwork. The adjacent butler’s pantry provides for ample cabinetry for your extra storage needs. This home features a large dining room adjacent to the kitchen, living room, and a walk out basement. The 4 bedrooms are set up in a split version, with the private master suite containing a gorgeous luxury bathroom. The attached oversized three car garage offers ample storage for vehicles and other belongings. Features: 2,631 Sq. Ft. Welcoming front porch Master suite with private bath and spacious walk in closet Gourmet kitchen Laundry room for garage 2 x 6 construction Pella windows Kohler fixtures

Richard and Monica of Huntley, IL, needed to make better use of their kitchen as well as more storage for pots, pans, and countertop appliances. Their space was laid out unconventionally, making cooking a challenge. A triangular nook held their refrigerator, hard-to-reach cabinets, and a cramped pantry. They needed to find a solution, so they searched Facebook for home remodeling companies in their area. Soon they found Advance Design Studio’s profile and were immediately impressed. “Advance Design was the first and last studio I contacted,” Richard said. Richard called Advance Design and felt an immediate connection with Project Designer Nicole. She was knowledgeable and thorough and offered many unique solutions to their kitchen layout problem. A week later, Nicole came out to their home to meet the couple. They talked about their kitchen remodeling project and told Nicole what they wanted in their dream kitchen. Nicole saw that the kitchen had weird angles that hindered the cabinets you could use. She knew that designing a space that met both the client’s needs and dreams would be challenging. Nicole worked with Richard and Monica to create an innovative design. When the couple came out to Advance Design Studio in Gilberts, they were blown away by the 3D illustrations Nicole showed them. “I incorporated a hidden pantry cabinet to not only be a cool feature but also allowed me to square off the walls to gain more cabinet space,” Nicole said. The hidden pantry added storage and squared off the strange triangular nook, creating a more traditional and functional kitchen layout. With the layout problems solved, they worked together to select materials. Richard and Monica wanted something brighter than their previous dark brown kitchen. They chose a combination of blue and white cabinetry with a white subway tile backsplash and white quartz countertops. The design was finalized, the materials were selected. It was time to begin construction. One fear most homeowners have when beginning a home remodel is dust. Advance Design uses BuildClean HEPA filters to eliminate dust throughout the house while construction is going on. Project Manager Jason and his crew created temporary walls and cleaned up after every day of work. “We were very impressed with how clean and organized the crew kept things while the remodeling process was underway,” Richard said. The result is just what Richard and Monica envisioned when they began the process. Richard’s love for cooking can be explored through all-new Thermador appliances, featuring an easy-to-use induction cooktop, built-in double oven, and spacious refrigerator. Matte black hardware contrasts the bright white backsplash, countertops, and cabinets, while the stunning blue cabinets complement the dark hardwood floor and stainless-steel appliances. The dual pendant light fixtures over the reconfigured island are eye-catching and add necessary lighting. This Huntley kitchen renovation turned out better than Richard and Monica hoped. Their experience with Advance Design’s Common Sense Remodeling process has them thinking about other projects they could do in the future. Our award-winning design team would love to create a beautiful, functional, and spacious place for you and your family. With our “Common Sense Remodeling” approach, the process of renovating your home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-665-1711 or schedule an appointment.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

The owner of this home spotted our printed map ceilings here on Houzz, and decided to order one. Lacking an authorized distributor in Florida, our installers drove from Toronto, Ontario, Canada to fulfill this order! Call us, whatever it is, we just might say yes! Our most popular map prints are variations of Amsterdam cartographer Gerard van Schagen’s 1689 world map.

Believe it or not, this award-winning home began as a speculative project. Typically speculative projects involve a rather generic design that would appeal to many in a style that might be loved by the masses. But the project’s developer loved modern architecture and his personal residence was the first project designed by architect C.P. Drewett when Drewett Works launched in 2001. Together, the architect and developer envisioned a fictitious art collector who would one day purchase this stunning piece of desert modern architecture to showcase their magnificent collection. The primary views from the site were southwest. Therefore, protecting the interior spaces from the southwest sun while making the primary views available was the greatest challenge. The views were very calculated and carefully managed. Every room needed to not only capture the vistas of the surrounding desert, but also provide viewing spaces for the potential collection to be housed within its walls. The core of the material palette is utilitarian including exposed masonry and locally quarried cantera stone. An organic nature was added to the project through millwork selections including walnut and red gum veneers. The eventual owners saw immediately that this could indeed become a home for them as well as their magnificent collection, of which pieces are loaned out to museums around the world. Their decision to purchase the home was based on the dimensions of one particular wall in the dining room which was EXACTLY large enough for one particular painting not yet displayed due to its size. The owners and this home were, as the saying goes, a perfect match! Project Details | Desert Modern for the Magnificent Collection, Estancia, Scottsdale, AZ Architecture: C.P. Drewett, Jr., AIA, NCARB | Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Shannon Construction | Phoenix, AZ Interior Selections: Janet Bilotti, NCIDQ, ASID | Naples, FL Custom Millwork: Linear Fine Woodworking | Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn | Scottsdale, AZ Awards: 2014 Gold Nugget Award of Merit Feature Article: Luxe. Interiors and Design. Winter 2015, “Lofty Exposure”

Immediately upon entering the front door of this modern remodel, you are greeted with a state-of-the-art lighted glass-front wine closet backed with quartz and wine pegs. Designed to highlight the owner’s superb worldwide wine collection and capture their travel memories, this spectacular wine closet and adjoining bar area provides the perfect serving area while entertaining family and friends. A fresh mixture of finishes, colors, and style brings new life and traditional elegance to the streamlined kitchen. The generous quartz countertop island features raised stained butcher block for the bar seating area. The drop-down ceiling is detailed in stained wood with subtle brass inlays, recessed hood, and lighting. A home addition allowed for a completely new primary bath design and layout, including a supersized walk-in shower, lighted dry sauna, soaking tub, and generous floating vanity with integrated sinks and radiant floor heating. The primary suite coordinates seamlessly with its stained tongue & groove raised ceiling, and wrapped beams. Photographer: Andrew Orozco

Ukrainian Village Landmark District all masonary renovation. Walnut Stained Hardwood Floors, Professional Family and Entertainment Sized Kitchen with butler’s pantry, prep sink, bar beverage center & built-in banquette, Thermador appliances, & Carrera quartz countertops. Open Great Room with intricate mill work, crown molding and wainscoting and a fireplace overlooking yard andpatio. Zen inspired master suite with free standing tub and spa Shower with Kohler fixtures and closet organizers. Lower level recreation Room and wet bar. Dual Zoned HVAC, Rear Patio & Yard with 2 Car Garage. Perfect location thar steps to everything yet set on sequestered timeless tree line street that is classic Chicago. Furnished Model Ready for immediate occupancy.

This stunning new construction home in Seminary boasts with elegance and old-world charm. The richness of the hardwood transitions beautifully with the overall light and bright paint scheme throughout the home. The master bathroom’s custom tilework is elegant and refreshing, creating a retreat for the owners. The kitchen backsplash glimmers with glass accent tiles in soothing blues and greens, pairing perfectly with the soft gray crackled subway-style tiles. Accent lighting exudes character through the antiqued and distressed finishes that contribute to old world charm without being too formal. Plantation shutters offer a classic southern appeal with great benefits for the homeowner for privacy and versatility. Elizabeth worked with her clients throughout the construction process from exterior selections, flooring finishes, custom tilework, paint selections, plantation shutters and lighting. Designer: Elizabeth Cockrell Additional Staging: Elizabeth Cockrell & Kipp Westling Contractor: Penco Construction Photography: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

This stunning new construction home in Seminary boasts with elegance and old-world charm. The richness of the hardwood transitions beautifully with the overall light and bright paint scheme throughout the home. The master bathroom’s custom tilework is elegant and refreshing, creating a retreat for the owners. The kitchen backsplash glimmers with glass accent tiles in soothing blues and greens, pairing perfectly with the soft gray crackled subway-style tiles. Accent lighting exudes character through the antiqued and distressed finishes that contribute to old world charm without being too formal. Plantation shutters offer a classic southern appeal with great benefits for the homeowner for privacy and versatility. Elizabeth worked with her clients throughout the construction process from exterior selections, flooring finishes, custom tilework, paint selections, plantation shutters and lighting. Designer: Elizabeth Cockrell Additional Staging: Elizabeth Cockrell & Kipp Westling Contractor: Penco Construction Photography: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

Our New Orleans Toile: Backstreets really jazzes up this dreamy Denver master bedroom. Photography by: Sussie Brenner. New Orleans Toile: Backstreets is a peek into New Orleans and its citizens incomparable lust for life. Designed by Artist, illustrator and NOLA native Alexa Pulitzer, the toile is about the city of New Orleans today and the way its citizens live. The lifestyle is literally an art form as New Orleans exudes decadence, beauty, opulence, and decay in a one of a kind culture filled with character and soul. From majestic French Quarter architecture to the colorful streets of the Treme and from traditional Jazz Funerals to celebratory Second Lines, Preservation Hall and Mardi Gras Indians; New Orleans’ vibrant culture is unmatched. This toile translates this exotic lifestyle by highlighting these slices unique to our city’s culture. It's available in four colorways with customization offered.

As you enter the foyer of this demure home, you immediately catch a glimpse of the breathtaking gourmet kitchen featuring one of the largest islands we have ever designed (over 10′ long)! The square footage of the kitchen is now a full 50% larger, achieved by bumping out the front exterior a full 12′ and removing the wall between the dining and kitchen. The emphasis on family is apparent with kid-friendly counter seating for up to 5 people at the ready to share in cooking and conversation. An abundance of storage is another important feature of the room that more than meets the family of five’s needs. An extra dishwasher and 14-bottle wine refrigerator also make this kitchen fully prepped for easy entertaining.

The WATER element was added with the swirling pattern of the stone panel placed over the desk. Four recessed light fixtures installed within the built-in desk area not only to highlight the stone pattern with a graze of light, but to functionally illuminate the work area.

As you enter the foyer of this demure home, you immediately catch a glimpse of the breathtaking gourmet kitchen featuring one of the largest islands we have ever designed (over 10′ long)! The square footage of the kitchen is now a full 50% larger, achieved by bumping out the front exterior a full 12′ and removing the wall between the dining and kitchen. The emphasis on family is apparent with kid-friendly counter seating for up to 5 people at the ready to share in cooking and conversation. An abundance of storage is another important feature of the room that more than meets the family of five’s needs. An extra dishwasher and 14-bottle wine refrigerator also make this kitchen fully prepped for easy entertaining.

Architecture: One SEED Architecture + Interiors (www.oneseed.ca) Photo: Martin Knowles Photo Media Builder: Vertical Grain Projects Multigenerational Vancouver Special Reno #MGvancouverspecial Vancouver, BC Previous Project Next Project 2 780 SF Interior and Exterior Renovation We are very excited about the conversion of this Vancouver Special in East Van’s Renfrew-Collingwood area, zoned RS-1, into a contemporary multigenerational home. It will incorporate two generations immediately, with separate suites for the home owners and their parents, and will be flexible enough to accommodate the next generation as well, when the owners have children of their own. During the design process we addressed the needs of each group and took special care that each suite was designed with lots of light, high ceilings, and large rooms.

This stunning new construction home in Seminary boasts with elegance and old-world charm. The richness of the hardwood transitions beautifully with the overall light and bright paint scheme throughout the home. The master bathroom’s custom tilework is elegant and refreshing, creating a retreat for the owners. The kitchen backsplash glimmers with glass accent tiles in soothing blues and greens, pairing perfectly with the soft gray crackled subway-style tiles. Accent lighting exudes character through the antiqued and distressed finishes that contribute to old world charm without being too formal. Plantation shutters offer a classic southern appeal with great benefits for the homeowner for privacy and versatility. Elizabeth worked with her clients throughout the construction process from exterior selections, flooring finishes, custom tilework, paint selections, plantation shutters and lighting. Designer: Elizabeth Cockrell Additional Staging: Elizabeth Cockrell & Kipp Westling Contractor: Penco Construction Photography: Al Pursley, The Digital Studio

WOODLAND MANOR Classic country warmth, framed by the forest. DESIGN DESCRIPTION This home embraces timeless comfort with a fresh, collected spirit. In the kitchen, crisp white cabinetry and rich wood beams frame a cranberry-stained island with wine storage and woven-metal panels, paired with diamond-patterned counter stools. A burnished copper-and-slate backsplash, a professional range and natural stone floors add warmth and character. The sunlit dining room pairs an ebonized table with a scalloped apron and cognac leather chairs, styled with blue-and-white ginger jars and framed by botanical Roman shades. In the family room, a stacked stone fireplace and a bold blue abstract anchor a cozy arrangement of cream upholstered chairs, while a reading corner looks out onto the woods. The result is gracious, welcoming and made for gathering.

Richard and Monica of Huntley, IL, needed to make better use of their kitchen as well as more storage for pots, pans, and countertop appliances. Their space was laid out unconventionally, making cooking a challenge. A triangular nook held their refrigerator, hard-to-reach cabinets, and a cramped pantry. They needed to find a solution, so they searched Facebook for home remodeling companies in their area. Soon they found Advance Design Studio’s profile and were immediately impressed. “Advance Design was the first and last studio I contacted,” Richard said. Richard called Advance Design and felt an immediate connection with Project Designer Nicole. She was knowledgeable and thorough and offered many unique solutions to their kitchen layout problem. A week later, Nicole came out to their home to meet the couple. They talked about their kitchen remodeling project and told Nicole what they wanted in their dream kitchen. Nicole saw that the kitchen had weird angles that hindered the cabinets you could use. She knew that designing a space that met both the client’s needs and dreams would be challenging. Nicole worked with Richard and Monica to create an innovative design. When the couple came out to Advance Design Studio in Gilberts, they were blown away by the 3D illustrations Nicole showed them. “I incorporated a hidden pantry cabinet to not only be a cool feature but also allowed me to square off the walls to gain more cabinet space,” Nicole said. The hidden pantry added storage and squared off the strange triangular nook, creating a more traditional and functional kitchen layout. With the layout problems solved, they worked together to select materials. Richard and Monica wanted something brighter than their previous dark brown kitchen. They chose a combination of blue and white cabinetry with a white subway tile backsplash and white quartz countertops. The design was finalized, the materials were selected. It was time to begin construction. One fear most homeowners have when beginning a home remodel is dust. Advance Design uses BuildClean HEPA filters to eliminate dust throughout the house while construction is going on. Project Manager Jason and his crew created temporary walls and cleaned up after every day of work. “We were very impressed with how clean and organized the crew kept things while the remodeling process was underway,” Richard said. The result is just what Richard and Monica envisioned when they began the process. Richard’s love for cooking can be explored through all-new Thermador appliances, featuring an easy-to-use induction cooktop, built-in double oven, and spacious refrigerator. Matte black hardware contrasts the bright white backsplash, countertops, and cabinets, while the stunning blue cabinets complement the dark hardwood floor and stainless-steel appliances. The dual pendant light fixtures over the reconfigured island are eye-catching and add necessary lighting. This Huntley kitchen renovation turned out better than Richard and Monica hoped. Their experience with Advance Design’s Common Sense Remodeling process has them thinking about other projects they could do in the future. Our award-winning design team would love to create a beautiful, functional, and spacious place for you and your family. With our “Common Sense Remodeling” approach, the process of renovating your home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-665-1711 or schedule an appointment.