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Mike and Anne of Barrington Hills desperately needed to update and renovate both their kid’s hall bath and guest bath, and in their 1980’s home each project presented a different set of unique challenges to overcome. When they set out to identify the right remodeling company to partner with, it was important to find a company that could help them to visualize design solutions for the bath renovations. When they came across Advance Design Studio’s website, they were immediately drawn to the solution-oriented remodeling process and the family friendly company. They say they chose Advance Design because of the integrated approach of “Common Sense Remodeling”, making the design, project management and construction all happen in one place. When they met with Project Designer Michelle Lecinski, they knew they chose the right company. “Michelle’s excellent work on the initial designs made it easy to proceed with Advance Design Studio,” Mike said. Like most homeowners anticipating a big renovation project, they had some healthy fears; with two bathrooms being remodeled at the same time they worried about timeframes and staying within budget. With the help of Michelle, and the “Common Sense” guidelines, they were confident that Advance Design would stay true, orchestrating all the moving parts to stay within both the estimated timeline and budget. The guest bath offered the biggest design challenge. A dormer obstruction made the already cramped shower awkward to access. Mike and Anne also wanted the shower size to be expanded, making it more accommodating. Working with Advance’s construction expert DJ Yurik, Michelle relocated the shower concealing the original dormer and creating a larger, more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing guest shower. The unsightly and not at all user-friendly closet was removed and replaced with elegant White Maple Dura Supreme cabinetry with much improved function featuring dual tall linen cabinets, a special makeup area and two sinks, providing a dual vanity which was extremely important for better guest use. The Fossil Brown quartz countertop is in pleasing contrast to the white cabinetry, and coordinates nicely with the mocha porcelain tile gracing the shower for an accent. The decorative glazed turquoise tile backsplash, tile border, and bottle niche adds a taste of marine green to the room, while marble-looking porcelain tile makes guests feel they are staying in a 5-star hotel. Polished nickel Kohler plumbing fixtures were chosen to add a touch of sophistication. This renovated guest bath is comfortable and elegant, and Anne and Mike’s house guests may never want to leave! “The end result was updated and restyled bathrooms that the client will enjoy and increase the value of their home,” Designer Michelle said. The children’s hall bath had its own set of challenges. The current placement of the sink was not conducive to the best use of the existing space, nor did it allow for any visual interest, something Advance’s designers always work to achieve even within the tight confines of a small bath. Advance removed the linen closet and used the gain in wall space to create a dramatic focal point on the vanity wall. They also took additional space that wasn’t being used for new Storm Gray Dura Supreme tall built-in linen cabinets, creating functional storage space that the former bath lacked. A customized glass splash panel was created for the bath, and the high ceilings with skylights were accented with a custom-made track lighting fixture featuring industrial pipe and cage materials. Authentic cement encaustic tile was used wall to wall surrounding the vanity to create a dramatic and interesting back drop for the new elegant and stately furniture-like double sink wall. Hand-made encaustic tile originated in Western Europe beginning in the 1850’s and reminded Mike and Anne of tile they had seen and loved from their travels overseas. Today, encaustic tile has made a re-appearance in today’s modern bath design with its wide array of appealing patterns and artistic use of color. Oil rubbed bronze Kohler fixtures echo the black accents in the beautiful tile pattern and reflect the matte black of the unique lighting detail. Easy to maintain Blanca Arabescato Quartz countertops add practicality and natural beauty and compliments the warm wood porcelain tile floors. This handsome bath has generated praise from friends and family even before it’s complete unveiling as photos of the space leaked out on social media! It’s not only completely functional to use, but especially pretty to look at. “Advance Design Studio did a terrific job for us. We really appreciated how easy it was to work with them on a complex project of the complete remodeling of two bathrooms. They very capably handled all the details from design, to project management, to construction. It is a great group of people to work with and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them again anytime,” Mike said.

Using our state of the art software we were able to create a computer generated rendering of what our Master bath remodel would look like. Our clients love being able to take the guess work out of the design process!

An interesting Re-Design Project of a current dealership in Washington State. The Beauty and Advantages of 3D Renderings gives you the chance to play with design ideas and see how those ideas will integrate with the surroundings long before starting construction stage. Not to mention the cost efficiency of choosing 3D renderings, as you can tackle issues while they are still in virtual stage and avoid them from happening during construction.

Using our state of the art software we were able to create a computer generated rendering of what our Master bath remodel would look like. Our clients love being able to take the guess work out of the design process!

An interesting Re-Design Project of a current dealership in Washington State. The Beauty and Advantages of 3D Renderings gives you the chance to play with design ideas and see how those ideas will integrate with the surroundings long before starting construction stage. Not to mention the cost efficiency of choosing 3D renderings, as you can tackle issues while they are still in virtual stage and avoid them from happening during construction.

An interesting Re-Design Project of a current dealership in Washington State. The Beauty and Advantages of 3D Renderings gives you the chance to play with design ideas and see how those ideas will integrate with the surroundings long before starting construction stage. Not to mention the cost efficiency of choosing 3D renderings, as you can tackle issues while they are still in virtual stage and avoid them from happening during construction.

Steam Showers Inc. The Ariel Platinum DZ972F8 Steam Shower is retrofit and designed to fit the space of a standard bathtub. After installing the DZ972F8, you will no longer have a tub, but you'll have a modern, sleek steam shower with all of the bells and whistles. Welcome the health benefits and relaxing effects of steam into your daily life. Shower while listening to music from the FM radio, infuse calming scents with the aromatherapy system and allow the 20 acupressure massage jets to massage your muscles from thesides of the shower. This is a two person unit and comes with two removable wooden stools. Have the ultimate showering experience at your fingertips without the expensive upgrades a custom steam shower would require. DZ972F8 Dimensions: 59" x 32" x 87.4" ETL listed (US & Canada electrical safety) 220v Steam Sauna (6KW Generator) Cleaning Function Acupuncture Massage Dual Overhead Rainfall Ceiling Handheld Showerhead 20 Body Massage Jets Chromatherapy Lighting Computer Control Panel With Timer FM Radio 2 Stools Wooden Floorboard Aromatherapy System (Oils not Included) Ventilation Fan Drain with Trap Included Retrofit (Standard Bathtub Size)

Contractor: Joseph McKinstry Construction; Interior Design: Jan Holbrook; Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Seattle

Steam Showers Inc. Enjoy the pleasures of the Ariel Platinum DZ959F8 steam shower in your home. These units are fully loaded with a steam shower enclosure, a built-in steam generator, and a FM radio which are all designed to greatly increase your therapeutic experience. We are confident that you will indulge in a state of complete relaxation and tranquility with all of these features within these steam bath enclosures. Look below for the features and detailed specifications of this steam shower. DZ959F8 Dimensions: 47" x 35.4" x 89" ETL listed (US & Canada electrical safety) 220v Steam Sauna (6KW Generator) Cleaning Function Acupuncture Massage Rainfall Ceiling Shower Handheld Showerhead 6 Body Massage Jets Chromatherapy Lighting Computer Control Panel With Timer FM Radio Stool Wooden Floorboard Aromatherapy System (Oils not Included) Ventilation Fan 100% Drainable Shower Tray Overheat Protection Available in L/R

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by John Sutton Photography.

Buy this print on Etsy for $19.99 CDN www.etsy.com/ca/listing/250990566 Adorable white polar bear sitting on an icy blue background by artist Kathy Lycka. These prints are gorgeous! They are high-resolution scans from handmade paintings (not from a computer generated image). Details: ** Image Size: 8" w x 10" h ** Paper Size: 8.5" x 11" h ** Printed on archival, photo paper Please note: this item does not come framed. Choose your own set of 3 prints from my shop: 3 - 5" x 7" $ 24 CDN - www.etsy.com/ca/listing/386490398 3 - 8" x 10" $45 CDN - www.etsy.com/ca/listing/252156947 3 - 11" x 14" $75 CDN - www.etsy.com/ca/listing/269555022 This image can also be purchase on canvas with hand painted outlines (no need for framing). 1 - 8" x 10" $54.95 CDN - www.etsy.com/ca/listing/269984913 1 - 9" x 12" $74.95 CDN - www.etsy.com/ca/listing/270088570 Copyright © 2016 Kathy Lycka Studio. All rights reserved.

The ‘Family Tree’ fireplace screen was commissioned by the property’s owners who were devastated by the loss of a magnificent 200 year old maple tree; eager to pay tribute to the beauty and joy it had provided to them and to the generations preceding who had passed the seasons under its boughs. Inspiration: This tree marked a homestead, sheltered a family, enlivened a neighborhood, and harbored the stories of generations. This was the inspiration for 'Family Tree'. In the course of the design process, it became apparent that the tree was not only an object of beauty, but also a reliquary of family memories. “I feel as though that tree defined the personality of this old, historic house; if it could speak, the stories it would tell,” the client asserted. ‘Family Tree’ weaves a joyful metal tapestry of images and references. A skull and cross bones speak to the legend of Capt’n Kidd and buried treasure (somewhere still to be found on the property!). An iconic wishing well stands filled with legendary stories, real and mostly imagined. A split rail fence defines the front yard with its Great Tree. Initials carved into its massive trunk celebrate generations of grandparents, parents, three adventurous boys and the family dog. References to an active life on the water abound. In this tableau, the blessings of family life are the real hidden treasure. Specifications: “Family Tree” is a 4' x 5' custom fireplace screen. The client selected a bright sanded finish for the imagery, accomplished by grinding the surface revealing a natural steel luster; then hand rubbed with wax to maintain this brilliant finish. The frame stands in contrast with a blackened patina finish. Photo Credit: Edwina Stevenson & Sandra Vlock

Custom-designed cabinet panels were inspired by the art of Agnes Martin. The panels are made of mdf cnc milled to a variable concave curving surface and then scored in parallel rows according to a computer generated pattern. The panels are edged in a frame of solid maple and finished with a high gloss conversion varnish. All doors and drawers are operated by touch latch. The floors are cleft face unfading green slate, and the walls are the same slate with a honed finish. Photo copyright Timothy Bell

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by Philip Liang Photography.

Best twin wall bed-murphy style cabinet multi-functional, ergonomic, compact-home or commercial use.Does your home computer room, family room or office need to double as a guest room? Would you like to find an alternative to the uncomfortable sleep sofa or working in a cramped corner of a guest bedroom? Here’s a way to have the best of all worlds. This style wall bed has a bed neatly stored inside a cabinet that can create an extra wall in your home or can fit against an existing wall in just of floor space. The front of the cabinet has a display shelf wide enough for pictures and decor accessories and the top of the cabinet is wide enough for books, plants, accessories or collectibles. This collection comes in either a light, natural wood-grain or a high-gloss white laminate finish which will blend with almost any home color scheme and design. These wall beds are designed with longevity in mind, using certified, thick laminated chipboard, heavy-duty hardware and strong aluminum bed frame with solid wood slats. You can even open and close the bed with 1 hand with ergonomic new generation gas shocks mechanism. Easy-elegant-ergonomic. You really can have it all. When closed the cabinet creates an extra wall, complete with shelf. So, you can add home decor accessories to the top of the cabinet and the shelf. When open, you have a bedroom.

Wallpaper is Black Crow Studios, Doors are custom, art is Soicher Marin. Stools are Lee Inds.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary marble floor entry hall remodel in Little Rock with blue walls and a blue front door

• Creating a workspace for two can be tricky, but this extra-long countertop provides both parties with plenty of room. Grass cloth bulletin boards with metal initials on top even divide inspiration space