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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master green tile and porcelain tile marble floor corner shower remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Kris Palen
Mid-sized transitional master gray tile, white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor bathroom photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

Kris Palen
Inspiration for a huge transitional master brown tile, white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and multicolored floor bathroom remodel in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Custom flush European style vanity with feel
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Kris Palen
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Karen Swanson of New England Design Works Designed this Pennville Kitchen for her own home, and it won not only the regional Sub-Zero award, but also the National Kitchen & Bath Association's medium kitchen of the year. Karen is located in Manchester, MA and can be reached at nedesignworks@gmail.com or 978.500.1096.

The front hall closet will be used primarily for coats and hats and gloves. The center adjustable shelves are a perfect place for baskets for hats and gloves in the winter and other things that need to be stored in a hall closet

Photography by Tara L. Callow
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped linoleum floor and orange floor kitchen photo in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and a farmhouse sink

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Kris Palen
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Karen and Chad of Tower Lakes, IL were tired of their unfinished basement functioning as nothing more than a storage area and depressing gym. They wanted to increase the livable square footage of their home with a cohesive finished basement design, while incorporating space for the kids and adults to hang out. “We wanted to make sure that upon renovating the basement, that we can have a place where we can spend time and watch movies, but also entertain and showcase the wine collection that we have,” Karen said. After a long search comparing many different remodeling companies, Karen and Chad found Advance Design Studio. They were drawn towards the unique “Common Sense Remodeling” process that simplifies the renovation experience into predictable steps focused on customer satisfaction. “There are so many other design/build companies, who may not have transparency, or a focused process in mind and I think that is what separated Advance Design Studio from the rest,” Karen said. Karen loved how designer Claudia Pop was able to take very high-level concepts, “non-negotiable items” and implement them in the initial 3D drawings. Claudia and Project Manager DJ Yurik kept the couple in constant communication through the project. “Claudia was very receptive to the ideas we had, but she was also very good at infusing her own points and thoughts, she was very responsive, and we had an open line of communication,” Karen said. A very important part of the basement renovation for the couple was the home gym and sauna. The “high-end hotel” look and feel of the openly blended work out area is both highly functional and beautiful to look at. The home sauna gives them a place to relax after a long day of work or a tough workout. “The gym was a very important feature for us,” Karen said. “And I think (Advance Design) did a very great job in not only making the gym a functional area, but also an aesthetic point in our basement”. An extremely unique wow-factor in this basement is the walk in glass wine cellar that elegantly displays Karen and Chad’s extensive wine collection. Immediate access to the stunning wet bar accompanies the wine cellar to make this basement a popular spot for friends and family. The custom-built wine bar brings together two natural elements; Calacatta Vicenza Quartz and thick distressed Black Walnut. Sophisticated yet warm Graphite Dura Supreme cabinetry provides contrast to the soft beige walls and the Calacatta Gold backsplash. An undermount sink across from the bar in a matching Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop adds functionality and convenience to the bar, while identical distressed walnut floating shelves add an interesting design element and increased storage. Rich true brown Rustic Oak hardwood floors soften and warm the space drawing all the areas together. Across from the bar is a comfortable living area perfect for the family to sit down at a watch a movie. A full bath completes this finished basement with a spacious walk-in shower, Cocoa Brown Dura Supreme vanity with Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop, a crisp white sink and a stainless-steel Voss faucet. Advance Design’s Common Sense process gives clients the opportunity to walk through the basement renovation process one step at a time, in a completely predictable and controlled environment. “Everything was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to it’s full potential,” Karen said. Constantly striving for customer satisfaction, Advance Design’s success is heavily reliant upon happy clients referring their friends and family. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a remodeling project small or large,” Karen exclaimed at the completion of her project.

Bathroom - huge transitional master brown tile, white tile and ceramic tile marble floor and multicolored floor bathroom idea in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

This customer had a slanted ceiling so there were only a few full size walls to work with. We built a peninsula with hanging and shelves on both sides (His and Hers) and shoes at the end.

This client wanted to move her counseling practice into her home. The client also wanted space for her family to relax so we combined both into this beautiful space, giving the illusion of light when there are actually only two windows. Photography by, Melody Hayes

This home, while spacious, still feels cozy & connected to the natural world beyond. Glass & stone tile materials mirror the lake setting. The kitchen draws even a reluctant cook to start chopping. Kitchen Remodel Laundry Remodel Bath Remodel Lead Designers: Karen Zeiders & Jen Wright Contractor: Doug Hanauer Materials: Candlelight Cabinetry, Burnished on Red Birch & Java on Cherry Trumansburg, NY

This was a team effort between the client and myself, to bring her dream kitchen to gorgeous fruition. The custom paint color she choose is a grayed out blue-green called Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray which changes color depending on the time of day. And the centerpiece was her Lacanche range from France. Don't fall in love with her white carrera marble countertops, I will make you sign a waiver. LOL

This closet system increased the amount of storage space within this reach in closet. Adjustable shelves in the middle and a jewelry drawer in the middle for watches and other small items

Mid-sized elegant master green tile and porcelain tile marble floor corner shower photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops