"I cannot say enough good things about the Innovative Construction team and work product. They remodeled our water-damaged, 1930s basement, and exceeded all of our expectations - before and after photos simply cannot do this project justice. The original basement included an awkward staircase in an awkward location, one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen and small living space. We had a difficult time imagining that it could be much more than that. Innovative Construction's design team was creative, and thought completely out of the box. They relocated the stairwell in a way we did not think was possible, opening up the basement to reconfigure the bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, living space, but also adding an office and finished storage room. The end result is as functional as it is beautiful. As with all construction, particularly a renovation of an old house, there will be inconveniences, it will be messy, and plenty of surprises behind the old walls. The Innovative Construction team maintained a clean and safe work site for 100% of the project, with minimal disruption to our daily lives, even when there was a large hole cut into our main living room floor to accommodate new stairs down to the basement. The team showed creativity and an eye for design when working around some of the unexpected "character" revealed when opening the walls. The team effectively uses technology to keep everyone on the same page about changes, requests, schedules, contracts, invoices, etc. Everyone is friendly, competent, helpful, and responsive. I felt heard throughout the process, and my requests were responded to quickly and thoroughly. I recommend Innovative Construction without reservation."

BPLAN panels can be applied anywhere in the world and in different contexts, in the same project, given the properties of the materials you use, the quality of production processes and finishes. In the United Arab Emirates, BPLAN panels were applied in the same project, from the outside, giving elegance, dynamism and versatility to the elevations, to the interior, with panels that divide the spaces with formal wealth grid. Outside, BPLAN panels mark the main entry points, in large spans, in a formal and calculation exercise that confers the continuity of the pattern, without structural elements that could disturb the reading of the same. This exercise of commitment between elegance and resistance was incorporated in aluminum with 8mm thickness, combined with a peripheral structure in stainless steel. The other elements that punctuate the elevations consist of self-supporting panels that give formal versatility and the use of the elevation, because they are associated with sliding rails. In all applications abroad, it is evident the interrelationship with the interior of the building, in a gesture of continuity and coherence. The separation of spaces is punctuated by panels obtained through the same processes and materials, particularly at the level of finishing, in a gold of extreme elegance in a building of great conceptual robustness. 

BPLAN panels can be applied anywhere in the world and in different contexts, in the same project, given the properties of the materials you use, the quality of production processes and finishes. In the United Arab Emirates, BPLAN panels were applied in the same project, from the outside, giving elegance, dynamism and versatility to the elevations, to the interior, with panels that divide the spaces with formal wealth grid. Outside, BPLAN panels mark the main entry points, in large spans, in a formal and calculation exercise that confers the continuity of the pattern, without structural elements that could disturb the reading of the same. This exercise of commitment between elegance and resistance was incorporated in aluminum with 8mm thickness, combined with a peripheral structure in stainless steel. The other elements that punctuate the elevations consist of self-supporting panels that give formal versatility and the use of the elevation, because they are associated with sliding rails. In all applications abroad, it is evident the interrelationship with the interior of the building, in a gesture of continuity and coherence. The separation of spaces is punctuated by panels obtained through the same processes and materials, particularly at the level of finishing, in a gold of extreme elegance in a building of great conceptual robustness.

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

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.

Having successfully designed the then bachelor’s penthouse residence at the Waldorf Astoria, Kadlec Architecture + Design was retained to combine 2 units into a full floor residence in the historic Palmolive building in Chicago. The couple was recently married and have five older kids between them all in their 20s. She has 2 girls and he has 3 boys (Think Brady bunch). Nate Berkus and Associates was the interior design firm, who is based in Chicago as well, so it was a fun collaborative process. Details: -Brass inlay in natural oak herringbone floors running the length of the hallway, which joins in the rotunda. -Bronze metal and glass doors bring natural light into the interior of the residence and main hallway as well as highlight dramatic city and lake views. -Billiards room is paneled in walnut with navy suede walls. The bar countertop is zinc. -Kitchen is black lacquered with grass cloth walls and has two inset vintage brass vitrines. -High gloss lacquered office -Lots of vintage/antique lighting from Paris flea market (dining room fixture, over-scaled sconces in entry) -World class art collection Photography: Tony Soluri, Interior Design: Nate Berkus Interiors and Sasha Adler Design

This was a full renovation of a 1920’s home sitting on a five acre lot. This is a beautiful and stately stone home whose interior was a victim of poorly thought-out, dated renovations and a sectioned off apartment taking up a quarter of the home. We changed the layout completely reclaimed the apartment and garage to make this space work for a growing family. We brought back style, elegance and era appropriate details to the main living spaces. Custom cabinetry, amazing carpentry details, reclaimed and natural materials and fixtures all work in unison to make this home complete. Our energetic, fun and positive clients lived through this amazing transformation like pros. The process was collaborative, fun, and organic.

This open floor plan features the kitchen overlooking the great room. Large barstool kitchen island with a hammered leather granite countertop, along with white subway tile backsplash over a gray and white marble pattern granite, stainless steel appliances, and a beautiful stained wood stove hood. The Georgia Plan by First Choice Home Builders, features a bedroom and the owner's suite on the main floor, with two bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs. This home was customized by the homeowners during the building process and the finished product is a stunning contemporary farmhouse look.

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman

It’s #transformationtuesday which means we are sharing before and after photos of a #stairrunner project our installation team completed recently! We interviewed the homeowner to learn more about how she discovered us and why she selected the style she chose for her stair runner! Here are is the response! “I found you on Instagram from Candace of House of Paige (@_houseofpaige_)and also have seen Brenna Smith of Hope and Bay Design (@hopeandbay) go there too. You guys were local and I loved your instagram page - it was super easy to find inspiration ideas so I knew I needed to reach out. We have two dogs and a toddler (with another baby on the way!) so we wanted something that would be durable but would match our style a bit more! We did Oil Nut Bay in Charcoal. From my first visit to your work room to working with Billy over email, you made the process so easy! I really appreciated the honest feedback and opinions on the different styles we liked and if it would fit our lifestyle with dogs and kids at home. We must have had a dozen samples sent to us over the 2 months we worked together and it was just so easy to work with you virtually. We are so happy with the final product :)” We thank every single one of you for sharing your story and experience with us at The Carpet Workroom!

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

This Shrock Premier Custom Georgian style lake home is a stunning classic. The grand front entry adorned with gas lamps welcomes guests into a spacious breathtaking foyer. The interior is adorned with elaborate custom cabinetry and trim built by Shrock Amish craftsman. It also boasts multiple fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, and beautiful living areas on all three levels. This memorable home’s main attraction is the elegant outdoor living areas such as porches, patios, a pergola, an infinity pool, and hot tub. While enjoying the outdoors, one can also enjoy the beauty of the lake below. The crowning jewel is a rooftop deck with spectacular 360 degree views. Contact Shrock Premier Custom Construction to begin your dream home process. www.shrockpremier.com

This was a full renovation of a 1920’s home sitting on a five acre lot. This is a beautiful and stately stone home whose interior was a victim of poorly thought-out, dated renovations and a sectioned off apartment taking up a quarter of the home. We changed the layout completely reclaimed the apartment and garage to make this space work for a growing family. We brought back style, elegance and era appropriate details to the main living spaces. Custom cabinetry, amazing carpentry details, reclaimed and natural materials and fixtures all work in unison to make this home complete. Our energetic, fun and positive clients lived through this amazing transformation like pros. The process was collaborative, fun, and organic.