Transitional bathroom photo in Boston

Walk-in shower - mid-sized 1960s master green tile and glass tile ceramic tile and white floor walk-in shower idea in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, white walls and quartzite countertops

Dustin Peck Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless 3/4 white tile and stone slab terra-cotta tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Charlotte with a console sink, a two-piece toilet, pink walls, white cabinets and solid surface countertops

Client wanted to update dark '80s bath with elegant white fixtures, free-standing tub and spacious shower. The floor had to be re-inforced with microlams to support the tub. The tub had to be hoisted up to the second floor with a crane as it was too heavy to carry up the steps.

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.

Bump out for the attic master bedroom and bathroom addition, roof raised and attic footprint extended more than four feet. The project also included all new upstairs windows, a new roof and updated electrical and plumbing, which were both outdated. Photo by Carrie Kost.

Guest bathroom carries the same features as the master bathroom. Solid wood cabinets, granite counter tops and Delta faucets.
Inspiration for a timeless kids' doorless shower remodel

Carry John
Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in Tampa

Corner shower - contemporary white tile and subway tile concrete floor and gray floor corner shower idea in Portland with gray cabinets, white walls and a console sink

Notable decor elements include: Nomades rug from ALT for Living, vintage Chaise Longue from 1stDibs upholstered in Holland and Sherry Chamonix fabric, Lawson Fenning Thin Frame cabinet, Carrie Crawford “Limestone” painting from Uprise Art. Photography by Sharon Radisch

Custom fabric on the dining chairs and bar stools to carry the coastal look.
Kitchen - large coastal dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets and an island

Master bath with his and her vanities with make-up vanity between with LED mirror, free-standing tub with view windows, vanity mirrors by Thom Wheeler of Taos, NM, Euroglass enclosure of shower. Toilet room beyond to left with Carrie Fell water color, Master closet beyond to right.

Carrie Patterson

Carrie Patterson

Example of a small classic master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower design in New York with a one-piece toilet, white walls and a pedestal sink

Carry John
Hallway - traditional hallway idea in Tampa

This ocean-front shingled Gambrel style house is home to a young family with little kids who lead an active, outdoor lifestyle. My goal was to create a bespoke, colorful and eclectic interior that looked sophisticated and fresh, but that was tough enough to withstand salt, sand and wet kids galore. The palette of coral and blue is an obvious choice, but we tried to translate it into a less expected, slightly updated way, hence the front door! Liberal use of indoor-outdoor fabrics created a seamless appearance while preserving the utility needed for this full time seaside residence. photo: Michael J Lee Photography

Wonderful Almaden Ranch Home~ Featuring full renovations of bathrooms and family room spaces
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and stone slab ceramic tile walk-in shower remodel in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Designed with an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces, the Onaway is a perfect cottage for narrow lakefront lots. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. An open main level skillfully disguises this narrow home by using furniture arrangements and low built-ins to define each spaces’ perimeter. Every room has a view to each other as well as a view of the lake. The cottage feel of this home’s exterior is carried inside with a neutral, crisp white, and blue nautical themed palette. The kitchen features natural wood cabinetry and a long island capped by a pub height table with chairs. Above the garage, and separate from the main house, is a series of spaces for plenty of guests to spend the night. The symmetrical bunk room features custom staircases to the top bunks with drawers built in. The best views of the lakefront are found on the master bedrooms private deck, to the rear of the main house. The open floor plan continues downstairs with two large gathering spaces opening up to an outdoor covered patio complete with custom grill pit.