Headroom to spare
Balcony - traditional balcony idea in Chicago

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Design ideas for a large traditional drought-tolerant and full sun courtyard landscaping in Denver.

© Merle Prosofsky 2016
Inspiration for a contemporary basement remodel in Edmonton

We often grow our own annuals, starting in the early spring, to ensure our gardens are distinctive and delightful. This is Cosmos 'Picotee'. :-) Adam Clack, All Rights Reserved, 2016

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath.

Dover Drive Planting and Irrigation Design and Installation
Inspiration for a large eclectic full sun hillside landscaping in Denver.

©Finished Basement Company
Basement - huge contemporary look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement idea in Denver with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

Russell Abraham
Example of a large trendy master gray tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and white walls

A welcoming porch
Example of a classic garage design in Chicago

JC Buck
Trendy freestanding desk study room photo in Denver with white walls

Front door is a pair of 36" x 96" x 2 1/4" DSA Master Crafted Door with 3-point locking mechanism, (6) divided lites, and (1) raised panel at lower part of the doors in knotty alder. Photo by Mike Kaskel

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This is an example of a large eclectic drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Denver.

Motorized custom roller shade installation. for more information contact Gil@nywindowfashion.com
Inspiration for a large modern master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a contemporary backyard custom-shaped infinity pool fountain remodel in Vancouver

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Inspiration for a small eclectic shade backyard stone formal garden in Denver.

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Bedroom - large transitional master carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in Minneapolis with gray walls