This elegant dining room blends modern design with warm, transitional elements for a refined yet inviting atmosphere. Custom built-in cabinetry anchors the space, featuring glass-front display towers that add visual height and subtle sophistication. Light hardwood floors and soft neutral walls keep the room bright, while black accents and brass lighting introduce contrast and architectural interest. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday dining and entertaining, this space offers a perfect balance of function, style, and timeless appeal.

Ground Breaker Homes A modern exterior, barrel entryway and stunning views of the Echo Valley Golf Course and Downtown Des Moines will welcome 2014 Expo-goers to this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home with 10-foot ceilings, an easy and open floor plan, and abundance of natural light. The Ground Breaker Prairie Setter II floor plan includes 5,049 square foot of beautiful and efficient living space, featuring a luxurious main-level master suite and one-of-a-kind master bath complete with an elegant whirlpool, convenience of a dual-entry shower and separate entrances complementary to his and her styles. Amazing built-ins including sleek office finishes are found throughout and a 21- foot coffered tray ceiling provides the perfect ambiance for gatherings in the family room. The home offers a contemporary gourmet kitchen with a stylish cabinet collection and over-sized pantry with sliding ladder. Built-in wine wall in the dining room, which has a tray ceiling to complement the kitchen. The Prairie Setter II floor plan includes washer and dryer on two levels with the second level also featuring bedrooms with Jack and Jill-style bathrooms, and a loft space. The lower level boasts a sunken movie theater area and sunken bar with the convenience of a serving window to the outdoor living space.

Home offices have now become staples in most households around the world offering people a space to work and be productive day in and day out. How circumstances have changed! In this day and age, many do not have to leave their houses to reach their workplace. This particular office space was once an unused bedroom. Who wouldn’t appreciate calling this beautiful room their place of work? The impressive large window was the starting point in the design process. Identical custom built-ins house printers and office supplies. They were installed on both sides for added storage. Solid wood shelves supported by custom black metal brackets display fun memorabilia and ornaments. They also complete the symmetry look. One of the home owners’ requisites was to have a place for visitors to stay overnight. This beautiful chair opens into a one-person bed for convenience. A new light fixture, a double barn door, an area rug, two computer chairs, and two desk lamps complete the look. If you are fortunate enough to have your own office space in your home, kudos to you. Grab a coffee and get to work!

A compact home study by Renae Keller Interior Design brings thoughtful organization and expressive pattern to everyday work. Blue floral wallpaper wraps the room, complemented by a deep navy ceiling, white built-in cabinetry, and warm wood surfaces. A wraparound desk beneath the windows offers a bright place to work, while floating wood shelves and integrated drawers keep books and supplies within reach. Patterned Roman shades and an upholstered desk chair soften the space. Double sliding doors with textured glass allow the study to close off from surrounding rooms while preserving its light-filled character.

1711 Geraldine Dr. Avondale pool home w/ gleaming oak floors, crown molding & many more original details. Enter into the cozy sunroom w/ vintage tile & freshly painted paneled walls. The living room features gas fireplace flanked by built-ins & a wall of windows letting plenty of natural light through the plantation shutters. Simple & clean kitchen offers eat-in space.Over-sized master boasts W/D closet, his & hers closets, en-suite bath & french doors leading to the pool deck. Large secondary bedrooms share a bathroom. A sparkling pool w/space for lounging or entertaining in the quaint backyard. Spacious workshop w/ electric complete this home. You'll love this location! Just blocks from the shops, Boone & Baker Point Park, Harp's & Bagel Love. Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours.

This full-home renovation is a study in timeless simplicity — blending soft neutrals, rich textures, and intentional design choices to create a home that feels calm, cohesive, and elevated. The living room centers around a sleek linear fireplace framed by custom built-ins, offering both function and style. Floor-to-ceiling tile and clean cabinetry lines create an elegant focal point, while warm hardwood floors bring natural balance and warmth to the space. Throughout the home, craftsmanship is on full display — from the custom stair railing with matte black spindles and natural oak handrails to the precision tilework in each bathroom. The design strikes a perfect balance between modern updates and classic comfort. Bathrooms feature subtle sophistication with soft-toned vertical tile, brass fixtures, and fresh white vanities that feel bright and inviting. Every finish was selected to enhance light and texture while maintaining a sense of understated luxury. This remodel embodies what D&G Construction is known for: quality materials, precise detailing, and homes built to feel as beautiful as they are functional.

This full-home renovation is a study in timeless simplicity — blending soft neutrals, rich textures, and intentional design choices to create a home that feels calm, cohesive, and elevated. The living room centers around a sleek linear fireplace framed by custom built-ins, offering both function and style. Floor-to-ceiling tile and clean cabinetry lines create an elegant focal point, while warm hardwood floors bring natural balance and warmth to the space. Throughout the home, craftsmanship is on full display — from the custom stair railing with matte black spindles and natural oak handrails to the precision tilework in each bathroom. The design strikes a perfect balance between modern updates and classic comfort. Bathrooms feature subtle sophistication with soft-toned vertical tile, brass fixtures, and fresh white vanities that feel bright and inviting. Every finish was selected to enhance light and texture while maintaining a sense of understated luxury. This remodel embodies what D&G Construction is known for: quality materials, precise detailing, and homes built to feel as beautiful as they are functional.

2136 AUTUMN COVE CIR; Tasteful & traditional upgrades throughout this family home. Open floor plan offering formal living & dining room w/ extended crown, tray ceilings, columns & upgraded lighting. Home office off entry for added space. Oversized master suite w/ tray ceiling, his/hers vanities & closets, soaking tub, large walk-in shower & natural light from the many windows. Kitchen has 42'' cabinets, beautiful granite, prep island, SS appliances & breakfast bar all opening to family room. FR is anchored by built-ins on either side of gas fireplace, w/ french doors leading to covered lanai. Computer niche off indoor laundry room- great homework spot! Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours.

This full-home renovation is a study in timeless simplicity — blending soft neutrals, rich textures, and intentional design choices to create a home that feels calm, cohesive, and elevated. The living room centers around a sleek linear fireplace framed by custom built-ins, offering both function and style. Floor-to-ceiling tile and clean cabinetry lines create an elegant focal point, while warm hardwood floors bring natural balance and warmth to the space. Throughout the home, craftsmanship is on full display — from the custom stair railing with matte black spindles and natural oak handrails to the precision tilework in each bathroom. The design strikes a perfect balance between modern updates and classic comfort. Bathrooms feature subtle sophistication with soft-toned vertical tile, brass fixtures, and fresh white vanities that feel bright and inviting. Every finish was selected to enhance light and texture while maintaining a sense of understated luxury. This remodel embodies what D&G Construction is known for: quality materials, precise detailing, and homes built to feel as beautiful as they are functional.

2136 AUTUMN COVE CIR; Tasteful & traditional upgrades throughout this family home. Open floor plan offering formal living & dining room w/ extended crown, tray ceilings, columns & upgraded lighting. Home office off entry for added space. Oversized master suite w/ tray ceiling, his/hers vanities & closets, soaking tub, large walk-in shower & natural light from the many windows. Kitchen has 42'' cabinets, beautiful granite, prep island, SS appliances & breakfast bar all opening to family room. FR is anchored by built-ins on either side of gas fireplace, w/ french doors leading to covered lanai. Computer niche off indoor laundry room- great homework spot! Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours.

1711 Geraldine Dr, 32205. Avondale pool home w/ gleaming oak floors, crown molding & many more original details. Enter into the cozy sunroom w/ vintage tile & freshly painted paneled walls. The living room features gas fireplace flanked by built-ins & a wall of windows letting plenty of natural light through the plantation shutters. Simple & clean kitchen offers eat-in space.Over-sized master boasts W/D closet, his & hers closets, en-suite bath & french doors leading to the pool deck. Large secondary bedrooms share a bathroom. A sparkling pool w/space for lounging or entertaining in the quaint backyard. Spacious workshop w/ electric complete this home. You'll love this location! Just blocks from the shops, Boone & Baker Point Park, Harp's & Bagel Love. Just down the street from the desirable Fishweir Elem. Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours

1711 Geraldine Dr. Avondale pool home w/ gleaming oak floors, crown molding & many more original details. Enter into the cozy sunroom w/ vintage tile & freshly painted paneled walls. The living room features gas fireplace flanked by built-ins & a wall of windows letting plenty of natural light through the plantation shutters. Simple & clean kitchen offers eat-in space.Over-sized master boasts W/D closet, his & hers closets, en-suite bath & french doors leading to the pool deck. Large secondary bedrooms share a bathroom. A sparkling pool w/space for lounging or entertaining in the quaint backyard. Spacious workshop w/ electric complete this home. You'll love this location! Just blocks from the shops, Boone & Baker Point Park, Harp's & Bagel Love. Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours.

1711 Geraldine Dr, 32205. Avondale pool home w/ gleaming oak floors, crown molding & many more original details. Enter into the cozy sunroom w/ vintage tile & freshly painted paneled walls. The living room features gas fireplace flanked by built-ins & a wall of windows letting plenty of natural light through the plantation shutters. Simple & clean kitchen offers eat-in space.Over-sized master boasts W/D closet, his & hers closets, en-suite bath & french doors leading to the pool deck. Large secondary bedrooms share a bathroom. A sparkling pool w/space for lounging or entertaining in the quaint backyard. Spacious workshop w/ electric complete this home. You'll love this location! Just blocks from the shops, Boone & Baker Point Park, Harp's & Bagel Love. Just down the street from the desirable Fishweir Elem. Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours

Property Marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Style meets substance in this circa 1875 townhouse. Completely renovated & restored in a contemporary, yet warm & welcoming style, 295 Pavonia Avenue is the ultimate home for the 21st century urban family. Set on a 25’ wide lot, this Hamilton Park home offers an ideal open floor plan, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a private outdoor oasis. With 3,600 sq. ft. of living space, the owner’s triplex showcases a unique formal dining rotunda, living room with exposed brick and built in entertainment center, powder room and office nook. The upper bedroom floors feature a master suite separate sitting area, large walk-in closet with custom built-ins, a dream bath with an over-sized soaking tub, double vanity, separate shower and water closet. The top floor is its own private retreat complete with bedroom, full bath & large sitting room. Tailor-made for the cooking enthusiast, the chef’s kitchen features a top notch appliance package with 48” Viking refrigerator, Kuppersbusch induction cooktop, built-in double wall oven and Bosch dishwasher, Dacor espresso maker, Viking wine refrigerator, Italian Zebra marble counters and walk-in pantry. A breakfast nook leads out to the large deck and yard for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Other building features include; a handsome façade with distinctive mansard roof, hardwood floors, Lutron lighting, home automation/sound system, 2 zone CAC, 3 zone radiant heat & tremendous storage, A garden level office and large one bedroom apartment with private entrances, round out this spectacular home.

Great Room — Project Description (Bolton, CT) The Great Room underwent a full architectural and aesthetic transformation, turning a previously plain wall with an oversized brick fireplace and small flanking cabinets into a refined, cohesive focal point that anchors the entire first floor. Architectural Enhancements New crown molding installed throughout the 2-story Great Room, Foyer, and adjoining Dining Room, introducing scale, proportion, and visual continuity across all interconnected spaces. A completely redesigned feature wall was created in place of the bare two-story expanse. Custom millwork, vertical and horizontal panel molding, and carefully balanced proportions now draw the eye upward and bring harmony to the room’s tall volume. Custom Built-Ins & Lighting The previous shallow cabinets were replaced with full-height built-ins offering improved storage, display niches, and symmetrical framing around the fireplace. Integrated sconce lighting within recessed picture-frame molding adds architectural interest and warm illumination, enhancing the room’s depth and ambiance. Fireplace Redesign The original brick fireplace was removed and replaced with a sleek porcelain slab surround and a redesigned mantel that now complements the updated millwork. The hearth was rebuilt with polished black stone, creating contrast and a modernized, high-end aesthetic. Lowering the mantel corrected the previously disproportionate composition and improved the viewing angle of the TV, creating a comfortable and ergonomic media experience. Cohesive Color & Finish Palette The new two-story accent wall color was selected to match the cabinetry finish in the renovated kitchen, visually connecting the spaces and strengthening the whole-house design language. Hardwood floors were refinished, restoring natural warmth and tying together the crisp white millwork and the soft blue-green accent panels.

The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished design. Custom craftsmanship and distinctive detailing give this lakefront residence its vintage flavor while an open and light-filled floor plan clearly mark it as contemporary. With its interesting shingled roof lines, abundant windows with decorative brackets and welcoming porch, the exterior takes in surrounding views while the interior meets and exceeds contemporary expectations of ease and comfort. The main level features almost 3,000 square feet of open living, from the charming entry with multiple window seats and built-in benches to the central 15 by 22-foot kitchen, 22 by 18-foot living room with fireplace and adjacent dining and a relaxing, almost 300-square-foot screened-in porch. Nearby is a private sitting room and a 14 by 15-foot master bedroom with built-ins and a spa-style double-sink bath with a beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling. The main level also includes a work room and first floor laundry, while the 2,165-square-foot second level includes three bedroom suites, a loft and a separate 966-square-foot guest quarters with private living area, kitchen and bedroom. Rounding out the offerings is the 1,960-square-foot lower level, where you can rest and recuperate in the sauna after a workout in your nearby exercise room. Also featured is a 21 by 18-family room, a 14 by 17-square-foot home theater, and an 11 by 12-foot guest bedroom suite. Photography: Ashley Avila Photography & Fulview Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen

Our clients in Tower Lakes, IL, needed more storage and functionality from their kitchen. They were primarily focused on finding the right combination of cabinets, shelves, and drawers that fit all their cookware, flatware, and appliances. They wanted a brighter, bigger space with a natural cooking flow and plenty of storage. Soffits and crown molding needed to be removed to make the kitchen feel larger. Redesign elements included: relocating the fridge, adding a baking station and coffee bar, and placing the microwave in the kitchen island. Advance Design Studio’s Claudia Pop offered functional, creative, and unique solutions to the homeowners’ problems. Our clients wanted a unique kitchen that was not completely white, a balance of design and function. Claudia offered functional, creative, and unique solutions to Chad and Karen’s kitchen design challenges. The first thing to go was soffits. Today, most kitchens can benefit from the added height and space; removing soffits is nearly always step one. Steely gray-blue was the color of choice for a freshly unique look bringing a sophisticated-looking space to wrap around the fresh new kitchen. Cherry cabinetry in a true brown stain compliments the stormy accents with sharp contrasting white Cambria quartz top balancing out the space with a dramatic flair. “We wanted something unique and special in this space, something none of the neighbors would have,” said Claudia. The dramatic veined Cambria countertops continue upward into a backsplash behind three complimentary open shelves. These countertops provide visual texture and movement in the kitchen. The kitchen includes two larder cabinets for both the coffee bar and baking station. The kitchen is now functional and unique in design. “When we design a new kitchen space, as designers, we are always looking for ways to balance interesting design elements with practical functionality,” Claudia said. “This kitchen’s new design is not only way more functional but is stunning in a way a piece of art can catch one’s attention.” Decorative mullions with mirrored inserts sit atop dual sentinel pantries flanking the new refrigerator, while a 48″ dual fuel Wolf range replaced the island cooktop and double oven. The new microwave is cleverly hidden within the island, eliminating the cluttered counter and attention-grabbing wall of stainless steel from the previous space. The family room was completely renovated, including a beautifully functional entertainment bar with the same combination of woods and stone as the kitchen and coffee bar. Mesh inserts instead of plain glass add visual texture while revealing pristine glassware. Handcrafted built-ins surround the fireplace. The beautiful and efficient design created by designer Claudia transitioned directly to the installation team seamlessly, much like the basement project experience Chad and Karen enjoyed previously. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a project small or large,” Karen said. “Everything that was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to its full potential,” Karen said. Our award-winning design team would love to create a beautiful, functional, and spacious place for you and your family. With our “Common Sense Remodeling” approach, the process of renovating your home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-665-1711 or schedule an appointment.

The living room of this Denver Craftsman home is a harmonious blend of comfort and sophistication. A stone-surrounded fireplace anchors the space, creating warmth and a natural focal point, while built-in shelves provide elegant storage and display. A dedicated office nook offers functionality without interrupting the flow, and abundant windows fill the room with natural light, highlighting the soft off-white walls. Every detail – from the tailored built-ins to the thoughtful layout – reflects timeless craftsmanship, making the living room a welcoming space for family life, work, and relaxation.

1711 Geraldine Dr, 32205. Avondale pool home w/ gleaming oak floors, crown molding & many more original details. Enter into the cozy sunroom w/ vintage tile & freshly painted paneled walls. The living room features gas fireplace flanked by built-ins & a wall of windows letting plenty of natural light through the plantation shutters. Simple & clean kitchen offers eat-in space.Over-sized master boasts W/D closet, his & hers closets, en-suite bath & french doors leading to the pool deck. Large secondary bedrooms share a bathroom. A sparkling pool w/space for lounging or entertaining in the quaint backyard. Spacious workshop w/ electric complete this home. You'll love this location! Just blocks from the shops, Boone & Baker Point Park, Harp's & Bagel Love. Just down the street from the desirable Fishweir Elem. Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours