Bill Taylor
Living room - traditional living room idea in Boston

Bruce Glass Photography
Staircase - mediterranean wooden staircase idea in Houston with beige walls and travertine risers

Stoffer Photography
Powder room - mid-sized farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor powder room idea in Chicago with a two-piece toilet and a pedestal sink

Enclosed kitchen - traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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. Joe Nowak

Final shot of the project. Photo by Phil Krugler
Example of a farmhouse mudroom design in Philadelphia with brown walls

Nat Rea Photography
Example of a transitional dark wood floor foyer design in New York with white walls and a white front door

Casey Dunn Photography
Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and wood backsplash

Family room - craftsman family room idea in St Louis

Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam open concept kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo Credit: Emily Followill
Example of a transitional dark wood floor foyer design in Atlanta with white walls

Lake Michigan cottage. Jeff Tippett | Tippett Photography Room Design by Francesca Owings Interior Design
Mid-sized beach style master carpeted and brown floor bedroom photo in Grand Rapids with green walls and no fireplace

This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.

Michael J. Lee Photography
Example of a small transitional 3/4 travertine floor corner shower design in Boston with an undermount sink, marble countertops, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls and flat-panel cabinets

Kim Reierson
Elegant bathroom photo in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, blue cabinets and gray countertops

Mike Jensen Photography
Large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway photo in Seattle with blue walls

Example of a transitional gray tile white floor freestanding bathtub design in Chicago with beige walls

A new powder room with a charming color palette and mosaic floor tile. Photography (c) Jeffrey Totaro.
Example of a mid-sized transitional white tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor powder room design in Philadelphia with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, white countertops and shaker cabinets