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Though modest in size, this space was carefully designed to feel calm, cohesive, and as open as possible. To achieve this, we used a single colour—Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone—across the walls, ceiling, and joinery, creating a beautifully unified envelope that draws the eye around the room without interruption. Subtle tonal contrast was introduced through the choice of finishes: the cabinetry, painted in eggshell, offers a gentle sheen and a slightly deeper hue, while the walls and ceiling, finished in Dead Flat Matt, recede softly into the background, enhancing the sense of lightness. To enrich the space with texture and visual interest, we upholstered the central panels in a luxurious, high-performance ARTE wallcovering. Its tactile finish introduces depth and sophistication while remaining exceptionally practical—durable and fully washable, ideal for everyday use without compromising on elegance. This thoughtful layering of tone, texture, and finish ensures the space feels both elevated and effortlessly serene.

LIKE A NEW HOME describes this stunning remodeled 2 bedroom 2 bath CO-OP in the premier 55+ gated community of Laguna Woods. Only 8 steps into this Upper Castilla model in great location. Across the street from Aliso Creek Park Wildlife Sanctuary where you can walk along the Creek or to the Performing Arts Center in Clubhouse 3 for live shows. Home remodel includes, new windows and interior doors, skylights providing natural light, central heating & air, LED lighting system, wood laminate flooring, ceramic tile, carpeted bedrooms, new kitchen cabinets and design, quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Open floor plan kitchen unites dining and living room areas for entertaining guests. Master suite includes enlarged shower with bench seat, new vanity and linen closet. Designer guest bath includes a tub/shower combo. Bedrooms enhanced with mirrored closet doors and ceiling fans. Balcony provides outdoor living space, equipped with storage shed. More storage space in carport comes with this home! Life in "the village" offers many fun things to do such as, golf, tennis, lawn bowling, swimming, fitness centers, horses, walking trails, bus transportation, and over 200 social/hobby clubs. Close to dining, shopping, and only 6 miles to Laguna Beach!

In this McLean home, we converted a dining room into a pole dancing studio! Pole Dancing is a performance art that combines dance and acrobatics centered on a vertical pole. We added beautiful gold sconces to add much needed lighting and mirrors which were customized to fit perfectly inside the existing trim.

Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept marble floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Elegant exterior home photo in Miami

Performance art

AKD provided interior detailing consultation services to our client to create an enticing urban experience for three large newly constructed condominiums. The building is a former brick and concrete grocery store overlooking downtown Kansas City with views of Kauffman Performing Arts Center in the hip, revitalized West Side neighborhood. A wall of windows showcasing the spectacular city view dominate the main living area which includes the kitchen, dining and living areas. Appealing to a pioneering set of buyers, finishes include linseed based marmoleum flooring that mimics wood to balance the hard textures inherent in the space and provide warmth and softness underfoot along with providing its many green qualities. In the kitchen, quartz countertops, a glass backsplash, and maple cabinetry manufactured from a local custom shop have been selected. In keeping with the industrial feel of the site, the kitchen features high end stainless steel appliances, including a 36”commercial style range and hood, Bosch dishwasher and microwave and large single basin sink. Anticipating many guests, the seating area has been designed to accommodate many with an oversize, cozy sectional while providing the perfect option for reclining when alone. This is a perfect space for relaxing, entertaining and taking in the spectacular city views.

The main room in the newly finished 1978 suburban home basement remodel is this large rec room that provides a home for the oversize tv as well as a performing arts stage, with footlights, for the two little girls of the house. At left of the stage was a small basement window that was cut down to allow full egress window which lets in much more daylight.

STEM after school - Riverdales Summer Camp is a mix of academics, technology, visual & performing arts, outdoor sports, and 6 field trips. The programs provide a fun & learning experience to students in Fremont, CA.

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Mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor dining room photo in Richmond with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

In this McLean home, we converted a dining room into a pole dancing studio! Pole Dancing is a performance art that combines dance and acrobatics centered on a vertical pole. We added beautiful gold sconces to add much needed lighting and mirrors which were customized to fit perfectly inside the existing trim.

"Inner Expression" Solo Exhibition presented by justBe Artworks' artist Haleh Dehlavi at Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts, November 2016.

Jennifer and Dan have lived in their Deer Park Illinois home for 15 years, slowly making minor fixes like painting and decorating; but they had a new plan for their kitchen the entire time. An awkwardly placed garage door, and an island cooktop with a terrible downdraft made a full-scale kitchen remodel an absolute must. Jennifer had many ideas in mind and wanted to work with a company that could provide high-end work, while partnering with a designer that would tailor the kitchen to her ideas. She was intrigued by the phrase “Common Sense Remodeling” in Advance Design’s feature she discovered while perusing an issue of the community’s Quintessential Barrington Magazine. Doing further research on the company’s website, as she looked through project profiles and read about Advance Design’s “Common Sense Remodeling” philosophy, she promptly scheduled an appointment to see if the people and ideas she read about were truly who they said they were. The more she read, the more she knew that the “Common Sense” approach to remodeling they described was exactly the type of company she was looking for. The partnership was sealed after an initial consultation with Owner Todd Jurs and Project Designer Michelle Lecinski. They displayed a combination of friendliness, professionalism and respect that was unmatched by any of the other companies Jennifer talked to. She knew that with Advance Design, she would be able to retain the vision that she had in mind with high-quality craftsmanship. “I reached out to Advance Design because of the ‘Common Sense Remodeling’ tagline,” Jennifer said. “That’s what lingered for me”. “Advance Design was the most respectful- of the house and of my design ideas, and the most professional of the handful of companies that looked at my project”. Soon after the meeting Jennifer began working with Michelle on the project design. They quickly developed chemistry. Jennifer loved how Michelle researched and located every detail that Jennifer wanted for the kitchen. Between the two of them, every concept and idea was worked through and perfected. “Jennifer had definite ideas about what she wanted the new kitchen to look like, she just didn’t know how to bring it all together. We worked together really well to make her ideas into the practical reality necessary for a well-functioning kitchen, with the look and feel that she had envisioned”, says Michelle. “Michelle was wonderful in using the CAD system she would show me new drawings every time we changed the layout while working through the design,” Jennifer said. “She was a really wonderful partner in execution, she made sure everything happened quickly and easily.” The finished design drew out elements of Jennifer’s style and personality. The pair call the look “sophisticated farmhouse” to describe the kitchen renovation to family and friends. The result was a beautifully crafted, authentic-feeling space that satisfied Jennifer’s dreams 15 years in the making. The whole project consisted of a kitchen remodel, mudroom upgrade with powder room, and garage entry relocation. “The projects I personally like the best, are the ones that put the client’s dreams on display,” Project Designer Michelle said. “And this is one of those projects.” The main focal point of the kitchen is custom zinc and brass ventilation hood with a vintage sheen, which was hand made to order by a small company in Indiana named Vogler Metalworking. “It’s like sculpture, a true work of art”, says Jennifer. Your eye is immediately drawn towards this elegant yet practical hood that eliminated the home’s downdraft problem and added a striking conversation piece at the same time. The carpenters had to use special gloves when transporting and installing it, so they didn’t smudge it with fingerprints. The beautiful hood centers proudly over the stunning black enamel and brass LaCornue Range. “I had a friend who had a LaCornue range and after learning how easy it was to cook perfect meals, I was convinced I wanted to have one”, says Jennifer. This unique, breathtaking combination anchors the entire kitchen and is apparent immediately as you walk into the great room the surrounds the space. DuraSupreme Crestwood cabinets with a Kendall Panel add function and sophistication. A custom gray paint color paired with a storm blue was developed so that the new kitchen looked like it belonged to the existing space. Unlacquered brass faucets and hardware were important to Jennifer because she wanted the living finishes to age over time. Remarkable brass diamond mesh cabinet door inserts imported from the UK continue to add this one-of-a-kind kitchen renovation; giving it a “you won’t see this everywhere” quality. The use of old railcar flooring for the coffee bar countertop and reclaimed oak for the open shelving gives an authenticity to the space uncommon in kitchens today. Jennifer and Michelle fell in love with the Limestone Grey Stone while they were investigating unique island countertop ideas. They liked the fact that the limestone as a living finish will age and change over time. Calcutta Miel Quartz countertops made for an excellent pairing around the perimeter, as it’s durable and perfect for cooking preparations. A textured white subway tile backsplash that runs to the ceiling keeps your eye moving towards the open shelving, and to the main focal point of the stunning range hood combination. “The kitchen functions beautifully, and it’s gorgeous,” beams Jennifer as she gestures with both hands while smiling ear to ear. “The most important thing was I wanted a kitchen that had a wonderful flow, cooked beautiful meals and was a great gathering place for family and friends, and this space does that perfectly! Beauty wise, it turned out exactly how I had envisioned. I felt the function part was the hardest part, and that was nailed”! Relocating the garage entry to the new mudroom was a huge priority and has finally separated the family’s arriving home functions from their kitchen. Now coats and shoes and bags have their own area for dropping once members arrive home. Matching gray DuraSupreme cabinetry helped create gorgeous, purposeful lockers for the family. A reclaimed vintage sink and custom wall paper were added to the tiny powder room to beautify the once previously only functional space. Advance Design was even able to create a custom space for their dog to sleep while the family is away. “It was unbelievable that a project of this size was completed in such a short time, and I think that’s because of the large amount of planning and preparation that went into it,” Jennifer marveled, “When we started, we were ready, and everything was prepared”. When it came to execution, Project Manager Justin Davis and his crew were quick, accessible, and organized. Projects like this kitchen are typically completed in as little as 8-10 weeks. Jennifer’s kitchen however despite the relocation of some challenging HVAC in a soffit and moving of an exterior door was completed remarkably fast in part because the team was working with an existing tile floor that ran throughout the first floor that the client really loved. “You get to know these people really well because they’re living in your house while you’re living in your house. They were so fast and really good, it didn’t take as long as even planned” reported Jennifer. “I would text Justin and he always responded almost immediately. I got to know all the guys who were working in our house and they were all wonderful people”. Details in a customized kitchen like this one require skill and care from the people who install it. “All the guys on the job were skilled at what the did. I wanted small details like little feet to look like furniture, that is where their carpentry skill came in to make these all perfect”, said Jennifer. “The tile guys were wonderful. They even let me determine how I wanted the texture with the grout to appear for a salt and pepper look; now that is a very skilled trade person making it custom”. In Jennifer’s interview, she continued to reference Advance Design’s “Common Sense Remodeling”, so I took a minute to ask her exactly what that phrase meant to her and how it played out in her experience with her project and the Advance Design team. Here is what she said: “I was intrigued about Common Sense Remodeling and in my head that there would be clear costs and prices, great communication between the design team, the execution team and me”, said Jennifer. They did deliver on that, it was so clear about the cost breakdown, what I could expect from everyone who came to my house, and everything that we had ordered. That to me is the Common Sense”! It’s great to see a client take literally our assertion that a well-planned remodeling project is simply “Common Sense”! She anticipated each step of the way would be clear, concise, and predictable, all the while protecting the outcome due to the careful upfront planning. “Advance Design delivered on their ‘Common Sense Remodeling’ promise,” Jennifer said. “From the design team, to the execution team - everything was straight forward like I imagined. The project turned out exactly how I envisioned, I enjoyed this process and absolutely would recommend Advance Design Studio to anyone.”

Tucked away in the backwoods of Torch Lake, this home marries “rustic” with the sleek elegance of modern. The combination of wood, stone and metal textures embrace the charm of a classic farmhouse. Although this is not your average farmhouse. The home is outfitted with a high performing system that seamlessly works with the design and architecture. The tall ceilings and windows allow ample natural light into the main room. Spire Integrated Systems installed Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades paired with Hartmann & Forbes windowcovers to offer privacy and block harsh light. The custom 18′ windowcover’s woven natural fabric complements the organic esthetics of the room. The shades are artfully concealed in the millwork when not in use. Spire installed B&W in-ceiling speakers and Sonance invisible in-wall speakers to deliver ambient music that emanates throughout the space with no visual footprint. Spire also installed a Sonance Landscape Audio System so the homeowner can enjoy music outside. Each system is easily controlled using Savant. Spire personalized the settings to the homeowner’s preference making controlling the home efficient and convenient. Builder: Widing Custom Homes Architect: Shoreline Architecture & Design Designer: Jones-Keena & Co. Photos by Beth Singer Photographer Inc.

Classic vintage inspired design with marble counter tops. Dark tone cabinets and glass top dining table.
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, marble countertops, a double-bowl sink, porcelain backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This traditional kitchen was inspired by memories of the owners farmhouse kitchen, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and an island

Philharmonic Design House - 2014, The Strands in Dana Point, CA Master Bedroom, Venetian Plastered Ceiling in "Papyrus" texture Dana Point, CA Interior Designer, Beth Whitlinger, www.bwid.com When the Interior Designer described the wall covering as being a silver leafed pattern along with oodles of sumptuous natural fiber fabrics on the bedding, chairs, and window treatments, this plaster finish came to mind as being the perfect invention of richness and texture to be in relationship with the rhythm of natural linens and silks in this significant House of Design space. The color was chosen to coordinate with the natural stone of the fireplace, the glint and gleam of the burnished cross-hatched Venetian Plaster was meant to support the bling Beth brought into this room through the chandelier and the headboard wall and other more subtle details. This ceiling finish, so I was told by one of the docents, was one of the top three talked about topics of this magnificent space. I was glad to hear, as this was a finish designed and mixed up in my artist's workshop with the confidence it would do the trick. The overall design was impeccable as delivered by the very talented Beth Whitlinger. I sincerely hope to perform this finish again and again. It is quite remarkably unique as well as a beautiful backdrop to rich decor. Please visit our project files for more views of the multitudes of award-winning specialty venetian plasters, Trompe L'oeil, faux finishes, wall glaze, painted furniture and custom art commissions on canvas we have performed over the years.

Are you looking for professional and reliable painting contractor in Bergen County, NJ? At Spilotras Painting, we specialize in providing high quality painting services for residential and commercial clients. We go beyond performing simple paint jobs. Our well-trained professionals perform a wide variety of services, from custom painting and wall papering to wood restoration, water damage repair, and roof cleaning. We can work with any color scheme or decor to enhance almost any surface. Spilotras Painting has decades of experience, and we utilize that expertise to transform interior and exterior surfaces into virtual works of art.