Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in New York

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A new covered patio was added adjacent to the pool. French pocket doors open the patio to the pool bathroom for easy back and forth. The stairs lead up to the new loft office space. Photo by Lee Manning Photography

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Sofa Dimensions: 32"H x 84"W x 35" D; MATERIALS: Kiln-dried solid wood, stainless steel, high-density foam, semi-aniline leather, duck feathers, Sturdy corner-blocked wooden frame; Stainless steel legs; High-density foam with polyester filling; Upholstered in semi-aniline Italian-tanned leather in Oxford Tan; Loose seat and back cushions. Armchair (2) Dimensions: Width 31in Depth 27.5in Height 30in; Material/Finish: Oak legs, Velvet is made from 90% cotton, 10% polyester. This chair stealing the limelight in a sitting room or bringing interest to a study just as gracefully. Taking influence from an iconic time in design history, finished in a classic tub shape, with flared arms and charcoal velvet upholstery. Rug Dimensions: 9'6"X12'6"; Material/Finish: Construction: Machine-Made Content: 53% Polyester 47% Viscose Backing: None Pile Height: 2/5". A luxuriously vintage statement with a distressed floral medallion motif in warm tones of cream, gold, and taupe with cooler accents of metallic silver and gray. Soft and lustrous, this chameleon-like design emulates the timeless style of a Turkish hand-knotted rug, but in an accessible polyester and viscose power-loomed quality. Chandelier DIMENSIONS: 34h x 32dia; NUMBER OF LIGHTS: 8; SHADES: Black Metal Included; MATERIAL: Wrought Iron, FINISH: Brass. Made of artfully wrought iron spikes in a brass finish fitted with black metal shades. The interiors of the shades add to the warmth of the illumination that wafts from this imaginative fixture. Sideboard Dimensions: 78" W x 18" D x 24" H; Material/Finish: Materials: Yuka's Veneer, Iron, Ash Veneer Colors: Natural Yuka's Resin, Bronzed Iron. Slender legs of bronzed iron support an ash-finished frame as resin fills yukas' natural graining. Iron hardware adds a hint of modern edge. Six open-front doors offer ample storage. Tall Cabinet Dimensions: 39.5" W x 16.5" D x 92.5" H; Material/Finish: Materials: Iron, Glass Colors: Black, Clear Glass. Display barware, books, or other treasures in an arch-topped cabinet. Solid iron sheeting is finished in soft, matte black with contrasting brass hardware. Coffee Table Dimensions: 38.00"W x 38.00"D x 16.00"H; Materials: Iron, Resin; Antique brass-finished iron curves like a crescent to welcome a nesting option for its smaller-scaled companion table. A resin faux shagreen tabletop in grey lends rich texture to clean, modern lines. A larger table measures 38" in diameter and 16" in height. The smaller table measures 30" in diameter and 14" in height. Statue Judy Bust Statue. 12.5"Wx7.5" Dx20.25"H; Sleek black resin finished modern matte black, except the eyes up, which we made shiny. Vase Medium 6.5" x 6.5" x 11; 100% CeramicMedium Clearwater Vase in White Vase Dimensions: H45xØ20cmMaterial: wire, beads; Traditional African beading design in black and white on a wireframe. Handcrafted in South Africa. Table Lamp Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 22; Material/Finish: Metal, Shade Material Fabric base in marble. This stylish arc lamp features a polished metallic gold iron stem that curves at the very top, bowing down into a soft black faux silk shade. The interior of the slightly angled shade has a metallic gold reflective finish that diffuses your light into a warm glow. The base of the lamp is a black marble circle. Planter’s simplified bowl shape and rustic hand-made cast-stone texture, a patina finish. The planter is oval-shaped. Decorative Fabric Boxes crafted from fabric, cardboard, and paper. Exterior finished in black and white; interior is finished in black. Set of 3, one of each size.

A cozy sitting room with 2017's trending colors of dusky blue, mineral grey and taupe. Complete with soft, warm loop-pile carpet and accented with an area fug. Flooring available at Finstad's Carpet One. * All styles and colors may not be available.

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Shelley Zatsky © 2016 Houzz
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While this arbor isn't particularly large it provides several distinct areas. The heavy beams contrast nicely with the curves of the brackets and the soaring roof structure. It is constructed of Western Red Cedar. Joinery is traditional timber construction and stainless steel fasteners. Photo Roger Gramm

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Introducing the ultimate blend of elegance and versatility: our midnight blue area rug adorned with enchanting Moroccan-inspired motifs. Crafted from 100% premium EnduraStran nylon yarn, this rug is the ideal addition to any room in your home. The machine-loomed construction and low pile height make it a breeze to clean, making it a top choice for households with children and pets. This sophisticated design is brought to life using cutting-edge dyeing techniques, creating a vintage aesthetic with intricate details and intentional distressing. Enrich your living space with a rug that radiates timeless charm and modern durability. Features: --Made of durable commercial-grade premium EnduraStran nylon yarn. --Art and science meld with our PrecisionPoint Custom Yarn Dye System allowing for supreme colorfastness. --U/V fade-, stain-, and fire-resistant; Ideal for high-traffic and family-friendly areas, like living room, family room, den and bedroom. --Serged edges provide long-lasting wear and reduced fraying. ---Synthetic Loc-Bak backing ensures rug lays flat and won’t curl. --CRI Green Label Plus™ Certified for improved indoor air quality. --Family- and pet-friendly low pile is approx. 3/8"H; easy to care for, vacuum and spot clean with water. --Made in the USA; Our rugs are made for you at the time you place your order, so there's no stock sitting in warehouses. Please allow two weeks for manufacture and shipping on regular-sized items (for oversized items, please allow up to 4 weeks).

After six years of living in their Huntley IL home, Chris and Meghan were tired of their dark, dingy, outdated kitchen and it was finally time for a long-anticipated change. “The kitchen is the place where we live, it’s where we do everything,” Meghan said. “It was important that it be a space where we wanted to be.” Meghan loves cooking and enjoys including their girls in healthy meal prepping, this led them to want a brighter, more enjoyable kitchen with increased functionality and improved storage. For Chris especially, the laundry room was an entirely dysfunctional eyesore. “We had a washer and a dryer, but it was all kind-of cobbled together!” Chris said. “There were always laundry piles everywhere, we weren’t really sure what we wanted to do in there, but it was time for us to make a change.” The mess of the space was stressful every time they walked in the door from the garage each day. Kids’ backpacks and shoes piled up haphazardly in the makeshift boot-bench closet left the family feeling disorganized and stressed. They needed space for folding clothes and locker cubbies to help keep the family organized. Having known Christine and Todd in the Huntley community for years, Chris and Meghan were familiar with their work. “We already trusted them personally and having seen their projects for years we knew they did top notch work. After we reviewed the initial round of designs, we knew that hiring them was definitely the right choice,” Meghan and Chris said. Although Chris had done a lot of work in their home himself, the kitchen and laundry room renovation was such a large undertaking that he didn’t want to steal time away from his family to spend what would surely be many long weekends doing the job himself. “That would not have been a wise choice for us,” Chris laughed. “Our designer, Michelle was very, very, easy to work with; anything we wanted to see or weren’t sure about, she went above and beyond to make this easy for us. She was easy to get hold of and always quick to respond,” the couple said. Michelle pulled ideas that mirrored the couple’s taste and style and was adept at directing the couple to limited choices that didn’t overwhelm them and kept the process moving. “I have a hard time making decisions. Michelle made the decision-making process so easy. I loved how she listened to what I liked and then presented three great options for me to choose from,” Meghan said. The main objectives for the kitchen were better storage solutions, they wanted the space to reflect their lifestyle and taste, and they wanted it to last for years with low maintenance. One of the first steps in creating a more functional kitchen was relocating the refrigerator, creating an improved workflow for the busy family. “We didn’t know that we could even move the refrigerator to a new location where it is now, that was something that we never would have thought of,” Chris said. “The new refrigerator location makes the kitchen feel so much bigger. We didn’t add any space, but our whole kitchen with the new design just seems like it’s so much larger than before!” Meghan said. The perimeter mist colored cabinets helped warm and brighten the entire room, while the graphite colored cabinets on the island added contrast. Using this fresh, clean color palette satisfied the couple’s desire for a bright space that was the exact opposite of what they had before. Organization accessories were also added to the cabinets such as a spice drawer tray and roll outs to create hidden convenience. “I absolutely love the hidden spices – it makes cooking so much more enjoyable!” Chris said. “And all the pull outs, and the double trash bin, who would think you could get so excited about organization!” the couple said in unison. One thing they hated in their original kitchen was how dark the space felt. Added lighting on the ceiling with the new light fixtures combined with the lighter cabinetry colors throughout solved this problem. “Our new kitchen has this warm, almost cozy feeling that our old kitchen never had, it’s just a space that I love spending my time in now,” Meghan said. The light airy feeling was accentuated with the use of floating white shelves on either side of the decorative range hood. “We have so much cabinetry space, the new design is amazing we actually have more storage space than we will ever need,” Meghan said. The island was extended to create more work surface and added space for stool seating. “The new island changes how we live. Now the kids can be in the kitchen with us, doing homework, eating breakfast, and the three of us have special dinners there when Chris is working late,” Meghan said. The Carrara Marmi Quartz countertops were chosen because they are, not only beautiful, but are made from hard-working material that doesn’t require maintenance. The white subway tile backsplash that wraps to the ceiling behind the focal point cooktop range/hood compliments the crisp white countertops perfectly, while brushed brass hardware and light fixtures keep the design fresh and new. The couple had a few fears at the beginning of the project, as most homeowners do. Their biggest fear was being out of their kitchen and laundry room for an extended time. The crew made it very easy for the family to work in a limited space keeping the washer and dryer hooked up the majority of the time, and also getting appliances working with minimal downtime. “They above and beyond accommodated us to get us through the process,” Meghan said. “They did a great job making sure we were as comfortable as possible throughout the process,” Chris added. “Our project manager DJ did a great job. He was very good at updating us on schedule changes, getting guys in as quickly as possible. Everyone that stepped in the house was nice and did great work,” said Chris. They thought Advance’s carpenter was phenomenal and were impressed when he took a conceptual idea from a photograph and worked with designer Michelle to create a one of a kind range/hood that has become the topic of conversation with friends and family who visit the new kitchen. “He was in our house literally every day for several weeks. He was easy to work with and good at what he did,” Meghan and Chris said. The focal point of the kitchen; a hand-crafted, custom-built ventilation hood was clad with handpicked reclaimed barnwood. Advance Design’s carpenter built the framework and the cladding to create a one-of-a-kind design element that the couple loves. “I think it was especially fun for him to create something unique from scratch, showcasing his talent in this area,” Meghan said. “I love that my kitchen is not like everyone else’s. I got to pick out the wood on my hood and watch it being built and was able to choose what pieces of wood went where on it. It’s totally unique.” Red Oak flooring was toothed-in throughout the kitchen and the rest of the first floor anywhere changes were made. Then the whole floor was refinished to tone down the orange undertones in the existing floor stain, ultimately changing the color complexion of the entire first floor. The result is a completely new feeling to the entire home. Renovating the laundry room was extremely important to Meghan and Chris, but they had trouble visualizing what the possibilities were for the seemingly small space. Michelle produced beautiful 3D illustrations that helped them envision the space in a whole new way. “I must have told Michelle 100 times that I am a visual person, seeing the designs in 3D made it so easy to make decisions and see what we could really do with our space,” Meghan said. A dividing wall and doorway were removed between the existing laundry room and hallway formerly containing a coat closet, providing space to design specialized graphite colored cabinetry matching the kitchen island to house custom storage cubbies for each family member. Adding the tall utility cabinetry in the new laundry area helped solve the storage issue, tucking away cleaning supplies, household items, and even the cat got its own cubby. “I love how everything is now hidden in its own space. I can’t tell you how much I hated coming home and seeing everything sitting around on counters,” Chris said. Electrical outlets were planned for the inside of utility cabinets, so devices could charge in hidden locations. Stacking the washer and dryer allowed for wider countertop space to provide a folding area and a special space for clothes to hang. “The way I do laundry has been completely transformed! I can actually fold clothes and hang them now right out of the washer and dryer,” Meghan said. “The end result in the kitchen and the laundry/mud room was an updated light and bright space, with a smarter work flow that better meets the needs of this family,” Michelle said. “I would totally recommend Advance Design,” Meghan said. “Sometimes I sit and just look at my kitchen and laundry room and think ‘Wow, I can’t believe I get to live here!’ It’s an understatement to say we love our new space.”

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This amazing beach house was in desperate need of a refresh. Our clients had a vision of how they wanted their home to look, but didn't quite know how to get there. A complete renovation was the solution. Our team went to work creating a classic design, including a new modern kitchen. We used a light gray shaker cabinet on the perimeter with a dark stained shaker on the island. Contrasting quartz counter tops with a drop miter edge add interest and texture. Blown glass pendant lights illuminate the island, while LED under cabinet lighting is used to create ambiance throughout the kitchen. Custom upholstery including sofas, chairs and ottomans in warm grays, browns whites and blues create generous seating areas in the common living spaces.. A built in bench seat piled with cozy pillows lets you take in the beautiful sunsets and water views. We love the use of reclaimed barnwood on this project. We used planks with worn crackled paint on the partition wall in the master bed room, vintage stained wood for the laundry room barndoor and thick timbers for the fireplace mantle and floating wall shelves. Lots of salvaged coastal treasures and sea glass are used to accessorize the home and give it that little extra touch. Our clients just loved the final result, and its certainly one of our favorites as well!