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Redwood Builders had the pleasure of working with leading SF based architects Seth and Melissa Hanley of Design Blitz to create a sleek and modern backyard "Shudio" structure. Located in their backyard in Sebastopol, the Shudio replaced a falling-down potting shed and brings the best of his-and-hers space planning: a painting studio for her and a beer brewing shed for him. During their frequent backyard parties (which often host more than 90 guests) the Shudio transforms into a bar with easy through traffic and a built in keg-orator. The finishes are simple with the primary surface being charcoal painted T111 with accents of western red cedar and a white washed ash plywood interior. The sliding barn doors and trim are constructed of California redwood. The trellis with its varied pattern creates a shadow pattern that changes throughout the day. The trellis helps to enclose the informal patio (decomposed granite) and provide privacy from neighboring properties. Existing mature rhododendrons were prioritized in the design and protected in place where possible.

Photos courtesy Archadeck of Austin
Large transitional backyard deck photo in Austin with a roof extension
Large transitional backyard deck photo in Austin with a roof extension

A semi-open floor plan greets you as you enter this home. Custom staircase leading to the second floor showcases a custom entry table and a view of the family room and kitchen are down the hall. The blue themed dining room is designated by floor to ceiling columns. We had the pleasure of designing all of the wood work details in this home.
Photo: Stephen Allen
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Designed by Lauren Hunt of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Charlotte, NC this transitional style white and grey kitchen design features Green Forest Cabinetry in the Sierra door style in 2 finishes. The perimeter kitchen cabinets features a White finish and the kitchen island cabinets feature a Summit Grey finish. Kitchen countertops are marble in the color Fantasy Brown. Kitchen appliances are KitchenAid and Whirlpool. Kitchen tile backsplash is Soho Studio Alchimia White 3' x 12". For the customer, "working with Lauren and everyone involved was a pleasure. She was always quick to respond and address any issue I had. It was a relief turning the project over with complete faith in her." Photos courtesy of Six Cents Media LLC.

Assen Emilov
Example of a trendy multicolored tile and pink tile freestanding bathtub design in London with white cabinets, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets
Example of a trendy multicolored tile and pink tile freestanding bathtub design in London with white cabinets, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets

A protected view from inside of the heated cabana space reveals the entertainment area of the yard. This client planned for a fire pit near the spa, a new pool and spa, a bocce court, a koi pond, a play area for the younger members of the family. All areas flow to create the ultimate Creative Environment for everyones pleasure and life style.

This lovely penthouse with stunning Portland city views was a pleasure to stage. We selected furnishings to reflect the lifestyle of the potential buyer.

Mid-sized coastal gray two-story wood gable roof idea in Philadelphia with a shingle roof

Roseanne Valenza Photography
Had the pleasure to work on this beauty over the years. Check out the before and after gallery to see the the dramatic transformations that took place.

Nothing evokes the spirit of the ocean more than unobstructed cliff side views of the Pacific and nautical décor. This custom home was built to entertain guests who can’t help but enjoy the pleasures of sunny days and the warmth and light of the unique fire wall into the night.

Modern Platform Bed Surface by Huppe
Made in Canada
The Surface Bedroom Furniture Set by Huppe is made of North American birch veneer and features a very unique and stylish design that will adorn any interior, making it even more modern and gorgeous. The low profile of the Surface platform bed emphasizes its stout and solid appearance and adds an amazing modern look. The main distinguishing part of this bed is definitely its headboard that offers so many customization options. The headboard can be ordered either standard or extended, with or without upholstery. The optional extensions of the headboard can be also equipped with either Shelves or Drawers and with or without the optional Light. The platform bed Surface can be ordered with optional matching case-goods: nightstands, dresser, chest and mirrors. The drawers of the casegoods shut gently, featuring invisible self-closing German slides. The interior of each drawer is stained the same finish as the furniture itself and coated with a silky finish that protects even the most delicate clothes. All the storage casegoods come with a lacquered glass on the top, making the design even more noble and elegant. The Huppe Surface platform bed only requires a mattress that sits on Italian slats or panels. The bed is available in Queen and Kigs sizes.
Features:
Designed by Huppe
Structure is available in 15 different birch finishes
Headboard can be ordered either standard or extended
Extended headboard is available with either shelves or drawers and optional light
Matching nightstands, dresser, chest and mirrors are available
The drawers of the optional casegoods feature lacquered glass on the top and self-clothing slow motions slides
Bed only requires a mattress that sits on a wooden platform with slats or panels
The starting price is for the Surface Queen size bed in a Smoked #32 Birch finish with a standard non-upholstered headboard.
Dimensions:
Queen Size Bed (Standard Headboard): W66.5" x D85" x H40"
King Size Bed (Standard Headboard): W84" x D85" x H40"
Queen Size Bed (Extended Headboard): W111.5" x D85" x H40"
King Size Bed (Extended Headboard): W127" x D85" x H40"
Nightstand: W24" x D19" x H22"
Double Dresser: W66" x D19" x H30"
Lingerie Chest: W24" x D19" x H56"
Wall Mirror: W46" x D2" x H26"
Floor Mirror: W29" x D2" x H75"

Meal prep is a pleasure in this open kitchen featuring a large island with seating on two sides. There is a double oven, microwave and large refrigerator with double doors.

The homeowners wanted their old wooden deck replaced with a larger deck made of low-maintenance material and able to accommodate their large family. In addition to deck expansion and replacement, Archadeck of Austin replaced the old deck’s three existing pergolas with four new ones. We mounted the new wooden pergolas on 6×6-inch custom-fabricated steel posts with a black finish matching the deck railings.
Photos courtesy Archadeck of Austin.

This special, one-of-a-kind deck in Texas Hill Country home is situated between Lago Vista and Marble Falls, TX. For the decking boards the client selected AZEK decking in the autumn chestnut color, part of AZEK’s Harvest Collection.The deck features Fortress vertical cable railing with a black sand finish. The vertical cables are marine-grade stainless steel cable, and the railing and posts have a durable, multi-layered anti-corrosion coating, virtually maintenance free and long lasting. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Austin.

F. John
Inspiration for a mid-sized master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor alcove bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and quartzite countertops
Inspiration for a mid-sized master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor alcove bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and quartzite countertops

This special, one-of-a-kind deck in Texas Hill Country home is situated between Lago Vista and Marble Falls, TX. For the decking boards the client selected AZEK decking in the autumn chestnut color, part of AZEK’s Harvest Collection.The deck features Fortress vertical cable railing with a black sand finish. The vertical cables are marine-grade stainless steel cable, and the railing and posts have a durable, multi-layered anti-corrosion coating, virtually maintenance free and long lasting. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Austin.

Mike and Michelle of Lake Barrington knew they needed extra space. Their home was becoming too crowded for their family with blossoming teenagers, so a basement renovation offered the perfect solution for more space for the kids and more room to entertain for the adults.
“Our project consisted of expanding our laundry room, putting in a first floor wet bar so we had adult space upstairs, while also renovating our basement for a family-friendly and teen-functional area as well,” Michelle says.
They found Advance Design Studio through a neighbor who gave a glowing recommendation, giving Michelle and Mike the confidence they needed to move forward with a major home renovation. They felt like they knew Advance Design before they even worked together. When they met with the owner Todd Jurs and designer Nicole Ryan, Mike and Michelle knew they were getting a trustworthy, dependable team that could create the project they had been dreaming about for 7 years.
Having virtually no natural light to work with, one of the biggest design challenges was creating a basement that did not feel dark and depressing. The Advance team got to work creating architectural archways and custom detailed dry-stack stone columns artfully designed into the space, adding a dramatic element that made the space feel less like a basement or more like a relaxing family room. Color 3D renderings were created to portray what the space would look like so Mike and Michelle could visualize the space in advance.
Detailed trim and crown moldings grace the built in buffet and wet bar making for an amazingly functional space that lacks nothing in style and visual interest. Cherry wood cabinetry by Dura Supreme is featured in the space with a “Cocoa Brown” finish and includes beautiful mirrored glass doors embellished with unique elliptical mullion details. A built-in microwave, dishwasher and mini fridge add practicality to the ample entertainment mecca. An under mounted sink finishes the space joined with a intricate mosaic tile backsplash and “Ventisca Polished” quartz countertops.
The basement is absolutely perfect for hosting friends and family with expertly designed key areas such as a game space for the kids, a movie area for the family, an ample workout room with luxurious full bath, and even built in wine storage. The family absolutely loves the new basement living space, and has already enjoyed numerous family movie nights and sleep-overs with friends.
While custom cabinets made by Dura Supreme were used to create unique spaces that lived up to Mike and Michelle’s expectations., heated flooring under the 16”x16” “Mongolian Spring” tile was installed giving all tiled areas of the basement a much cozier feel, eliminating that cold hard surface most of us hate in our basements!
The new basement must-have requirement list included a new bath space, which was incorporated adjacent to the work out room. The sleek shower door and cabinets in the new bathroom make guests and family feel like they are in an elegant hotel. The new guest bath features 4”x36” “Silver Screen” honed marble tile in a brick pattern on the shower walls and 2”x2” “Chenille” limestone tile in a hexagon mosaic pattern on the shower floor.
“I came in with very specific requirements for our three project areas,” Michelle says. “There was not one time that I felt like I was asking for something that was not going to turn out how I anticipated.”
Tying in multiple rooms during a renovation if you have can do it makes a lot of sense and saves money in the long run. A fully functional laundry room as well was a must on this family’s wish list. Michelle wanted to add space to the existing cramped and awkward laundry room, and Mike wanted to make sure they could still park a car in the garage. Reconfiguring interior walls required borrowing unused space cleverly from the garage in order to enlarge the laundry room space.
Drawers under the stairs added beautiful hidden storage created almost magically out of dead space. White painted Dura Supreme cabinets bring additional light into the small space; while the 16”x16” cleft slate tile flooring provides excellent contrast and the naturally earthy feel Michelle wanted. Quartz countertops with a 3”x12” “Debut Dew” subway tile backsplash add elegance to the now upliftingly bright laundry room.
The extra space makes doing laundry much more pleasurable and the added storage is a great for all those little things like winter hats and gloves, umbrellas and the like. “The Advance Design project team was phenomenal to work with,” Michelle says. “They came in, shared the plans with us and walked us through the expectations. We always knew what was coming next.”
Converting an existing closet space, the wet bar upstairs was challenging because they wanted a functional area that didn’t look or feel like cabinets just sticking out of a closet. So the Advance team transformed this ordinary closet space into a stunning wet bar that architecturally appears as if it’s always been there. Traditional, elegant hand carved custom molding matching the adjacent fireplace ties the new entertainment bar area in nicely with the existing family room and kitchen area.
Featuring a built in wine refrigerator, Dura Supreme cabinetry in deep cherry wood elegantly displays wine bottles and etched glass mullion doors that fill with soft light in the evening hours. Cambria “Windermere” quartz countertops with a sophisticated hammered copper sink and a glimmering backsplash round out the stunning wet bar. Hosting parties and family functions has become much more enjoyable now that they have a dedicated beverage serving area large enough to include hors devours.
All three projects were designed and constructed together at the same time, making for a cohesive project that was administered smoothly and easily both for the design team and for the family. Disruption to the home was minimal as each phase was completed in each project conclusively, and design and meeting time for the homeowner was efficient and organized making for an enjoyable process.
“Advance Design was great to work with,” Michelle says. “I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a home improvement project. They took the time at the beginning to understand our needs, our budget, and our vision for our home. The field team was great, attentive, on time, cleaned up each day and made the overall experience very positive. We couldn't be happier with the finished product.”
With the help of our talented, award winning design team you can create the basement, laundry room, or any other home renovation that you have been dreaming of. With our “Common Sense Remodeling” approach, the process of renovating you home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-836-2600 or schedule an appointment to talk with us about that kitchen remodeling project.
Photography: Joe Nowak

Photo by Tim Williams
Living room - large coastal open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
Living room - large coastal open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

In home massages are a pleasure with this dedicated massage room. Soft lighting and natural materials create a relaxed, comfortable place to ease the stress of the day.
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