Clients who enlisted my services two years ago found a new home they loved, but wanted to make sure that the newly acquired furniture would fit the space. They called on K Two Designs to work in the existing furniture as well as add new pieces. The whole house was given a fresh coat of white paint, and draperies and rugs were added to warm and soften the spaces. The third floor became the media room where the family can relax in a completely private area.

Example of a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in New York with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

© Edward Butera | ibi designs inc. | Boca Raton Florida
Staircase - contemporary wooden curved glass railing staircase idea

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Bedroom - mid-sized transitional guest ceramic tile bedroom idea in Calgary with beige walls and no fireplace

Photograph © Ken Gutmaker • Interior Designer: Jennifer Ott Design • Architect: Studio Sarah Willmer Architecture • Builder: Blair Burke General Contractors, Inc.

When Bill and Jackie Fox decided it was time for a 3 Season room, they worked with Todd Jurs at Advance Design Studio to make their back yard dream come true. Situated on an acre lot in Gilberts, the Fox’s wanted to enjoy their yard year round, get away from the mosquitoes, and enhance their home’s living space with an indoor/outdoor space the whole family could enjoy. “Todd and his team at Advance Design Studio did an outstanding job meeting my needs. Todd did an excellent job helping us determine what we needed and how to design the space”, says Bill. The 15’ x 18’ 3 Season’s Room was designed with an open end gable roof, exposing structural open beam cedar rafters and a beautiful tongue and groove Knotty Pine ceiling. The floor is a tongue and groove Douglas Fir, and amenities include a ceiling fan, a wall mounted TV and an outdoor pergola. Adjustable plexi-glass windows can be opened and closed for ease of keeping the space clean, and use in the cooler months. “With this year’s mild seasons, we have actually used our 3 season’s room year round and have really enjoyed it”, reports Bill. “They built us a beautiful 3-season room. Everyone involved was great. Our main builder DJ, was quite a craftsman. Josh our Project Manager was excellent. The final look of the project was outstanding. We could not be happier with the overall look and finished result. I have already recommended Advance Design Studio to my friends”, says Bill Fox. Photographer: Joe Nowak

Family room renovation with clean, natural elements and a contemporary feel. Custom floating shelves make a disjointed TV wall feel cohesive and finished.

Photo Credit: Scott Norsworthy Architect: Wanda Ely Architect Inc
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized contemporary light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Toronto with a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and white walls

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Miami

Photographer: Fred Ingram
Inspiration for a small modern master white tile and glass tile linoleum floor walk-in shower remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

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Inspiration for a small modern master gray tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile walk-in shower remodel in Charlotte with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

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Inspiration for a large contemporary formal, open concept and single-wall travertine floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Wichita with beige walls, no fireplace, no tv, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

When you have an well-worn 80 year old house, whether its a a city apartment house, a place in the country, or a frat house like this one, what can you keep? What meets modern safety codes? What are the good features of the old place, that are worth the effort of keeping? The daylighting of the the house, especially the stair, was one of the best things in the house. A dormer, side windows, and this lovely arched window originally spilled light from the third floor all the way down through to the basement. You'd think that the one stair in the place would not be worth saving. Eight decades of heavy use by young guys, and stiffer life safety codes! But to our amazement, the original architect had done such a a sensible design, that the stair dimensions, including the baluster spacing, met 21st Century requirements. You can see where some of the replacement balusters of the repairs didn't quite match the old patina. To keep the arched window we needed to add an inner panel of plexiglass and the sprinkler head that shows in this photo. It was important to keep the homey feel of the fraternity, not so institutional as neighboring large dorms. Photo by Rob Karosis

This unique and functional island gives a new meaning to the phrase “Kitchen is the heart of a home”. Here, kitchen island is the center of all attention and a conversation piece at every party. Designed for a client who loves to entertain, this structure is an artistic interpretation of a kitchen island. This monolithic sculpture raises out of the white marble floor and glows in an open concept kitchen. You wouldn’t know just by looking at it, but extensive engineering design was needed to ensure that it is structurally sound and produces the effect client desired. Plexiglass structure is clad in Polaris white quart slabs and light makes the entire sculpture glow. Even edges of slabs were polished to ensure maximum light refraction with slightly beveled seams that create decorative pattern. But this island isn’t just beautiful. It is also extremely practical. It is designed using two intercrossing parts creating two heights for different purposes. 36” high surface for prep work and 30” high surface for sit down dining. The height differences and location encourages use of the entire table top for preparations. Furthermore, storage cabinets are installed under part of this island closest to the working triangle. Overhead energy efficient LED lighting was selected paying special attention to the lamp’s CRI to ensure proper color rendition of items below, especially important when working with meat. Interior Design, Decorating & Project Management by Equilibrium Interior Design Inc Photography by Craig Denis

60's style chandelier form Arteriors Home, Noguchi floor lamp, Kidassia goat hair rug, plexiglass bubble chair with chartreuse satin cushion (Osborne & Little) and black rabbit hair pillow. Custom tufted sofa with silk velvet from Christopher Hyland. George Smith sofa covered in Gainsborough fabric. Vintage Italian chair covered in black wool boucle and blue cut velvet from Designer's Guild. Painting by Duncan Grant of a needlepoint pattern for a chair cover. Carved wooden screen with ivory and mother of pearl on ebony. Maison Jansen palm tree lamp from the 1960's. Curtain panels in charcoal satin and white moiré.

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