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.

This is the renovated design which highlights the vaulted ceiling that projects through to the exterior.
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Straight from the foundation, this Redwood Estates ADU Construction project brought to life a custom-built unit from scratch for this family. We created an elegant two-bedroom, two-bath layout featuring a spacious, open-concept kitchen with dark cabinetry, quartz countertops, and pendant lighting. The bathroom design boasts backlit mirrors, floating vanities, and matte black fixtures, while the living area’s recessed electric fireplace adds warmth and style. Our Redwood Estates ADU design and build team focused on premium quality, blending durable materials with contemporary finishes for a refined, welcoming space. Redwood Estates ADU Builders - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/locations/redwood-estates/ Redwood Estates ADU Floor Plan - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/adu-floor-plans/redwood-estates/2-bed-2-bath/ Redwood Estates ADU Regulations - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/adu-regulations/redwood-estates/ ADU Project in Redwood Estates - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/projects/redwood-estates/barrett-family-adu/

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Windsor Products Used: Pinnacle clad windows and sliding patio doors, www.windsorwindows.com With Windsor’s manufacturing plant located in the same metropolitan area as Ironwood Homes, it was convenient for the builders to tour the plant to learn about us and our manufacturing process. Bill Knapp, co-founder of Ironwood Homes stated. “This firsthand experience confirmed our decision and made us certain that we are using a great product in our homes." Builder: Ironwood Homes, Urbandale, IA, www.ironwoodiowa.com Architect: Plum Building Systems, LLC, West Des Moines, IA Distributor: Gilcrest Jewett Lumber Company, Waukee, IA, www.gilcrestjewett.com Home Builders Association of Iowa – HomeShowExpo Website: www.dmhomeshow.com

Straight from the foundation, this Redwood Estates ADU Construction project brought to life a custom-built unit from scratch for this family. We created an elegant two-bedroom, two-bath layout featuring a spacious, open-concept kitchen with dark cabinetry, quartz countertops, and pendant lighting. The bathroom design boasts backlit mirrors, floating vanities, and matte black fixtures, while the living area’s recessed electric fireplace adds warmth and style. Our Redwood Estates ADU design and build team focused on premium quality, blending durable materials with contemporary finishes for a refined, welcoming space. Redwood Estates ADU Builders - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/locations/redwood-estates/ Redwood Estates ADU Floor Plan - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/adu-floor-plans/redwood-estates/2-bed-2-bath/ Redwood Estates ADU Regulations - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/adu-regulations/redwood-estates/ ADU Project in Redwood Estates - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/projects/redwood-estates/barrett-family-adu/

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