Rachel Weill

Example of a transitional formal medium tone wood floor living room design in San Francisco with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Dining room - french country medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Indianapolis with beige walls and no fireplace

Semihandmade Walnut IKEA Kitchen in Duluth, MN. Additional doors are IKEA Abstrakt. Stools by Loll Designs. All photos by Susan Maguire.
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Karen and Chad of Tower Lakes, IL were tired of their unfinished basement functioning as nothing more than a storage area and depressing gym. They wanted to increase the livable square footage of their home with a cohesive finished basement design, while incorporating space for the kids and adults to hang out. “We wanted to make sure that upon renovating the basement, that we can have a place where we can spend time and watch movies, but also entertain and showcase the wine collection that we have,” Karen said. After a long search comparing many different remodeling companies, Karen and Chad found Advance Design Studio. They were drawn towards the unique “Common Sense Remodeling” process that simplifies the renovation experience into predictable steps focused on customer satisfaction. “There are so many other design/build companies, who may not have transparency, or a focused process in mind and I think that is what separated Advance Design Studio from the rest,” Karen said. Karen loved how designer Claudia Pop was able to take very high-level concepts, “non-negotiable items” and implement them in the initial 3D drawings. Claudia and Project Manager DJ Yurik kept the couple in constant communication through the project. “Claudia was very receptive to the ideas we had, but she was also very good at infusing her own points and thoughts, she was very responsive, and we had an open line of communication,” Karen said. A very important part of the basement renovation for the couple was the home gym and sauna. The “high-end hotel” look and feel of the openly blended work out area is both highly functional and beautiful to look at. The home sauna gives them a place to relax after a long day of work or a tough workout. “The gym was a very important feature for us,” Karen said. “And I think (Advance Design) did a very great job in not only making the gym a functional area, but also an aesthetic point in our basement”. An extremely unique wow-factor in this basement is the walk in glass wine cellar that elegantly displays Karen and Chad’s extensive wine collection. Immediate access to the stunning wet bar accompanies the wine cellar to make this basement a popular spot for friends and family. The custom-built wine bar brings together two natural elements; Calacatta Vicenza Quartz and thick distressed Black Walnut. Sophisticated yet warm Graphite Dura Supreme cabinetry provides contrast to the soft beige walls and the Calacatta Gold backsplash. An undermount sink across from the bar in a matching Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop adds functionality and convenience to the bar, while identical distressed walnut floating shelves add an interesting design element and increased storage. Rich true brown Rustic Oak hardwood floors soften and warm the space drawing all the areas together. Across from the bar is a comfortable living area perfect for the family to sit down at a watch a movie. A full bath completes this finished basement with a spacious walk-in shower, Cocoa Brown Dura Supreme vanity with Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop, a crisp white sink and a stainless-steel Voss faucet. Advance Design’s Common Sense process gives clients the opportunity to walk through the basement renovation process one step at a time, in a completely predictable and controlled environment. “Everything was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to it’s full potential,” Karen said. Constantly striving for customer satisfaction, Advance Design’s success is heavily reliant upon happy clients referring their friends and family. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a remodeling project small or large,” Karen exclaimed at the completion of her project.

Francis Zera
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Seattle

Design by Lauren Levant, Photography by Bob Narod, for Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath 2013 Kitchen + Bath Business Kitchen of the Year, Third Place
Mountain style u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a transitional master white tile and porcelain tile white floor and double-sink double shower remodel in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, a niche and a freestanding vanity

I happen to love the Moonshadow mattress because of it's marshmallow bouncy feel. The mattress has firm support yet a plush surface. I personally use this mattress on my platform bed and it feels like a high quality latex mattress. Because it has nearly 14" inches of premium goods compressed into 8" inches, the mattress has a nice rebound bounce feel to it. However, be aware that I do not recommend this mattress on a futon frame that is armless or of weaker quality. Nor do I recommend this mattress on a queen size futon frame. This mattress is thick and will not look good aesthetically on a standard hardwood frame especially in the queen size. It will also be quite difficult to convert back from bed position to sofa position on your frame if it is in the queen size regardless of the quality of frame. I recommend calling one of our associates first at 1-888-212-3886, if you are buying a replacement mattress for your futon frame, to ensure that your frame will be able to accommodate this type of mattress. As for using it on a platform bed frame, I highly recommend this mattress as your primary bed.

Inspiration for a small coastal single-wall wet bar remodel in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash and gray countertops

Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Charleston

Avenue G Dining Room featuring Phillip Jeffries wallpaper and pink dining chairs
Small transitional light wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Austin with gray walls

Decorist customer Jessica came to us with an assignment that our designer Chrissy couldn't wait to tackle: help me re-invent my living room channeling Emily Henderson and a bit of Madmen, and mixing colors, patterns and styles into one cohesive look. Jessica already had her eye on a few pieces when she bought her Decorist makeover: the sophisticated, tufted West Elm Ainslie sofa and the Crate & Barrel Arietta chair, which Chrissy recommended upholstering in a luxurious blue velvet. Chrissy worked around a palette of three colors: blues, greens and purples, layering in gold-finished metals and adding textures through the plush Moroccan-inspired rug, green leather pouf and patterned silk purple pillow. She also helped Jessica re-think her living room layout, moving the placement of the sofa to another wall to create a more open feeling. Don't miss the before ... can you believe the transformation? Far from the neutral and boring that Jessica wanted to avoid. It's cheerful and colorful and cozy! Shop the look http://www.decorist.com/makeovers/6/a-mid-century-inspired-living-room-makeover Jessica Delaney