Picture Perfect House
Inspiration for a country exterior home remodel in Chicago

Spacecrafting
Bedroom and large transitional boy carpeted kids' bedroom photo in Minneapolis with gray walls

Dustin Peck Photography
Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in Charlotte

John Prouty
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete paver and rectangular water slide remodel in Phoenix

Large trendy backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap pool house photo in Portland

A favorite winter destination, the Sun Room has triple-hung windows and painted wood wall sheathing. Robert Benson Photography
Example of a huge cottage sunroom design in New York

Robert Granoff
Bedroom - transitional medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in New York with beige walls

Example of a classic rectangular pool design in New York

Custom built in banquette seating with upholstered cushions
Inspiration for a small coastal light wood floor and beige floor dining room remodel in San Diego with white walls and no fireplace

Photo © Eric Hausmann Architect: Vinci Hamp Architecture Interiors: Stephanie Wohlner Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary dining room remodel in Chicago

Tessa Neustadt
Living room - shabby-chic style living room idea in New York

Photo: Le Michelle Nguyen © 2015 Houzz
Eclectic dining room photo in Montreal

Mid-sized elegant open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Boise with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Beach style formal dark wood floor living room photo with white walls and a standard fireplace

Dale Lang
Inspiration for a contemporary rooftop rooftop deck remodel in Seattle

Lauren Colton
Small 1960s master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and blue floor alcove shower photo in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and quartz countertops

Fred McKie Photography
Trendy master carpeted bedroom photo in Los Angeles with gray walls

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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. Joe Nowak