This full-scale gut renovation reimagined the entire home with a balance of luxury and practicality. We installed new black-framed windows throughout, integrated advanced blind and security systems, and incorporated custom glasswork to enhance light and visual continuity. Comprehensive electrical upgrades supported a layered lighting plan — from statement chandeliers to recessed and task lighting — while thoughtful paint finishes and detailed millwork tied the home together with a cohesive, high-end feel. The kitchen was fully remodeled around the family’s needs, and the bathrooms were completely redesigned, including plumbing modifications to accommodate both showers and freestanding tub options. Custom stone slabs were used throughout for a modern, luxurious aesthetic, and we added purpose-built spaces like a fully designed pantry and bespoke cabinetry to ensure every area performs as beautifully as it looks. While the clients were away during construction, we maintained full transparency through regular schedule and photo updates via our project management platforms.

This full-scale gut renovation reimagined the entire home with a balance of luxury and practicality. We installed new black-framed windows throughout, integrated advanced blind and security systems, and incorporated custom glasswork to enhance light and visual continuity. Comprehensive electrical upgrades supported a layered lighting plan — from statement chandeliers to recessed and task lighting — while thoughtful paint finishes and detailed millwork tied the home together with a cohesive, high-end feel. The kitchen was fully remodeled around the family’s needs, and the bathrooms were completely redesigned, including plumbing modifications to accommodate both showers and freestanding tub options. Custom stone slabs were used throughout for a modern, luxurious aesthetic, and we added purpose-built spaces like a fully designed pantry and bespoke cabinetry to ensure every area performs as beautifully as it looks. While the clients were away during construction, we maintained full transparency through regular schedule and photo updates via our project management platforms.

This Kitchen was carved out of a former Maids Room and Pantry in order to provide an "open-concept" Kitchen/Family Room/Dining/Living Room. These spaces are all open to each other, yet each is defined. In this case the peninsula is contained within a large cased opening to maintain the integrity of the Family Room while still creating a very open feeling. Photo by J. Nefsky

Inspiration for a country home design remodel in Portland Maine

Functional and Fashionable Add a functional work of art to your living room, dining room or bedroom with an Antep Rugs Kashan King Collection area rug. This elegant and versatile floor rug features a classic color combination that blends in elegantly with a wide array of color schemes and home furnishings. The beautifully detailed pattern adds texture, warmth and dimension to your space while remaining subtle enough to complement rather than compete with the rest of the décor. Protect Delicate Flooring With a moderate pile height of 0.3 inches, this fashionable indoor area rug is soft and inviting underfoot without becoming bulky or difficult to vacuum. The versatile area rug size provides ample coverage to protect flooring from the scratches and minor damages that can come from foot traffic and furniture. Placed beneath a coffee table in a living room or next to a bed in a bedroom, these classic floor rugs help to define the look of a room while keeping it warm and inviting. Easy-Care Area Rugs This low-maintenance Antep Rugs Kashan King area rug is a practical way to enhance the look of high-traffic areas such as entranceways and family rooms. Designed for durability and good looks, this indoor area rug is made in Turkey to the highest standards of quality. Each rug is machine-crafted with strong and stylish 100% Polypropylene materials that can stand up to regular wear and tear with style. Simply by vacuuming regularly and spot cleaning as necessary, you can easily maintain this practical stain-resistant material for years of enjoyment in your home.

BK's primary bathroom remodel began with a vision for a more functional and stylish space. The goal was to create a serene and practical environment, retaining some elements while adding modern upgrades. Demolition began with removing the bathtub and surrounding structures. The bathtub was removed completely to make way for their new large walk in shower. BK's custom shower was installed with his selections of the Ivory Matte 2x2" square tiles on the shower floor, and the Lagos Ivory Matte 12x24" rectangle on the shower walls, set in a horizontal straight stack pattern for a more modern approach. A new shower bench wrapped in the same over-sized wall tile was added in the dry-off area to provide extra functionality and comfort. BK selected new plumbing fixtures from the Delta Galeon series which included a regular shower head, hand shower, valve, and trim kit in Lumicoat Stainless Steel. A pony wall topped with frameless clear glass was built to add privacy and hide the large recessed shower niche to maintain the clean look of his new shower. The remodel transformed BK's master bathroom into a more functional and aesthetically pleasing space. The custom shower significantly enhanced the room's usability and appearance.

This full-scale gut renovation reimagined the entire home with a balance of luxury and practicality. We installed new black-framed windows throughout, integrated advanced blind and security systems, and incorporated custom glasswork to enhance light and visual continuity. Comprehensive electrical upgrades supported a layered lighting plan — from statement chandeliers to recessed and task lighting — while thoughtful paint finishes and detailed millwork tied the home together with a cohesive, high-end feel. The kitchen was fully remodeled around the family’s needs, and the bathrooms were completely redesigned, including plumbing modifications to accommodate both showers and freestanding tub options. Custom stone slabs were used throughout for a modern, luxurious aesthetic, and we added purpose-built spaces like a fully designed pantry and bespoke cabinetry to ensure every area performs as beautifully as it looks. While the clients were away during construction, we maintained full transparency through regular schedule and photo updates via our project management platforms.

This full-scale gut renovation reimagined the entire home with a balance of luxury and practicality. We installed new black-framed windows throughout, integrated advanced blind and security systems, and incorporated custom glasswork to enhance light and visual continuity. Comprehensive electrical upgrades supported a layered lighting plan — from statement chandeliers to recessed and task lighting — while thoughtful paint finishes and detailed millwork tied the home together with a cohesive, high-end feel. The kitchen was fully remodeled around the family’s needs, and the bathrooms were completely redesigned, including plumbing modifications to accommodate both showers and freestanding tub options. Custom stone slabs were used throughout for a modern, luxurious aesthetic, and we added purpose-built spaces like a fully designed pantry and bespoke cabinetry to ensure every area performs as beautifully as it looks. While the clients were away during construction, we maintained full transparency through regular schedule and photo updates via our project management platforms.

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When this suburban family decided to renovate their kitchen, they knew that they wanted a little more space. Advance Design worked together with the homeowner to design a kitchen that would work for a large family who loved to gather regularly and always ended up in the kitchen! So the project began with extending out an exterior wall to accommodate a larger island and more moving-around space between the island and the perimeter cabinetry. Style was important to the cook, who began collecting accessories and photos of the look she loved for months prior to the project design. She was drawn to the brightness of whites and grays, and the design accentuated this color palette brilliantly with the incorporation of a warm shade of brown woods that originated from a dining room table that was a family favorite. Classic gray and white cabinetry from Dura Supreme hits the mark creating a perfect balance between bright and subdued. Hints of gray appear in the bead board detail peeking just behind glass doors, and in the application of the handsome floating wood shelves between cabinets. White subway tile is made extra interesting with the application of dark gray grout lines causing it to be a subtle but noticeable detail worthy of attention. Suede quartz Silestone graces the countertops with a soft matte hint of color that contrasts nicely with the presence of white painted cabinetry finished smartly with the brightness of a milky white farm sink. Old melds nicely with new, as antique bronze accents are sprinkled throughout hardware and fixtures, and work together unassumingly with the sleekness of stainless steel appliances. The grace and timelessness of this sparkling new kitchen maintains the charm and character of a space that has seen generations past. And now this family will enjoy this new space for many more generations to come in the future with the help of the team at Advance Design Studio. Dura Supreme Cabinetry Photographer: Joe Nowak

Functional and Fashionable Add a functional work of art to your living room, dining room or bedroom with an Antep Rugs Kashan King Collection area rug. This elegant and versatile floor rug features a classic color combination that blends in elegantly with a wide array of color schemes and home furnishings. The beautifully detailed pattern adds texture, warmth and dimension to your space while remaining subtle enough to complement rather than compete with the rest of the décor. Protect Delicate Flooring With a moderate pile height of 0.3 inches, this fashionable indoor area rug is soft and inviting underfoot without becoming bulky or difficult to vacuum. The versatile area rug size provides ample coverage to protect flooring from the scratches and minor damages that can come from foot traffic and furniture. Placed beneath a coffee table in a living room or next to a bed in a bedroom, these classic floor rugs help to define the look of a room while keeping it warm and inviting. Easy-Care Area Rugs This low-maintenance Antep Rugs Kashan King area rug is a practical way to enhance the look of high-traffic areas such as entranceways and family rooms. Designed for durability and good looks, this indoor area rug is made in Turkey to the highest standards of quality. Each rug is machine-crafted with strong and stylish 100% Polypropylene materials that can stand up to regular wear and tear with style. Simply by vacuuming regularly and spot cleaning as necessary, you can easily maintain this practical stain-resistant material for years of enjoyment in your home.

Party Palace - Custom Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. This family is very involved with their church and hosts community events weekly; so the need to access the kitchen, seating areas, dining and entryways with 100+ guests present was imperative. This prompted us and the homeowner to create extra square footage around these amenities. The kitchen also received the double island treatment. Allowing guests to be hosted at one of the larger islands (capable of seating 5-6) while hors d'oeuvres and refreshments can be prepared on the smaller more centrally located island, helped these happy hosts to staff and plan events accordingly. Placement of these rooms relative to each other in the floor plan was also key to keeping all of the excitement happening in one place, making regular events easy to monitor, easy to maintain and relatively easy to clean-up. Some other important features that made this house a party-palace were a hidden butler's pantry, multiple wetbars and prep spaces, sectional seating inside and out, and double dining nooks (formal and informal). Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

This 32" x 18" Double Basin Undermount Kitchen Sink with Basket Strainer is equipped with soundproofing system including a protective Stone Guard coating and extra thick rubber pads to create a noticeable lower tone and overall a very quiet sink. This coat is sprayed underneath the sink to prevent water condensation. For added functionality, this double basin kitchen sink comes with luxury basket drain strainers, which are deeper and much more functional for catching food scraps than the regular strainers. Canadian designed that meet the highest plumbing standards for North America, this double undermount kitchen sink comes with drains towards the rear, for better utilization of the space under the kitchen sink cabinet. Also, the kitchen sink’s basins have drain X-pattern grooves for optimal drainage. This undermount double kitchen sink is a handmade stainless steel sink that combines functionality, quality, and affordability. The specially chosen satin finish will hide water spots and maintain a uniform patina finish as the kitchen sink ages. The extra-deep basin accommodates pots and pans easily, but it also hides dirty dishes in the double sink basin and under the countertop line. This double basin undermount kitchen sink is made of surgical grade SUS 304 stainless steel, with an optimized 18pct Chromium and 10pct Nickel content to provide excellent strength and hardness. Experience the best quality and luxury when you purchase this modern, linear style rectangular undermount sink for kitchens that fits perfectly in a variety of kitchen spaces.

Zebra roller blinds are an ezcellent choise for mosst window applications due to their versatilty and moderen design. They offer the benefits of both roller shades and horizontel blinds, with alternating sheer and solid panles that can be adjusted for optimal light control and privacy. Compared to shutters, zebra roller blinds are much moer affordable and offer similar benefits, such as light control and privacy. Additonally, they are easer to clean and maintain than shutters, which requires regular dusting and cleaning. Motorized zebra roller blinds offer added convinience and ease of use, allowwing you to control the blinds with the touch of a button or through a smartphone app. This is espeically beneficial for hard-to-reach windows or for those with mobility issues. Peakie Window Blinds is an exellent option for those lookng for window blinds in Sioux Falls. They offer a wide selection of high-quality blinds and exceptional customer service. Their team of experts can help you select the perfect blinds for your needs and provide professional installation services. In conclution, zebra roller blinds are a top choice for most window applications due to their affordability, moderen design, and ease of maintenance. They also offer the option of motorization, providing added convinience and accessibility. For those in Sioux Falls, Peaky Window Blinds is the ideal place to find the perfect window blinds for your home or office.

Party Palace - Custom Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. This family is very involved with their church and hosts community events weekly; so the need to access the kitchen, seating areas, dining and entryways with 100+ guests present was imperative. This prompted us and the homeowner to create extra square footage around these amenities. The kitchen also received the double island treatment. Allowing guests to be hosted at one of the larger islands (capable of seating 5-6) while hors d'oeuvres and refreshments can be prepared on the smaller more centrally located island, helped these happy hosts to staff and plan events accordingly. Placement of these rooms relative to each other in the floor plan was also key to keeping all of the excitement happening in one place, making regular events easy to monitor, easy to maintain and relatively easy to clean-up. Some other important features that made this house a party-palace were a hidden butler's pantry, multiple wetbars and prep spaces, sectional seating inside and out, and double dining nooks (formal and informal). Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Party Palace - Custom Ranch on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. This family is very involved with their church and hosts community events weekly; so the need to access the kitchen, seating areas, dining and entryways with 100+ guests present was imperative. This prompted us and the homeowner to create extra square footage around these amenities. The kitchen also received the double island treatment. Allowing guests to be hosted at one of the larger islands (capable of seating 5-6) while hors d'oeuvres and refreshments can be prepared on the smaller more centrally located island, helped these happy hosts to staff and plan events accordingly. Placement of these rooms relative to each other in the floor plan was also key to keeping all of the excitement happening in one place, making regular events easy to monitor, easy to maintain and relatively easy to clean-up. Some other important features that made this house a party-palace were a hidden butler's pantry, multiple wetbars and prep spaces, sectional seating inside and out, and double dining nooks (formal and informal). Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

The original idea was to update the tile floor and the tub. That’s it. A further discussion of wants and needs revealed intentions for an eventual larger shower and an improved vanity storage. It made sense to map out the possibilities and design our update with potential next steps in mind. The process was exciting, ultimately leading to the decision to do a full primary bath remodel. Design Objectives: -Maintain existing locations for all major bathroom functions -Make the shower larger and more open -Use luxurious materials throughout -Improve vanity storage and define accessories for specific items -Incorporate luxury shower fixtures -Include the latest technology Design Challenges -Enlarging the shower in a typical rectangular shape would block the view and light from the alcove windows behind the tub -Logical placement of the built-in shower caddy and all shower components in accordance with how and where they were to be used -Keeping the long, back wall free from any shower modules to maintain the decorative tile design -Combining the owner’s existing smart home system with a comprehensive shower system -Planning cabinetry for hidden storage and use for various small appliances and make-up -Integrating expensive shower wall tile with less expensive wall tile for aesthetic and budget purposes -Incorporating special design features to balance the highly decorative shower tile Design solutions: -A clipped corner was planned for the shower bench seat – this allowed for a larger glass wall. The glass wall at the angled bench also brought more natural light into the shower -Thoughtful shower space design prevented the crowding of features – the shower caddy and handheld shower head were placed on the full-height wall by the shower bench, the regular shower head and body sprays remained on the opposite wall, and the rain head was placed in the center of the shower -A multi-port DTV system was installed, providing control of all shower components, including chromotherapy and music inside and outside the shower -The lavish water-jet stone and glass decorative tile was paired with a less-expensive glass tile found in the mosaic -Pull-out grooming organizers and electrical docking stations were incorporated into the cabinetry Additional storage was created in the lower corner cabinet The homeowners are thrilled with their new primary bathroom. Clear goals and carefully evaluated materials informed a fun and functional design that is both thoughtful and sumptuous!

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