Springhill Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Roger Wade

Elegant two-story gable roof photo with a shingle roof and a gray roof

Example of a classic two-story gable roof design with a shingle roof and a gray roof

Logan, Merrill
Huge mountain style home design photo in Miami

Example of a cottage open concept light wood floor living room design in Milwaukee with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Michelle Voudrie
Example of a small transitional master gray tile and mosaic tile vinyl floor and gray floor alcove shower design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops

D. Kevin Orr
Example of an arts and crafts home design design in Ottawa

Lightstreams Renaissance Intense Blue & Royal Blue Lightstreams Jewel Accent Tile Aegean Sea Builder: Garden Lights Landscaping Mural Design: Lightstreams Photos by: Macduff Everton

Replaced wood deck with Trex decking boards in gray and brown picture frame. White vinyl railings and posts. Wrapped in azek.
Mid-sized trendy deck photo with an awning

D. Kevin Orr
Home design - craftsman home design idea in Ottawa

D. Kevin Orr
Home design - craftsman home design idea in Ottawa

Laundry rooms and mudrooms can be a headache for many homeowners. They are usually cramped with poor functionality and little storage space. Joe and Kristin suffered all those aches and more, as their laundry room lacked clothing storage. Shoes were crammed in every corner. There was nowhere to fold clothes without taking them to the kitchen. They were ready for a complete laundry room remodel project. Joe and Kristin interviewed several local remodeling companies but didn’t connect with anyone who could understand their vision. During the summer, when they were attending their son’s race venue, they noticed fellow kart racers Todd and Christine Jurs’ sponsor banner for their remodeling company, Advance Design Studio. Immediately they were thrilled that they knew someone they trusted who could handle the renovation. “We wanted someone that we actually knew, who has a little bit more invested than an outside person that we don’t have any ties to,” Kristin said. Project Designer Nicole Ryan came to their home in Warrenville for the initial consultation. Kristin, an avid HGTV viewer, brought her ideas to Nicole. Throughout the design process, they worked together designing the space, selecting materials, and choosing colors. Nicole made sure to incorporate Kristin’s must-haves into the finished laundry room remodel. “It was really easy. Nicole made the transition very easy,” Kristin said of Nicole’s work in the design phase of the project. With the materials selected and the drawings finalized, it was time to begin construction. Kristin and Joe were impressed with how quickly and cleanly this phase went. “Everyone that came in was very respectful, very neat, and that was a big part for me because I didn’t want dust going through the rest of my house,” Kristin said. The new combination mudroom/laundry room is everything Kristin and Joe hoped. There is plenty of storage, three pull-out laundry hampers for presorting laundry, a large central island for folding clothes, a designated bar to hang dry, and even a unique rotating shoe rack to keep shoes from cluttering the space. “My rotating shoe rack,” Kristin said when asked what her favorite part of her new laundry room was. “We have four kids. We have a lot of shoes and sporting events. So it makes sense to have all that space for shoes.” The center island has an exceptional feature as well. It has wheels. Kristin wanted to be able to move the island out of the way for different functions in the room. An island with wheels can be placed wherever needed in the space. The two existing closets were reconfigured with built-in closet storage systems to make them more functional than before with shelves for baskets holding gloves and hats, umbrellas, and coats. “They love it,” Project Designer Nicole Ryan said. “They had a vision of how they wanted the space to function but didn’t know exactly how to get it there. My design took all their needs and used the most efficient products to get them the desired outcome. Tons of function, while still looking beautiful!” The “White” Hudson Panel Dura Supreme cabinetry on the perimeter brightens the space and contrasts the popular blue “Gale Force” Dura Supreme cabinetry of the rolling island. The black and white encaustic design porcelain tile backsplash adds visual interest to the room above the white quartz countertops. Additionally, an oil-rubbed bronze bar for hanging clothes is conveniently located above the washer/dryer, and a stainless-steel under-mount sink with a matching Kohler faucet offers perfect functionality. “I would definitely recommend Advance Design; they’ve been wonderful. They were so helpful. Any little changes we had, they were able to accommodate,” Kristin said.

The least exciting work we do is what prevents the expensive calls. Finished in Houston. Client: Justin Location: Houston Scope of Work: Exterior sealing, gable louvers and exhaust vent replacement Nobody takes photos of caulk. But the gaps between siding and brick, around a garage door, around a window, are where water gets into a wall quietly and stays. By the time it shows up inside, it is a framing problem. Justin had us go around the whole exterior. We inspected the full perimeter for gaps, cracks and open joints, pulled the sealant that had cracked or let go, cleaned and prepped the surfaces, then applied new exterior-grade sealant at every joint. Same around the garage door and the accessible windows. Both front gable wood louvers came out and were replaced with new ones of comparable size and design, framing checked while the openings were open. New louvers sealed, weatherproofed, primed and painted to match. Then five exterior exhaust vents on the brick and siding walls, replaced, secured and sealed at the vent-to-wall transition. That transition is a classic entry point almost nobody looks at. Debris removed, work areas cleaned, final walk of all repairs. One honest note: sealant seals joints. It is not a fix for a flashing or drainage problem underneath. If we find one, we tell you instead of caulking over it. Justin, thank you for doing the unglamorous work. Achilles Roofing & Exterior, a Houston roofing company serving Sugar Land and greater Houston.

Hallway - transitional hallway idea in Portland

White Glossy Penny Round Mosaics add a punch of classic design to any design installation. For traditional design, select a grout similar to the white tile in tone and color, and for a more contemporary or modern approach, select a contrasting grout to make this backsplash tile or floor tile really pop.

A whole house remodel included re-organizing and outfitting 2 bathrooms and adding a 3rd.
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern 3/4 blue tile and glass tile single-sink walk-in shower design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a floating vanity

Another look at units A through D from the front. Those new windows really boost the curb appeal, and equipped with Low-E and argon gas, they are more then ready to take on those cold mountain winters.

Billy Goodnick
Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in Santa Barbara.