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This lower level was inspired by the subway in New York. The brick veneer wall compliments the navy painted full height cabinetry. The separate counter provides seating for guests in the bar area. Photo by SpaceCrafting

Beach style dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash, an island and paneled appliances

Fine Focus Photography
Living room - contemporary open concept living room idea in Austin with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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

Northern Michigan summers are best spent on the water. The family can now soak up the best time of the year in their wholly remodeled home on the shore of Lake Charlevoix. This beachfront infinity retreat offers unobstructed waterfront views from the living room thanks to a luxurious nano door. The wall of glass panes opens end to end to expose the glistening lake and an entrance to the porch. There, you are greeted by a stunning infinity edge pool, an outdoor kitchen, and award-winning landscaping completed by Drost Landscape. Inside, the home showcases Birchwood craftsmanship throughout. Our family of skilled carpenters built custom tongue and groove siding to adorn the walls. The one of a kind details don’t stop there. The basement displays a nine-foot fireplace designed and built specifically for the home to keep the family warm on chilly Northern Michigan evenings. They can curl up in front of the fire with a warm beverage from their wet bar. The bar features a jaw-dropping blue and tan marble countertop and backsplash. / Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Tom Barwick
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1960s medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Vancouver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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The family room was totally gutted and expanded. The fireplace is the main focal point in the room. Remote controlled shades are located at the top of the horizontal band of windows. Ceiling fans help cool the room in the summer. A.J. Brown Photography

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Inspiration for a transitional white tile multicolored floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

Gary Hall
Living room - mid-sized rustic formal and open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Burlington with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

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Photography by William Quarles
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Large elegant open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Atlanta with a bar, beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

This is a custom fireplace cabinet of a cabinet set built to a previous clients specifications.
Arts and crafts family room photo in Minneapolis

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