Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a farmhouse landscaping in Boston.

A newly built home that features both classic and modern design elements. This laundry room is located off the garage and has an impressive, custom mud bench.

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.

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Kohler Popplin 36" Vanity in Claret Suede from Tailored Vanity Collection. Ceramic/Impressions Vanity Top in Biscuit Impressions with Kohler Memoirs Stately Widespread faucet in Brushed Nickel Kohler Verdera 15" Medicine Cabinet and Poplin Surround Claret Suede

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Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. After walking up the light-filled and impressive staircase, the drama is again subdued with simple and homey comfort. The beautiful, walnut distressed hardwoods carry throughout the well-lit, upstairs hall of family photo filled walls, down to an open loft, accessible to each child’s bedroom complete with 2 desk work spaces, plenty of cabinetry for school and art supplies and shelves for the family book collection. It is the perfect casual work-space every age. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Kohler Tailored Vanity Collection: 48" Marabou Vanity with Ceramic/Impressions Vanity Top in Thunder Grey and Memoirs Stately Widespread Faucet in Oil Rubbed Bronze Includes Drawer Divider and General Storage Package.

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Impressive Montclair, NJ Deck. Photography supplied by Decks by Kiefer
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A new home for two, generating four times more electricity than it uses, including the "fuel" for an electric car. This house makes Net Zero look like child's play. But while the 22kW roof-mounted system is impressive, it's not all about the PV. The design features great energy savings in its careful siting to maximize passive solar considerations such as natural heating and daylighting. Roof overhangs are sized to limit direct sun in the hot summer and to invite the sun during the cold winter months. The construction contributes as well, featuring R40 cellulose-filled double-stud walls, a R50 roof system and triple glazed windows. Heating and cooling are supplied by air source heat pumps. Photos By Ethan Drinker

Kitchen overview with ShelfGenie solutions on display.
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Azek Decking: Vintage - Cypress/ Azek Railing: Impressions - Bronze/ Builder: Justin Schmuhl Construction
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Three-story stair pendant light with display niche recessed in wall. Ample natural light is supplied by the two skylights above flanking the stepped pendant light canopy.

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Azek Decking: Vintage - Cypress/ Azek Railing: Impressions - Bronze/ Builder: Justin Schmuhl Construction
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