Photo: Jane Vorbrodt © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in Vancouver

The Senzafine walk-in closet reinterprets the wardrobe system in a light and elegant way without sacrificing the sturdiness assured by the thicker side panels. Without doors, the storage volumes are open and offer maximum freedom of configuration. The finishes are the protagonists, as are the fixtures, which can be selected according to personal requirements by combining clothes hanger rods, drawer units, shelves and pull-out trays. The walk-in closet can be completed with the Senzafine island drawer unit, a perfect aesthetic match. Book your appointment with us today on www.the-design.gallery #poliformwardrobes #italianluxuryliving #thedesigngalleryea #inkenya #interiordesign

Classic Italian Cherry Wall Unit Composition. This wall unit composition is tasteful and elegant and for sure adds an extra touch of class to your living room furnishing. Every space is enriched by the warm tonalities of gorgeous cherry wood veneer and the refined designs. Wall Unit does not only functionally organizes your living, providing abundance of storage space, but also adds a personal touch to your house while its modular design makes it suitable to every space requirements. Please contact our office regarding customization of this wall unit composition. The price is for the Wall Unit Composition as shown in the main picture. Dimensions: Wall Unit: W126" x D17.7" x H87.5"/92.5"

The Senzafine walk-in closet reinterprets the wardrobe system in a light and elegant way without sacrificing the sturdiness assured by the thicker side panels. Without doors, the storage volumes are open and offer maximum freedom of configuration. The finishes are the protagonists, as are the fixtures, which can be selected according to personal requirements by combining clothes hanger rods, drawer units, shelves and pull-out trays. The walk-in closet can be completed with the Senzafine island drawer unit, a perfect aesthetic match. Book your appointment with us today on www.the-design.gallery #poliformwardrobes #italianluxuryliving #thedesigngalleryea #inkenya #interiordesign

The Senzafine walk-in closet reinterprets the wardrobe system in a light and elegant way without sacrificing the sturdiness assured by the thicker side panels. Without doors, the storage volumes are open and offer maximum freedom of configuration. The finishes are the protagonists, as are the fixtures, which can be selected according to personal requirements by combining clothes hanger rods, drawer units, shelves and pull-out trays. The walk-in closet can be completed with the Senzafine island drawer unit, a perfect aesthetic match. Book your appointment with us today on www.the-design.gallery #poliformwardrobes #italianluxuryliving #thedesigngalleryea #inkenya #interiordesign

Minimalist open concept light wood floor family room photo in Portland with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a media wall

Shots of our iconic shed "Hanssel or Gretel". A play on words from the famous story, due to the families last name and this being a his or hers (#heshed #sheshed or #theyshed), but not a play on function. This dynamic homeowner crew uses the shed for their private offices, alongside e-learning, meeting, relaxing and to unwind. This 10'x10' are requires no permit and can be completed in less that 3 days (interior excluded). The exterior space is approximately 40'x40', still required no permitting and was done in conjunction with a landscape designer. Bringing the indoor to the outdoor for all to enjoy, or close the french doors and escape to zen! To see the video, go to: https://youtu.be/zMo01-SpaTs

Shots of our iconic shed "Hanssel or Gretel". A play on words from the famous story, due to the families last name and this being a his or hers (#heshed #sheshed or #theyshed), but not a play on function. This dynamic homeowner crew uses the shed for their private offices, alongside e-learning, meeting, relaxing and to unwind. This 10'x10' are requires no permit and can be completed in less that 3 days (interior excluded). The exterior space is approximately 40'x40', still required no permitting and was done in conjunction with a landscape designer. Bringing the indoor to the outdoor for all to enjoy, or close the french doors and escape to zen! To see the video, go to: https://youtu.be/zMo01-SpaTs

The backyard adu is only 250 sf and has a full bath, full size kitchen, loft bedroom and a living room. Designed with a high performance envelope, the energy required to heat the dwelling unit is insignificant.

Shots of our iconic shed "Hanssel or Gretel". A play on words from the famous story, due to the families last name and this being a his or hers (#heshed #sheshed or #theyshed), but not a play on function. This dynamic homeowner crew uses the shed for their private offices, alongside e-learning, meeting, relaxing and to unwind. This 10'x10' are requires no permit and can be completed in less that 3 days (interior excluded). The exterior space is approximately 40'x40', still required no permitting and was done in conjunction with a landscape designer. Bringing the indoor to the outdoor for all to enjoy, or close the french doors and escape to zen! To see the video, go to: https://youtu.be/zMo01-SpaTs

Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Contemporary Italian Wall Unit JA-1003, Italy. This wall unit and entertainment center is unique for its contemporary design and, of course, wavy-curved elements. The wall unit composition can easily decorate your home, making your living room beautiful and functional at the same time, providing lots of exposed and hidden storage space for all your need. The wall unit collection is modular and consists of a variety of units that are available in different sizes, giving you an opportunity to customize the wall unit composition according your own dimensions, design ideas and functional requirements. All units are available in several sizes and even colors, so you could design the wall unit you really need! Shown in gorgeous Cherry finish. Please contact our office regarding customization of this wall unit composition. The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition as shown in the main picture. Dimensions: Wall Unit: W108.3" x D15"/17.7"/23.6" x H85" TV Space: W53" x H35"

Modern Wall Unit Velvet 913 by Artigian Mobili Italy Made in Italy Velvet by ArtigianMobili is an ultra modern collection of wall unit and entertainment centers for your modern home. The Velvet line is modular, providing flexible solutions for your living room, taking into account your specific dimensions and functional requirements. All the units within this wall unit collection are made in Italy according high European quality standards and using the finest materials. The variety of units is presented in different sizes, making possible to customize any composition to fit your particular dimensions and match the design. Color is also flexible within the Velvet Wall Unit Collection. All the units can be ordered wood finished, wood open pore matt lacquered, or lacquered even in your custom RAL COLOR, either gloss or matt! Please select from our "as shown" wall unit compositions or implement your creativity building a unique one! Contact our Office regarding customization of this wall unit - we are always ready to help! MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: Structure is made of 18 mm (0.7") thick wooden particles melamine panels The lacquered structures and fronts are made of REAL LACQUERING, which is non toxic and non allergic product Lights (if any) CE marked and comply with the directives 93/68/EEC and 92/31/EEC The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition Velvet 913 as shown in the main picture in Matt White Lacquer & Dark Oak Finish (Structure) and Matt White Lacquer / Gray Mirror / Dark Oak Finish (Fronts). TV Tray is not included in the price! Dimensions: Wall Unit: W141.7" x D14.6"/22.3" x H71"

An incredible baker's rack, dating from the 1940s and salvaged from the Colonial Bread Factory in Nashville, TN. The streamlined rolling rack has five shelves which can be removed and spaced to your liking. The shelving unit is in very good condition with slightly bowed shelves and the expected wear. The shelving unit measures 44-1/4” tall, 70-1/4” wide, and 28-3/4” deep. This piece requires a custom shipping quote, please contact us if you're interested. NCRT16

Jennifer and Dan have lived in their Deer Park Illinois home for 15 years, slowly making minor fixes like painting and decorating; but they had a new plan for their kitchen the entire time. An awkwardly placed garage door, and an island cooktop with a terrible downdraft made a full-scale kitchen remodel an absolute must. Jennifer had many ideas in mind and wanted to work with a company that could provide high-end work, while partnering with a designer that would tailor the kitchen to her ideas. She was intrigued by the phrase “Common Sense Remodeling” in Advance Design’s feature she discovered while perusing an issue of the community’s Quintessential Barrington Magazine. Doing further research on the company’s website, as she looked through project profiles and read about Advance Design’s “Common Sense Remodeling” philosophy, she promptly scheduled an appointment to see if the people and ideas she read about were truly who they said they were. The more she read, the more she knew that the “Common Sense” approach to remodeling they described was exactly the type of company she was looking for. The partnership was sealed after an initial consultation with Owner Todd Jurs and Project Designer Michelle Lecinski. They displayed a combination of friendliness, professionalism and respect that was unmatched by any of the other companies Jennifer talked to. She knew that with Advance Design, she would be able to retain the vision that she had in mind with high-quality craftsmanship. “I reached out to Advance Design because of the ‘Common Sense Remodeling’ tagline,” Jennifer said. “That’s what lingered for me”. “Advance Design was the most respectful- of the house and of my design ideas, and the most professional of the handful of companies that looked at my project”. Soon after the meeting Jennifer began working with Michelle on the project design. They quickly developed chemistry. Jennifer loved how Michelle researched and located every detail that Jennifer wanted for the kitchen. Between the two of them, every concept and idea was worked through and perfected. “Jennifer had definite ideas about what she wanted the new kitchen to look like, she just didn’t know how to bring it all together. We worked together really well to make her ideas into the practical reality necessary for a well-functioning kitchen, with the look and feel that she had envisioned”, says Michelle. “Michelle was wonderful in using the CAD system she would show me new drawings every time we changed the layout while working through the design,” Jennifer said. “She was a really wonderful partner in execution, she made sure everything happened quickly and easily.” The finished design drew out elements of Jennifer’s style and personality. The pair call the look “sophisticated farmhouse” to describe the kitchen renovation to family and friends. The result was a beautifully crafted, authentic-feeling space that satisfied Jennifer’s dreams 15 years in the making. The whole project consisted of a kitchen remodel, mudroom upgrade with powder room, and garage entry relocation. “The projects I personally like the best, are the ones that put the client’s dreams on display,” Project Designer Michelle said. “And this is one of those projects.” The main focal point of the kitchen is custom zinc and brass ventilation hood with a vintage sheen, which was hand made to order by a small company in Indiana named Vogler Metalworking. “It’s like sculpture, a true work of art”, says Jennifer. Your eye is immediately drawn towards this elegant yet practical hood that eliminated the home’s downdraft problem and added a striking conversation piece at the same time. The carpenters had to use special gloves when transporting and installing it, so they didn’t smudge it with fingerprints. The beautiful hood centers proudly over the stunning black enamel and brass LaCornue Range. “I had a friend who had a LaCornue range and after learning how easy it was to cook perfect meals, I was convinced I wanted to have one”, says Jennifer. This unique, breathtaking combination anchors the entire kitchen and is apparent immediately as you walk into the great room the surrounds the space. DuraSupreme Crestwood cabinets with a Kendall Panel add function and sophistication. A custom gray paint color paired with a storm blue was developed so that the new kitchen looked like it belonged to the existing space. Unlacquered brass faucets and hardware were important to Jennifer because she wanted the living finishes to age over time. Remarkable brass diamond mesh cabinet door inserts imported from the UK continue to add this one-of-a-kind kitchen renovation; giving it a “you won’t see this everywhere” quality. The use of old railcar flooring for the coffee bar countertop and reclaimed oak for the open shelving gives an authenticity to the space uncommon in kitchens today. Jennifer and Michelle fell in love with the Limestone Grey Stone while they were investigating unique island countertop ideas. They liked the fact that the limestone as a living finish will age and change over time. Calcutta Miel Quartz countertops made for an excellent pairing around the perimeter, as it’s durable and perfect for cooking preparations. A textured white subway tile backsplash that runs to the ceiling keeps your eye moving towards the open shelving, and to the main focal point of the stunning range hood combination. “The kitchen functions beautifully, and it’s gorgeous,” beams Jennifer as she gestures with both hands while smiling ear to ear. “The most important thing was I wanted a kitchen that had a wonderful flow, cooked beautiful meals and was a great gathering place for family and friends, and this space does that perfectly! Beauty wise, it turned out exactly how I had envisioned. I felt the function part was the hardest part, and that was nailed”! Relocating the garage entry to the new mudroom was a huge priority and has finally separated the family’s arriving home functions from their kitchen. Now coats and shoes and bags have their own area for dropping once members arrive home. Matching gray DuraSupreme cabinetry helped create gorgeous, purposeful lockers for the family. A reclaimed vintage sink and custom wall paper were added to the tiny powder room to beautify the once previously only functional space. Advance Design was even able to create a custom space for their dog to sleep while the family is away. “It was unbelievable that a project of this size was completed in such a short time, and I think that’s because of the large amount of planning and preparation that went into it,” Jennifer marveled, “When we started, we were ready, and everything was prepared”. When it came to execution, Project Manager Justin Davis and his crew were quick, accessible, and organized. Projects like this kitchen are typically completed in as little as 8-10 weeks. Jennifer’s kitchen however despite the relocation of some challenging HVAC in a soffit and moving of an exterior door was completed remarkably fast in part because the team was working with an existing tile floor that ran throughout the first floor that the client really loved. “You get to know these people really well because they’re living in your house while you’re living in your house. They were so fast and really good, it didn’t take as long as even planned” reported Jennifer. “I would text Justin and he always responded almost immediately. I got to know all the guys who were working in our house and they were all wonderful people”. Details in a customized kitchen like this one require skill and care from the people who install it. “All the guys on the job were skilled at what the did. I wanted small details like little feet to look like furniture, that is where their carpentry skill came in to make these all perfect”, said Jennifer. “The tile guys were wonderful. They even let me determine how I wanted the texture with the grout to appear for a salt and pepper look; now that is a very skilled trade person making it custom”. In Jennifer’s interview, she continued to reference Advance Design’s “Common Sense Remodeling”, so I took a minute to ask her exactly what that phrase meant to her and how it played out in her experience with her project and the Advance Design team. Here is what she said: “I was intrigued about Common Sense Remodeling and in my head that there would be clear costs and prices, great communication between the design team, the execution team and me”, said Jennifer. They did deliver on that, it was so clear about the cost breakdown, what I could expect from everyone who came to my house, and everything that we had ordered. That to me is the Common Sense”! It’s great to see a client take literally our assertion that a well-planned remodeling project is simply “Common Sense”! She anticipated each step of the way would be clear, concise, and predictable, all the while protecting the outcome due to the careful upfront planning. “Advance Design delivered on their ‘Common Sense Remodeling’ promise,” Jennifer said. “From the design team, to the execution team - everything was straight forward like I imagined. The project turned out exactly how I envisioned, I enjoyed this process and absolutely would recommend Advance Design Studio to anyone.”

Example of a farmhouse u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Large, open family room with lots of light and view to the pool Dan Piassick - photography Charles Isreal - house design
Example of a large classic open concept dark wood floor family room design in Dallas with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

We were hired to transform this small apartment into a tranquil pied-a-terre. Perched atop an historic landmark, the unit features unparalleled views of Manhattan. However, the layout was awkward and the finishes dated. One of the many challenges was staying within the confines of the numerous structural columns and plumbing risers. A larger foyer was created by removing a cumbersome millwork unit. Folding glass panels open the new kitchen to the view. Two, discrete bathrooms were created from one large one. All mechanical and electrical systems were updated, and each of the windows replaced to meet stringent preservation requirements. A neutral palette for the interiors was chosen to bring a sense of calm to the urban surroundings. The project was a collaboration between James Dixon Architect PC and Powell & Bonnell Decorators Photos by John Bessler

Steam Showers Inc. The Ariel Platinum DZ972F8 Steam Shower is retrofit and designed to fit the space of a standard bathtub. After installing the DZ972F8, you will no longer have a tub, but you'll have a modern, sleek steam shower with all of the bells and whistles. Welcome the health benefits and relaxing effects of steam into your daily life. Shower while listening to music from the FM radio, infuse calming scents with the aromatherapy system and allow the 20 acupressure massage jets to massage your muscles from thesides of the shower. This is a two person unit and comes with two removable wooden stools. Have the ultimate showering experience at your fingertips without the expensive upgrades a custom steam shower would require. DZ972F8 Dimensions: 59" x 32" x 87.4" ETL listed (US & Canada electrical safety) 220v Steam Sauna (6KW Generator) Cleaning Function Acupuncture Massage Dual Overhead Rainfall Ceiling Handheld Showerhead 20 Body Massage Jets Chromatherapy Lighting Computer Control Panel With Timer FM Radio 2 Stools Wooden Floorboard Aromatherapy System (Oils not Included) Ventilation Fan Drain with Trap Included Retrofit (Standard Bathtub Size)