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.

A full coffee station adjacent to the Breakfast Table is complete with a coffee/espresso/cappuccino system which is fully plumbed. Refrigeration drawers below house creamers, cold beverages, and breakfast yogurts and fruits as well. Who needs Starbucks when a well equipped coffee station is right in the comfort of your own Kitchen and home?!

This room is ready to go on game day. Equipped with 5 televisions, a sound bar, a hidden subwoofer. Speakers are installed in the ceiling as well (not in the photo), and all of this can be controlled while relaxing on the coach holding an iPad.

In the hills of San Anselmo in Marin County, this 5,000 square foot existing multi-story home was enlarged to 6,000 square feet with a new dance studio addition with new master bedroom suite and sitting room for evening entertainment and morning coffee. Sited on a steep hillside one acre lot, the back yard was unusable. New concrete retaining walls and planters were designed to create outdoor play and lounging areas with stairs that cascade down the hill forming a wrap-around walkway. The goal was to make the new addition integrate the disparate design elements of the house and calm it down visually. The scope was not to change everything, just the rear façade and some of the side facades. The new addition is a long rectangular space inserted into the rear of the building with new up-swooping roof that ties everything together. Clad in red cedar, the exterior reflects the relaxed nature of the one acre wooded hillside site. Fleetwood windows and wood patterned tile complete the exterior color material palate. The sitting room overlooks a new patio area off of the children’s playroom and features a butt glazed corner window providing views filtered through a grove of bay laurel trees. Inside is a television viewing area with wetbar off to the side that can be closed off with a concealed pocket door to the master bedroom. The bedroom was situated to take advantage of these views of the rear yard and the bed faces a stone tile wall with recessed skylight above. The master bath, a driving force for the project, is large enough to allow both of them to occupy and use at the same time. The new dance studio and gym was inspired for their two daughters and has become a facility for the whole family. All glass, mirrors and space with cushioned wood sports flooring, views to the new level outdoor area and tree covered side yard make for a dramatic turnaround for a home with little play or usable outdoor space previously. Photo Credit: Paul Dyer Photography.

Create a private luxury wellness space at home with a custom home gym and integrated sauna designed for fitness, recovery, and relaxation. This remodel combines a fully equipped workout area with premium features such as durable gym flooring, wall mirrors, strength and cardio equipment, clean lighting, and a warm indoor sauna that brings a spa-like experience into the home. Whether used for daily training, post-workout recovery, or quiet relaxation, a home gym with sauna adds comfort, convenience, and long-term value while transforming an unused room into a high-end personal wellness retreat.

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BACKYARD PRESENTATION The expansive paver pool deck features incredible spaces to relax and entertain. This view of the back of the home showes the placement of a well equipped summer kitchen with enormous granite topped island, covered and open spaces as well as a stepped deck that enhances the infinite pool view

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This A-Frame style shed has vinyl siding, the dormer package, an added porch, as well as multiple other add-ons. The inside can be converted to contain a separate area for pool equipment, changing rooms, a bathroom, a play room, and a pool equipment storage area. We can customise the shed to your property and your pool, providing exactly what you need.

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Transitional garage photo in DC Metro

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The perfect storage solutions for any/all needs in this garage. Including steel overhead racks, a fusion track wall with an endless amount of accessories for the bikes you see here, sports equipment, etc., as well as custom-built cabinets and shelves to store tools, and carefully placed around the sink and refrigerators. "Custom-designed cabinets, drawers, shelves, and specialty racks create a purposeful room for efficiently storing tools, sports equipment, keepsakes, and holiday decorations—maintaining order and making garage organization simple. Deep custom-designed garage storage cabinets stores everything from seasonal décor to sporting goods to tools." "Durable drawers hold smaller items, including workshop accessories like nails, screws, and sandpaper. Baskets provide easy access to items that are often needed, like baseball gloves and balls or gardening supplies. A Fusion Track Wall System holds anything from large tools to auto equipment securely to your garage wall. Deep countertops offer a large work surface area."

A full coffee station adjacent to the Breakfast Table is complete with a coffee/espresso/cappuccino system which is fully plumbed. Refrigeration drawers below house creamers, cold beverages, and breakfast yogurts and fruits as well. Who needs Starbucks when a well equipped coffee station is right in the comfort of your own Kitchen and home?!

What pasture would be complete without its barn. This dual function building houses the tractor and maintenance equipment as well as the feed and seed for chickens and a goat.

Stephen Karlisch // This lakeside home was completely refurbished inside and out to accommodate 16 guests in a stylish, hotel-like setting. Owned by a long-time client of Pulp, this home reflects the owner's personal style -- well-traveled and eclectic -- while also serving as a landing pad for her large family. With spa-like guest bathrooms equipped with robes and lotions, guest bedrooms with multiple beds and high-quality comforters, and a party deck with a bar/entertaining area, this is the ultimate getaway.

The home gym is equipped with a video wall! 4 different shows can be streamed at any given time with sound from the custom fit playbar. One television also can be listened to through headphones as well.

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After picture of a loft space between the upstairs master-bedroom and guest-bedroom. Converted the space into a multi-functional space with built in file folders in the tall white cabinets, video & CD storage, as well as workout hand equipment. The cabinets provide for a neat and organized storage solution with plenty of floor space still available to accommodate work-out equipment. Space also includes a office desk to the left. Photo by: Carrie Case Designs

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