This was a dated and rough space when we began. The plumbing was leaking and the tub surround was failing. The client wanted a bathroom that complimented the era of the home without going over budget. We tastefully designed the space with an eye on the character of the home and budget. We save the sink and tub from the recycling bin and refinished them both. The floor was refreshed with a good cleaning and some grout touch ups and tile replacement using tiles from under the toilet.

Kelli Walden
Basement - transitional basement idea in Denver

Blue flowers of Ajuga repens 'Catlin's Giant' in spring Le jardinet
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Photo by Evelyn Hadden
This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

What's trending in refrigeration? Dedicated Beverage Stations. Create the ultimate entertainment space by dedicated a small area to beverages. We've created a beautiful frosted glass wall with pendant lighting to make it a separate space from the living room. Sleek acrylic upper cabinets, glass tiling and grey finished lower cabinets round out this beautiful space. Whether you are storing bottled water, beer or fine wines, you can mix and match Perlick undercounter refrigeration to accommodate your size, and beverage, needs.

This modern farmhouse by Visbeen Architects embodies contemporary luxury, beginning with the light-filled living spaces on the first floor and continuing into the spacious sleeping zones. The large, open dining room steps out to the back screened porch for easy indoor-outdoor interaction. The master suite presents owners with a bright sitting nook (surrounded on three sides with glass for plenty of natural light), a huge walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom with a large shower and two vanities. The nearby study can become an office, nursery, or even a room for a snoring partner. Upstairs, two bedrooms each boast a private bathroom and generous dimensions. The lower level can be finished as a relaxing family zone, complete with a wet bar, exercise room, and theater. Other highlights of the home include the well-organized storage spaces on the way in from the garage and the kitchen's big island.

Denver Image Photography

Transitional Basement Finish

Little Black Magic™ gives you the deep purple accent you’ve been looking for—in a compact package. Try in a water garden for a tropical look. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Dwarf habit; large purple leaves Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 8,9,10 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F - Annual in colder zones Key Features Year-round interest, dwarf, deer resistant Use Accent, container Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season None Dimension 1-2' H x 2' W Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Wet garden soil Fertilizer Early spring Pruning Shape after spring bloom PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

Large and modern master bathroom primary bathroom. Grey and white marble paired with warm wood flooring and door. Expansive curbless shower and freestanding tub sit on raised platform with LED light strip. Modern glass pendants and small black side table add depth to the white grey and wood bathroom. Large skylights act as modern coffered ceiling flooding the room with natural light.

A mixed shrub, perennial and annual border creates texture and color for the summer season.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun side yard formal garden in Chicago for summer.

Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' - Henry's Garnet Sweetspire: has cascading white flowers in summer and a fantastic fall foliage display ranging from purple to brilliant red. Zone 5-9 Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Ghost fern. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Eclectic home design photo in Charlotte

THE BRIEF Lengthy consultations with the client and her family over an 18 month period (during which a well was discovered underneath the foundations) revealed their relaxed approach to living and desire for a modern-classic look. The shape of the room and the request for 5 domino hobs determined the need for a large and sociable island. It was also important to provide the perfect place for the family to gather whilst mum cooks. A large kitchen sink was particularly desired by the owners who wanted to be able to use this area as a wet zone work station. THE CHALLENGE With such a large number of cabinets within this kitchen we created diversity and interest by introducing three harmonising finishes; sterling grey, walnut and truffle grey; each defining their own zones. Onto these we added 4 different handle types to accent the different areas and create interest and individuality. Integrating a Kohler Stages sink into a Stainless steel work top provided the perfect wet zone area, whereas on the island the Blanco Rivers Silestone offers a more classic and homely appeal without compromising practicality. THE OUTCOME This new kitchen is a world apart from the clients original wooden in-frame kitchen. Its understated style is innately calming whilst the careful space planning means that it is fantastically practical and a joy to use. In the main kitchen galley area the user has easy access to sink, cooking and refrigeration within a few steps. The perimeter areas of the kitchen house the ovens and the display storage and allow for easy passage way to the living/dining area without interrupting the working area.

Using stratigically placed lights I was able to create my desired mood and contrast. I even placed a light downstairs aimed at the brick wall on the left corner or the image. Shot for Jenkins Baer Interior Design which was showcased in Home and Design Magazine.

The walkout finished lower level has separate zone heating/cooling offers family room, stone fireplace, full wet bar housing wine puck lighting in cabinetry, Onyx counter top bar with under mount glow lighting, billiard area, exercise room with cork and black rubber flooring, 3 bedrooms with two full bathrooms and multiple storage areas. Walkout lower level to a covered stamped concrete patio flanked with limestone boulders and walking pavers path 50’ from the lake shore.

The floor transition in a wet room is one of the more technically demanding aspects of the build. The penny tile inside the wet room needs to be sloped correctly without that slope being visible to the eye, which requires careful mud bed work before a single tile is set. The marble or marble-look threshold where the wet room floor meets the main bathroom floor defines the two zones cleanly without a physical barrier. The large format marble tile carrying through the rest of the bathroom is visible here as well, showing how the two flooring materials were planned to complement each other from the beginning rather than selected independently.

THE BRIEF Lengthy consultations with the client and her family over an 18 month period (during which a well was discovered underneath the foundations) revealed their relaxed approach to living and desire for a modern-classic look. The shape of the room and the request for 5 domino hobs determined the need for a large and sociable island. It was also important to provide the perfect place for the family to gather whilst mum cooks. A large kitchen sink was particularly desired by the owners who wanted to be able to use this area as a wet zone work station. THE CHALLENGE With such a large number of cabinets within this kitchen we created diversity and interest by introducing three harmonising finishes; sterling grey, walnut and truffle grey; each defining their own zones. Onto these we added 4 different handle types to accent the different areas and create interest and individuality. Integrating a Kohler Stages sink into a Stainless steel work top provided the perfect wet zone area, whereas on the island the Blanco Rivers Silestone offers a more classic and homely appeal without compromising practicality. THE OUTCOME This new kitchen is a world apart from the clients original wooden in-frame kitchen. Its understated style is innately calming whilst the careful space planning means that it is fantastically practical and a joy to use. In the main kitchen galley area the user has easy access to sink, cooking and refrigeration within a few steps. The perimeter areas of the kitchen house the ovens and the display storage and allow for easy passage way to the living/dining area without interrupting the working area.

Karen and Chad of Tower Lakes, IL were tired of their unfinished basement functioning as nothing more than a storage area and depressing gym. They wanted to increase the livable square footage of their home with a cohesive finished basement design, while incorporating space for the kids and adults to hang out. “We wanted to make sure that upon renovating the basement, that we can have a place where we can spend time and watch movies, but also entertain and showcase the wine collection that we have,” Karen said. After a long search comparing many different remodeling companies, Karen and Chad found Advance Design Studio. They were drawn towards the unique “Common Sense Remodeling” process that simplifies the renovation experience into predictable steps focused on customer satisfaction. “There are so many other design/build companies, who may not have transparency, or a focused process in mind and I think that is what separated Advance Design Studio from the rest,” Karen said. Karen loved how designer Claudia Pop was able to take very high-level concepts, “non-negotiable items” and implement them in the initial 3D drawings. Claudia and Project Manager DJ Yurik kept the couple in constant communication through the project. “Claudia was very receptive to the ideas we had, but she was also very good at infusing her own points and thoughts, she was very responsive, and we had an open line of communication,” Karen said. A very important part of the basement renovation for the couple was the home gym and sauna. The “high-end hotel” look and feel of the openly blended work out area is both highly functional and beautiful to look at. The home sauna gives them a place to relax after a long day of work or a tough workout. “The gym was a very important feature for us,” Karen said. “And I think (Advance Design) did a very great job in not only making the gym a functional area, but also an aesthetic point in our basement”. An extremely unique wow-factor in this basement is the walk in glass wine cellar that elegantly displays Karen and Chad’s extensive wine collection. Immediate access to the stunning wet bar accompanies the wine cellar to make this basement a popular spot for friends and family. The custom-built wine bar brings together two natural elements; Calacatta Vicenza Quartz and thick distressed Black Walnut. Sophisticated yet warm Graphite Dura Supreme cabinetry provides contrast to the soft beige walls and the Calacatta Gold backsplash. An undermount sink across from the bar in a matching Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop adds functionality and convenience to the bar, while identical distressed walnut floating shelves add an interesting design element and increased storage. Rich true brown Rustic Oak hardwood floors soften and warm the space drawing all the areas together. Across from the bar is a comfortable living area perfect for the family to sit down at a watch a movie. A full bath completes this finished basement with a spacious walk-in shower, Cocoa Brown Dura Supreme vanity with Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop, a crisp white sink and a stainless-steel Voss faucet. Advance Design’s Common Sense process gives clients the opportunity to walk through the basement renovation process one step at a time, in a completely predictable and controlled environment. “Everything was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to it’s full potential,” Karen said. Constantly striving for customer satisfaction, Advance Design’s success is heavily reliant upon happy clients referring their friends and family. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a remodeling project small or large,” Karen exclaimed at the completion of her project.