An original turn-of-the-century Craftsman home had lost it original charm in the kitchen and bathroom, both renovated in the 1980s. The clients desired to restore the original look, while still giving the spaces an updated feel. Both rooms were gutted and new materials, fittings and appliances were installed, creating a strong reference to the history of the home, while still moving the house into the 21st century. Photos by Melissa McCafferty

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

Lavender walls add a soft glow. Very spa like. White Glassos floor tile with silver leaf 1-in tile border. Wall tile from walker Zanger's Moderne collection. Rainshower showerhead with wall mounted hand held shower.

Matt Kocourek
Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and green walls

This room was redesigned to accommodate the latest in audio/visual technology. The exposed brick fireplace was clad with wood paneling, sconces were added and the hearth covered with marble. photo by Anne Gummerson

The Cabrini TV Stand and Cabrini Panel combined create a complete Home Theater Entertainment Center! Easily maneuver the Cabrini TV Stand 2.2 into place, with the convenient wheels for hassle-free arrangement. mount your TV directly Cabrini TV Panel for a more finished look. The TV stand is built with 6 roomy cubbyholes and 2 sliding drawers to manage your clutter. The 2 overhead LED lights creates a cozy and homey atmosphere in your living room.

Connie Anderson
Mid-sized elegant enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Houston with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Large eclectic formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Columbus with gray walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Turquoise chairs, sectional, flax sectional, natural sectional, gray grasscloth wallpaper, tv above fireplace, stained mantle, woven wood, cordless woven wood, cordless blinds, gray and whit rug, sofa table, console table, x bench, turquoise poufs, concrete coffee table, gray tray, accessories, geometric pillows

CL Studio reimagines a classic Craftsman ranch home in Albany, CA. ✨ Taking a functional approach to the living room design, we maximized usability in a compact space. By relocating the door to the primary suite and incorporating floating shelves for books and children's toys, we transformed the layout to provide ample wall space for a TV while creating a harmonious balance between relaxation and circulation.

Flat screen TV lift Cabinet, Ritz in our beautiful Camden White finish is presented by "Best of Houzz 2014" for service, Cabinet Tronix. Designer US made furniture perfectly married with premium US made TV lift system. This Ritz pop up TV lift cabinet is available in 16 amazing finishes. There are set sizes or you can select to work out a custom size for your needs. We can make our TV lift furniture pieces to hold most size TV's up to 90 inch. The selection of finishes are all posted on the web site link page. You can have any of our the TV lift cabinet designs set at the foot of the bed, against a wall/window or center of the room. All designs are finished on all 4 sides with the exact same wood and finish. All Cabinet Tronix TV lift furniture models come with HDMI cables, Digital display universal remote, built in Infra red repeater system, TV mount, wire web wrap, component section and power bar. You can also opt to include our optional 360 TV lift swivel system. All units comes with a 5 year warranty with a win win free additional 2 year extended warranty. http://www.cabinet-tronix.com/ritz-camden-flat-screen-tv-lift-furniture-design 619-422-2784

I am proud to present New, Stylish, Practical, and just Awesome ) design for your new kid's room. Ta -da... The space in this room is minimal, and it's tough to have two beds there and have a useful and pretty design. This design was built on the idea to have a bed that transforms from king to two tweens and back with ease. I do think most of the time better to keep it as a single bed and, when needed, slide bed over and have two beds. The single bed will give you more space and air in the room. You will have easy access to the closet and a much more comfortable bed to sleep on it. On the left side, we are going to build costume wardrobe style closet On the right side is a column. We install some exposed shelving to bring this architectural element to proportions with the room. Behind the bed, we use accent wallpaper. This particular mural wallpaper looks like fabric has those waves that will softener this room. Also, it brings that three-dimension effect that makes the room look larger without using mirrors. Led lighting over that wall will make shadows look alive. There are some Miami vibes it this picture. Without dominating overall room design, these art graphics are producing luxury filing of living in a tropical paradise. ( Miami Style) On the front is console/table cabinetry. In this combination, it is in line with bed design and the overall geometrical proportions of the room. It is a multi-function. It will be used as a console for a TV/play station and a small table for computer activities. In the end wall in the hallway is a costume made a mirror with Led lights. Girls need mirrors ) Our concept is timeless. We design this room to be the best for any age. We look into the future ) Your girl will grow very fast. And you do not have to change a thing in this room. This room will be comfortable and stylish for the next 20 years. I do guarantee that ) Your daughter will love it!

Bruce Bettis Photography
Inspiration for a timeless kids' bathroom remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Study, watch tv and play with the kids all in one space.
Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Atlanta with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Large elegant u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor
Living room - large contemporary open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a tile fireplace

Custom TV Unit Finish: Dark grey (silver sparkly) high gloss Bottom Cabinet: Finish: white painted high gloss Stip LED light around cabinet
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept gray floor family room remodel in Miami with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Ryan Fung Photography
Large transitional master beige tile and limestone tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub photo in Toronto with beige walls

Kitchen - contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops