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Example of a transitional freestanding bathtub design in Los Angeles

CHRISTOPHER LEE FOTO
Eclectic dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Los Angeles with a bar and white walls

JS Gibson
Wet bar - large transitional single-wall dark wood floor wet bar idea in Charleston with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, mirror backsplash and brown countertops

Transitional home bar photo in Boston

Jenn Baker
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Dallas with a roof extension

Freestanding bathtub - scandinavian beige tile and wood-look tile gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in San Francisco with a hinged shower door

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.

With defined geometric angles and edges, the Ara ® Bath Collection creates a streamlined look of contemporary elegance.
Trendy bathroom photo in Indianapolis

Libbie Holmes Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless galley concrete floor and gray floor utility room remodel in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

An Organic Southwest style wine seller with built-in wine fridge. Architect: Urban Design Associates, Lee Hutchison Builder: R-Net Custom Homes Interior Designer: Bess Jones Interiors Photography: Dino Tonn

Beach style l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and an island

Small elegant kitchen pantry photo in DC Metro with white cabinets and white walls

Large trendy u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor seated home bar photo in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops and white countertops

This Chelsea loft is an example of making a smaller space go a long way. We needed to fit two offices, two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a den for TV watching, as well as two baths and a laundry room in only 1,350 square feet!

The dining room features a custom oak and bronze wine cellar built by CG Quality Millwork and designed by Dunagan Diverio Design Group. The wine cellar features custom dual zone temperature controlled units flanked on each side by storage towers with built-in buffet counters for entertaining.

Transitional dark wood floor bathroom photo in New Orleans with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, white walls and flat-panel cabinets

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley
Large trendy beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in London with a one-piece toilet and beige walls

This Paradise Valley stunner was a down-to-the-studs renovation. The owner, a successful business woman and owner of Bungalow Scottsdale -- a fabulous furnishings store, had a very clear vision. DW's mission was to re-imagine the 1970's solid block home into a modern and open place for a family of three. The house initially was very compartmentalized including lots of small rooms and too many doors to count. With a mantra of simplify, simplify, simplify, Architect CP Drewett began to look for the hidden order to craft a space that lived well. This residence is a Moroccan world of white topped with classic Morrish patterning and finished with the owner's fabulous taste. The kitchen was established as the home's center to facilitate the owner's heart and swagger for entertaining. The public spaces were reimagined with a focus on hospitality. Practicing great restraint with the architecture set the stage for the owner to showcase objects in space. Her fantastic collection includes a glass-top faux elephant tusk table from the set of the infamous 80's television series, Dallas. It was a joy to create, collaborate, and now celebrate this amazing home. Project Details: Architecture: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Interior Selections: Linda Criswell, Bungalow Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ Featured in: Phoenix Home and Garden, June 2015, "Eclectic Remodel", page 87.

geometric tile featuring a grid pattern contrasts with the organic nature of the large-aggregate black and white terrazzo flooring at this custom shower