Custom Master Suite above a double stall garage. Roughly 750 SF of space with the bedroom, bathroom, closet, and office. There is a double sided natural gas fireplace that separates the bedroom from the office. AC is provided by a multi-unit mini split unit with a control unit in both the bedroom/bathroom and the office. The bathroom as ditra-heat radiant floor heating throughout. The hardwood is a blue stained hickory with 3", 4", and 5" planks. Closet and Bed frame are custom built with oak, and the track door is a custom built pine door with frosted plexiglass. 14' high ceilings with recessed LED lighting and an exterior door that leads out onto a deck overlooking the back yard.

Fresh & Pretty. Beach basement bungalow renovation includes laundry, family and bathroom. Designed & styled by me : ) photo by Jarret Ford
Home design - mid-sized coastal home design idea in Toronto

Custom design by Cynthia Soda of Soda Pop Design Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Photography by Stephani Buchman Photography. Construction by: Master Edge Homes Markham

Hester Painting & Decorating hand finished this Starburst style wall in the kitchen of a Downtown Chicago Condo.
Small urban kitchen photo in Chicago

Black mountain style glass shade 3-light home design photo in New York

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun side yard mulch landscaping in Portland for summer.

Seating bench outside of the shower
Doorless shower - large contemporary backyard and 3/4 stone, beige tile, gray tile and stone tile doorless shower idea in New York with a pergola, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Ethanol-fueled wall-mount fireplace from Black and Stone.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Jacksonville

This ski-in, ski-out condo features a strong Arts and Crafts influence. The interiors feature reclaimed oak floors, mortise-and-tenon carpentry, stone, and custom period details.

a board formed concrete wall sets a backdrop behind a steel cut stringer carrying open wood treads with skylights above
Staircase - large modern wooden straight open staircase idea in Vancouver

Detail of mesh screen.
Example of an eclectic closet design in Sacramento

Quinn and Paige, residents of this tired 1960’s tri-level home hated their kitchen. As a matter of fact, prior to making plans to renovate the first floor - they considered selling the home, but were reluctant because of its enviable location near the heart of downtown Barrington which was within walking distance to local stores and all their favorite places. So instead they contacted Advance Design Studio after hearing about them from a neighbor, to rescue their tired home and give it new life. The very first plan was to remove the constricting walls surrounding the original kitchen, and open the expansive first floor living room and dining area to the new heart of the space; a stunning state of the art coastal designed kitchen. Exposing attractive beams in the vaulted ceiling created an interesting structural detail that suits the open plan and salutes the original architecture of the home, further emphasizing the height of the new space enjoyed now by the family as a great room. The stage was set for the seaside feel of this kitchen by pairing crisp white painted maple cabinets with Dura Supreme’s one of kind hand weathered finish on the island in soft blue-green finish. But the authentic feeling of being on your favorite beach was supremely achieved by the matching of unique Mt. Claire marble on the island and the specialty Wareham acid washed stone on the perimeter counter tops. Pictures don’t do justice to the feel of this stone under your hand; its water-washed texture reminds instantly of summer vacations collecting rocks softly etched by hundreds of waves. Stainless steel appliances and satin nickel hardware shine brightly against the backdrop of bright white subway tiles accentuated by subtle grey grout lines contributing to the nautical feel of this comfortable kitchen. Seeded glass door cabinetry reminiscent of beach grasses dress up the space just enough, and a proud 6” stacked crown molding extends above 36” wall cabinets into the expanse of the now taller space; balancing this kitchen nicely within its newly integrated home. Features in this kitchen include a built in standard depth refrigerator, pull out spice racks, tall tray dividers and wood super Susan with double pull out trash and recycling. A cutlery divider holds sharp knives, and an angled cabinet was customized to hold a secret USB charging station. The bright white Kohler farm sink is graced by an elegant bridge faucet in brushed nickel. This now airy and spacious kitchen has room for guest and family to congregate around the large island, complete with stools and attractive hidden storage for seldom used entertainment pieces. “I was sold when I saw the drawings. My designer nailed it, down to every last storage idea and coastal detail I envisioned, it was all in there. It was unbelievable how accurate her interpretation was of what was in my head; working with her made my kitchen renovation so easy, it’s as if she literally read my mind”, said Paige enthusiastically. The woman of the house expressed upon completion not only her love for her fantastic new cooking space, but how renovating her kitchen has given new life to the entire home. Talk of moving has been relegated to the recycling bin, and instead the family is discussing plans to renovate the master bath now that they’ve decided to stay for the long term. Friends who visit the home do a double-take as they recognize the new space’s dramatic transformation from original cramped and closed spaces - to the now amazingly fresh open kitchen that has become the center of every gathering and family meal. Designer: Nicole Ryan Photographer: Joe Nowak

Close up view of reclaimed oak used on office wall.
Mid-sized mountain style freestanding desk dark wood floor study room photo in San Francisco with brown walls and no fireplace

Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in Santa Barbara.

This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Burlington.

Blue Glass Matte Chevron Tile from Crossville
Eat-in kitchen - small coastal u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Powder room floor tile with custom tile vent
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom remodel in Toronto