Curtis and Peggy had been thinking of a kitchen remodel for quite some time, but they knew their house would have a unique set of challenges. Their older Victorian house was built in 1891. The kitchen cabinetry was original, and they wanted to keep the authenticity of their period home while adding modern comforts that would improve their quality of life. A friend recommended Advance Design Studio for their exceptional experience and quality of work. After meeting with designer Michelle Lecinski at Advance Design, they were confident they could partner with Advance to accomplish the unique kitchen renovation they’d been talking about for years. “We wanted to do the kitchen for a long, long time,” Curtis said. “(We asked ourselves) what are we actually going to do? How are we going to do this? And who are we going to find to do exactly what we want?” The goal for the project was to keep the home renovation and new kitchen feeling authentic to the time in which it was built. They desperately wanted the modern comforts that come with a larger refrigerator and the dishwasher that they never had! The old home was also a bit drafty so adding a fireplace, wall insulation and new windows became a priority. They very much wanted to create a comfortable hearth room adjacent to the kitchen, complete with old world brick. The original cabinetry had to go to make way for beautiful new kitchen cabinetry that appears as if it was a hundred years old, but with all the benefits of cutting-edge storage, self-closing drawers, and a brand-new look. “We just wanted to keep it old looking, but with some modern updates,” Peggy said. Dura Supreme Highland Cabinets with a Heritage Old World Painted Finish replaced the original 1891 cabinets. The hand-applied careful rubbed-off detailing makes these exquisite cabinets look as if they came from a far-gone era. Despite the small size of the kitchen, Peggy, Curtis and Michelle utilized every inch with custom cabinet sizes to increase storage capacity. The custom cabinets allowed for the addition of a 24” Fisher Paykel dishwasher with a concealing Dura Supreme door panel. Michelle was also able to work into the new design a larger 30” Fisher Paykel French refrigerator. “We made every ¼ inch count in this small space,” designer Michelle said. “Having the ability to custom size the cabinetry was the only way to achieve this.” “The kitchen essentially was designed around the Heartland Vintage range and oven,” says Michelle. A classic appliance that combines nostalgic beauty and craftsmanship for modern cooking, with nickel plated trim and elegantly shaped handles and legs; the not to miss range is a striking focal point of the entire room and an engaging conversation piece. Granite countertops in Kodiak Satin with subtle veining kept with the old-world style. The delicate porcelain La Vie Crackle Sonoma tile kitchen backsplash compliments the home’s style perfectly. A handcrafted passthrough designed to show off Peggy’s fine china was custom built by project carpenters Justin Davis and Jeff Dallain to physically and visually open the space. Additional storage was created in the custom panty room with Latte Edinburg cabinets, hand-made weathered wood shelving with authentic black iron brackets, and an intricate tin copper ceiling. Peggy and Curtis loved the idea of adding a Vermont stove to make the hearth-room not only functional, but a truly beckoning place to be. A stunning Bordeaux red Vermont Castings Stove with crisp black ventilation was chosen and combined with the authentic reclaimed Chicago brick wall. Advance’s talented carpenters custom-built elegant weathered shelves to house family memorabilia, installed carefully chosen barn sconces, and made the hearth room an inviting place to relax with a cup of coffee and a good book. “Peggy and Curtis’ project was so much fun to work on. Creating a space that looks and feels like it always belonged in this beautiful old Victorian home is a designer’s dream. To see the delight in their faces when they saw the design details coming together truly made it worth the time and effort that went into making the very compact kitchen space work”, said Michelle. “The result is an amazing custom kitchen, packed with functionality in every inch, nook and cranny!” exclaims Michelle. The renovation didn’t end with the kitchen. New Pella windows were added to help lessen the drafts. The removal of the original windows and trim necessitated the re-creation of hand-made corbels and trim details no longer available today. The talented carpenter team came to the rescue, crafting new pieces and masterfully finishing them as if they were always there. New custom gutters were formed and installed with a front entry rework necessary to accommodate the changes. The whole house functions better, but it still feels like the original 1891 home. “From start to finish it’s just a much better space than we used to have,” Peggy said. “Jeff and Justin were amazing.” Curtis added; “We were lucky to find Advance Design, because they really came through for us. I loved that they had everything in house, anything you needed to have done, they could do it”.

Alexandria, Virginia custom beige mudroom cabinetry with upholstered green and white chevron bench by Michael Molesky
ワシントンD.C.にある低価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

This entrance sets the tone for a transitional home, classic with a contemporary twist.
デンバーにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色いドア、茶色い床) の写真

This fun mud room features a one-of-a-kind floating bench seat with hooks for storage. The tall cabinets on either side provide hidden storage as well.

A simple, classic entry to greet each and every guest entering this home with a taste of the beautiful design to come!
ダラスにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

The homeowners recently moved from California and wanted a “modern farmhouse” with lots of metal and aged wood that was timeless, casual and comfortable to match their down-to-Earth, fun-loving personalities. They wanted to enjoy this home themselves and also successfully entertain other business executives on a larger scale. We added furnishings, rugs, lighting and accessories to complete the foyer, living room, family room and a few small updates to the dining room of this new-to-them home. All interior elements designed and specified by A.HICKMAN Design. Photography by Angela Newton Roy (website: http://angelanewtonroy.com)

デトロイトにあるお手頃価格の小さなカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Bjurfors/ SE360
マルメにある小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

グランドラピッズにあるお手頃価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

アトランタにある小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

シアトルにあるお手頃価格の小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、グレーのドア、茶色い床) の写真

Nora Best
他の地域にある小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床) の写真

ウィチタにある小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床) の写真

玄関にあった段差を解消しつつ、普段使いの靴を収納できる式台を造作。落ち着いたベージュ系のクロスを貼って全体的にシックな雰囲気に
福岡にある小さな和モダンなおしゃれな玄関収納 (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、クロスの天井、壁紙、ベージュの天井) の写真

Built-in Lockers
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

グランドラピッズにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床) の写真

Jennifer Egoavil Design All photos © Mike Healey Photography
ダラスにある低価格の小さなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

Grabell Phase 1 – In this phase of the project, we transformed the entire first floor by gutting it down to studs and subfloor. We replaced rotted exterior walls, completely removed all exterior siding and installed vinyl simulated cedar shingle siding. We removed the chimney and installed central AC and gas heat and on demand hot water. We then installed white oak floors, recessed lights, and converted front porch into a mudroom with a coat closet and custom bench. We created a completely redesigned kitchen, living room, bathroom and two bedrooms to complete the first floor.

オースティンにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、茶色い床、白いドア) の写真