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.

ワシントンD.C.にある高級な中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (アンダーカウンターシンク、濃色木目調キャビネット、木材カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、茶色い床、L型、無垢フローリング) の写真

ナッシュビルにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなホームバー (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Birchwood Construction had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Lee Architects to revitalize this beautiful waterfront cottage. Located in the historic Belvedere Club community, the home's exterior design pays homage to its original 1800s grand Southern style. To honor the iconic look of this era, Birchwood craftsmen cut and shaped custom rafter tails and an elegant, custom-made, screen door. The home is framed by a wraparound front porch providing incomparable Lake Charlevoix views. The interior is embellished with unique flat matte-finished countertops in the kitchen. The raw look complements and contrasts with the high gloss grey tile backsplash. Custom wood paneling captures the cottage feel throughout the rest of the home. McCaffery Painting and Decorating provided the finishing touches by giving the remodeled rooms a fresh coat of paint. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios

マイアミにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルの床、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

エドモントンにある高級な広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (コの字型、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、木材カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped a neighbor and friend to update a “builder grade” kitchen into a personal, family space that feels luxurious and inviting. The homeowner wanted to solve a number of storage and flow problems in the kitchen, including a wasted area dedicated to a desk, too-little pantry storage, and her wish for a kitchen bar. The all white builder kitchen lacked character, and the client wanted to inject color, texture and personality into the kitchen while keeping it classic.

For this space, we focused on family entertainment. With lots of storage for games, books, and movies, a space dedicated to pastimes like ping pong! A wet bar for easy entertainment for all ages. Fun under the stairs wine storage. And lastly, a big bathroom with extra storage and a big walk-in shower.

This is a custom bar design for the client, they like to entertain and watch movies in this space, so we wanted a place where it created depth, and a bit of sparkle all while paying an homage to their yacht lifestyle.

アトランタにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (L型、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Custom Bar in the Living Room is painted in Benjamin Moore Van Duesen Blue and has knobs from Anthropologie. The Countertop is Monterra Marble. The Sink is Blanco and Faucet from Signature Hardware. Photo by SpaceCrafting.

Photo by Tony Lopez / East End Film & Digital
ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、ガラスカウンター、青いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、ターコイズのキッチンカウンター) の写真

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オレンジカウンティにある高級な中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (コの字型、ドロップインシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、銅製カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

This beautiful wet bar with cooktop features white Ann Sacks Nottingham Cascade tile, engineered quartz "Eternal Noir" by Silestone, maple cabinets Medallion, and an induction cooktop. The cabinetry is semi-custom and offers a wide range of pull out cabinet and drawer storage.

Lotus Home Improvement took a dated oak kitchen and transformed it to a modern farmhouse chic space. Adding an island and bar made the space flow and feel cohesive.

コロンバスにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなドライ バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルの床、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

カンザスシティにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (ll型、ガラス扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、アンダーカウンターシンク) の写真

The Dry bar with glass door storage, open lattice wine area & drawer storage sits adjacent to the dining space just off the kitchen Photography by Chris Kayser KayserPhotography@wi.rr.com