Our clients in Tower Lakes, IL, needed more storage and functionality from their kitchen. They were primarily focused on finding the right combination of cabinets, shelves, and drawers that fit all their cookware, flatware, and appliances. They wanted a brighter, bigger space with a natural cooking flow and plenty of storage. Soffits and crown molding needed to be removed to make the kitchen feel larger. Redesign elements included: relocating the fridge, adding a baking station and coffee bar, and placing the microwave in the kitchen island. Advance Design Studio’s Claudia Pop offered functional, creative, and unique solutions to the homeowners’ problems. Our clients wanted a unique kitchen that was not completely white, a balance of design and function. Claudia offered functional, creative, and unique solutions to Chad and Karen’s kitchen design challenges. The first thing to go was soffits. Today, most kitchens can benefit from the added height and space; removing soffits is nearly always step one. Steely gray-blue was the color of choice for a freshly unique look bringing a sophisticated-looking space to wrap around the fresh new kitchen. Cherry cabinetry in a true brown stain compliments the stormy accents with sharp contrasting white Cambria quartz top balancing out the space with a dramatic flair. “We wanted something unique and special in this space, something none of the neighbors would have,” said Claudia. The dramatic veined Cambria countertops continue upward into a backsplash behind three complimentary open shelves. These countertops provide visual texture and movement in the kitchen. The kitchen includes two larder cabinets for both the coffee bar and baking station. The kitchen is now functional and unique in design. “When we design a new kitchen space, as designers, we are always looking for ways to balance interesting design elements with practical functionality,” Claudia said. “This kitchen’s new design is not only way more functional but is stunning in a way a piece of art can catch one’s attention.” Decorative mullions with mirrored inserts sit atop dual sentinel pantries flanking the new refrigerator, while a 48″ dual fuel Wolf range replaced the island cooktop and double oven. The new microwave is cleverly hidden within the island, eliminating the cluttered counter and attention-grabbing wall of stainless steel from the previous space. The family room was completely renovated, including a beautifully functional entertainment bar with the same combination of woods and stone as the kitchen and coffee bar. Mesh inserts instead of plain glass add visual texture while revealing pristine glassware. Handcrafted built-ins surround the fireplace. The beautiful and efficient design created by designer Claudia transitioned directly to the installation team seamlessly, much like the basement project experience Chad and Karen enjoyed previously. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a project small or large,” Karen said. “Everything that was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to its full potential,” Karen said. Our award-winning design team would love to create a beautiful, functional, and spacious place for you and your family. With our “Common Sense Remodeling” approach, the process of renovating your home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-665-1711 or schedule an appointment.

フェニックスにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

The original masonry fireplace, with brick veneer and floating steel framed hearth. The hearth was re-surfaced with a concrete, poured in place counter material. Low voltage, MR-16 recessed lights accent the fireplace and artwork. A small sidelight brings natural light in to wash the brick fireplace as well. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR

Julie Florio Photography
ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、淡色無垢フローリング、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの床) の写真

Brady Architectural Photography
サンディエゴにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、ライブラリー、テレビなし、白い壁) の写真

デンバーにある中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

Captured Moments Photography
チャールストンにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

Lori Hamilton
マイアミにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、レンガの床、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

Charlie Quade Protography
アトランタにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

Tom Powel Imaging
ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (レンガの床、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、ライブラリー、赤い壁、テレビなし、赤い床) の写真

Allison Mathern Interior Design
ミネアポリスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ライブラリー、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

Photo by Megan Bannon
デンバーにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

ボストンにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、茶色い壁、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、グレーとブラウン) の写真

This long space needed flexibility above all else. As frequent hosts to their extended family, we made sure there was plenty of seating to go around, but also met their day-to-day needs with intimate groupings. Much like the kitchen, the family room strikes a balance between the warm brick tones of the fireplace and the handsome green wall finish. Not wanting to miss an opportunity for spunk, we introduced an intricate geometric pattern onto the accent wall giving us a perfect backdrop for the clean lines of the mid-century inspired furniture pieces.

Pleasant Heights is a newly constructed home that sits atop a large bluff in Chatham overlooking Pleasant Bay, the largest salt water estuary on Cape Cod. - Two classic shingle style gambrel roofs run perpendicular to the main body of the house and flank an entry porch with two stout, robust columns. A hip-roofed dormer—with an arch-top center window and two tiny side windows—highlights the center above the porch and caps off the orderly but not too formal entry area. A third gambrel defines the garage that is set off to one side. A continuous flared roof overhang brings down the scale and helps shade the first-floor windows. Sinuous lines created by arches and brackets balance the linear geometry of the main mass of the house and are playful and fun. A broad back porch provides a covered transition from house to landscape and frames sweeping views. - Inside, a grand entry hall with a curved stair and balcony above sets up entry to a sequence of spaces that stretch out parallel to the shoreline. Living, dining, kitchen, breakfast nook, study, screened-in porch, all bedrooms and some bathrooms take in the spectacular bay view. A rustic brick and stone fireplace warms the living room and recalls the finely detailed chimney that anchors the west end of the house outside. - PSD Scope Of Work: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction | Living Space: 6,883ft² | Photography: Brian Vanden Brink |

フェニックスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床、レンガの暖炉まわり) の写真