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.

存在感のあるキッチンに天井のルーバー、心地よさそうな小上がり、と見どころ満載のリビング。「腰壁」と呼ばれるキッチンを覆う低い壁。ここをどうやって演出するかがお施主様の悩みでした。 「タイルにする、色を塗る、いろんな選択肢がありましたが、特徴をつけすぎると飽きるかな、と」、結果「木目が一番飽きない」ということで木の素材感を思いっきりいかした仕様にしました。木材をまるでレンガのように凹凸がでるように張り合わせた独特の腰壁はこうしてうまれました。

This living room features beige sofas and wingback armchairs, centered by a beige rug, and an ornate wood coffee table with a glass top. Gray wash wooden beams line the vaulted ceiling to anchor 2 caged chandeliers. An industrial-style wet bar placed in the back corner accompanied by silver barstools.

シアトルにある広いコンテンポラリースタイル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、木材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

photos: Kyle Born
ニューヨークにある低価格の広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

フェニックスにある中くらいなトランジショナル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、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Bighorn Palm Desert modern home living room with wine display. Photo by William MacCollum.
ロサンゼルスにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、白い床、折り上げ天井) の写真

« L’esthétisme économique » Ancien fleuron industriel, la ville de Pantin semble aujourd’hui prendre une toute autre dimension. Tout change très vite : Les services, les transports, l’urbanisme,.. Beaucoup de personnes sont allés s’installer dans cette ville de plus en plus prospère. C’est le cas notamment de Stéphane, architecte, 41 ans, qui quitta la capitale pour aller installer ses bureaux au delà du périphérique dans un superbe atelier en partie rénové. En partie car les fenêtres étaient toujours d’origine ! En effet, celles-ci dataient de 1956 et étaient composées d’aluminium basique dont les carreaux étaient en simple vitrage, donc très énergivores. Le projet de Stephane était donc de finaliser cette rénovation en modernisant, notamment, ses fenêtres. En tant qu’architecte, il souhaitait conserver une harmonie au sein des pièces, pour maintenir cette chaleur et cette élégance qu’ont souvent les ateliers. Cependant, Stephane disposait d’un budget précis qu’il ne fallait surtout pas dépasser. Quand nous nous sommes rencontrés, Stephane nous a tout de suite dit « J’aime le bois. J’ai un beau parquet, je souhaite préserver cet aspect d’antan. Mais je suis limité en terme de budget ». Afin d’atteindre son objectif, Hopen a proposé à Stephane un type de fenêtre très performant dont l’esthétisme respecterait ce désir d’élégance. Nous lui avons ainsi proposé nos fenêtres VEKA 70 PVC double vitrage avec finition intérieur en aspect bois. Il a immédiatement trouvé le rapport qualité/prix imbattable (Stephane avait d’autres devis en amont). 4 jours après, la commande était passée. Stéphane travaille désormais avec ses équipes dans une atmosphère chaleureuse, conviviale et authentique. Nous avons demandé à Stephane de définir HOPEN en 3 mots, voilà ce qu’il a répondu : « Qualité, sens de l’humain, professionnalisme » Descriptif technique des ouvrants installés : 8 fenêtres de type VEKA70 PVC double vitrage à ouverture battantes en finition aspect bois de H210 X L85 1 porte-fenêtres coulissante de type VEKA 70 PVC double vitrage en finition aspect bois de H 230 X L 340

マドリードにある低価格の小さな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、ラミネートの床、暖炉なし、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床) の写真

Photo Credits: Anna Stathaki
ロンドンにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (青い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

オースティンにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

This Neo-prairie style home with its wide overhangs and well shaded bands of glass combines the openness of an island getaway with a “C – shaped” floor plan that gives the owners much needed privacy on a 78’ wide hillside lot. Photos by James Bruce and Merrick Ales.

他の地域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リビング (ベージュの壁、ラミネートの床、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、クロスの天井、壁紙、アクセントウォール) の写真

他の地域にある低価格の小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、クロスの天井、白い天井、グレーの壁、塗装フローリング、コンクリートの壁、吹き抜け) の写真

The centerpiece and focal point to this tiny home living room is the grand circular-shaped window which is actually two half-moon windows jointed together where the mango woof bartop is placed. This acts as a work and dining space. Hanging plants elevate the eye and draw it upward to the high ceilings. Colors are kept clean and bright to expand the space. The loveseat folds out into a sleeper and the ottoman/bench lifts to offer more storage. The round rug mirrors the window adding consistency. This tropical modern coastal Tiny Home is built on a trailer and is 8x24x14 feet. The blue exterior paint color is called cabana blue. The large circular window is quite the statement focal point for this how adding a ton of curb appeal. The round window is actually two round half-moon windows stuck together to form a circle. There is an indoor bar between the two windows to make the space more interactive and useful- important in a tiny home. There is also another interactive pass-through bar window on the deck leading to the kitchen making it essentially a wet bar. This window is mirrored with a second on the other side of the kitchen and the are actually repurposed french doors turned sideways. Even the front door is glass allowing for the maximum amount of light to brighten up this tiny home and make it feel spacious and open. This tiny home features a unique architectural design with curved ceiling beams and roofing, high vaulted ceilings, a tiled in shower with a skylight that points out over the tongue of the trailer saving space in the bathroom, and of course, the large bump-out circle window and awning window that provides dining spaces.

Christina Faminoff
バンクーバー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リビング (白い壁、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

ダブリン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リビング (青い壁、ラミネートの床、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

LIV Sotheby's International Realty
デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな広いラスティック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、金属の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、ベージュの壁) の写真

マイアミにあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、暖炉なし、テレビなし、磁器タイルの床、白い床) の写真