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サンタフェスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ホームバー、ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、無垢フローリング) の写真

A prior great room addition was made more open and functional with an optimal seating arrangement, flexible furniture options. The brick wall ties the space to the original portion of the home, as well as acting as a focal point.

サンディエゴにある巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ホームバー、白い壁、テラコッタタイルの床、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床) の写真

Photo: Lisa Petrole
サンフランシスコにある高級な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、横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり) の写真

The guesthouse of our Green Mountain Getaway follows the same recipe as the main house. With its soaring roof lines and large windows, it feels equally as integrated into the surrounding landscape. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

シカゴ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オープンリビング (ホームバー、ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

Great room. © 2010 Ron Ruscio Photography.
デンバーにある巨大なラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなリビングのホームバー (標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ) の写真

Interior Design + Architectural Photographer Barry Grossman Photography
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のホームバー (大理石の床) の写真

L'appartement en VEFA de 73 m2 est en rez-de-jardin. Il a été livré brut sans aucun agencement. Nous avons dessiné, pour toutes les pièces de l'appartement, des meubles sur mesure optimisant les usages et offrant des rangements inexistants. Le meuble du salon fait office de dressing, lorsque celui-ci se transforme en couchage d'appoint. Meuble TV et espace bureau.

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

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

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

This impressive great room features plenty of room to entertain guests. It contains a wall-mounted TV, a ribbon fireplace, two couches and chairs, an area rug and is conveniently connected to the kitchen, sunroom, dining room and other first floor rooms.

Mahjong Game Room with Wet Bar
ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (カーペット敷き、マルチカラーの床、ホームバー、マルチカラーの壁、赤いカーテン) の写真

マイアミにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ホームバー、グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

This photo came to us from Intermountain Wood Products, in Meridian Idaho. Here's a shot of the Great room featuring Moderno: Camden on the floors and back accent wall. A vast stone firplace reaches the ceiling, elavating the room to a contemporary upscale living area. Hallmark Floors' Darker color of Camden, from the Engineered Hardwood Collection - Moderno meeting the white carpet adds beautiful contrast.

Designed by architect Bing Hu, this modern open-plan home has sweeping views of Desert Mountain from every room. The high ceilings, large windows and pocketing doors create an airy feeling and the patios are an extension of the indoor spaces. The warm tones of the limestone floors and wood ceilings are enhanced by the soft colors in the Donghia furniture. The walls are hand-trowelled venetian plaster or stacked stone. Wool and silk area rugs by Scott Group. Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/modern-desert-classic-home/

A reimagined empty and dark corner, adding 3 windows and a large corner window seat that connects with the harp of the renovated brick fireplace, while adding ample of storage and an opportunity to gather with friends and family. We also added a small partition that functions as a small bar area serving the dining space.