Mike and Anne of Barrington Hills desperately needed to update and renovate both their kid’s hall bath and guest bath, and in their 1980’s home each project presented a different set of unique challenges to overcome. When they set out to identify the right remodeling company to partner with, it was important to find a company that could help them to visualize design solutions for the bath renovations. When they came across Advance Design Studio’s website, they were immediately drawn to the solution-oriented remodeling process and the family friendly company. They say they chose Advance Design because of the integrated approach of “Common Sense Remodeling”, making the design, project management and construction all happen in one place. When they met with Project Designer Michelle Lecinski, they knew they chose the right company. “Michelle’s excellent work on the initial designs made it easy to proceed with Advance Design Studio,” Mike said. Like most homeowners anticipating a big renovation project, they had some healthy fears; with two bathrooms being remodeled at the same time they worried about timeframes and staying within budget. With the help of Michelle, and the “Common Sense” guidelines, they were confident that Advance Design would stay true, orchestrating all the moving parts to stay within both the estimated timeline and budget. The guest bath offered the biggest design challenge. A dormer obstruction made the already cramped shower awkward to access. Mike and Anne also wanted the shower size to be expanded, making it more accommodating. Working with Advance’s construction expert DJ Yurik, Michelle relocated the shower concealing the original dormer and creating a larger, more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing guest shower. The unsightly and not at all user-friendly closet was removed and replaced with elegant White Maple Dura Supreme cabinetry with much improved function featuring dual tall linen cabinets, a special makeup area and two sinks, providing a dual vanity which was extremely important for better guest use. The Fossil Brown quartz countertop is in pleasing contrast to the white cabinetry, and coordinates nicely with the mocha porcelain tile gracing the shower for an accent. The decorative glazed turquoise tile backsplash, tile border, and bottle niche adds a taste of marine green to the room, while marble-looking porcelain tile makes guests feel they are staying in a 5-star hotel. Polished nickel Kohler plumbing fixtures were chosen to add a touch of sophistication. This renovated guest bath is comfortable and elegant, and Anne and Mike’s house guests may never want to leave! “The end result was updated and restyled bathrooms that the client will enjoy and increase the value of their home,” Designer Michelle said. The children’s hall bath had its own set of challenges. The current placement of the sink was not conducive to the best use of the existing space, nor did it allow for any visual interest, something Advance’s designers always work to achieve even within the tight confines of a small bath. Advance removed the linen closet and used the gain in wall space to create a dramatic focal point on the vanity wall. They also took additional space that wasn’t being used for new Storm Gray Dura Supreme tall built-in linen cabinets, creating functional storage space that the former bath lacked. A customized glass splash panel was created for the bath, and the high ceilings with skylights were accented with a custom-made track lighting fixture featuring industrial pipe and cage materials. Authentic cement encaustic tile was used wall to wall surrounding the vanity to create a dramatic and interesting back drop for the new elegant and stately furniture-like double sink wall. Hand-made encaustic tile originated in Western Europe beginning in the 1850’s and reminded Mike and Anne of tile they had seen and loved from their travels overseas. Today, encaustic tile has made a re-appearance in today’s modern bath design with its wide array of appealing patterns and artistic use of color. Oil rubbed bronze Kohler fixtures echo the black accents in the beautiful tile pattern and reflect the matte black of the unique lighting detail. Easy to maintain Blanca Arabescato Quartz countertops add practicality and natural beauty and compliments the warm wood porcelain tile floors. This handsome bath has generated praise from friends and family even before it’s complete unveiling as photos of the space leaked out on social media! It’s not only completely functional to use, but especially pretty to look at. “Advance Design Studio did a terrific job for us. We really appreciated how easy it was to work with them on a complex project of the complete remodeling of two bathrooms. They very capably handled all the details from design, to project management, to construction. It is a great group of people to work with and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them again anytime,” Mike said.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Please see all of the specifications to this shower: Shower wall tile: Daltile- Pickets- Matte white, model: CG-PKMTWH7530 Bathroom floor tile: Lili Cement tiles, Tiffany collection, color 3. http://lilitile.com/project/tiffany-3/ Plumbing fixtures: Brizo, Litze collection in the brilliance luxe gold https://www.brizo.com/bath/collection/litze Vanity hardware: Amerock pulls in the golden champagne finish: https://www.amerock.com/Products/Detail/pid/2836/s/golden-champagne_pull_bar-pulls_128mm_bp40517bbz The dimensions of this bathroom are: 4'-11" wide by 8'-10" long Paint by Sherwin Williams: Vanity cabinet- SW 6244 Naval Walls- SW 7015 Repose Gray Door hardware: Emtek C520ROUUS19- Flat Black Round Knob https://www.build.com/emtek-c520rou-privacy-door-knob/s443128?uid=2613248 Lighting was purchased via Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/266595096/double-bulb-sconce-light-solid-brass?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-lighting-sconces&utm_custom1=e0d352ca-f1fd-4e22-9313-ab9669b0b1ff&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpNGS_9r61wIVDoRpCh1XAQWxEAQYASABEgKLhPD_BwE These are the gold tipped bulbs for the light fixture: https://www.cb2.com/g25-gold-tipped-60w-light-bulb/s161692

Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom with a drop-in tub, an open shower, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and an open shower.

This vintage style bathroom was inspired by it's 1930's art deco roots. The goal was to recreate a space that felt like it was original. With lighting from Rejuvenation, tile from B&W tile and Kohler fixtures, this is a small bathroom that packs a design punch. Interior Designer- Marilynn Taylor, The Taylored Home Contractor- Allison Allain, Plumb Crazy Contracting.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, yellow floor, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and an open shower.

We choose to highlight this project because even though it is a more traditional design style its light neutral color palette represents the beach lifestyle of the south bay. Our relationship with this family started when they attended one of our complimentary educational seminars to learn more about the design / build approach to remodeling. They had been working with an architect and were having trouble getting their vision to translate to the plans. They were looking to add on to their south Redondo home in a manner that would allow for seamless transition between their indoor and outdoor space. Design / Build ended up to be the perfect solution to their remodeling need. As the project started coming together and our clients were able to visualize their dream, they trusted us to add the adjacent bathroom remodel as a finishing touch. In keeping with our light and warm palette we selected ocean blue travertine for the floor and installed a complimentary tile wainscot. The tile wainscot is comprised of hand-made ceramic crackle tile accented with Lunada Bay Selenium Silk blend glass mosaic tile. However the piéce de résistance is the frameless shower enclosure with a wave cut top.

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Design ideas for a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, open cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, slate, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Design ideas for a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black cabinets, beige tile and solid surface benchtops.

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This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, marble floors and marble benchtops.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with a one-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, a curbless shower, beige tile, black tile, gray tile and pebble tile.

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops and an undermount sink.

Modern Coastal Bathroom. Polished Calcutta Marble tiles 6 x 12 with a 1 x 6 matte sea glass tile inlay on the walls. The shower floor is a 2 x 2 Calcutta marble mosaic.

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and marble benchtops.

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Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Master Bathroom : Adams + Beasley Associates, Custom Builders : Photo by Eric Roth : Interior Design by Lewis Interiors
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white tile and stone tile.

Beautiful blue tile contemporary bathroom.Our client wanted a serene, calming bathroom. "Zen-like" were her words. Designers: Lauren Jacobsen and Kathy Hartz. Photographer: Terrance Williams

Schmales Duschbad in verschiedenen Farbvarianten. Die offene Dusche aus Biasazza Glasmosaik bildet das farbige und glänzende Highlight des Konzepts. Bianco Carrara als polierte Boden- und Wandfliese. Weißes Aufsatzwaschbecken mit Armaturen in entsprechenden Metalloberflächen.