One of our favorite clients requested our services once again, this time to update their outdated full bath. The main goal, aside from keeping the existing tub and surround in place, was to replace the tired vanity, small medicine cabinet, countertop, sink, flooring, light fixture, shower valve and trims with products that are more on trend. The desire was to create a wow factor and display their personal style. Designing a bath with transitional finishes and a clean aesthetic was top of mind when we selected a white painted inset-style vanity, contrasting marble-look quartz countertop in suede finish and classic 3” x 6” white subway wall tiles. Tying together different patterns and incorporating 8” x 8” black and white deco floor tiles provides an interesting and refreshing industrial look that is an expression of our client’s individuality and style. Adding to this industrial style feature was the double light fixture with clear seeded glass mounted over the new framed recessed medicine cabinet with matching painted finish. Also, a priority in the remodeling process was to provide proper ventilation to not only keep air moving, but to ensure moisture is cleared from the room while showering. This newly remodeled updated bathroom is light and airy, and clients are thrilled with the result. “Hi Cathy, I just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with our bathrooms and stairs!! Ed, Bradley, and Charlie did their usual fantastic job, not to mention your guidance and expertise. We could not be more thrilled! Each and every time I look at the wall color in the upstairs bath, I comment to myself that Liz really is a ‘wiz’. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” - Susan and Hal M. (Hanover)

Arch Studio, Inc. Architecture & Interiors 2018
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Lee Monarch
Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Kitchens Unlimited
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

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.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Rustic and modern design elements complement one another in this 2,480 sq. ft. three bedroom, two and a half bath custom modern farmhouse. Abundant natural light and face nailed wide plank white pine floors carry throughout the entire home along with plenty of built-in storage, a stunning white kitchen, and cozy brick fireplace. Photos by Tessa Manning

Main hallway bathroom received a major overhaul. Bathroom gutted down to the studs and rebuilt to this modern, updated, clean space
Small transitional kids bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with black cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, white walls, a sliding shower screen, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Terry O'Rourke
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Photo by: Elaine Fredrick Photography
Design ideas for a small modern master wet room bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, white floor, a shower curtain and an alcove tub.

© Cindy Apple Photography
Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Accents were added to this guest bath to create a bright and appealing space.
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cincinnati with white tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, yellow walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

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Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

This Manhattan Beach client had a wonderful eye for color and already had a clear vision of the style she wanted; she even brought her tile selection to our first meeting. South Bay Design Center brought her magnificent vision to life, making sure that all her wishes became reality. We used Dura Supreme furniture-style free-standing vanities in White, and Pental Quartz in Akoya for the countertops, bench seating and shower dam. We also incorporated quartz on the sides of the shampoo box. The client chose a blend of different shades of blue for one bathroom, and a blend of beige and sand for the other bathroom, to produce an sense of delicate elegance. Results: a pure and clean balance of color, function, and style with just a hint of extravagance.

Our goal is to make customers feel independent and safe in the comfort of their own homes at every stage of life. Through our innovative walk-in tub designs, we strive to improve the quality of life for our customers by providing an accessible, secure way for people to bathe. In addition to our unique therapeutic features, every American Standard walk-in tub includes safety and functionality benefits to fit the needs of people with limited mobility.