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.

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with medium wood cabinets, pebble tile floors, granite benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, white walls, shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Originally built in 1929 and designed by famed architect Albert Farr who was responsible for the Wolf House that was built for Jack London in Glen Ellen, this building has always had tremendous historical significance. In keeping with tradition, the new design incorporates intricate plaster crown moulding details throughout with a splash of contemporary finishes lining the corridors. From venetian plaster finishes to German engineered wood flooring this house exhibits a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary styles. Many of the rooms contain reclaimed wood paneling, discretely faux-finished Trufig outlets and a completely integrated Savant Home Automation system. Equipped with radiant flooring and forced air-conditioning on the upper floors as well as a full fitness, sauna and spa recreation center at the basement level, this home truly contains all the amenities of modern-day living. The primary suite area is outfitted with floor to ceiling Calacatta stone with an uninterrupted view of the Golden Gate bridge from the bathtub. This building is a truly iconic and revitalized space.

Dawn Smith Photography
Expansive transitional master bathroom in Other with subway tile, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, a hinged shower door, a corner shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa M Mills
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, subway tile, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Imagery Intelligence, LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove shower, an urinal, multi-coloured tile, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

This elegant freestanding tub from Fleurco paired with a floor mounted roman tub filler by Cheviott replaced a drop in tub with full depth tile tub deck. The old tub made it difficult to reach the windows and blinds. Heated floors lend a touch of luxury when entering or exiting the tub. Photo: A Kitchen That Works LLC

Our vision was to create a small but mighty oasis—the materials we used to create a soft elegance with a modern retreat vibe. The juxtaposition in tile pattern creates a space that feels harmonious and unique.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Principle Bathroom, floating vanity with make up area, vessel sinks, black fixtures, freestanding tub with floor mounted tub filler. vanity end has a waterfall edge. Lighted mirrors.

Mid-sized bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, an undermount sink and a double vanity.

Bathrooms remodeled in 1970's home.
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

One of the two homeowners uses a wheel chair and had lived in the the house without an accessible master bathroom for years. To accommodate the chair, we eliminated the old bath and shower and provided a large double shower with a zero threshold entry, a lower set handheld showerhead and a standard height showerhead. The sink and vanities were split to provide fully accessible sink and vanity drawers for the chair-bound homeowner and a full height vanity for the second homeowner.

Photo of a small country kids bathroom in Little Rock with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Custom coastal home built on Key Royale on Anna Maria Island, Florida. Custom built by Southwest Florida custom builders, Moss Builders. Guest bathroom with double sink vanity.

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

This cozy rustic bathroom remodel in Arlington, VA is a space to enjoy. The floating shelves along with farmhouse style vanity and mirror finish off the cozy space.

A traditional style master bath for a lovely couple on Harbour Island in Oxnard. Once a dark and drab space, now light and airy to go with their breathtaking ocean views!