Karen and Chad of Tower Lakes, IL were tired of their unfinished basement functioning as nothing more than a storage area and depressing gym. They wanted to increase the livable square footage of their home with a cohesive finished basement design, while incorporating space for the kids and adults to hang out. “We wanted to make sure that upon renovating the basement, that we can have a place where we can spend time and watch movies, but also entertain and showcase the wine collection that we have,” Karen said. After a long search comparing many different remodeling companies, Karen and Chad found Advance Design Studio. They were drawn towards the unique “Common Sense Remodeling” process that simplifies the renovation experience into predictable steps focused on customer satisfaction. “There are so many other design/build companies, who may not have transparency, or a focused process in mind and I think that is what separated Advance Design Studio from the rest,” Karen said. Karen loved how designer Claudia Pop was able to take very high-level concepts, “non-negotiable items” and implement them in the initial 3D drawings. Claudia and Project Manager DJ Yurik kept the couple in constant communication through the project. “Claudia was very receptive to the ideas we had, but she was also very good at infusing her own points and thoughts, she was very responsive, and we had an open line of communication,” Karen said. A very important part of the basement renovation for the couple was the home gym and sauna. The “high-end hotel” look and feel of the openly blended work out area is both highly functional and beautiful to look at. The home sauna gives them a place to relax after a long day of work or a tough workout. “The gym was a very important feature for us,” Karen said. “And I think (Advance Design) did a very great job in not only making the gym a functional area, but also an aesthetic point in our basement”. An extremely unique wow-factor in this basement is the walk in glass wine cellar that elegantly displays Karen and Chad’s extensive wine collection. Immediate access to the stunning wet bar accompanies the wine cellar to make this basement a popular spot for friends and family. The custom-built wine bar brings together two natural elements; Calacatta Vicenza Quartz and thick distressed Black Walnut. Sophisticated yet warm Graphite Dura Supreme cabinetry provides contrast to the soft beige walls and the Calacatta Gold backsplash. An undermount sink across from the bar in a matching Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop adds functionality and convenience to the bar, while identical distressed walnut floating shelves add an interesting design element and increased storage. Rich true brown Rustic Oak hardwood floors soften and warm the space drawing all the areas together. Across from the bar is a comfortable living area perfect for the family to sit down at a watch a movie. A full bath completes this finished basement with a spacious walk-in shower, Cocoa Brown Dura Supreme vanity with Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop, a crisp white sink and a stainless-steel Voss faucet. Advance Design’s Common Sense process gives clients the opportunity to walk through the basement renovation process one step at a time, in a completely predictable and controlled environment. “Everything was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to it’s full potential,” Karen said. Constantly striving for customer satisfaction, Advance Design’s success is heavily reliant upon happy clients referring their friends and family. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a remodeling project small or large,” Karen exclaimed at the completion of her project.

Mid-sized traditional single-wall wet bar in Atlanta with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Kansas City with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, light hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wet bar with black shaker cabinets, marble countertop beverage fridge, wine cooler, wine storage, black faucet and round sink with brushed gold hardware.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped seated home bar in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style u-shaped seated home bar in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured benchtop, subway tile splashback and beige floor.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, limestone splashback, medium hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wood Species: Walnut with natural finish, wood top Wormy Maple with natural finish. Brushed Stainless Steel doors from Stoll Industries. Customer supplied the shelves & lights to display whisky bottle. Peg board inserts in drawers, utensil dividers in top drawers. 1” Cabinet frame with inset Solid Wood Slab doors & drawers Hardware Jefferey Alexander Knox 645-320SN & 645-128SN

Home Bar with granite countertop, custom cabinetry, and pendant lights.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley seated home bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Deep hues, varied patterns, and unique works of art have been merged to create a room perfect for entertaining in this Boca Raton home. Project completed by Lighthouse Point interior design firm Barbara Brickell Designs, Serving Lighthouse Point, Parkland, Pompano Beach, Highland Beach, and Delray Beach. For more about Barbara Brickell Designs, click here: http://www.barbarabrickelldesigns.com

The walk out basement provides a second kitchen area with easy access to the home's pool and outdoor entertaining areas.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, laminate floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Custom designed bar in private residence including fiber optic star ceiling, glass countertop with multi-color edge lighting, art glass knee wall and backsplash with back-lighting, lots of storage space behind. more at www.ksalowe.com

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped seated home bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

This project was an especially fun one for me and was the first of many with these amazing clients. The original space did not make sense with the homes style and definitely not with the homeowners personalities. So the goal was to brighten it up, make it into an entertaining kitchen as the main kitchen is in another of the house and make it feel like it was always supposed to be there. The space was slightly expanded giving a little more working space and allowing some room for the gorgeous Walnut bar top by Grothouse Lumber, which if you look closely resembles a shark,t he homeowner is an avid diver so this was fate. We continued with water tones in the wavy glass subway tile backsplash and fusion granite countertops, kept the custom WoodMode cabinet white with a slight distressing for some character and grounded the space a little with some darker elements found in the floating shelving and slate farmhouse sink. We also remodeled a pantry in the same style cabinetry and created a whole different feel by switching up the backsplash to a deeper blue. Being just off the main kitchen and close to outdoor entertaining it also needed to be functional and beautiful, wine storage and an ice maker were added to make entertaining a dream. Along with tons of storage to keep everything in its place. The before and afters are amazing and the new spaces fit perfectly within the home and with the homeowners.

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.

U-shape bar
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

New homeowners wanted to update the kitchen before moving in. KBF replaced all the flooring with a mid-tone plank engineered wood, and designed a gorgeous new kitchen that is truly the centerpiece of the home. The crystal chandelier over the center island is the first thing you notice when you enter the space, but there is so much more to see! The architectural details include corbels on the range hood, cabinet panels and matching hardware on the integrated fridge, crown molding on cabinets of varying heights, creamy granite countertops with hints of gray, black, brown and sparkle, and a glass arabasque tile backsplash to reflect the sparkle from that stunning chandelier.

Custom Home Bar in New Jersey.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped wet bar in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, light hardwood floors and multi-coloured benchtop.