Neil Sonne
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, laminate floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Andrea Rugg
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Mike and Michelle of Lake Barrington knew they needed extra space. Their home was becoming too crowded for their family with blossoming teenagers, so a basement renovation offered the perfect solution for more space for the kids and more room to entertain for the adults. “Our project consisted of expanding our laundry room, putting in a first floor wet bar so we had adult space upstairs, while also renovating our basement for a family-friendly and teen-functional area as well,” Michelle says. They found Advance Design Studio through a neighbor who gave a glowing recommendation, giving Michelle and Mike the confidence they needed to move forward with a major home renovation. They felt like they knew Advance Design before they even worked together. When they met with the owner Todd Jurs and designer Nicole Ryan, Mike and Michelle knew they were getting a trustworthy, dependable team that could create the project they had been dreaming about for 7 years. Having virtually no natural light to work with, one of the biggest design challenges was creating a basement that did not feel dark and depressing. The Advance team got to work creating architectural archways and custom detailed dry-stack stone columns artfully designed into the space, adding a dramatic element that made the space feel less like a basement or more like a relaxing family room. Color 3D renderings were created to portray what the space would look like so Mike and Michelle could visualize the space in advance. Detailed trim and crown moldings grace the built in buffet and wet bar making for an amazingly functional space that lacks nothing in style and visual interest. Cherry wood cabinetry by Dura Supreme is featured in the space with a “Cocoa Brown” finish and includes beautiful mirrored glass doors embellished with unique elliptical mullion details. A built-in microwave, dishwasher and mini fridge add practicality to the ample entertainment mecca. An under mounted sink finishes the space joined with a intricate mosaic tile backsplash and “Ventisca Polished” quartz countertops. The basement is absolutely perfect for hosting friends and family with expertly designed key areas such as a game space for the kids, a movie area for the family, an ample workout room with luxurious full bath, and even built in wine storage. The family absolutely loves the new basement living space, and has already enjoyed numerous family movie nights and sleep-overs with friends. While custom cabinets made by Dura Supreme were used to create unique spaces that lived up to Mike and Michelle’s expectations., heated flooring under the 16”x16” “Mongolian Spring” tile was installed giving all tiled areas of the basement a much cozier feel, eliminating that cold hard surface most of us hate in our basements! The new basement must-have requirement list included a new bath space, which was incorporated adjacent to the work out room. The sleek shower door and cabinets in the new bathroom make guests and family feel like they are in an elegant hotel. The new guest bath features 4”x36” “Silver Screen” honed marble tile in a brick pattern on the shower walls and 2”x2” “Chenille” limestone tile in a hexagon mosaic pattern on the shower floor. “I came in with very specific requirements for our three project areas,” Michelle says. “There was not one time that I felt like I was asking for something that was not going to turn out how I anticipated.” Tying in multiple rooms during a renovation if you have can do it makes a lot of sense and saves money in the long run. A fully functional laundry room as well was a must on this family’s wish list. Michelle wanted to add space to the existing cramped and awkward laundry room, and Mike wanted to make sure they could still park a car in the garage. Reconfiguring interior walls required borrowing unused space cleverly from the garage in order to enlarge the laundry room space. Drawers under the stairs added beautiful hidden storage created almost magically out of dead space. White painted Dura Supreme cabinets bring additional light into the small space; while the 16”x16” cleft slate tile flooring provides excellent contrast and the naturally earthy feel Michelle wanted. Quartz countertops with a 3”x12” “Debut Dew” subway tile backsplash add elegance to the now upliftingly bright laundry room. The extra space makes doing laundry much more pleasurable and the added storage is a great for all those little things like winter hats and gloves, umbrellas and the like. “The Advance Design project team was phenomenal to work with,” Michelle says. “They came in, shared the plans with us and walked us through the expectations. We always knew what was coming next.” Converting an existing closet space, the wet bar upstairs was challenging because they wanted a functional area that didn’t look or feel like cabinets just sticking out of a closet. So the Advance team transformed this ordinary closet space into a stunning wet bar that architecturally appears as if it’s always been there. Traditional, elegant hand carved custom molding matching the adjacent fireplace ties the new entertainment bar area in nicely with the existing family room and kitchen area. Featuring a built in wine refrigerator, Dura Supreme cabinetry in deep cherry wood elegantly displays wine bottles and etched glass mullion doors that fill with soft light in the evening hours. Cambria “Windermere” quartz countertops with a sophisticated hammered copper sink and a glimmering backsplash round out the stunning wet bar. Hosting parties and family functions has become much more enjoyable now that they have a dedicated beverage serving area large enough to include hors devours. All three projects were designed and constructed together at the same time, making for a cohesive project that was administered smoothly and easily both for the design team and for the family. Disruption to the home was minimal as each phase was completed in each project conclusively, and design and meeting time for the homeowner was efficient and organized making for an enjoyable process. “Advance Design was great to work with,” Michelle says. “I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a home improvement project. They took the time at the beginning to understand our needs, our budget, and our vision for our home. The field team was great, attentive, on time, cleaned up each day and made the overall experience very positive. We couldn't be happier with the finished product.” With the help of our talented, award winning design team you can create the basement, laundry room, or any other home renovation that you have been dreaming of. With our “Common Sense Remodeling” approach, the process of renovating you home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-836-2600 or schedule an appointment to talk with us about that kitchen remodeling project. Joe Nowak

Connie Anderson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and linoleum floors.

Санузел совместили. По просьбе заказчицы сразу остановились на душевой кабине, что позволило съэкономить место в ванной и в торце душевой расположить шкаф для стиральной машинки. Фото: Василий Буланов

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

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 Interiors, Contractor- Allison Allain, Plumb Crazy Contracting.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with a drop-in tub.

This Guest Bath was awarded 2nd Place in the ASID LEGACY OF DESIGN TEXAS 2015 for Traditional Bathroom. Interior Design and styling by Dona Rosene Interiors. Photography by Michael Hunter.

Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Pool bath with painted grey cabinets. Limestone mosaic flooring with limestone countertop.

A neutral colour palate sets a calm and relaxing atmosphere for this ensuite bath. Working with an existing footprint the layout was reconfigured for maximum result. The vanity is the focal point with its unique wall cabinets and mirror configuration. These provide toiletry storage without compromising counter space. The traditional wall mount faucet matches the tub faucet in its character. Undermount tub and sink, marble shower seat and niche, and continuous marble trim all demonstrate exact attention to detail.

Bathroom remodel. Photo credit to Hannah Lloyd.
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and solid surface benchtops.

Showplace Wood Cabinets, Painted Maple Cabinets, White Cabinets, Furniture Style Vanity, Cararra Marble Countertops, Undermount Sink, Stainless Steel Fixture, Mirrored Medicine Cabinet, Sconce Lighting, Nautical Design, Crown Molding, Navy Blue Paint, Porcelain Tile Flooring, ADA Shower, Barrier Free Shower, Best Bath Shower, L-Shaped Shower Curtain, Tile Wainscott, Kohler Toilet, Lighthouses

Photo by Megan Bannon
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and white floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.