На фото: большая параллельная универсальная комната в современном стиле с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, серыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцита, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, бежевым полом и белой столешницей

After six years of living in their Huntley IL home, Chris and Meghan were tired of their dark, dingy, outdated kitchen and it was finally time for a long-anticipated change. “The kitchen is the place where we live, it’s where we do everything,” Meghan said. “It was important that it be a space where we wanted to be.” Meghan loves cooking and enjoys including their girls in healthy meal prepping, this led them to want a brighter, more enjoyable kitchen with increased functionality and improved storage. For Chris especially, the laundry room was an entirely dysfunctional eyesore. “We had a washer and a dryer, but it was all kind-of cobbled together!” Chris said. “There were always laundry piles everywhere, we weren’t really sure what we wanted to do in there, but it was time for us to make a change.” The mess of the space was stressful every time they walked in the door from the garage each day. Kids’ backpacks and shoes piled up haphazardly in the makeshift boot-bench closet left the family feeling disorganized and stressed. They needed space for folding clothes and locker cubbies to help keep the family organized. Having known Christine and Todd in the Huntley community for years, Chris and Meghan were familiar with their work. “We already trusted them personally and having seen their projects for years we knew they did top notch work. After we reviewed the initial round of designs, we knew that hiring them was definitely the right choice,” Meghan and Chris said. Although Chris had done a lot of work in their home himself, the kitchen and laundry room renovation was such a large undertaking that he didn’t want to steal time away from his family to spend what would surely be many long weekends doing the job himself. “That would not have been a wise choice for us,” Chris laughed. “Our designer, Michelle was very, very, easy to work with; anything we wanted to see or weren’t sure about, she went above and beyond to make this easy for us. She was easy to get hold of and always quick to respond,” the couple said. Michelle pulled ideas that mirrored the couple’s taste and style and was adept at directing the couple to limited choices that didn’t overwhelm them and kept the process moving. “I have a hard time making decisions. Michelle made the decision-making process so easy. I loved how she listened to what I liked and then presented three great options for me to choose from,” Meghan said. The main objectives for the kitchen were better storage solutions, they wanted the space to reflect their lifestyle and taste, and they wanted it to last for years with low maintenance. One of the first steps in creating a more functional kitchen was relocating the refrigerator, creating an improved workflow for the busy family. “We didn’t know that we could even move the refrigerator to a new location where it is now, that was something that we never would have thought of,” Chris said. “The new refrigerator location makes the kitchen feel so much bigger. We didn’t add any space, but our whole kitchen with the new design just seems like it’s so much larger than before!” Meghan said. The perimeter mist colored cabinets helped warm and brighten the entire room, while the graphite colored cabinets on the island added contrast. Using this fresh, clean color palette satisfied the couple’s desire for a bright space that was the exact opposite of what they had before. Organization accessories were also added to the cabinets such as a spice drawer tray and roll outs to create hidden convenience. “I absolutely love the hidden spices – it makes cooking so much more enjoyable!” Chris said. “And all the pull outs, and the double trash bin, who would think you could get so excited about organization!” the couple said in unison. One thing they hated in their original kitchen was how dark the space felt. Added lighting on the ceiling with the new light fixtures combined with the lighter cabinetry colors throughout solved this problem. “Our new kitchen has this warm, almost cozy feeling that our old kitchen never had, it’s just a space that I love spending my time in now,” Meghan said. The light airy feeling was accentuated with the use of floating white shelves on either side of the decorative range hood. “We have so much cabinetry space, the new design is amazing we actually have more storage space than we will ever need,” Meghan said. The island was extended to create more work surface and added space for stool seating. “The new island changes how we live. Now the kids can be in the kitchen with us, doing homework, eating breakfast, and the three of us have special dinners there when Chris is working late,” Meghan said. The Carrara Marmi Quartz countertops were chosen because they are, not only beautiful, but are made from hard-working material that doesn’t require maintenance. The white subway tile backsplash that wraps to the ceiling behind the focal point cooktop range/hood compliments the crisp white countertops perfectly, while brushed brass hardware and light fixtures keep the design fresh and new. The couple had a few fears at the beginning of the project, as most homeowners do. Their biggest fear was being out of their kitchen and laundry room for an extended time. The crew made it very easy for the family to work in a limited space keeping the washer and dryer hooked up the majority of the time, and also getting appliances working with minimal downtime. “They above and beyond accommodated us to get us through the process,” Meghan said. “They did a great job making sure we were as comfortable as possible throughout the process,” Chris added. “Our project manager DJ did a great job. He was very good at updating us on schedule changes, getting guys in as quickly as possible. Everyone that stepped in the house was nice and did great work,” said Chris. They thought Advance’s carpenter was phenomenal and were impressed when he took a conceptual idea from a photograph and worked with designer Michelle to create a one of a kind range/hood that has become the topic of conversation with friends and family who visit the new kitchen. “He was in our house literally every day for several weeks. He was easy to work with and good at what he did,” Meghan and Chris said. The focal point of the kitchen; a hand-crafted, custom-built ventilation hood was clad with handpicked reclaimed barnwood. Advance Design’s carpenter built the framework and the cladding to create a one-of-a-kind design element that the couple loves. “I think it was especially fun for him to create something unique from scratch, showcasing his talent in this area,” Meghan said. “I love that my kitchen is not like everyone else’s. I got to pick out the wood on my hood and watch it being built and was able to choose what pieces of wood went where on it. It’s totally unique.” Red Oak flooring was toothed-in throughout the kitchen and the rest of the first floor anywhere changes were made. Then the whole floor was refinished to tone down the orange undertones in the existing floor stain, ultimately changing the color complexion of the entire first floor. The result is a completely new feeling to the entire home. Renovating the laundry room was extremely important to Meghan and Chris, but they had trouble visualizing what the possibilities were for the seemingly small space. Michelle produced beautiful 3D illustrations that helped them envision the space in a whole new way. “I must have told Michelle 100 times that I am a visual person, seeing the designs in 3D made it so easy to make decisions and see what we could really do with our space,” Meghan said. A dividing wall and doorway were removed between the existing laundry room and hallway formerly containing a coat closet, providing space to design specialized graphite colored cabinetry matching the kitchen island to house custom storage cubbies for each family member. Adding the tall utility cabinetry in the new laundry area helped solve the storage issue, tucking away cleaning supplies, household items, and even the cat got its own cubby. “I love how everything is now hidden in its own space. I can’t tell you how much I hated coming home and seeing everything sitting around on counters,” Chris said. Electrical outlets were planned for the inside of utility cabinets, so devices could charge in hidden locations. Stacking the washer and dryer allowed for wider countertop space to provide a folding area and a special space for clothes to hang. “The way I do laundry has been completely transformed! I can actually fold clothes and hang them now right out of the washer and dryer,” Meghan said. “The end result in the kitchen and the laundry/mud room was an updated light and bright space, with a smarter work flow that better meets the needs of this family,” Michelle said. “I would totally recommend Advance Design,” Meghan said. “Sometimes I sit and just look at my kitchen and laundry room and think ‘Wow, I can’t believe I get to live here!’ It’s an understatement to say we love our new space.”

На фото: большая п-образная универсальная комната в стиле кантри с врезной мойкой, фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, серым полом, серой столешницей и потолком с обоями с

На фото: огромная угловая универсальная комната в морском стиле с врезной мойкой, фасадами с декоративным кантом, синими фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, белыми стенами, кирпичным полом, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом и белой столешницей с

Doggy bath with subway tiles and brass trimmings
На фото: большая прямая универсальная комната в современном стиле с хозяйственной раковиной, фасадами в стиле шейкер, зелеными фасадами, столешницей из плитки, бежевым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, бежевыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, со стиральной машиной с сушилкой, бежевым полом и бежевой столешницей с

Integrated Washer and Dryer, Washer Dryer Stacked Cupboard, Penny Round Tiles, Small Hexagon Tiles, Black and White Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Laundry Renovations Perth

Easy access to outside clothesline in this laundry room. Storage above and below and drying rack for those wet rainy days.
Пример оригинального дизайна: параллельная универсальная комната среднего размера в стиле модернизм с накладной мойкой, фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, столешницей из акрилового камня, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, светлым паркетным полом, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом и белой столешницей

This long narrow laundry room is a feature packed work horse of a room. Dual entry points facilitate the delivery of groceries and easy access to a powder room from the back yard. A laundry sink with drying rack above provides an opportunity to hand wash and dry clothes as well as clean just caught crab. Side by side laundry machines are separated by a pull-out cabinet for laundry soap and more. Wall and tall cabinets provide space for a multitude of items. A boot bench allows occupants to hang up coats/backpacks as well as take shoes off at a convenient location. The wall opposite the laundry machines has additional coat hooks and seven feet of two level shoe cubbies. The cheerful cement Spanish tile floor can inspire occupants to do household chores and is lovely sight to return home to each day.

Стильный дизайн: большая п-образная универсальная комната в классическом стиле с серыми стенами, кирпичным полом, красным полом, врезной мойкой, фасадами с выступающей филенкой, серыми фасадами, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом и белой столешницей - последний тренд

Пример оригинального дизайна: огромная универсальная комната с врезной мойкой, светлыми деревянными фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, черным фартуком, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, белой столешницей и фартуком из плитки кабанчик

Пример оригинального дизайна: прямая универсальная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с серыми стенами, с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), фасадами в стиле шейкер, серыми фасадами, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, разноцветным полом и белой столешницей

The perfect space to accommodate Man and Mans' Best Friend!
Идея дизайна: маленькая параллельная универсальная комната в классическом стиле с врезной мойкой, фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, с сушильной машиной на стиральной машине, серым полом и белой столешницей для на участке и в саду

Integrated Washer and Dryer, Washer Dryer Stacked Cupboard, Penny Round Tiles, Small Hexagon Tiles, Black and White Laundry, Modern Laundry Ideas, Laundry Renovations Perth

Blue custom cabinets with undermount LED lights & drip dry hanging rod. Pale blue walls contrasted by white baseboards & glass French door. ORB finish door hardware. Custom quartz countertops with large undermount laundry sink. White subway backsplash tiles are finished schluter edge detail. Porcelain wood look plank floor tile.

На фото: параллельная универсальная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), фасадами с утопленной филенкой, серыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом и белой столешницей

На фото: п-образная универсальная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, зелеными фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белым фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, бежевыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, разноцветным полом и белой столешницей с

The laundry room was a major transformation that needed to occur, once a dark and gloomy dungeon is now a bright, and whimsical room that would make anyone be happy, doing the household chore of laundry. The Havana Ornate Silver tile flooring and Ice White backsplash tile translated nicely against the custom cabinetry. To accommodate the newest furriest member of the family, a hidden custom litter box pull-out was included in the cabinetry and cute cat door that would allow the new kitten to get in and out through its very own passageway.

Идея дизайна: параллельная универсальная комната среднего размера в стиле модернизм с накладной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, светлыми деревянными фасадами, синим фартуком, фартуком из плитки кабанчик, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, серым полом и белой столешницей

Laundry room gets a whole new look with this modern eclectic blend of materials and textures. A tiled rug look under foot adds warmth and interest. A rustic rusty white ceramic subway tile adds weathered charm. Wood floating shelves compliment the warm tones found in the white textured laminate cabinetry.