Living Room

LIV Sotheby's International Realty

Detail of vintage mirror.

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with indoor outdoor design. Photo by William MacCollum.

photos: Kyle Born

This carefully curated living room is the epitome of modern luxury and comfort. It is anchored by a two-piece round coffee table, a modern centrepiece that adds a touch of sculptural sophistication. The bespoke alcove cabinetry features dark wood tones with brass inlays, creating a striking focal point that combines practical storage with display shelving. Full-length textured fabric curtains frame the windows, adding a soft and inviting touch while allowing natural light to filter through. The ivory sofas provide a comfortable seating, complemented by two Italian teal swivel accent chairs that add a dynamic element to the room. Bespoke joinery takes centre stage with a home bar featuring charcoal stained woodgrain and a brass mesh backdrop. This unique addition not only serves as a functional space for entertaining but also introduces a touch of glamour and sophistication to the living area. The brushed smoked oak flooring provides a luxurious foundation, adding warmth and texture to the space. A large Floor Story rug in opulent tones grounds the seating area, creating a plush and inviting space that ties together the colour palette of teal and taupe. The colour scheme is artfully integrated throughout the room, from the bespoke cabinetry to the furnishings and accessories, creating a cohesive and harmonious atmosphere and a sense of tranquility and sophistication to the living space.

Custom made floor to ceiling unit with home bar and plenty of storage. Unit with clean lines which was built into the recess. Unit designed by Conbu Interior Design. Polished concrete floors throughout. Double pocket doors fitted ensuring the old double doors don't fold back onto the new unit.

This living room got an upgraded look with the help of new paint, furnishings, fireplace tiling and the installation of a bar area. Our clients like to party and they host very often... so they needed a space off the kitchen where adults can make a cocktail and have a conversation while listening to music. We accomplished this with conversation style seating around a coffee table. We designed a custom built-in bar area with wine storage and beverage fridge, and floating shelves for storing stemware and glasses. The fireplace also got an update with beachy glazed tile installed in a herringbone pattern and a rustic pine mantel. The homeowners are also love music and have a large collection of vinyl records. We commissioned a custom record storage cabinet from Hansen Concepts which is a piece of art and a conversation starter of its own. The record storage unit is made of raw edge wood and the drawers are engraved with the lyrics of the client's favorite songs. It's a masterpiece and will be an heirloom for sure.

Chris Snook

Adrian Richardson

© California Architectural Photographer (Shutter Avenue Photography)

Enormous Great room with book matched, slab onyx fireplace, octagonal shape. Photo Mark Boisclair Architecture: Kilbane ARchitects Contractor: Joel Detar Interior Design: Susie Hersker and Elaine Ryckman Sculpture: Gary Slater Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Christian Klugmann

Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com

Our clients in Tower Lakes, IL, needed more storage and functionality from their kitchen. They were primarily focused on finding the right combination of cabinets, shelves, and drawers that fit all their cookware, flatware, and appliances. They wanted a brighter, bigger space with a natural cooking flow and plenty of storage. Soffits and crown molding needed to be removed to make the kitchen feel larger. Redesign elements included: relocating the fridge, adding a baking station and coffee bar, and placing the microwave in the kitchen island. Advance Design Studio’s Claudia Pop offered functional, creative, and unique solutions to the homeowners’ problems. Our clients wanted a unique kitchen that was not completely white, a balance of design and function. Claudia offered functional, creative, and unique solutions to Chad and Karen’s kitchen design challenges. The first thing to go was soffits. Today, most kitchens can benefit from the added height and space; removing soffits is nearly always step one. Steely gray-blue was the color of choice for a freshly unique look bringing a sophisticated-looking space to wrap around the fresh new kitchen. Cherry cabinetry in a true brown stain compliments the stormy accents with sharp contrasting white Cambria quartz top balancing out the space with a dramatic flair. “We wanted something unique and special in this space, something none of the neighbors would have,” said Claudia. The dramatic veined Cambria countertops continue upward into a backsplash behind three complimentary open shelves. These countertops provide visual texture and movement in the kitchen. The kitchen includes two larder cabinets for both the coffee bar and baking station. The kitchen is now functional and unique in design. “When we design a new kitchen space, as designers, we are always looking for ways to balance interesting design elements with practical functionality,” Claudia said. “This kitchen’s new design is not only way more functional but is stunning in a way a piece of art can catch one’s attention.” Decorative mullions with mirrored inserts sit atop dual sentinel pantries flanking the new refrigerator, while a 48″ dual fuel Wolf range replaced the island cooktop and double oven. The new microwave is cleverly hidden within the island, eliminating the cluttered counter and attention-grabbing wall of stainless steel from the previous space. The family room was completely renovated, including a beautifully functional entertainment bar with the same combination of woods and stone as the kitchen and coffee bar. Mesh inserts instead of plain glass add visual texture while revealing pristine glassware. Handcrafted built-ins surround the fireplace. The beautiful and efficient design created by designer Claudia transitioned directly to the installation team seamlessly, much like the basement project experience Chad and Karen enjoyed previously. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a project small or large,” Karen said. “Everything that was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to its full potential,” Karen said. Our award-winning design team would love to create a beautiful, functional, and spacious place for you and your family. With our “Common Sense Remodeling” approach, the process of renovating your home has never been easier. Contact us today at 847-665-1711 or schedule an appointment.

Alison Gootee Project for: OPUS.AD

Interior, Living Room of the show home at EverBank Field Agnes Lopez Photography

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.