Advance Design Studio

What Advance Design Studio does

Advance Design Studio is a privately held residential design-build firm headquartered in Gilberts, Illinois, serving homeowners across the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Founded in 1992, the company offers full-service home remodeling across six core categories: kitchens, bathrooms, basements, home additions, outdoor living spaces, and specialty rooms. Its operational model, branded as "Common Sense Remodeling," consolidates design, project management, and construction under a single in-house team, with specialty trades that have partnered with the firm for 10-20+ years.

The company runs on a project-based professional services revenue model. Average project values range from $9K for powder-room remodels to over $200K for custom kitchens, with full master-bath remodels in the $40K-$100K+ range. Technology infrastructure centers on Buildertrend as the client portal for scheduling, daily updates, and progress photos, with planned expansion to billing and payments. Marketing is multi-channel: educational blog content, cost guides, free in-studio workshops, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube), Houzz and GuildQuality review platforms, Nextdoor, and a client referral program.

The customer base is entirely individual residential homeowners; the firm has no B2B or enterprise contracts. Leadership comprises Christine Jurs as co-owner, Nick Holm as Director of Operations, and Anna Leimann as Lead Designer. The company is bootstrapped, with no institutional investment, parent entity, or M&A history. It has earned sustained industry recognition including 11 consecutive GuildMaster and Houzz awards, 10 consecutive years on the Qualified Remodeler Top 500 (ranked 291st nationally in 2025), and three Chrysalis Awards (2021, 2022, 2025).

Name

Advance Design Studio

Legal name

Advance Design Studio Ltd

Website

https://advancedesignstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advance Design Studio is a residential design-build firm founded in 1992 in Gilberts, Illinois, serving homeowners in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago with full-service kitchen, bath, basement, addition, and specialty-space remodeling under a single-source responsibility model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Remodeling / Design-Build Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management (HSAPAAAK), Primary Suite / Bedroom & Closet Additions (HSAPADAH), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Residential design-build
• Home remodeling services
• Kitchen and bath renovation
• Basement finishing
• Home additions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilberts

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Remodeling Services: Full-service home remodeling including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, outdoor living spaces, and specialty rooms. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based fees for design and construction services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Advance Design Studio is a residential design-build firm that plans, designs, and constructs home renovations — primarily kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, outdoor living spaces, and specialty rooms — for homeowners in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The firm delivers projects through its "Common Sense Remodeling" process, providing single-source responsibility from initial design through construction, supported by a Buildertrend client portal for project tracking.

Product overview

Advance Design Studio is a design-build home remodeling company offering a unified suite of services under its 'Common Sense Remodeling' methodology. The core offering consists of six primary service categories: Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Home Additions, Outdoor Living, and Specialty Spaces. All services follow a single-source responsibility model where designers, project managers, field craftsmen, and specialty trades operate as one integrated team from design through construction. The company supplements its core remodeling services with educational resources (cost guides for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements), free remodeling workshops, a client portal for project communication, and a loyalty program. The digital client portal, built on Buildertrend software, serves as the central hub for project tracking and communication, with planned expansion for billing and payment features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitchen Remodeling Services Full-service kitchen remodeling including layout reconfiguration, custom cabinetry, countertops, backsplashes, and appliance integration, delivered as a design-build project for residential homeowners.
• Bathroom Remodeling Services Comprehensive bathroom renovations including spa-like features, custom vanities, tile work, fixtures, and wet rooms, offered for powder rooms, hall baths, and primary/master baths.
• Basement Remodeling Services Custom-designed lower level transformations into functional living areas including entertainment zones, kitchen/bar options, fitness rooms, home theaters, and offices.
• Home Addition Remodeling Master suite additions, second-story additions, bump-out expansions, and seasonal room additions designed to maximize existing square footage.
• Outdoor Living Remodeling Outdoor kitchen installations, covered grilling areas, screened porches, and seasonal living spaces designed for year-round enjoyment.
• Specialty Spaces Remodeling Custom specialized spaces including wellness rooms, saunas, steam rooms, home gyms, and entertainment retreats tailored to specific homeowner needs.
• Common Sense Remodeling (Design-Build Process) The firm's signature design-build methodology providing single-source responsibility, where one unified in-house team guides homeowners from initial design through final construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 consecutive years on Qualified Remodeler Top 500 List
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BuildertrendcoreTechnology or IntegrationConstruction management software platform used for project management, client communication, scheduling, progress photos, and daily updates. Provides client portal for transparent project tracking throughout the design-build process.
• NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association)coreOthersProfessional membership organization for kitchen and bath designers and remodelers. ADS is listed as an NKBA member profile.
• GuildQualitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer review and feedback platform. ADS is recognized as a GuildMaster Award winner for 11 consecutive years through GuildQuality's review process.
• Pella Windows & DoorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPella authorized contractor partner for window and door installations. Listed as a Pella partner contractor on their website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Normandy Remodeling: Hinsdale, IL-based design-build remodeling firm serving the Chicago metro. Directly comparable in model: integrated design-build, similar scope (kitchens, baths, additions, whole-home), and similar premium homeowner positioning.
• Susan Fredman Design Group: Chicago-area design-build firm focused on whole-home remodels, kitchens, baths, and additions. Directly comparable in integrated design-build delivery and affluent-suburban homeowner target.
• Mosby Building Arts: Midwest design-build remodeling firm serving the St. Louis metro with kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-home remodels. Comparable integrated design-build model and mid-market premium positioning.
• Thelen Total Construction: Midwest design-build firm offering kitchens, baths, additions, and custom homes. Directly comparable integrated design-build delivery and homeowner-oriented project mix in a similar regional footprint.
• Quality Custom Remodeling: Chicagoland-area residential design-build remodeling firm offering kitchens, baths, and additions. Comparable integrated design-build model and target customer profile in the same metro as ADS.
• Crown Remodeling: Chicago-area design-build remodeling firm specializing in kitchens, baths, and additions. Comparable in design-build model, project scope, and Midwest residential clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Bath Fitter: National bath-remodel brand specializing in acrylic tub and shower replacements. Overlaps with ADS's lower-end bathroom refresh projects but offers a faster, product-driven alternative to full custom design-build.
• Re-Bath: National bath-remodel franchise with bathroom-focused offerings. Comparable to ADS's bath remodeling line but operates a standardized, franchise-driven model with national footprint vs. ADS's integrated design-build.
• DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen: Franchise remodeling network offering kitchen, bath, and whole-home remodels. Comparable in service categories but typically operates under a franchise model with national marketing reach.

Regional players

• Neil Kelly Company: Long-established Pacific Northwest design-build remodeling firm. Comparable integrated design-build model and service breadth, though serving Oregon/Washington rather than Chicagoland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AdvanceDesignStudio
• Facebookfacebook.com/RemodelToday
• Instagraminstagram.com/advancedesignstudio
• Pinterestpinterest.com/advancedesignstudio
• Xx.com/advance_design

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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