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Universal Design is a philosophy that considers ease of use, comfort, and safety and accommodates the widest possible variety of physical challenges

Strategies to remove barriers to independent living can be applied to any home, increasing convenience and satisfaction with your family’s lifestyle and creating a comfortable living environment for people of all ages and abilities.

Stanton Design-Build can design your new home for future flexibility, or plan a thoughtful remodel to adapt your current home to your changing needs

Planning ahead is the essential key, and adapting your environment for accessibility makes your home versatile, cost-effective, comfortable, and safe, for the best possible quality of life - for you, your loved ones, and your visitors - for years to come!

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How Can We Add Livable Space…?

Design Dilemma: We really want to add some livable space to our home, but without adding on.

New Beginnings This Fall

Consider Fall a time of transition, change and new beginnings. Why not go “Back-to-School” yourself? Learn something new!

Small Steps to a Great Home

Design Dilemma: How Can We Avoid Spending $15,000 TO $20,000 To Build Ten Steps?

New And Improved Vanity Lighting

Design Dilemma: Help! The lighting in my bathroom is terrible!

Rustic Hunter's Lodge

The couple was enamored of the existing home on the property, a charming flat-roofed cottage with tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, large beams, and a brick fireplace. It had only one bedroom, however, and Mr. and Mrs. K were looking to expand substantially.

Dramatic Front Entrance Makeover

A makeover adds drama and curb appeal accentuating the beauty of this home.

An Urban Condo Gets a Makeover

A 20th century Chicago condominium needed to be moved into the current century. The clients asked for an open floor plan, a more user-friendly kitchen, a larger bathroom, a new laundry room, and a highly functional office, all with chic modern architectural elements.

Hidden Gem in Shorewood - A Country French Home Revived

Changes to the original design and some DIY took a toll on the home’s finishes, but we suggested bright fixes with minimal damage.

Use Crown Molding to Fix Design Blunders

Design Dilemma: Help! There’s a Hole in My Ceiling!

What Questions Should We Ask an Architect?

Design Dilemma: How do we choose an architect we can trust? What questions do we need to ask to make sure we find someone who is a great match to work with us?

Office Organization

Design Dilemma: HELP! Paper is taking over the world! I work at home and I’m having a hard time staying organized. How can I best manage overflowing papers in my office?

Get The Most For Your Money

Design Dilemma: Poor communication from our architect has us looking for other options. Where do we go from here?

Cotswold Jewel of Joliet

Our recent second story addition restored an already wonderful family home to its original glory and then some.

Modern Home Update: Looking “Back to the Future”

These modern renovations kept the sleek, clean, simple, and timeless look for this Mid-Century Modern architectural gem. The new homeowners can live in the future, today!

Your Dream Home - Professional or DIY? Choose Wisely

The most attractive aspect of a DIY, or Do It Yourself, is cost savings. Sometimes it’s a necessity, but there are a few things to consider before making that commitment.

Accessibility Done Right

Stunning woodwork and attention to detail highlight features of this gorgeous accessible home.

The Tiny Kitchen Makeover

Design Dilemma: Help! We need a better layout …