Xced Design Build is a luxury residential and commercial remodeling company, located in Chicago, Illinois, that delivers top of the line design and build services to home and business owners. Founded on the pillars of responsibility, truth, and respect by industry veteran, Gary Dayan, Xced’s foundation is built of extraordinary customer service. For the team, customer service is not just a department, but a philosophy that every member carries out with each interaction and project.
Aside from impeccable service, great craftsmanship, and talented space planning, since its inception in 2002, Xced’s mission is to be the most resourceful and influential organization in the building industry acting as the leading example for the high standards associated to luxury design-build.
These ideologies have been seen executed through countless residential projects as well as commercial partnerships with Ferrari Lake Forest, Stretch Lab Corporate, Wiesman Cosmetic Surgery and many more.
Xced & Power Partner Designer: Jessica Margot Designs.
Along with its design-build side, Xced recently opened its collaborative design studio located in Logan Square. The space encourages a supportive environment where entrepreneurs can come together with others in similar industries while having access to the amenities of a commercial office setting. The studio allows independent architects, designers, and real estate professionals to retain their independence while having access to a broad community of peers and studio benefits. Benefits include; coworking desk space, an extensive atelier, fully functional kitchen, multiple bathroom displays and a conference area equipped with a large TV and wireless connection ensuring seamless presentation potential.
For more information about Xced, or the collaborative design studio, visit xceddesignbuild.com or call (855)-923-3228.
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would be able to walk to town, join the tennis club, and live in a mid-century modern home. I found my place on the heels of my dad’s passing last February and went into full-blown renovation to the studs this past year. One of my neighbors had reached out to the MW board and asked if our William Cody Tennis Club Homes could be on the tour. We were given the green light with the stipulation that 5 units had to have been renovated in the past 2 years. My unit would make number 5 …..if I could complete it in time.
group of friends and family with whom I want to visit me and feel comfortable in my home. Cody’s intent was to have the exterior and interior of the home flow seamlessly. I achieved this by running the same floor outside and inside, replacing the glass block with glass, removing the iron gate around the back covered patio, and adding ceiling detail to the front entry. Previous owners did a 1980’s remodel adding lots of curved walls and glass block. We got rid of all of that! Cooking and entertaining is a thread in my fabric, with my roots in the hospitality industry, so I enlarged the galley kitchen by two feet. To do this, we took a couple of feet from a guest closet and bathroom, raised the ceiling, added a steel I-Beam and a generous skylight… hello sunshine!
replaced them with a warm white ledger stone and walnut ceiling fan. The master suite is where I had a field day, enlarging the actual bathroom without changing the footprint by removing walls and reconfiguring the closets. We designed a sliding glass exposed door that provided lightness and architectural interest while also affording privacy when needed. I can steam, soak, dress, and relax in this retreat with a mountain view and nestle into my cozy bedroom for a restful night’s sleep. The guest suite was a blast to design, as well! I went with twin beds after much deliberation for flexible sleep accommodations. I added a stunning glass pocket door for privacy and lightness, and a dressing/staging area just outside the bathroom so more than one person could get ready at a time. The five key elements I focused on were lighting, tile, cabinetry, hardware, and wall covering….but honestly, it’s mostly about the lighting! I had selected my decorative fixtures and was originally going to replace the existing 6” recessed lights with LED retrofits, but went all out and hired a lighting designer to get it just right….and that we did.
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