Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、ソープストーンの洗面台、アンダーマウント型浴槽、青い壁、セラミックタイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、グレーの床) の写真

Des Wcs colorés
パリにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (壁掛け式トイレ、ピンクの壁、セラミックタイルの床、壁付け型シンク、緑の床) の写真

фото: Сергей Красюк
他の地域にある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、磁器タイルの床、壁付け型シンク、グレーの床、ピンクの壁) の写真

Wow! Pop of modern art in this traditional home! Coral color lacquered sink vanity compliments the home's original Sherle Wagner gilded greek key sink. What a treasure to be able to reuse this treasure of a sink! Lucite and gold play a supporting role to this amazing wallpaper! Powder Room favorite! Photographer Misha Hettie. Wallpaper is 'Arty' from Pierre Frey. Find details and sources for this bath in this feature story linked here: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90312718/list/colorful-confetti-wallpaper-makes-for-a-cheerful-powder-room

デンバーにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (赤いタイル、モザイクタイル、グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、茶色い床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Pasadena Transitional Style Italian Revival Master Bath Detail design by On Madison. Photographed by Grey Crawford
ロサンゼルスにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (白いタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、濃色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、石スラブタイル、グレーの壁、大理石の床、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Jim Bartsch Photography
サンタバーバラにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなアジアンスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (オーバーカウンターシンク、中間色木目調キャビネット、御影石の洗面台、置き型浴槽、分離型トイレ、石タイル、マルチカラーの壁、スレートの床、茶色いタイル、グレーのタイル、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Designed by Cameron Snyder
ボストンにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (オーバーカウンターシンク、大理石の洗面台、茶色い壁、大理石の床、グレーのキャビネット、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Pink tile guest bathroom.
オースティンにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (アルコーブ型シャワー、ピンクのタイル、セラミックタイル、ピンクの壁、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、ニッチ) の写真

Vista del bagno padronale dall'ingresso. Rivestimento in gres porcellanato a tutta altezza Mutina Ceramics, mobile in rovere sospeso con cassetti e lavello Ceramica Flaminia ad incasso. Rubinetteria Fantini. Piatto doccia a filo pavimento con cristallo a tutta altezza.

Jahanshah Ardalan
ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、バリアフリー、壁掛け式トイレ、白い壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、オープンシェルフ、白いタイル、磁器タイル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、オープンシャワー、ブラウンの洗面カウンター) の写真

Mark Lohman
ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (ベッセル式洗面器、青いキャビネット、クオーツストーンの洗面台、白い壁、塗装フローリング) の写真

Distribución y proyecto de interiorismo en baño principal. Azulejo rosa en el frente de lavabo junto con espejo de Maisons du Monde. Apliques diseñados a medida para el cliente. Estantes bañados en oro para la pared diseñados a medida. Lavabo de krion de Porcelanosa Fotografía: Laura Casas Amor

Luke White Photography
ロンドンにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (置き型浴槽、青い壁、磁器タイルの床、大理石の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、中間色木目調キャビネット、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ベージュの床、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Photo: Jessica Cain © 2018 Houzz
カンザスシティにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、赤いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、ベージュのタイル、マルチカラーの壁、一体型シンク、シャワーカーテン) の写真

Fun, Whimsical Guest Bathroom: All done up in Hot Pink and Vibrant Green - this space would make anyone smile.
マイアミにある高級な中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、緑の壁、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、人工大理石カウンター、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、グリーンの洗面カウンター、ルーバー扉のキャビネット) の写真

ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (大型浴槽、赤いタイル、ガラスタイル、白い壁) の写真

Photographer David Burroughs
ボルチモアにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (分離型トイレ、ピンクの壁) の写真