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

In this whole house remodel all the bathrooms were refreshed. The guest and kids bath both received a new tub, tile surround and shower doors. The vanities were upgraded for more storage. Taj Mahal Quartzite was used for the counter tops. The guest bath has an interesting shaded tile with a Moroccan lamp inspired accent tile. This created a sophisticated guest bathroom. The kids bath has clean white x-large subway tiles with a fun penny tile stripe.

フェニックスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (茶色いキャビネット、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、珪岩の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、シャワー付き浴槽 、アンダーカウンター洗面器、シャワーカーテン、一体型トイレ 、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、黒い床、ニッチ、白い天井) の写真

Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.

A small guest bath in this Lakewood mid century was updated to be much more user friendly but remain true to the aesthetic of the home. A custom wall-hung walnut vanity with linear asymmetrical holly inlays sits beneath a custom blue concrete sinktop. The entire vanity wall and shower is tiled in a unique textured Porcelanosa tile in white. Tim Gormley, TG Image

This show stopper, Houston Heights, impressive master bath proves just how much you can do when your space is limited. Universal Gray Sherwin Williams was used throughout the house. White shaker cabinetry with 10" chrome cabinet handles. Venatino Quartz was used to give a bit of warmth. Vintage and chrome 3 piece faucets with square undermount sinks and crystal lighting to give this place a bit of shimmer.

Casey Woods
オースティンにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、コンクリートの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、コンクリートの洗面台) の写真

José Hevia
バルセロナにあるお手頃価格の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 (アルコーブ型浴槽、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器、コンクリートの洗面台) の写真

サンディエゴにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、マルチカラーの床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

This home had a very small bathroom for the combined use of their teenagers and guests. The space was a tight 5'x7'. By adding just 2 feet by taking the space from the closet in an adjoining room, we were able to make this bathroom more functional and feel much more spacious. The show-stopper is the glass and metal mosaic wall tile above the vanity. The chevron tile in the shower niche complements the wall tile nicely, while having plenty of style on its own. To tie everything together, we continued the same tile from the shower all around the room to create a wainscot. The weathered-look hexagon floor tile is stylish yet subtle. We chose to use a heavily frosted door to keep the room feeling lighter and more spacious. Often when you have a lot of elements that can totally stand on their own, it can overwhelm a space. However, in this case everything complements the other. The style is fun and stylish for the every-day use of teenagers and young adults, while still being sophisticated enough for use by guests.

ワシントンD.C.にある小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、一体型トイレ 、白い壁、珪岩の洗面台) の写真

Custom double-hinged glass door allows multi options for enjoying a bath or shower. Inset glass mosiac shelf adds a pop of pattern, color, and texture. BUILT Photography

オマハ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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Bodoum Photographie
モントリオールにあるお手頃価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、緑の壁、セラミックタイルの床、珪岩の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、グレーの床、淡色木目調キャビネット、サブウェイタイル、コンソール型シンク) の写真

オクラホマシティにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、緑のキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、セメントタイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

The Hall Bathroom is a zero-threshold shower with floor to ceiling Islandia Hawaii Glass subway tile surround, Tundra Grey Basket weave flooring throughout and a black vanity with Nouveau Calcatta white quartz counter top.

This show stopper, Houston Heights, impressive master bath proves just how much you can do when your space is limited. Universal Gray Sherwin Williams was used throughout the house. White shaker cabinetry with 10" chrome cabinet handles. Venatino Quartz was used to give a bit of warmth. Vintage and chrome 3 piece faucets with square undermount sinks and crystal lighting to give this place a bit of shimmer.

シカゴにあるお手頃価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、白い壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、表し梁) の写真

Adding double faucets in a wall mounted sink to this guest bathroom is such a fun way for the kids to brush their teeth. Keeping the walls white and adding neutral tile and finishes makes the room feel fresh and clean.