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

オーランド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マスターバスルーム (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、置き型浴槽、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Luxury bathroom with Back Lit Mirrors - ON!
トロントにある高級な広い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、グレーのキャビネット、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、グレーのタイル、白いタイル、大理石タイル、グレーの壁、大理石の床、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、オープンシャワー) の写真

シアトル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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、アンダーマウント型浴槽、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いモダン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、濃色木目調キャビネット、アンダーマウント型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、グレーの壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

This master bathroom is the perfect retreat. The dual shower heads and body sprays provide the couple with their own shower experience perfectly planned for their vastly different heights.

ポートランドにある高級な中くらいなトラディ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、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、青いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Spacecrafting Photography
ミネアポリスにある高級な広い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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、置き型浴槽、珪岩の洗面台、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、グレーの壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、白い床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

他の地域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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (落し込み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、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、モザイクタイル、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) の写真

ルイビルにあるカントリー風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、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、大理石タイル、グレーの壁、大理石の床、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、黒い洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

グランドラピッズ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子供用バスルーム (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、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、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

We tore out the tub and made walk in shower. Custom vanity with white quartz top. Pullout drawers are perfect for hair products and everything a young girl needs for storage. We chose light gray wall color and plank tile. Bathroom is soft and feminine. Photography: Studio West

Luxury master bath in Barrington with a wet room featuring a claw-foot tub, chrome tub filler, and marble hex tile.
シカゴ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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、猫足バスタブ、洗い場付きシャワー、分離型トイレ、グレーの壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、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 walk-in shower includes a niche, corner seat, Brizo Luxe Gold fixtures, and a mosaic floor and ceiling.
ダラスにある広いトラディショナル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、紫のキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、シャワーベンチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

チャールストンにある巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、グレーの壁、大理石の床、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、オープンシャワー) の写真

Shower area is equipped with custom shower niches, chrome plumbing fixtures including a rain shower head, hand held shower head, and thermostatic valves. Philbin Construction & Remodeling

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This homeowner’s daughter originally contacted us on behalf of her parents who were reluctant to begin the remodeling process in their home due to the inconvenience and dust. Once we met and they dipped their toes into the process, we were off to the races. The existing bathroom in this beautiful historical 1920’s home, had not been updated since the 70’/80’s as evidenced by the blue carpeting, mirrored walls and dropped ceilings. In addition, there was very little storage, and some health setbacks had made the bathroom difficult to maneuver with its tub shower. Once we demoed, we discovered everything we expected to find in a home that had not been updated for many years. We got to work bringing all the electrical and plumbing up to code, and it was just as dusty and dirty as the homeowner’s anticipated! Once the space was demoed, we got to work building our new plan. We eliminated the existing tub and created a large walk-in curb-less shower. An existing closet was eliminated and in its place, we planned a custom built in with spots for linens, jewelry and general storage. Because of the small space, we had to be very creative with the shower footprint, so we clipped one of the walls for more clearance behind the sink. The bathroom features a beautiful custom mosaic floor tile as well as tiled walls throughout the space. This required lots of coordination between the carpenter and tile setter to make sure that the framing and tile design were all properly aligned. We worked around an existing radiator and a unique original leaded window that was architecturally significant to the façade of the home. We had a lot of extra depth behind the original toilet location, so we built the wall out a bit, moved the toilet forward and then created some extra storage space behind the commode. We settled on mirrored mullioned doors to bounce lots of light around the smaller space. We also went back and forth on deciding between a single and double vanity, and in the end decided the single vanity allowed for more counter space, more storage below and for the design to breath a bit in the smaller space. I’m so happy with this decision! To build on the luxurious feel of the space, we added a heated towel bar and heated flooring. One of the concerns the homeowners had was having a comfortable floor to walk on. They realized that carpet was not a very practical solution but liked the comfort it had provided. Heated floors are the perfect solution. The room is decidedly traditional from its intricate mosaic marble floor to the calacutta marble clad walls. Elegant gold chandelier style fixtures, marble countertops and Morris & Co. beaded wallpaper provide an opulent feel to the space. The gray monochromatic pallet keeps it feeling fresh and up-to-date. The beautiful leaded glass window is an important architectural feature at the front of the house. In the summertime, the homeowners love having the window open for fresh air and ventilation. We love it too! The curb-less shower features a small fold down bench that can be used if needed and folded up when not. The shower also features a custom niche for storing shampoo and other hair products. The linear drain is built into the tilework and is barely visible. A frameless glass door that swings both in and out completes the luxurious feel. 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

The master bathroom is warm and luxurious, with subfloor heating under the marble hex mosaic tile. The hexagon tile is laid as a rug, with a chic border of complementary dark ceramic tile. The paneled wood vanity cabinets mimic furniture pieces with recessed panels and decorative toe kick feet. Pendant lighting at the vanities provide ideal illumination for face washing and makeup application. [Photography by Jessica I. Miller]

Mario Peixoto Photography
ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトラディ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、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、白いタイル、グレーの壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、サブウェイタイル、白い床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真