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

Photo by David Marlow
デンバーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (ベッセル式洗面器、黒いキャビネット、珪岩の洗面台、バリアフリー、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

シアトルにあるお手頃価格の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 (青いタイル、セメントタイル、タイルの洗面台、白い床、青い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ) の写真

Antique dresser turned tiled bathroom vanity has custom screen walls built to provide privacy between the multi green tiled shower and neutral colored and zen ensuite bedroom.

Photography by Brad Knipstein
サンフランシスコにある小さ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、中間色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、玉石タイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真

ミネアポリスにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、一体型トイレ 、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Navy penny tile is a striking backdrop in this handsome guest bathroom. A mix of wood cabinetry with leather pulls enhances the masculine feel of the room while a smart toilet incorporates modern-day technology into this timeless bathroom. Inquire About Our Design Services http://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire about our design services. Spaced designed by Tiffany Brooks Photo 2019 Scripps Network, LLC.

ポートランド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 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、バリアフリー、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、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、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Ultra modern bathroom design project
シドニーにあるラグジュアリーな巨大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、濃色木目調キャビネット、置き型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、マルチカラーの壁、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、タイルの洗面台、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Custom built vanity
シカゴ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 (白いキャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、青い壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、タイルの洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、黒い洗面カウンター) の写真

Project photographer-Therese Hyde This photo features the casitas bathroom of the modern farmhouse.
ロサンゼルスにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな浴室 (アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、中間色木目調キャビネット、黒いタイル、黒い床、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Maximizing every inch of space in a tiny bath and keeping the space feeling open and inviting was the priority.
サンタバーバラにある高級な小さ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 (淡色木目調キャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、白いタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Inspired and driven by characters of Mother Nature, Novatto's Absolute Black Granite sink will add charm to your bath. Our Absolute Granite vessels come from around the world to become your one-of-a-kind bath masterpiece. Natural stone cannot be compared to everyday synthetic porcelain and ceramics. Honed and hand polished to perfection, this round 17-inch vessel will be your bath's centerpiece. Black granite is very consistent and little variation should occur from sink to sink. Also pictured is Novatto's ECLIPSE faucet. Pair these two together for a beautiful combo.

Liadesign
ミラノにある高級な小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (コンソール型シンク、タイルの洗面台、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、緑のタイル、モザイクタイル、緑の壁、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

Small bath remodel inspired by Japanese Bath houses. Wood for walls was salvaged from a dock found in the Willamette River in Portland, Or. Jeff Stern/In Situ Architecture

Master bathroom
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 (白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、グレーのタイル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、トイレ室、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Hall Bathroom with Amazing Elegant Grey Quartzite!
ブリッジポート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 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、木目調タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

ヒューストンにある高級な小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (茶色いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、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、洗面台1つ) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級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 (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 、黒いタイル、セラミックタイル、珪岩の洗面台、オープンシャワー、ブラウンの洗面カウンター) の写真