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

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 (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、洗い場付きシャワー、白いタイル、グレーの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、グレーの床、分離型トイレ、セラミックタイル、磁器タイルの床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (インセット扉のキャビネット、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、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) の写真

ジャクソンビルにあるお手頃価格の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 (白いキャビネット、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、磁器タイルの床、珪岩の洗面台、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、バリアフリー、グレーの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター) の写真

Joe Kwon Photography
シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな広いおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (インセット扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、置き型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

アトランタ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 (インセット扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、グレーのタイル、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、マルチカラーの洗面カウンター、シャワーベンチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある高級な小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (グレーのキャビネット、オープン型シャワー、グレーのタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

This bathroom has a shagreen vanity with a quartz top. The fixtures are a brushed bronze.
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなトラディショナル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、ベージュのキャビネット、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、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、グレーの床、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台、羽目板の壁) の写真

Office bathroom
アトランタ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浴室 (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、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、グレーのタイル、グレーの壁、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、白い床、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

Shale bathroom vanity with large recessed medicine cabinet for storage. Clean Iconic White quartz counter top and wood tile plank flooring. Photos by VLG Photography

Traditional styling in this long bathroom with a walk in shower area
ドーセットにあるラグジュアリーな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 (シェーカースタイ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、分離型トイレ、緑のタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器、ガラスの洗面台、オープンシャワー、グリーンの洗面カウンター) の写真

Tk Images
ヒューストン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浴室 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、大理石の床、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、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、開き戸のシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター) の写真

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
ボストン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 (青いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、ガラスタイル、一体型シンク、ガラスの洗面台、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー、青い洗面カウンター、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床) の写真

This existing client reached out to MMI Design for help shortly after the flood waters of Harvey subsided. Her home was ravaged by 5 feet of water throughout the first floor. What had been this client's long-term dream renovation became a reality, turning the nightmare of Harvey's wrath into one of the loveliest homes designed to date by MMI. We led the team to transform this home into a showplace. Our work included a complete redesign of her kitchen and family room, master bathroom, two powders, butler's pantry, and a large living room. MMI designed all millwork and cabinetry, adjusted the floor plans in various rooms, and assisted the client with all material specifications and furnishings selections. Returning these clients to their beautiful '"new" home is one of MMI's proudest moments!

ローリーにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (グレーの壁、珪岩の洗面台) の写真

シアトルにある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 (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、コーナー設置型シャワー、グレーのタイル、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Joe Kwon Photography
シカゴにあるラグジュアリー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 (インセット扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、置き型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Cheryl Silsbe Photography
エドモントン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 (アンダーカウンター洗面器、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、珪岩の洗面台、置き型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル) の写真

A minor upgrade changed the whole look and feel of this masters bathroom! Check out the before photos!
トロントにある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 (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、珪岩の洗面台、ドロップイン型浴槽、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器) の写真