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

ポートランドにある高級なヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (グレーのキャビネット、置き型浴槽、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、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、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Sleek master bathroom created by Meadowlark for this Ann Arbor home with grey tones, granite countertops, Shaker style cabinets and mixed tile accents. Photo by Sean Carter Photography, Ann Arbor, MI.

Rustic modern bathroom
ローリーにある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、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、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、スレートの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、黒い床、開き戸のシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなミッドセンチュリー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、グレーのキャビネット、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、セラミックタイルの床、一体型シンク、珪岩の洗面台、茶色い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

マイアミ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、白いキャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、グレーのタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、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、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Leon Winkowski
デトロイト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子供用バスルーム (グレーの壁、大理石の床、インセット扉のキャビネット、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、サブウェイタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー) 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

Hall Bathroom - Demo'd complete bathroom. Installed Large soaking tub, subway tile to the ceiling, two new rain glass windows, custom smokehouse cabinets, Quartz counter tops and all new chrome fixtures.

Double vanity with shaker cabinets and beautiful glass knobs. Beautiful quartz countertops and porcelain tile floors. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

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

For this modern master bathroom, we worked extensively with the client to capture his vision of the bathroom and brought our expertise and finishing touches to bear. The master bathroom features floating SOLLiD Cabinetry Frameless Series – Elegante II Satin X cabinets. We added the central stacked cabinet for additional storage since there was minimal space in the bathroom and existing closet. The cabinet pulls are Key West Jeffrey Alexander by Hardware Resources and the countertops are Pental Quartz Misterio. The modern effect is finished off with motion activated under cabinet lighting For the rest of the space, we removed the water closet to open the space and bring in more natural light from the existing window. We also removed the existing glass block and added a larger bathroom window for more natural lighting and a larger feel for the space. We replaced the tub deck and bathtub with a Whitehaus free standing tub and used two framed columns in the shower to add separation without closing off the space for the dual shower heads the client wanted. The clear frameless glass finishes off the shower enclosure while still maintaining sightlines through to the back of the space. Finally, a barn door was added to lend privacy to the space without sacrificing active areas. The finishes are all geared toward a modern aesthetic with Alfi Brand plumbing fixtures (we love the large square rain head!), LED Recessed lights, subway tile and grey wood plank tile. The barn door is a Rustica Hardware 5 Panel door with a stainless steel Industric handle and a stainless steel Bent Strap track painted to match the cabinets. Shane Baker Studios

Photography: Stephani Buchman Floral: Bluebird Event Design
トロント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 (アンダーカウンター洗面器、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、珪岩の洗面台、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、グレーのタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、大理石の床、黒いキャビネット、グレーの床) の写真

This 1868 Victorian home was transformed to keep the charm of the house but also to bring the bathrooms up to date! We kept the traditional charm and mixed it with some southern charm for this family to enjoy for years to come!

This bathroom gives you the fresh, organic, airy and natural feel. It has everything you need to get you ready for the day.
ナッシュビル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、グレーのキャビネット、オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、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、茶色い床) 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、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、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、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Hall Bathroom - Demo'd complete bathroom. Installed Large soaking tub, subway tile to the ceiling, two new rain glass windows, custom smokehouse cabinets, Quartz counter tops and all new chrome fixtures.

ヒューストン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 (家具調キャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、一体型シンク、珪岩の洗面台、玉石タイル、白い床、オープンシャワー) の写真

サンフランシスコ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) (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、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、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、グレーの床、シャワーカーテン) の写真