The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

ニューヨークにある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、白いキャビネット、バリアフリー、ビデ、モノトーンのタイル、マルチカラーのタイル、ボーダータイル、マルチカラーの壁、磁器タイルの床、一体型シンク、人工大理石カウンター、グレーの床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

  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

The loft bathroom was kept simple with geometric grey and white tiles on the floor and continuing up the wall in the shower. The Velux skylight and pitch of the ceiling meant that the glass shower enclosure had to be made to measure.

A large window of edged glass brings in diffused light without sacrificing privacy. Two tall medicine cabinets hover in front are actually hung from the header. Long skylight directly above the counter fills the room with natural light. A ribbon of shimmery blue terrazzo tiles flows from the back wall of the tub, across the floor, and up the back of the wall hung toilet on the opposite side of the room. Bax+Towner photography

ロサンゼルス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) (白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、青いタイル、青い壁、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、白い洗面カウンター、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、セラミックタイル、磁器タイルの床、一体型シンク、シャワーカーテン) の写真

Bathroom, glass shower, blue vanity, tile floor, small bath, mosaic tile, lighting, hardware
コロンバス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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (家具調キャビネット、青いキャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、マルチカラーのタイル、モザイクタイル、グレーの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Photo: Lisa Petrol
サンフランシスコ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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、青いタイル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、横長型シンク、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、一体型トイレ 、サブウェイタイル、人工大理石カウンター) の写真

オタワ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、濃色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、青いタイル、磁器タイル、青い壁、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) の写真

Across the room, a stand-alone tub, naturally lit by the generous skylight overhead. New windows bring more of the outside in.
サンフランシスコ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 (濃色木目調キャビネット、置き型浴槽、青いタイル、グレーのタイル、白いタイル、石タイル、白い壁、大理石の床、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、白い床) の写真

Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
フィラデルフィア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 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、ダブルシャワー、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、大理石タイル、青い壁、大理石の床、一体型シンク、人工大理石カウンター、青い床、引戸のシャワー) の写真

blue and white master bath with patterned tile and accessible shower stall/toilet room, deep soaking tub
ミネアポリス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、アルコーブ型浴槽、バリアフリー、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、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、マルチカラーの床、オープンシャワー、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

Eric Rorer
サンフランシスコにある広い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 (白いキャビネット、一体型トイレ 、白い壁、置き型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、青いタイル、サブウェイタイル、無垢フローリング、ベッセル式洗面器、人工大理石カウンター、茶色い床、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

A bathroom designed for guests and grandchildren that is artistic, feminine, and luxurious without being cute. Radiant heat floors and a dual-flush tankless toilet add utility, while iridescent tile, well-placed lighting, and lots of glass provide sparkle and a bit of glamour and keep the space bright and inviting.

Barbara Brown Photography
アトランタ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 (青いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、バリアフリー、マルチカラーのタイル、磁器タイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

サンルイスオビスポにある高級な中くらいなモダン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、グレーのキャビネット、バリアフリー、壁掛け式トイレ、青いタイル、セラミックタイル、青い壁、セラミックタイルの床、一体型シンク、人工大理石カウンター、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

This cool bath showcases 3D wall tiles (OXO Deco Blanco 12 x 35 tile) and sparkly glass tile in shower in Blue Sea. Freestanding tub is beautiful and functional.

The David Hockney 1978 art piece Swimming Pool with Reflection inspired this California-cool bathroom. Watery-blue glass mosaic tile spills down the shower wall and out onto the concrete-gray tile floor in puddles. The custom back-painted glass vanity floats on the blue walls and is anchored by a chrome Kohler faucet, adding a modern sophistication to this fun space perfect for a young boy. Mariko Reed Photography

ニューヨーク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子供用バスルーム (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、ドロップイン型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、壁掛け式トイレ、青いタイル、磁器タイル、青い壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、人工大理石カウンター、グレーの床、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、独立型洗面台) の写真