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

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
ダラスにある中くらいな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、青いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、ベージュの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ライムストーンの洗面台、磁器タイルの床、マルチカラーの床、照明) の写真

オレンジカウンティにあるラグジュアリーな広いビーチ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、青いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、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、白い床、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、三角天井、壁紙) の写真

マイアミにある高級な中くらいなビーチ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、青いキャビネット、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1つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

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

ダラス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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (青いキャビネット、青いタイル、ガラスタイル、ピンクの壁、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、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、分離型トイレ、グレーの床) の写真

オースティンにあるラグジュアリーな広いカントリー風のおしゃれな浴室 (青いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、バリアフリー、ベージュのタイル、テラコッタタイル、ベージュの壁、テラコッタタイルの床、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、ベージュのカウンター) の写真

Spacecrafting Photography
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、青いキャビネット、洗い場付きシャワー、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、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、分離型トイレ) の写真

Blue and Gold bathroom with white subway tile and mosaic hex flooring. Claw foot tub with freestanding tub filler. Atlanta bathroom.
アトランタにある高級な広いヴィクトリアン調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、猫足バスタブ、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、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

マイアミにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (ルーバー扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、マルチカラーのタイル、磁器タイル、マルチカラーの壁、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、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

ボストンにある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 (アンダーカウンター洗面器、ガラス扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、珪岩の洗面台、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、青い壁、磁器タイルの床) の写真

オレンジカウンティにある高級な広いビーチ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、青いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、セラミックタイル、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、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

Ensuite bathroom featuring custom cabinetry and walk-in shower. Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co.; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Tile by Halsey Tile Co. Plumbing Fixtures & Bath Hardware by Ferguson; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Brown maple painted & glazed cabinets. White Diamond quartzite countertop with leathered finish. Artistic Tile Jazz Glass in Billie Ombre Blue and Ice White on the shower walls. Trapezium Ice White matte porcelain tile on the floor. Brizo plumbing fixtures and bathroom hardware in Brilliance Luxe Gold. DXV undermount bathroom sink and toilet.

サンフランシスコにある小さ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 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、マルチカラーの壁、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、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台、壁紙) の写真

オマハ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、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、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、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター) 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

After renovating their neutrally styled master bath Gardner/Fox helped their clients create this farmhouse-inspired master bathroom, with subtle modern undertones. The original room was dominated by a seldom-used soaking tub and shower stall. Now, the master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, custom walnut double vanity, make-up vanity, linen storage, and a private toilet room.

ミネアポリスにある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) (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 、黄色い壁、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、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

A sophisticated, furniture-style vanity with quartz top, on-trend floor tile, and penny tile accent wall complete this gorgeous half bath transformation.