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

Kat Alves-Photography
サクラメントにある高級な小さなカントリー風のおしゃれな浴室 (黒いキャビネット、オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、マルチカラーのタイル、石タイル、白い壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台) の写真

Dan Rockafellow Photography Sandstone Quartzite Countertops Flagstone Flooring Real stone shower wall with slate side walls Wall-Mounted copper faucet and copper sink Dark green ceiling (not shown) Over-scale rustic pendant lighting Custom shower curtain Green stained vanity cabinet with dimming toe-kick lighting

Will Horne
ボストン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 (アンダーカウンター洗面器、中間色木目調キャビネット、大理石の洗面台、置き型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、緑のタイル、茶色い壁、オープンシャワー、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット) 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

トロントにある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 (白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、ピンクの壁、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、シャワーカーテン、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

ロンドンにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなモダンスタイル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、ドロップイン型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、白いタイル、大理石タイル、グレーの壁、テラコッタタイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、オープンシャワー、ベージュのカウンター、シャワーベンチ、洗面台2つ、フローティング洗面台、折り上げ天井、板張り壁、グレーとクリーム色、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

ロンドンにあるラグジュアリー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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、淡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、緑のタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、コンソール型シンク、大理石の洗面台、白い床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、アクセントウォール、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台、クロスの天井、板張り壁) の写真

Travis Burris w/ Highline Designs
ミルウォーキーにある高級な中くらいなラスティック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、濃色木目調キャビネット、オープン型シャワー、分離型トイレ、モノトーンのタイル、セラミックタイル、赤い壁、セラミックタイルの床、大理石の洗面台) の写真

Alexey Naroditsky
モスクワにあるお手頃価格の小さ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 (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、緑のキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、壁掛け式トイレ、ベージュのタイル、大理石タイル、ベージュの壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、ベージュの床、シャワーカーテン、ベージュのカウンター) の写真

ダラスにある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、オープン型シャワー、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター) の写真

Residence near Boulder, CO. Designed about a 200 year old timber frame structure, dismantled and relocated from an old Pennsylvania barn. Most materials within the home are reclaimed or recycled. French country master bathroom with custom dark wood vanities. Photo Credits: Dale Smith/James Moro

designed in collaboration with Larsen Designs, INC and B2LAB. Contractor was Huber Builders. custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photography by Colin Conces.

This contemporary wall hung vanity was custom made for the project from walnut veneers and solids. It features beveled edge door and drawer fronts, with no hardware to interrupt the clean lines and beautiful walnut grain. The vanity mirror is attached to a walnut veneer panel to match the wall hung vanity. Dual sconces by Ginger flank the mirror. Design by Christopher Wright, CR Built by WrightWorks, LLC. Photos by Christopher Wright, CR WrightWorks, LLC--a Greater Indianapolis and Carmel, IN remodeling company.

ダラスにある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 (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、置き型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、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、大理石の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター) の写真

L’objectif de cette rénovation a été de réunir deux appartements distincts en un espace familial harmonieux. Notre avons dû redéfinir la configuration de cet ancien appartement niçois pour gagner en clarté. Aucune cloison n’a été épargnée. L’ancien salon et l’ancienne chambre parentale ont été réunis pour créer un double séjour comprenant la cuisine dinatoire et le salon. La cuisine caractérisée par l’association du chêne et du Terrazzo a été organisée autour de la table à manger en noyer. Ce double séjour a été délimité par un parquet en chêne, posé en pointe de Hongrie. Pour y ajouter une touche de caractère, nos artisans staffeurs ont réalisé un travail remarquable sur les corniches ainsi que sur les cimaises pour y incorporer des miroirs. Un peu à l’écart, l’ancien studio s’est transformé en chambre parentale comprenant un bureau dans la continuité du dressing, tous deux séparés visuellement par des tasseaux de bois. L’ancienne cuisine a été remplacée par une première chambre d’enfant, pensée autour du sport. Une seconde chambre d’enfant a été réalisée autour de l’univers des dinosaures.

フィラデルフィアにある高級な中くらいなモダン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、濃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 、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、セラミックタイルの床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、分離型トイレ、白い壁、一体型シンク、ソープストーンの洗面台、茶色い床、トイレ室、造り付け洗面台) の写真

This was a total gut job. 1st time i used Bamboo wood for the Cabinet and Mirror. The doors are made of Maple.
他の地域にある低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 (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、置き型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、マルチカラーのタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、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、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真

サクラメントにある広いラスティック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、シャワー付き浴槽 、グレーの壁、ライムストーンの床、ベッセル式洗面器、大理石の洗面台、ベージュの床、オープンシャワー) の写真