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

Black and white themed double sink farmhouse vanity in black with decorative knobs. Gold faucets and black square mirrors. Photos: Jody Kmetz
シカゴにある高級な広いカントリー風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、黒いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、洗い場付きシャワー、分離型トイレ、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、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、オープンシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

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 (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、置き型浴槽、洗い場付きシャワー、大理石タイル、無垢フローリング、アンダーカウンター洗面器、茶色い床、オープンシャワー、グレーのタイル、白いタイル、茶色い壁、珪岩の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

This master bath was once dark and crowded, and the shower was small with little space to move. The client wanted the shower expanded to not feel so cramped. Studio Steidley designed a shower that becomes an experience with large black marble shower walls, a floating quartz shower bench, and champagne bronze plumbing fixtures. The frameless glass surround makes this shower feel open and inviting, even with the dark tile. Photographer: Michael Hunter Photography

photo by Molly Winters
オースティンにある高級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、淡色木目調キャビネット、グレーのタイル、モザイクタイル、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、グレーの床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

コロンバスにある中くらいなカントリー風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、一体型トイレ 、白い壁、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) の写真

This once dated master suite is now a bright and eclectic space with influence from the homeowners travels abroad. We transformed their overly large bathroom with dysfunctional square footage into cohesive space meant for luxury. We created a large open, walk in shower adorned by a leathered stone slab. The new master closet is adorned with warmth from bird wallpaper and a robin's egg blue chest. We were able to create another bedroom from the excess space in the redesign. The frosted glass french doors, blue walls and special wall paper tie into the feel of the home. In the bathroom, the Bain Ultra freestanding tub below is the focal point of this new space. We mixed metals throughout the space that just work to add detail and unique touches throughout. Design by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Doug Edmunds
オレンジカウンティ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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (コーナー設置型シャワー、白いタイル、ベージュの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、開き戸のシャワー、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、磁器タイル、無垢フローリング、珪岩の洗面台、茶色い床、グレーの洗面カウンター) の写真

Trent & Co. Taymor Wells Collection Interior Door Hardware Taymor Dixon Collection Bathroom Hardware Black and White Penny Round Tiles
ワシントンD.C.にあるトラディ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、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、モノトーンのタイル、ベージュの壁、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、モザイクタイル) の写真

A modern high contrast master bathroom 123 Remodeling team built in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Shaker style cabinets (pepper finish) with pure white quartz countertops by Ultracraft; Chrome fixtures by Moen, Voss and Kohler; White ceramic shower wall tile by Tile Room; Mosaic porcelain floor tile by Tile Room; https://123remodeling.com/ - Chicago Bathroom Remodeling & Interior Design

Mosaïque murale pour sublimer une salle de bain . Finesse du décor végétal en tesselles de grès et émaux de verre.
パリにあるお手頃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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (ソープストーンの洗面台、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、マルチカラーのタイル、モザイクタイル、マルチカラーの壁、モザイクタイル) の写真

Сергей Ананьев
モスクワ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浴室 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、珪岩の洗面台、黒い洗面カウンター、ベッセル式洗面器、茶色い床、茶色いキャビネット、無垢フローリング) の写真

マイアミ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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、置き型浴槽、バリアフリー、ベージュのタイル、磁器タイル、ベージュの壁、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、オープンシャワー) の写真

Brian Thomas Jones, Alex Zarour
ロサンゼルス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、淡色木目調キャビネット、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、黒い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

インディアナポリスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大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、濃色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、マルチカラーの壁、珪岩の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター) 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

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 (中間色木目調キャビネット、置き型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、ミラータイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、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、アンダーカウンター洗面器) の写真

Small powder room design
ミネアポリスにある小さなモダン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、茶色いキャビネット、一体型トイレ 、緑の壁、モザイクタイル、壁付け型シンク、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

トロントにある高級な小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (家具調キャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、ビデ、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、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、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真