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

マイアミにあるラグジュアリー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) (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、赤いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、赤いタイル、磁器タイル、赤い壁、磁器タイルの床、一体型シンク、人工大理石カウンター) の写真

オースティンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな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、淡色木目調キャビネット、ドロップイン型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、マルチカラーのタイル、石タイル、ベージュの壁、トラバーチンの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、人工大理石カウンター) の写真

Photography: Donald Grant
ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな小さ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) (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、赤いキャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、一体型シンク、人工大理石カウンター、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

A fancy traditional style bath that is also wheelchair accessible. The angled face of the sink cabinet combined with the 34" counter height allow easy access to the sink for all. The true highlight of this bath is the linen hutch which features mullioned glass doors, lots of drawer space and turned post details. The ceiling level wainscot also adds class to the space -- and picture rail and space for hidden rope lights. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry

他の地域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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (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、一体型トイレ 、グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、横長型シンク、人工大理石カウンター) の写真

Photography by Carlos Perez Lopez © Chromatica.
他の地域にある高級な中くらいなエクレクティック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、人工大理石カウンター、モザイクタイル、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、アンダーカウンター洗面器、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

The basin area offers a good volume of storage, and we integrated it into the overall design by extending to the left to form a narrow display shelf at the end of the shower and then continuing to the right to create the cistern frame housing for the WC pan.

Fadi Mekhail - Imaginahome
トロント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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、ダブルシャワー、一体型トイレ 、オレンジの壁、人工大理石カウンター) の写真

他の地域にある高級な中くらい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) (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、コーナー型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、石タイル、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、オーバーカウンターシンク、人工大理石カウンター、ベージュの床、オープンシャワー) の写真

Simple "atomic age" designed hooks hold the hand towels in close proximity to the bathroom sink.
フェニック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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、バリアフリー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、ベージュの壁、一体型シンク、人工大理石カウンター、大理石の床、開き戸のシャワー、赤い床) の写真

Bartler Mable and Tile
シカゴ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) (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、茶色いタイル、セラミックタイル、黄色い壁、ペデスタルシンク、珪岩の洗面台) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級な広いおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (レイズド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 、大理石タイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、開き戸のシャワー、マルチカラーの洗面カウンター) の写真

他の地域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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (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、一体型トイレ 、グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、横長型シンク、人工大理石カウンター) の写真

Our clients live in a 1930s house with a slight ‘Art Deco’ feel to it. They wanted their separate bathroom and toilet to be incorporated into one space and said the design they were looking for was contemporary, with “if possible just a hint of Art Deco – but not pretentiously so”.