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

Photograhper Jeff Beck Designer Six Walls
シアトル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マスターバスルーム (中間色木目調キャビネット、バリアフリー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、大理石タイル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

GC: Ekren Construction Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald
シャーロットにある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 (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、バリアフリー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、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、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、トイレ室、洗面台1つ、三角天井、造り付け洗面台) の写真

パリにある高級な中くらいなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (淡色木目調キャビネット、アンダーマウント型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、木目調タイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、木製洗面台、茶色い床、開き戸のシャワー、ブラウンの洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

パリにある低価格の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、中間色木目調キャビネット、グレーのタイル、白い壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、ブラウンの洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台、バリアフリー、セラミックタイル、セラミックタイルの床、ニッチ) の写真

Modern Bathroom
ロサンゼルスにある高級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) (淡色木目調キャビネット、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、茶色い壁、モザイクタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、茶色い床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Master Bathroom - Demo'd complete bathroom. Installed Large soaking tub, subway tile to the ceiling, two new rain glass windows, custom smokehouse cabinets, Quartz counter tops and all new chrome fixtures.

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Schmidt Homes Remodeling I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
ミネアポリスにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな浴室 (分離型トイレ、中間色木目調キャビネット、黒い壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、マルチカラーの床、ブラウンの洗面カウンター、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Foto: Julia Vogel | Köln
デュッセルドルフにある広い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、中間色木目調キャビネット、壁掛け式トイレ、ベージュのタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、ブラウンの洗面カウンター) の写真

This transformation started with a builder grade bathroom and was expanded into a sauna wet room. With cedar walls and ceiling and a custom cedar bench, the sauna heats the space for a relaxing dry heat experience. The goal of this space was to create a sauna in the secondary bathroom and be as efficient as possible with the space. This bathroom transformed from a standard secondary bathroom to a ergonomic spa without impacting the functionality of the bedroom. This project was super fun, we were working inside of a guest bedroom, to create a functional, yet expansive bathroom. We started with a standard bathroom layout and by building out into the large guest bedroom that was used as an office, we were able to create enough square footage in the bathroom without detracting from the bedroom aesthetics or function. We worked with the client on her specific requests and put all of the materials into a 3D design to visualize the new space. Houzz Write Up: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-stylish-spa-retreat-with-a-real-sauna-stsetivw-vs~168139419 The layout of the bathroom needed to change to incorporate the larger wet room/sauna. By expanding the room slightly it gave us the needed space to relocate the toilet, the vanity and the entrance to the bathroom allowing for the wet room to have the full length of the new space. This bathroom includes a cedar sauna room that is incorporated inside of the shower, the custom cedar bench follows the curvature of the room's new layout and a window was added to allow the natural sunlight to come in from the bedroom. The aromatic properties of the cedar are delightful whether it's being used with the dry sauna heat and also when the shower is steaming the space. In the shower are matching porcelain, marble-look tiles, with architectural texture on the shower walls contrasting with the warm, smooth cedar boards. Also, by increasing the depth of the toilet wall, we were able to create useful towel storage without detracting from the room significantly. This entire project and client was a joy to work with.

A Freestanding Tub sits adjacent a steam shower
オレンジカウンティにある地中海スタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、ビデ、白い壁、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、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、シャワーベンチ、洗面台2つ) の写真

Open plan wetroom with open shower, terrazzo stone bathtub, carved teak vanity, terrazzo stone basin, and timber framed mirror complete with a green sage subway tile feature wall.

シアトルにある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、中間色木目調キャビネット、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台、壁紙) の写真

Jacuzzis were popular when this two-story 4-bedroom home was built in 1983. The owner was an architect who helped design this handicapped-accessible home with beautiful backyard views. But it was time for a master bath update. There were already beautiful skylights and big windows, but the shower was cramped and the Jacuzzi with its raised floor just wasn’t working. The project began with the removal of the Jacuzzi, the raised floor, and all the associated plumbing. Next, the old shower, vanity, and everything else was stripped right down to the studs. The before-during-after photos show how a deep built-in cabinet was created by “borrowing” some space from the master bedroom. A wide glass pocket door is installed in the adjacent wall. Without the Jacuzzi this space has become a large, bright, warm place for long baths. Tall ceilings and skylights make this room big and bright. The floor features 12” x 24” stone tile and in-floor heating, with complimentary 2” X 2” tiles for the shower. The white free-standing tub looks great with polished chrome floor-mounted tub filler and hand shower. With several live plants, this room is often used as a comfortable space for relaxing soaks on cold winter days. (Photos taken on Dec. 22) On the other side of the room is a large walk-in shower. Additional shower space was gained by removing a built-in cabinet and relocating the plumbing. Glass doors and panels enclose the new shower, and white subway wall tile is the perfect choice. But the bath’s centerpiece could arguably be the beautifully crafted vanity. Solid walnut doors and drawers are constructed so that the grain matches and flows, like a work of art or piece of furniture. The vanity is finished with a white quartz countertop and two under-mounted sinks with polished chrome fixtures. Two big mirrors with three tall warm-colored lights make this both a functional and beautiful room. The result is amazing. A great combination of good ideas and thoughtful construction.

The goal was to open up this bathroom, update it, bring it to life! 123 Remodeling went for modern, but zen; rough, yet warm. We mixed ideas of modern finishes like the concrete floor with the warm wood tone and textures on the wall that emulates bamboo to balance each other. The matte black finishes were appropriate final touches to capture the urban location of this master bathroom located in Chicago’s West Loop. https://123remodeling.com - Chicago Kitchen & Bath Remodeler

Caribbean green floor tile, white marble looking wall tile, double vanity, stemmer ,Grohe rain shower head with massage jets and hand held shower, custom shower floor and bench, custom shower enclosure with frosted glass, LED light, contemporary light on top of the medicine cabinets, one piece wall mount toilet with washelet, pocket interior door, green floor tile ,towel warmer.

サンディエゴ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 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、緑のキャビネット、バリアフリー、一体型トイレ 、緑のタイル、大理石タイル、白い壁、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、ベージュの床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Maison contemporaine avec bardage bois ouverte sur la nature
パリ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) (中間色木目調キャビネット、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、バリアフリー、ベージュのタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、木製洗面台、開き戸のシャワー、ブラウンの洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、コンクリートの壁、白い天井) の写真

フィラデルフィア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 (インセット扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、ピンクの壁、大理石の床、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、白い洗面カウンター、トイレ室、洗面台2つ) の写真