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

ポートランド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、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、バリアフリー、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、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、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.

Master bathroom design & build in Houston Texas. This master bathroom was custom designed specifically for our client. She wanted a luxurious bathroom with lots of detail, down to the last finish. Our original design had satin brass sink and shower fixtures. The client loved the satin brass plumbing fixtures, but was a bit apprehensive going with the satin brass plumbing fixtures. Feeling it would lock her down for a long commitment. So we worked a design out that allowed us to mix metal finishes. This way our client could have the satin brass look without the commitment of the plumbing fixtures. We started mixing metals by presenting a chandelier made by Curry & Company, the "Zenda Orb Chandelier" that has a mix of silver and gold. From there we added the satin brass, large round bar pulls, by "Lewis Dolin" and the satin brass door knobs from Emtek. We also suspended a gold mirror in the window of the makeup station. We used a waterjet marble from Tilebar, called "Abernethy Marble." The cobalt blue interior doors leading into the Master Bath set the gold fixtures just right.

Contractor - Allen Constriction Photographer - Jim Bartsch
サンタバーバラにある中くらいなビーチ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、アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、セメントタイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー、ベージュのカウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Project photographer-Therese Hyde This photo features the casitas bathroom of the modern farmhouse.
ロサンゼルスにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな浴室 (アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーの壁、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、中間色木目調キャビネット、黒いタイル、黒い床、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Ryan Garvin Photography, Robeson Design
デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな中くらい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 (分離型トイレ、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、グレーの壁、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、黒いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、バリアフリー、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなエクレクティック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、壁掛け式トイレ、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、黒い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、白い天井、グレーと黒) の写真

Modern Bathroom Update with Grey walls, new ceramic tile, marble-look countertops, and free-standing tub
ワシントンD.C.にある低価格の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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、分離型トイレ、グレーの壁、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、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、独立型洗面台、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、磁器タイルの床、黒い床) の写真

ニューヨーク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 (インセット扉のキャビネット、茶色いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、大理石タイル、グレーの壁、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、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Master bath with stained concrete floors, custom dark wood cabinetry, his & her sinks, and quartzite countertops.
ジャクソンビルにある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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Master Bathroom Photos by Eric Zepeda
サンフランシスコ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、コーナー設置型シャワー、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、珪岩の洗面台) の写真

オーランド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マスターバスルーム (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、白いタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、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) の写真

サンフランシスコ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、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、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) の写真

This kid's bath is designed with three sinks and plenty of storage below. Ceramic handmade tile in shower, and stone-faced bathtub in private bath. Shiplap wainscotting finishes this coastal-inspired design.

Photography by Eric Hausman
シカゴ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) (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、茶色いキャビネット、茶色いタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Master bathroom design & build in Houston Texas. This master bathroom was custom designed specifically for our client. She wanted a luxurious bathroom with lots of detail, down to the last finish. Our original design had satin brass sink and shower fixtures. The client loved the satin brass plumbing fixtures, but was a bit apprehensive going with the satin brass plumbing fixtures. Feeling it would lock her down for a long commitment. So we worked a design out that allowed us to mix metal finishes. This way our client could have the satin brass look without the commitment of the plumbing fixtures. We started mixing metals by presenting a chandelier made by Curry & Company, the "Zenda Orb Chandelier" that has a mix of silver and gold. From there we added the satin brass, large round bar pulls, by "Lewis Dolin" and the satin brass door knobs from Emtek. We also suspended a gold mirror in the window of the makeup station. We used a waterjet marble from Tilebar, called "Abernethy Marble." The cobalt blue interior doors leading into the Master Bath set the gold fixtures just right.

Cristallo-quartzite countertops Icon Stone + Tile Calgary AB Canada
カルガリー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 (濃色木目調キャビネット、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いタイル、珪岩の洗面台、オーバーカウンターシンク、置き型浴槽、グレーの壁、大理石の床、白い床) の写真

This master bath was enlarged and updated with contrasting finishes and luxurious accents. Espresso-stained cabinets are topped with diamond white quartz. The backsplash and shower niche are adorned with random modular mosaic tile. The curbless shower displays a rich mix of tile and a soothing pebble floor. Pictures by Jake Boyd Photo