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

These beautiful bathrooms located in Rancho Santa Fe were in need of a major upgrade. Once having dated dark cabinets, the desired bright design was wanted. Beautiful white cabinets with modern pulls and classic faucets complete the double vanity. The shower with long subway tiles and black grout! Colored grout is a trend and it looks fantastic in this bathroom. The walk in shower has beautiful tiles and relaxing shower heads. Both of these bathrooms look fantastic and look modern and complementary to the home.

アトランタにあるラグジュアリーな小さな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 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、大理石の床、珪岩の洗面台、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真

For the guest bathroom we went with a brass and white theme. The brass schluter frames the shower perfectly, giving the guest bath a unique feel and look.

blue and white master bath with patterned tile and accessible shower stall/toilet room, deep soaking tub
ミネアポリス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、アルコーブ型浴槽、バリアフリー、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、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、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、シャワーベンチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

他の地域にある高級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 (黒いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、ダブルシャワー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、大理石タイル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、横長型シンク、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、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台、白い天井) の写真

シカゴにあるお手頃価格の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、淡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 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、白い壁、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、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、表し梁) の写真

Bathroom Decor Detail
ダラスにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな浴室 (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、一体型トイレ 、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、白い床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、塗装板張りの壁、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 ) の写真

An outdated 1920's bathroom in Bayside Queens was turned into a refreshed, classic and timeless space that utilized the very limited space to its maximum capacity. The cabinets were once outdated and a dark brown that made the space look even smaller. Now, they are a bright white, accompanied by white subway tile, a light quartzite countertop and polished chrome hardware throughout. What made all the difference was the use of the tiny hex tile floors. We were also diligent to keep the shower enclosure a clear glass and stainless steel.

オースティン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、中間色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、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) の写真

オースティン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 、マルチカラーのタイル、石タイル、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、マルチカラーの床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

ダラス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浴室 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、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、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

フェニックスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな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 (茶色いキャビネット、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、珪岩の洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、シャワー付き浴槽 、アンダーカウンター洗面器、シャワーカーテン、一体型トイレ 、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、黒い床、ニッチ、白い天井) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある高級な小さ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、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、モノトーンのタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、木目調タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、黒い床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

Jinny Kim
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子供用バスルーム (オープンシェルフ、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、コンソール型シンク、珪岩の洗面台、茶色い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

ニューヨーク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、分離型トイレ、白い壁、一体型シンク、珪岩の洗面台、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、ベージュのキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、マルチカラーのタイル、モザイクタイル、磁器タイルの床、ベージュの床、黒い天井) の写真

The simple, neutral palette of this Master Bathroom creates a serene atmosphere. The custom vanity allows for additional storage while bringing added warmth to the space.

サンディエゴにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、中間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 、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、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、マルチカラーの床、引戸のシャワー、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

Black & White Bathroom remodel in Seattle by DHC History meets modern - with that in mind we have created a space that not only blend well with this home age and it is personalty, we also created a timeless bathroom design that our clients love! We are here to bring your vision to reality and our design team is dedicated to create the right style for your very own personal preferences - contact us today for a free consultation! dhseattle.com