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

Small trendy 3/4 white marble tile and porcelain floor. Single-sink corner shower photo in DC Metro with a grey shaker Vanity cabinet including an undermount sink with Quartz Calacatta Laza Vanity top. A two-piece toilet, gray walls and a hinged Neo-Angle shower door and a wall mounted bathroom cabinet.

Grey porcelain tiles and glass mosaics, marble vanity top, white ceramic sinks with black brassware, glass shelves, wall mirrors and contemporary lighting

ハンティントンにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (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、ドロップイン型浴槽、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、グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、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) の写真

Galina Coada photography Farmhouse style guest bathroom. Removed the tub/shower combo and replaced everything in this small guest bathroom for visiting elderly parents. Easier access for bathing.

グランドラピッズにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、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、白い床、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、青いタイル、サブウェイタイル) の写真

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

他の地域にある広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (家具調キャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、猫足バスタブ、オープン型シャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、モノトーンのタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、オープンシャワー、洗面台2つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (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、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、グレーのタイル、サブウェイタイル、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、青い床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Guest Bathroom
サンシャインコーストにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (家具調キャビネット、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、グレーのタイル、セメントタイル、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、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) の写真

デンバーにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、モノトーンのタイル、磁器タイル、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) の写真

他の地域にある広い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 (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、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、一体型シンク、珪岩の洗面台) の写真

Main Bathroom
ハミルトンにある高級な広い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 (レイズド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、アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、木製洗面台、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台、一体型トイレ 、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、ニッチ) の写真

This small bathroom needed to serve a family with 4 kids, so double sinks were still a must. The rustic vanity turned out so beautiful and they loved the idea of raised ceramic sinks. Oil rubbed bronze accents, soft gray paint, gray wood plank ceramic tile, and white penny tile in the shower pulled this bathroom together seamlessly.

Complete jack and jill bathroom remodel with beautiful glass subway tile and mother of pearl accent tile, large format 12 x 24 porcelain floor tile and, of course, shiplap. New square edge modern tub, bronze faucet and hardware, and nautical accessories complete the look.

3rd floor storage area turned bathroom. (backordered cage sconce)
カンザスシティにある高級な小さなカントリー風のおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (オーバーカウンターシンク、白いキャビネット、木製洗面台、ドロップイン型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

カンザスシティにある高級な小さなカントリー風のおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (オーバーカウンターシンク、白いキャビネット、木製洗面台、ドロップイン型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

Grey porcelain tiles and glass mosaics, marble vanity top, white ceramic sinks with black brassware, glass shelves, wall mirrors and contemporary lighting

We tore out the tub and made walk in shower. Custom vanity with white quartz top. Pullout drawers are perfect for hair products and everything a young girl needs for storage. We chose light gray wall color and plank tile. Bathroom is soft and feminine. Photography: Studio West