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

シカゴにある高級な小さなモダン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、中間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 、黒いタイル、磁器タイル、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、黒い床、開き戸のシャワー、黒い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台1つ) の写真

This was a complete transformation of a outdated primary bedroom, bathroom and closet space. Some layout changes with new beautiful materials top to bottom. See before pictures! From carpet in the bathroom to heated tile floors. From an unused bath to a large walk in shower. From a smaller wood vanity to a large grey wrap around vanity with 3x the storage. From dated carpet in the bedroom to oak flooring. From one master closet to 2! Amazing clients to work with!

We took a tiny outdated bathroom and doubled the width of it by taking the unused dormers on both sides that were just dead space. We completely updated it with contrasting herringbone tile and gave it a modern masculine and timeless vibe. This bathroom features a custom solid walnut cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly.

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.

シカゴにある高級な巨大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、ベージュのキャビネット、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、モノトーンのタイル、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、白い床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Vanity in a rosewood finish with onyx tile accents and floating shelve over tub. Photography by: Jeffrey E. Tryon
ニューヨークにあるお手頃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 (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、バリアフリー、一体型トイレ 、ベージュのタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、珪岩の洗面台、ドロップイン型浴槽、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

This tired 1990's home was not working for this young family. They wanted an elegant, classic look packed full of function!
ダラ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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、ベージュのタイル、石スラブタイル、ベージュの壁、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、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー、ベージュのカウンター、トイレ室、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

An elegant bathroom with bespoke cabinet, back-lit quartzite stone counter, white & gold koi wallpaper.
他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (インセット扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、石スラブタイル、淡色無垢フローリング、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、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、壁紙) の写真

Where black, natural wood and white mix very well together!
ミネアポリスにある広いビーチ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、置き型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、ベージュの壁、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、トイレ室、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

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

ボルチモアにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (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 、珪岩の洗面台、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) の写真

3/4 Guest bath/powder room in blue and white with wallpaper and tile pattern, floating vanity
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、青いキャビネット、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、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、マルチカラーの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) 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.

Totally redone new vanity tops refinished vanity cabinetry, Enclosed tub turned into standing tub. beautiful white blue and gold tile installed throughout.

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

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

ニューヨークにある高級な広い北欧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、置き型浴槽、洗い場付きシャワー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、モザイクタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、ベッセル式洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、マルチカラーの床、オープンシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真