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

Shale bathroom vanity with large recessed medicine cabinet for storage. Clean Iconic White quartz counter top and wood tile plank flooring. Photos by VLG Photography

White candles in recessed nooks in master bathroom.
サンタバーバラ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、セラミックタイル、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、ベージュの壁、ライムストーンの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、ベージュの床、ベージュのカウンター) の写真

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

ロンドン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 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、オープン型シャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、コンソール型シンク、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、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、フローティング洗面台、折り上げ天井) の写真

コロンバスにある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、青いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、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、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Ensuite bathroom featuring custom cabinetry and walk-in shower. Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co.; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Tile by Halsey Tile Co. Plumbing Fixtures & Bath Hardware by Ferguson; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Brown maple painted & glazed cabinets. White Diamond quartzite countertop with leathered finish. Artistic Tile Jazz Glass in Billie Ombre Blue and Ice White on the shower walls. Trapezium Ice White matte porcelain tile on the floor. Brizo plumbing fixtures and bathroom hardware in Brilliance Luxe Gold. DXV undermount bathroom sink and toilet.

Small space where bathroom gets transformed into functional bathroom yet simple and elegant.
ロサンゼルス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マスターバスルーム (フラット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、オープン型シャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、ベージュのタイル、磁器タイル、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、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、ベージュのカウンター、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

This master bath was an explosion of travertine and beige. The clients wanted an updated space without the expense of a full remodel. We layered a textured faux grasscloth and painted the trim to soften the tones of the tile. The existing cabinets were painted a bold blue and new hardware dressed them up. The crystal chandelier and mirrored sconces add sparkle to the space. New larger mirrors bring light into the space and a soft linen roman shade with embellished tassel fringe frames the bathtub area. Our favorite part of the space is the well traveled Turkish rug to add some warmth and pattern to the space. A treasured piece of art from their trip to Italy found its forever home in the redone bath.

Bathroom remodel and face lift ! New Tub and tub surround, repainted vanity, new vanity top, new toilet and New sink fixtures and Of Course New 100% vinyl plank flooring

What this master bathroom lacks in size our clients made sure to make up for in finish. The dark blue cabinet with touches of gold make for a stunning end result.

A sophisticated, furniture-style vanity with quartz top, on-trend floor tile, and penny tile accent wall complete this gorgeous half bath transformation.

ポートランド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浴室 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、青いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、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、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Double sinks and wall mounted mirrors.
ロサンゼルス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 (珪岩の洗面台、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、ベージュの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ベージュのカウンター、ライムストーンの床、ベージュの床) の写真

インディアナポリス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 (ベージュのキャビネット、置き型浴槽、洗い場付きシャワー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、大理石の床、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、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

This whole home reno involved creating a kitchen greatroom on the main floor and significantly re configuring the upper floor including making a full master bathroom and converting an extra bedroom into walk in closet. An old family home transformed into a modern home for a great young family home of busy professionals.

transitional bathroom design for residential home in Sammamish
シアトル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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、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、ベージュの床、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

A Zen and welcoming principal bathroom with double vanities, oversized shower tub combo, beautiful oversized porcelain floors, quartz countertops and a state of the art Toto toilet. This bathroom will melt all your cares away.