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

Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle" Jeff Westcott Photography
ジャクソンビル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 (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、バリアフリー、グレーのタイル、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

グランドラピッズにある中くらいな北欧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、白い壁、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、白い洗面カウンター、中間色木目調キャビネット、白いタイル、マルチカラーの床、アルコーブ型シャワー、セラミックタイル、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さ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 (シェーカースタイ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、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、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、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Photograhper Jeff Beck Designer Six Walls
シアトル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 (中間色木目調キャビネット、バリアフリー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、大理石タイル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Introducing the Courtyard Collection at Sonoma, located near Ballantyne in Charlotte. These 51 single-family homes are situated with a unique twist, and are ideal for people looking for the lifestyle of a townhouse or condo, without shared walls. Lawn maintenance is included! All homes include kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, plus attached 2-car garages. Our 3 model homes are open daily! Schools are Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle, Ardrey Kell High. The Hanna is a 2-story home which has everything you need on the first floor, including a Kitchen with an island and separate pantry, open Family/Dining room with an optional Fireplace, and the laundry room tucked away. Upstairs is a spacious Owner's Suite with large walk-in closet, double sinks, garden tub and separate large shower. You may change this to include a large tiled walk-in shower with bench seat and separate linen closet. There are also 3 secondary bedrooms with a full bath with double sinks.

GC: Ekren Construction Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald
シャーロットにある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 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、バリアフリー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、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、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、トイレ室、洗面台1つ、三角天井、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Relaxing white and gray master bathroom with marble tiles and built-in storage Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
ワシントンD.C.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、グレーのキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーのタイル、モザイクタイル、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Corner shower with stone slab walls, a corner niche, bench and House of Rohl fixtures. Photos by Chris Veith
ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな広い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、アンダーマウント型浴槽、白いタイル、モザイクタイル、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

ロサンゼルスにある高級な小さな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、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

アトランタにある高級な小さ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、バリアフリー、分離型トイレ、モノトーンのタイル、大理石タイル、白い壁、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、アクセントウォール、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台、白い天井) の写真

コーンウォールにあるお手頃価格の小さなエクレクティック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、ドロップイン型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、壁掛け式トイレ、緑のタイル、セラミックタイル、緑の壁、セラミックタイルの床、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、照明、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

ブリッジポートにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、青いタイル、磁器タイル、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、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Newport Coast Primary Bath Remodel
オレンジカウンティ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、コーナー設置型シャワー、ビデ、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、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、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

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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、緑のキャビネット、バリアフリー、分離型トイレ、ベージュのタイル、セラミックタイル、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、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

Our clients, a couple living in a 200-year-old period house in Hertfordshire, wanted to refurbish their ensuite bathroom with a calm, contemporary spa-style bath and shower room leading from their main bedroom. The room has low vaulted ceilings and original windows so the challenge was to design every aspect to suit the unusual shape. This was particularly important for the shower enclosure, for which the screen had to be made completely bespoke to perfectly fit with the different angles and ceiling heights. To complement the original door, we chose anti-slip porcelain flooring tiles with a timber-look finish which was laid-down above under-floor heating. Pure white was chosen as the only décor colour for the bathroom, with a white bath, white basins, white herringbone shower tiles and a white standalone bespoke vanity, designed and handmade by Simon Taylor Furniture. This features natural polished oak open shelving at the base, which is also used as an accent bath shelf. The brushed satin brass brassware was suggested and sourced by us to provide a stylish contrast and all light fittings are satin brass as well. The standalone vanity features three deep drawers with open shelving beneath and a Miami White worktop within which are two rectangular basins and industrial-style wall taps. Above each basin is a large swivel mirror on an integrated brass mount, a design concept that is both attractive and functional, whilst allowing natural light into the bathroom. Additional shelving was created on either side of the room to conceal plumbing and to showcase all brassware. A wall-hung white WC adds a floating effect and features a flush brass flushing mechanism and a white towel rail adds the finishing touch.

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!

"Shower Room" GC: Ekren Construction Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald
シャーロットにある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 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、バリアフリー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、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、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、トイレ室、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台、三角天井) の写真

フィラデルフィアにあるラグジュアリー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 (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、置き型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、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、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、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、三角天井) の写真