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

curbless shower with splash wall
ニューヨークにある高級な小さなカントリー風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、黒いキャビネット、バリアフリー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、白い床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

ボストン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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、黒い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、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、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

This master bath was once dark and crowded, and the shower was small with little space to move. The client wanted the shower expanded to not feel so cramped. Studio Steidley designed a shower that becomes an experience with large black marble shower walls, a floating quartz shower bench, and champagne bronze plumbing fixtures. The frameless glass surround makes this shower feel open and inviting, even with the dark tile. Photographer: Michael Hunter Photography

プロビデンスにある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 (アンダーカウンター洗面器、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、白いタイル、モザイクタイル、アルコーブ型浴槽、バリアフリー、サブウェイタイル、青い壁、大理石の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、ターコイズのキャビネット、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、セラミックタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、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2つ、造り付け洗面台、白い天井) の写真

A modern high contrast master bathroom 123 Remodeling team built in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Shaker style cabinets (pepper finish) with pure white quartz countertops by Ultracraft; Chrome fixtures by Moen, Voss and Kohler; White ceramic shower wall tile by Tile Room; Mosaic porcelain floor tile by Tile Room; https://123remodeling.com/ - Chicago Bathroom Remodeling & Interior Design

ロサンゼルスにある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、白いキャビネット、ベージュのタイル、ピンクのタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、ベージュの床、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Photography: Ryan Garvin
ロサンゼルスにあるビーチ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、グレーのキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、黒い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

A custom bathroom with natural lighting.
お手頃価格の中くらいなトラディ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、濃色木目調キャビネット、バリアフリー、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、ペデスタルシンク、人工大理石カウンター、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、独立型洗面台) の写真

A beautiful bathroom filled with various detail from wall to wall.
サンフランシスコ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 (青いキャビネット、ドロップイン型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、ビデ、青いタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、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、格子天井、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Ryan Salisbury
トロント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、黒いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、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、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Patrick Brickman
チャールスト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 (ピンクの壁、落し込み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 、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、モザイクタイル、一体型シンク、クオーツストーンの洗面台、白い床、シャワーカーテン、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 (磁器タイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、白い壁、モザイクタイル、白い床、洗面台2つ) の写真

A full home remodel of this historic residence.
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなバスルーム (浴槽なし) (青いキャビネット、グレーの壁、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、モザイクタイル、グレーの床、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

ブリスベンにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (白いキャビネット、アンダーマウント型浴槽、モザイクタイル、大理石の洗面台、造り付け洗面台、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、バリアフリー、アンダーカウンター洗面器、白い床、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ) の写真

We updated this 1907 two-story family home for re-sale. We added modern design elements and amenities while retaining the home’s original charm in the layout and key details. The aim was to optimize the value of the property for a prospective buyer, within a reasonable budget. New French doors from kitchen and a rear bedroom open out to a new bi-level deck that allows good sight lines, functional outdoor living space, and easy access to a garden full of mature fruit trees. French doors from an upstairs bedroom open out to a private high deck overlooking the garden. The garage has been converted to a family room that opens to the garden. The bathrooms and kitchen were remodeled the kitchen with simple, light, classic materials and contemporary lighting fixtures. New windows and skylights flood the spaces with light. Stained wood windows and doors at the kitchen pick up on the original stained wood of the other living spaces. New redwood picture molding was created for the living room where traces in the plaster suggested that picture molding has originally been. A sweet corner window seat at the living room was restored. At a downstairs bedroom we created a new plate rail and other redwood trim matching the original at the dining room. The original dining room hutch and woodwork were restored and a new mantel built for the fireplace. We built deep shelves into space carved out of the attic next to upstairs bedrooms and added other built-ins for character and usefulness. Storage was created in nooks throughout the house. A small room off the kitchen was set up for efficient laundry and pantry space. We provided the future owner of the house with plans showing design possibilities for expanding the house and creating a master suite with upstairs roof dormers and a small addition downstairs. The proposed design would optimize the house for current use while respecting the original integrity of the house. Photography: John Hayes, Open Homes Photography https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/classic-craftsman-update/

A master bathroom dreams are made of. So serene and sumptuous. The vanity is Shiloh and the countertop is Cambria Ella. The herringbone marble floor adds to the room's luxurious feel. The fixtures are Kohler Artifacts. The brass fixtures pop against the white backdrop. Photo: Elite Home Images

サンフランシスコ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マスターバスルーム (落し込み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、コーナー設置型シャワー、分離型トイレ、ベージュのタイル、磁器タイル、ベージュの壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、ベージュの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) の写真