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、青いキャビネット、白い壁、大理石の床、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2つ) の写真

ナッシュビルにある低価格の小さなモダン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、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、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、クオーツストーンの洗面台、グレーの床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

Andrea Rugg Photography
ミネアポリスにあるお手頃価格の小さな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 (青いキャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、分離型トイレ、モノトーンのタイル、セラミックタイル、青い壁、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
ダラスにある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 (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、置き型浴槽、ベージュの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ライムストーンの洗面台、磁器タイルの床、マルチカラーの床、照明) の写真

Located right off the Primary bedroom – this bathroom is located in the far corners of the house. It should be used as a retreat, to rejuvenate and recharge – exactly what our homeowners asked for. We came alongside our client – listening to the pain points and hearing the need and desire for a functional, calming retreat, a drastic change from the disjointed, previous space with exposed pipes from a previous renovation. We worked very closely through the design and materials selections phase, hand selecting the marble tile on the feature wall, sourcing luxe gold finishes and suggesting creative solutions (like the shower’s linear drain and the hidden niche on the inside of the shower’s knee wall). The Maax Tosca soaker tub is a main feature and our client's #1 request. Add the Toto Nexus bidet toilet and a custom double vanity with a countertop tower for added storage, this luxury retreat is a must for busy, working parents.

ニューヨークにある高級な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、青いキャビネット、白い壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、グレーの床、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ) の写真

オースティンにある高級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、置き型浴槽、グレーの床、グレーの洗面カウンター、大理石の床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、オープンシャワー) の写真

We took some old wood from the demolished fireplace and re-purposed it into shelving for the water closet in the master bath.
アトランタにある低価格の中くらいなラスティック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、青いキャビネット、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、クオーツストーンの洗面台、グレーの床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

ボストンにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (青いキャビネット、マルチカラーの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、白い洗面カウンター、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Elegant and Stunning, are just a few words to describe the remodeling project for this Chantilly, VA home. This Chantilly family, desired a colorful update to their outdated home which included wood type cabinetry and white walls. Our expert team redesigned their entire living, dining and kitchen spaces using a masterful combination of dark hardwood flooring, gray walls, marble style counter and island tops, and dark blue and white cabinetry throughout kitchen/living spaces. The kitchen/dining area is complete with pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, and glass cabinet doors. The master bathroom was also completely redesigned to match the design of the living and kitchen spaces. Complete with new freestanding tub, open shower, and new double vanity. All these design features are among many others which have been combined to breathe new life for this beautiful family home.

シアトルにある広い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、青いキャビネット、白いタイル、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、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、洗面台2つ、フローティング洗面台、バリアフリー) の写真

This crisp and clean bathroom renovation boost bright white herringbone wall tile with a delicate matte black accent along the chair rail. the floors plan a leading roll with their unique pattern and the vanity adds warmth with its rich blue green color tone and is full of unique storage.

By Thrive Design Group
シカゴ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浴室 (青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、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、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、シャワーカーテン、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Murphy & Co . Design | Interiors: Twist Interior Design | Landscaping: TOPO | Photographer: Corey Gaffer
ミネアポリスにある広い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、白い壁、大理石の床、大理石の洗面台、白い床、青いキャビネット、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、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) の写真

Stephani Buchman Photography
トロントにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (青いキャビネット、一体型トイレ 、マルチカラーの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Design by Mark Evans Project Management by Jay Schaefer Photos by Paul Finkel This space features a Silestone countertop & Porcelanosa Moon Glacier Metalic Color tile at the backsplash.

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
アルバカーキにある高級な中くらいなサンタフェ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、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、マルチカラーのタイル、ベージュの壁、テラコッタタイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、オレンジの床、オープンシャワー、マルチカラーの洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

デンバー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浴室 (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、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、石タイル、マルチカラーの壁、大理石の床、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、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、全タイプの天井の仕上げ、壁紙) の写真