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

モスクワにある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、白いキャビネット、シャワー付き浴槽 、青いタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ) の写真

Комплексный ремонт ванной комнаты в серых тонах
モスクワ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 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、アンダーマウント型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、壁掛け式トイレ、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、人工大理石カウンター、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真

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他の地域にある小さな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、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、壁掛け式トイレ、白いタイル、黄色い壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、マルチカラーの床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真

ノボシビルスクにあるお手頃価格の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、グレーのキャビネット、茶色いタイル、セラミックタイル、一体型シンク、人工大理石カウンター、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、オープンシャワー) の写真

サンフランシスコにある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) (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、洗い場付きシャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、白いタイル、白い壁、一体型シンク、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、洗濯室) の写真

ロンドン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 (緑のキャビネット、置き型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、磁器タイル、無垢フローリング、オーバーカウンターシンク、大理石の洗面台、シャワーカーテン、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、壁紙) の写真

サンクトペテルブルクにある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 (オープンシェルフ、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、青い壁、ベッセル式洗面器、洗濯室、洗面台1つ) の写真

Project from design to Completion
ロンドン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) (インセット扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、洗い場付きシャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、大理石の洗面台、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台、折り上げ天井、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

The clients needed a larger space for a bathroom and closet. They also wanted to move the laundry room upstairs from the basement. We added a room addition with a laundry / mud room, master bathroom with a wet room and enlarged the existing closet. We also removed the flat roof over the bedroom and added a pitched roof to match the existing. The color of the house is going to be changed from yellow to white siding. The tub and shower is in the same “wet room” with plenty of natural light into the room. White subway tile be on the walls. The laundry room sink was repurposed and refinished to be used here. New tile floor was also installed.

ダラスにある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) (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白い壁、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、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗濯室) の写真

サンクトペテルブルク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 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、アンダーマウント型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、壁掛け式トイレ、黒いタイル、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、木製洗面台、ベージュの床、シャワーカーテン、ベージュのカウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真

This bathroom needed some major updating and style. My goal was to bring in better storage solutions while also highlighting the architecture of this quirky space. By removing the wall that divided the entry from the tub and flipping the entry door to open the other direction the space appears twice as large and created a much better flow. This layout change also allowed for a larger vanity

Ремонт с 0 в трёхкомнатной квартире под ключ
モスクワにあるお手頃価格の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、黒いキャビネット、アンダーマウント型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、人工大理石カウンター、グレーの床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

シドニー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、白いキャビネット、コーナー型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、青いタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器、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、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Färdigt badrum med badkar från Studio Nord och krannar från Dornbracht.
ストックホルムにある高級な広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなサウナ (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、シャワー付き浴槽 、グレーのタイル、石タイル、グレーの壁、ライムストーンの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、ライムストーンの洗面台、グレーの床、引戸のシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

The owner of this top floor bathroom was looking for a fresh black and white look without the imposing, long bath. He also wanted to make a feature out of the fireplace. The units on the left house the boiler and a washing machine but the storage inside was not useful. We stripped the room and rebuilt the storage to fit a washing machine, drier, access to the existing boiler and some practical storage that can be removed to access the boiler. The fabulous blue floor tiles brighten up the room and we painted the fireplace black to help it stand out in the corner.

キャンベラにあるお手頃価格の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、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、緑のタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ペデスタルシンク、ラミネートカウンター、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

ブリスベンにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (ガラス扉のキャビネット、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 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、一体型シンク、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、洗濯室、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真