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

For the guest bathroom we went with a brass and white theme. The brass schluter frames the shower perfectly, giving the guest bath a unique feel and look.

blue and white master bath with patterned tile and accessible shower stall/toilet room, deep soaking tub
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、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、バリアフリー、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、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、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、シャワーベンチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

This beautiful blue bathroom gives you such a calm, coastal vibe. Quartz walls in the shower and a generous double sink vanity gives this space a touch of luxury while the linen roman blind and bright white space makes it feel spa-like. There is lots of storage for the client in the two built-in units beside the shower and the extensive vanity.

サンディエゴにある高級な中くらいなモダン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、淡色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、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、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Bathroom Decor Detail
ダラスにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな浴室 (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、一体型トイレ 、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、珪岩の洗面台、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、造り付け洗面台、塗装板張りの壁、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 ) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、セメントタイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、白い床、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

In this whole house remodel all the bathrooms were refreshed. The guest and kids bath both received a new tub, tile surround and shower doors. The vanities were upgraded for more storage. Taj Mahal Quartzite was used for the counter tops. The guest bath has an interesting shaded tile with a Moroccan lamp inspired accent tile. This created a sophisticated guest bathroom. The kids bath has clean white x-large subway tiles with a fun penny tile stripe.

This modern farmhouse bathroom has an extra large vanity with double sinks to make use of a longer rectangular bathroom. The wall behind the vanity has counter to ceiling Jeffrey Court white subway tiles that tie into the shower. There is a playful mix of metals throughout including the black framed round mirrors from CB2, brass & black sconces with glass globes from Shades of Light , and gold wall-mounted faucets from Phylrich. The countertop is quartz with some gold veining to pull the selections together. The charcoal navy custom vanity has ample storage including a pull-out laundry basket while providing contrast to the quartz countertop and brass hexagon cabinet hardware from CB2. This bathroom has a glass enclosed tub/shower that is tiled to the ceiling. White subway tiles are used on two sides with an accent deco tile wall with larger textured field tiles in a chevron pattern on the back wall. The niche incorporates penny rounds on the back using the same countertop quartz for the shelves with a black Schluter edge detail that pops against the deco tile wall. Photography by LifeCreated.

サンフランシスコ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、白いキャビネット、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、クッションフロア、アンダーカウンター洗面器、御影石の洗面台、黒い床、開き戸のシャワー、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

circular floor tile adds dimension to the space.
デンバーにある小さなモダン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、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、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、白い床、開き戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

We Feng Shui'ed and designed this suite for 2 lucky girls in Winchester, MA. Although the home is a classic 1930s Colonial, we did the girls' space in a fresh, modern, dramatic way. They love it!

オレンジカウンティにある中くらいなモダン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、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、ベージュのタイル、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、グレーの床、シャワーカーテン、グレーの洗面カウンター、トイレ室、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

ローリー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、アルコーブ型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、グレーのタイル、木目調タイル、白い壁、ラミネートの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、御影石の洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、ブラウンの洗面カウンター、シャワーベンチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

タンパにある低価格の小さなおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (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、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、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、グレーの洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Hall bath
タンパにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (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、アルコーブ型浴槽、一体型トイレ 、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、トラバーチンの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、ベージュの床、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

This modern farmhouse bathroom has an extra large vanity with double sinks to make use of a longer rectangular bathroom. The wall behind the vanity has counter to ceiling Jeffrey Court white subway tiles that tie into the shower. There is a playful mix of metals throughout including the black framed round mirrors from CB2, brass & black sconces with glass globes from Shades of Light , and gold wall-mounted faucets from Phylrich. The countertop is quartz with some gold veining to pull the selections together. The charcoal navy custom vanity has ample storage including a pull-out laundry basket while providing contrast to the quartz countertop and brass hexagon cabinet hardware from CB2. This bathroom has a glass enclosed tub/shower that is tiled to the ceiling. White subway tiles are used on two sides with an accent deco tile wall with larger textured field tiles in a chevron pattern on the back wall. The niche incorporates penny rounds on the back using the same countertop quartz for the shelves with a black Schluter edge detail that pops against the deco tile wall. Photography by LifeCreated.

Hall Bathroom with Amazing Elegant Grey Quartzite!
ブリッジポート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子供用バスルーム (シェーカースタイ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、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、木目調タイルの床、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、グレ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

In this whole house remodel all the bathrooms were refreshed. The guest and kids bath both received a new tub, tile surround and shower doors. The vanities were upgraded for more storage. Taj Mahal Quartzite was used for the counter tops. The guest bath has an interesting shaded tile with a Moroccan lamp inspired accent tile. This created a sophisticated guest bathroom. The kids bath has clean white x-large subway tiles with a fun penny tile stripe.