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

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

Visa del bagno interamente rivestito in mosaico con tasselli esagonali color petrolio. Sanitari sospesi e doccia aperta
ボローニャ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) (青いキャビネット、オープン型シャワー、壁掛け式トイレ、モザイクタイル、青い壁、モザイクタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、タイルの洗面台、青い床、オープンシャワー、青い洗面カウンター、青いタイル) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいな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、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、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) の写真

Designed by Sybil Maxson Brown's Interior Design Boca Raton, FL
マイアミにある中くらい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、コーナー設置型シャワー、青いタイル、マルチカラーのタイル、モザイクタイル、マルチカラーの壁、モザイクタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、タイルの洗面台) の写真

ボルチモアにあるシャビーシック調のおしゃれな浴室 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、青いタイル、マルチカラーのタイル、白いタイル、モザイクタイル、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、青い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Master bathroom renovation. Hardware from Rejuvenation Backsplash and shower in blue celeste subway tile Floor tile in New Ravenna Sinks, faucets, toilet, shower system from Kohler Photos by Katie Merkle Photography

タンパ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子供用バスルーム (アンダーカウンター洗面器、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、クオーツストーンの洗面台、オープン型シャワー、青いタイル、磁器タイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル) の写真

The bathroom with fresh blue and white decor looks contemporary and spacious. A variety of shapes have been implemented within the tiling and artwork and leafy plant break up the white wall. See more of this project at https://absoluteprojectmanagement.com/portfolio/suki-kemptown-brighton/

ヒューストンにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (家具調キャビネット、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、青いタイル、セメントタイル、グレーの壁、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

パリ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 (インセット扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、アンダーマウント型浴槽、青いタイル、ガラスタイル、青い壁、モザイクタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、タイルの洗面台、青い床、青い洗面カウンター) の写真

マイアミにあるお手頃価格の巨大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 (レイズド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、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、モザイクタイル、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、大理石の洗面台) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいな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、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、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) 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 (家具調キャビネット、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) の写真

The back wall of the shower is visible straight on and in the mirror reflection and we wanted to make this a focal point in the room. The brass fixtures warm with the blues.

オタワ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 (家具調キャビネット、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、分離型トイレ、青いタイル、セラミックタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、一体型シンク、大理石の洗面台、マルチカラーの床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

Master bathroom renovation. Custom vanity in Benjamin Moore Hale Navy Hardware from Rejuvenation Lighting from Restoration Hardware Countertop in white thassos marble Backsplash in blue celeste subway tile Floor tile in New Ravenna Sinks, faucets, toilet, shower system from Kohler Mirrors from Restoration Hardware Tub from Albion (Tubby Torre) Portrait from Renaissance Fine Arts Photos by Katie Merkle Photography

Arctic White Quartz
シカゴ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子供用バスルーム (クオーツストーンの洗面台、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、青いタイル、モザイクタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、青いキャビネット) の写真

Sean Litchfield
ボストンにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (アンダーカウンター洗面器、家具調キャビネット、青いキャビネット、大理石の洗面台、ダブルシャワー、青いタイル、モザイクタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル) の写真