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

Taking the elements of the traditional 1929 bathroom as a spring board, this bathroom’s design asserts that modern interiors can live beautifully within a conventional backdrop. While paying homage to the work-a-day bathroom, the finished room successfully combines modern sophistication and whimsy. The familiar black and white tile clad bathroom was re-envisioned utilizing a custom mosaic tile, updated fixtures and fittings, an unexpected color palette, state of the art light fixtures and bold modern art. The original dressing area closets, given a face lift with new finish and hardware, were the inspiration for the new custom vanity - modern in concept, but incorporating the grid detail found in the original casework.

パリにあるお手頃価格の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 (白いタイル、横長型シンク、木製洗面台、中間色木目調キャビネット、モザイクタイル、緑の壁、モザイクタイル、白い床、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

オースティン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マスターバスルーム (白いキャビネット、バリアフリー、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、大理石の洗面台、グレーの床、開き戸のシャワー、グレーの洗面カウンター、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級な広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、コーナー設置型シャワー、ピンクのタイル、モザイクタイル、ピンクの壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、人工大理石カウンター、ピンクの床、開き戸のシャワー、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Brady Architectural Photography
サンディエゴにある高級な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 (モザイクタイル、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、マルチカラーのタイル、ベージュの壁、モザイクタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、照明) の写真

Jack & Jill Bathroom. View plan THD-3419: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/tacoma-3419/

Luxury woods meet simplicity here in this guest bathroom. The cabinetry is flat paneled and made of beautiful black walnut. Above it, sits a white marble countertop with a rectangular undermount sink. Photo Credit: Michael deLeon Photography

Former closet converted to ensuite bathroom.
ニューオリンズにある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) (サブウェイタイル、白いタイル、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) の写真

Vintage bathroom with dark accents
ロンドンにあるミッドセンチュ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、濃色木目調キャビネット、青いタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、大理石の洗面台、白い床、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

Personal Sauna
アトランタにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなラスティック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、淡色木目調キャビネット、ドロップイン型浴槽、一体型トイレ 、ベージュのタイル、モザイクタイル、ベージュの壁、モザイクタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、御影石の洗面台) の写真

photo by Molly Winters
オースティンにある高級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、グレーのタイル、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、珪岩の洗面台、グレーの床、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

ハワイにあるラグジュアリーな巨大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、中間色木目調キャビネット、置き型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、ベージュのタイル、セラミックタイル、ベージュの壁、ライムストーンの床、一体型シンク、大理石の洗面台、ベージュの床、オープンシャワー) の写真

Photo by Durston Saylor
ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなビーチ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、アルコーブ型シャワー、ベージュの壁、ライムストーンの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、開き戸のシャワー、ベージュのタイル、ベージュの床) の写真

Inckx Photography
フェニックスにある高級な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 (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、ドロップイン型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、ベージュの壁、ライムストーンの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、御影石の洗面台) の写真

The "kid's bathroom" in our sunny and bright lakeside Ontario cottage. Styling: Ann Marie Favot for Style at Home Photography: Donna Griffith for Style at Home

シカゴにある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) (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、大理石タイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、一体型シンク、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

Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO
ニューヨーク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、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、シャワーカーテン、サブウェイタイル、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、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

シアトルにある高級な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 (アンダーマウント型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、ベージュのタイル、磁器タイル、ベージュの壁、ライムストーンの床、ライムストーンの洗面台、ベージュの床、オープンシャワー、ベージュのカウンター) の写真