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

他の地域にある広いカントリー風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、アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、グレーの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、白い洗面カウンター、分離型トイレ、モザイクタイル、マルチカラーの床、シャワーカーテン) の写真

Marcell Puzsar
サンフランシスコ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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (コーナー型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、磁器タイル、青い壁、モザイクタイル、ベッセル式洗面器、白い床、シャワーカーテン) の写真

Gray tones playfulness a kid’s bathroom in Oak Park. This bath was design with kids in mind but still to have the aesthetic lure of a beautiful guest bathroom. The flooring is made out of gray and white hexagon tiles with different textures to it, creating a playful puzzle of colors and creating a perfect anti slippery surface for kids to use. The walls tiles are 3x6 gray subway tile with glossy finish for an easy to clean surface and to sparkle with the ceiling lighting layout. A semi-modern vanity design brings all the colors together with darker gray color and quartz countertop. In conclusion a bathroom for everyone to enjoy and admire.

The home wasn't built with a bathroom, so we tried to imagine what it could have looked like had it been added in the 20's, the period of the existing clawfoot tub. The Greek key motif added some interest, the console sink saved space in this tight bath. The wainscoting is nearly entirely original, a few rotted boards got replaced using wood salvaged from elsewhere.

empire vanities. dornbracht faucet, recessed robern M series mirrored medicine cabinet, waterworks sconce, mosaic stone floor, dornbracht shower fixtures, waterworks subway tile

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
ヒューストン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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (ペデスタルシンク、大理石の洗面台、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、モザイクタイル、ガラス扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、オープン型シャワー、白い床、シャワーカーテン) の写真

Guest bath with creative ceramic tile pattern of square and subway shapes and glass deco ln vertical stripes and the bench. Customized shower curtain for 9' ceiling

Small South Minneapolis bathroom; 3 x 6 white subway tile on walls and wainscot; 2 custom made Corian corner shelves in shower; glass block window with vent; herringbone pattern floor tile; Tub was refinshed

ソルトレイクシティにあるトランジショナル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、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、青い壁、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、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター) の写真

This Chicago bathroom was designed to bring light to this dark basement space. This is a premium look on a very reasonable budget- exactly what this client was looking for. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design - general contractors, kitchen and bath remodelers, and design & build company. They serve the Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/chicago-basement-bathroom/#basement-renovation

サンディエゴにある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 (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、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、グレーの壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、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) の写真

ニューヨークにある低価格の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) (サブウェイタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、グレーの床、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 、白いタイル、コンソール型シンク、シャワーカーテン、アクセントウォール) の写真

シカゴにあるお手頃価格の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) (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 、分離型トイレ、グレーのタイル、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、大理石の洗面台、グレーの床、シャワーカーテン) の写真

ミネアポリスにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (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 、サブウェイタイル、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、白い床、シャワーカーテン、白いタイル、青い壁) の写真

シカゴ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バスルーム (浴槽なし) (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、黒いキャビネット、大理石の洗面台、シャワー付き浴槽 、青い壁、アルコーブ型浴槽、分離型トイレ、グレーのタイル、大理石タイル、モザイクタイル、マルチカラーの床、シャワーカーテン) の写真

A custom bathroom with natural lighting.
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) (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、バリアフリー、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、モザイクタイル、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、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、独立型洗面台) の写真

This is a black-and-white bathroom at a Brooklyn brownstone project of ours. Its centerpiece is a large, wall-mounted utility sink. The floor has mosaic marble tile, and the walls have white subway tile with accents of black tile.

トロントにある高級な小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (家具調キャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、オープン型シャワー、ビデ、グレーのタイル、磁器タイル、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、シャワーカーテン、グレーの洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、フローティング洗面台) の写真