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

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

オクラホマシティ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) (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、磁器タイル、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、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) の写真

The master bedroom in this cozy home just got it very own bathroom. Custom cabinetry in a Puritan Gray color brings out the blue-green tones of the traditional accent niche tile.

In this project, navy blue painted cabinetry helped to create a modern farmhouse-inspired hall kids bathroom. First, we designed a single vanity, painted with Navy Blue to allow the color to shine in this small bathroom. Next on the opposing walls, we painted a light gray to add subtle interest between the trim and walls. We additionally crafted a complimenting linen closet space with custom cut-outs and a wallpapered back. The finishing touch is the custom hand painted flooring, which mimics a modern black and white tile, which adds a clean, modern farmhouse touch to the room.

Tile wainscot and floor with grey shaker vanity.
ワシントンD.C.にあるトラディショナル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、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 、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、グレーの壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、御影石の洗面台、マルチカラーの床、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

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
シカゴにある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 (グレーの洗面カウンター、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 、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、セラミックタイル、青い壁、モザイクタイル、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、白い床、シャワーカーテン、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

サンタバーバラにある中くらいなシャビーシック調のおしゃれな子供用バスルーム (青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、白いタイル、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、ベージュの床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

チャール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、コーナー設置型シャワー、分離型トイレ、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、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、壁紙) の写真

デンバー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 (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、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、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、黒い床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Clerestory windows bathe this 3 piece bathroom in natural light while maintaining visual privacy. Penny tile on the floor and subway tile on the wall create a uniform texture throughout the space that is accented with a coloured shower niche and the gold cabinet pulls.

In this project, navy blue painted cabinetry helped to create a modern farmhouse-inspired hall kids bathroom. First, we designed a single vanity, painted with Navy Blue to allow the color to shine in this small bathroom. Next on the opposing walls, we painted a light gray to add subtle interest between the trim and walls. We additionally crafted a complimenting linen closet space with custom cut-outs and a wallpapered back. The finishing touch is the custom hand painted flooring, which mimics a modern black and white tile, which adds a clean, modern farmhouse touch to the room.

For the Kips Bay Show House Dallas, our studio has envisioned a primary bathroom that is a daring and innovative fusion of ancient Roman bathhouse aesthetics and contemporary elegance. We enveloped the walls with traditional molding and millwork and ceilings in a rich chocolate hue to ensure the ambience resonates with warmth. A custom trough sink crafted from luxurious limestone plaster commands attention with its sculptural allure.

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

Custom master bathroom with natural lighting.
アトランタ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マスターバスルーム (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、コーナー型浴槽、アルコーブ型シャワー、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、一体型シンク、ライムストーンの洗面台、白い床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Traditional Hall Bath with Wood Vanity & Shower Arch Details
ニューヨークにある高級な小さ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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、茶色いキャビネット、ドロップイン型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、分離型トイレ、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、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Black Shaker cabinets
フェニックスにある中くらい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、黒いキャビネット、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、モザイクタイル、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

ニューオリンズにある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、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、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、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、トイレ室、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Just completed by TK Homes with interior design by Jessica Koltun, this gorgeous coastal contemporary home has been superbly rebuilt into a unique showcase of quality and style. The wide-open floor plan features high volume ceilings, light wood flooring, & an abundance of windows that flood the home with natural light.