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、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 、グレーのタイル、サブウェイタイル、青い壁、セラミックタイルの床、オーバーカウンターシンク、御影石の洗面台、マルチカラーの床、シャワーカーテン、マルチカラ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

Operable shutters on the tub window open to reveal a view of the coastline. The boys' bathroom has gray/blue and white subway tile on the walls and easy to maintain porcelain wood look tile on the floor.

オレンジカウンティ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 (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、アルコーブ型シャワー、グレーのタイル、白い壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、クオーツストーンの洗面台、アルコーブ型浴槽、一体型トイレ 、サブウェイタイル、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

Kids' bathroom. Photography by Marc Valencia.
ニューヨークにある高級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 (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、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンの洗面台、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、サブウェイタイル、紫の床) の写真

他の地域にある小さ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 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、コーナー型浴槽、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ラミネートカウンター、グレーの床、グリーンの洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台2つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

サンフランシスコ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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、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、ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、人工大理石カウンター、グレーの床、シャワーカーテン、白い洗面カウンター、ニッチ、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Kids' bath with shower/tub combination, tile wainscoting, double vanity, and built in storage.
ロサンゼルスにあるミッドセンチュリースタイル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 、グレーのタイル、サブウェイタイル、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、大理石の洗面台、グレーの床、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

フェニックスにある中くらい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、茶色いキャビネット、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、サブウェイタイル、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、アンダーカウンター洗面器、珪岩の洗面台、茶色い床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター) 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

Leon Winkowski
デトロイト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子供用バスルーム (グレーの壁、大理石の床、インセット扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、シャワー付き浴槽 、一体型トイレ 、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、オーバーカウンターシンク、珪岩の洗面台、白い床、開き戸のシャワー) の写真

Comfortable Master Bathroom
グランドラピッズにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイル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、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、サブウェイタイル、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、御影石の洗面台、グレーの床、引戸のシャワー、白い洗面カウンター、トイレ室、洗面台2つ、独立型洗面台) の写真

ダラスにあるお手頃価格の小さな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、黒いキャビネット、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、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、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、洗面台2つ、独立型洗面台、白い天井、グレーのタイル、グレーと黒) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイル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、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、一体型シンク、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、白い洗面カウンター、洗面台1つ、造り付け洗面台) の写真

Muted tones of gray and white mix throughout this bathroom, offering a soothing vibe to all who enter. The modern mosaic floor - in a contrasting basket weave - adds a funky edge to the simple gray and white contrasting sub way tiles that line the shower. Subtle details can be found throughout this space, that all play together to create a seamless, cool design. Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors, Inc. Photo Credit: Michael Kaskel www.kaskelphoto.com Builder: Roy Van Den Heuvel, Brand R Construction

サンディエゴにある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、茶色いキャビネット、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、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、引戸のシャワー、アルコーブ型浴槽) の写真

Marcell Puzsar, Bright Room Photography
サンフランシスコにある高級な小さ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、白いキャビネット、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、グレーのタイル、サブウェイタイル、磁器タイルの床、大理石の洗面台、開き戸のシャワー、一体型トイレ 、白い壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、グレーの床) の写真

Hall Bathroom - Demo'd complete bathroom. Installed Large soaking tub, subway tile to the ceiling, two new rain glass windows, custom smokehouse cabinets, Quartz counter tops and all new chrome fixtures.

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.