Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.

Arched front doors, quartersawn oak floors, and a wood and wrought iron railing greet guests as they enter this French chateau. Ryan Rosene Photography

the existing home had an open porch that connected the detached garage to the home. By enclosing it, a graceful mudroom was created that also connects to the new bedroom. The mudroom is large enough to accommodate multiple people coming home from skiing and hiking. WoodStone Inc, General Contractor Home Interiors, Cortney McDougal, Interior Design Draper White Photography

デトロイトにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ガラスドア、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床) の写真

メルボルンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (金属製ドア) の写真

Closeup of breakfast room entry shows restored rafter tails with rolled roofing and integral gutters. Leaded glass windows are above dining room buffet. New fencing and gates have vertical slats to relate to original railing at entry.

ヒューストンにある巨大なヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (グレーの壁) の写真

entry
フィラデルフィア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玄関ロビー (白い壁、スレートの床、黒いドア、グレーの床、三角天井) の写真

Entryway with custom shoe storage and coat hooks. We love the functionality of this beautiful entryway at our client's frenches forest home.
シドニーにあるラグジュアリーな小さなおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、茶色いドア、茶色い床) の写真

The entry from this house frames the view all the way through to the back with the beautiful pool and back terrace. The dining room lies to the right and the study is to the left with the great room directly ahead. The beautiful artwork shown to the right is printed on a steel pattern which provides a beautiful reflection from the light at the front door.

Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
デトロイトにあるラグジュアリーな小さなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

A view of the entry foyer with stained barrel ceiling and white paneled stairs with custom railing Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
グランドラピッズにあるシャビーシック調のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床、三角天井、パネル壁) の写真

A welcoming foyer...custom wood floors with metal inlay details, thin brick veneer ceiling, custom iron and glass doors.
フェニックスにある広いサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、黒いドア、表し梁) の写真

  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

High ceiling alert! In this Modern Farmhouse renovation, we were asked to make this entry foyer more bright and airy. So, how’d we do it? Simple - bring in natural light from above! In this renovation, we designed new clerestory windows way up high. It took rebuilding the roof framing in the area to accomplish, but we figured that out. ? A quick design tip ... the higher you can bring natural light into a space, the deeper it can travel into a space, making the most effective use of daylight possible.

アトランタにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、無垢フローリング、ガラスドア、茶色い床) の写真

他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな巨大なビーチスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (ガラスドア) の写真

Mediterranean retreat perched above a golf course overlooking the ocean.
サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、茶色いドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Design Charlotte Féquet Photos Laura Jacques
パリ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玄関ロビー (緑の壁、濃色無垢フローリング、金属製ドア、茶色い床) の写真