Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Off the dining room is a cozy family area where the family can watch TV or sit by the fireplace. Poplar beams, fieldstone fireplace, custom milled arch by Rockwood Door & Millwork, Hickory hardwood floors. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

他の地域にある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれなオープンリビング (ライブラリー、黄色い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

The kitchen is separated from the family room by a two-sided, stone, fireplace creating maximum circulation with style. This 1961 Cape Cod was well-sited on a beautiful acre of land in a Washington, DC suburb. The new homeowners loved the land and neighborhood and knew the house could be improved. The owners loved the charm of the home’s façade and wanted the overall look to remain true to the original home and neighborhood. Inside, the owners wanted to achieve a feeling of warmth and comfort. The family does a lot of casual entertaining and they wanted to achieve lots of open spaces that flowed well, one into another. So, circulation on the main living level was important. They wanted to use lots of natural materials, like reclaimed wood floors, stone, and granite. In addition, they wanted the house to be filled with light, using lots of large windows where possible. When all was said and done, the homeowners got a home they love on the land they cherish. This project was truly satisfying and the homeowners LOVE their new residence.

Digital Living Home Automation and Theater Project
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オープンリビング (紫の壁、濃色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (黄色い壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

シアトルにあるお手頃価格のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (黄色い壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (黄色い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

Maryanne Amador, natural stone fireplace refacing
ロサンゼルスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (壁掛け型テレビ、黄色い壁、カーペット敷き、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

Transitional media/family room with a tropical flair
ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の広いトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (黄色い壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

Carolyn Bates
バーリントンにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (黄色い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床、両方向型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり) の写真

Finger Photography
サンフランシスコ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オープンリビング (黄色い壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Kate Falconer
サンフランシスコにある高級な広いミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、紫の壁) の写真

Renovated and newly furnished family room featuring unique glass tiled fireplace with side niche. Randall Perry Photography
ボストンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (黄色い壁、磁器タイルの床、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格のミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (黄色い壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉) の写真

Design by Lillias Johnston / Photography by Patrick Sheehan
ナッシュビルにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ライブラリー、黄色い壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

Off the dining room is a cozy family area where the family can watch TV or sit by the fireplace. Poplar beams, fieldstone fireplace, custom milled arch by Rockwood Door & Millwork, Hickory hardwood floors. Home design by Phil Jenkins, AIA; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; interior design by Stacey Hamilton; photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

Kevin Spector of SMP design + construction designed this Prairie Style Lake Home in rural Michigan sited on a ridge overlooking a lake. Materials include Stone, Slate, Cedar & Anderson Frank Lloyd Wright Series Art Glass Windows. The centerpiece of the home is a custom wood staircase, that promotes airflow & light transmission.

This large family room offers lots of seating for the many family gatherings held here. In addition to the main furniture grouping, there are additional chairs next to the buffet and at the desk that can be brought into the group.