These clients were referred to us by some very nice past clients, and contacted us to share their vision of how they wanted to transform their home. With their input, we expanded their front entry and added a large covered front veranda. The exterior of the entire home was re-clad in bold blue premium siding with white trim, stone accents, and new windows and doors. The kitchen was expanded with beautiful custom cabinetry in white and seafoam green, including incorporating an old dining room buffet belonging to the family, creating a very unique feature. The rest of the main floor was also renovated, including new floors, new a railing to the second level, and a completely re-designed laundry area. We think the end result looks fantastic!

The stacked washer and dryer are a compact solution for a tight space. The heat pump dryer us ductless, saving energy and money.
サンフランシスコ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家事室 (I型、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、グレーの壁、クッションフロア、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、茶色い床、黄色いキッチンカウンター) 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

Laundry Room
サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

This contemporary compact laundry room packs a lot of punch and personality. With it's gold fixtures and hardware adding some glitz, the grey cabinetry, industrial floors and patterned backsplash tile brings interest to this small space. Fully loaded with hanging racks, large accommodating sink, vacuum/ironing board storage & laundry shoot, this laundry room is not only stylish but function forward.

ダラス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洗濯室 (コの字型、アンダーカウンターシンク、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、マルチカラーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある低価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

This beautiful modern farmhouse kitchen is refreshing and playful, finished in a light blue paint, accented by white, geometric designs in the flooring and backsplash. Double stacked washer-dryer units are fit snugly within the galley cabinetry, and a pull-out drying rack sits centred on the back wall. The capacity of this productivity-driven space is accentuated by two pull-out laundry hampers and a large, white farmhouse sink. All in all, this is a sweet and stylish laundry room designed for ultimate functionality.

ダラスにある小さなおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (L型、シングルシンク、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、グレーのキッチンパネル、石タイルのキッチンパネル、コンクリートの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター、板張り壁) の写真

Lavanderia a scomparsa
ナポリにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (I型、オープンシェルフ、白いキャビネット、ラミネートカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (ll型、エプロンフロントシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、黒い床、白いキッチンカウンター、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

Laundry room with folding counter, sink and stackable washer/dryer. Two drawers pull out for laundry hampers. Storage availalbe in wall cabinets.
ボストンにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、クオーツストーンのキッチンパネル、ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

ポートランドにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (L型、アンダーカウンターシンク、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、クッションフロア、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

This contemporary compact laundry room packs a lot of punch and personality. With it's gold fixtures and hardware adding some glitz, the grey cabinetry, industrial floors and patterned backsplash tile brings interest to this small space. Fully loaded with hanging racks, large accommodating sink, vacuum/ironing board storage & laundry shoot, this laundry room is not only stylish but function forward.

Seabrook features miles of shoreline just 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Our clients found the perfect home located on a canal with bay access, but it was a bit dated. Freshening up a home isn’t just paint and furniture, though. By knocking down some walls in the main living area, an open floor plan brightened the space and made it ideal for hosting family and guests. Our advice is to always add in pops of color, so we did just with brass. The barstools, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware compliment the airy, white kitchen. The living room’s 5 ft wide chandelier pops against the accent wall (not that it wasn’t stunning on its own, though). The brass theme flows into the laundry room with built-in dog kennels for the client’s additional family members. We love how bright and airy this bayside home turned out!

Laundry Room
サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

シドニーにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、モザイクタイルのキッチンパネル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター、格子天井、パネル壁) の写真

Transitional laundry room with herringbone tile floor and stacked washer/dryer.
オレンジカウンティ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洗濯室 (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、黒い床、白いキッチンカウンター、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーの壁) の写真