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

シアトルにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (I型、オープンシェルフ、淡色木目調キャビネット、木材カウンター、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (I型、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、人工大理石カウンター、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

In the laundry room, Medallion Gold series Park Place door style with flat center panel finished in Chai Latte classic paint accented with Westerly 3 ¾” pulls in Satin Nickel. Giallo Traversella Granite was installed on the countertop. A Moen Arbor single handle faucet with pull down spray in Spot Resist Stainless. The sink is a Blanco Liven laundry sink finished in truffle. The flooring is Kraus Enstyle Culbres vinyl tile 12” x 24” in the color Blancos.

Farmhouse style laundry room featuring navy patterned Cement Tile flooring, custom white overlay cabinets, brass cabinet hardware, farmhouse sink, and wall mounted faucet.

グランドラピッズにあるお手頃価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (I型、白いキャビネット、ラミネートカウンター、セラミックタイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、ベージュの床、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、ドロップインシンク、グレーの壁) の写真

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ランドリールーム (木材カウンター、白いキャビネット、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、ベージュのキッチンカウンター、ll型、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、ドロップインシンク、ベージュの壁) の写真

Spacecrafting
ミネアポリスにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (L型、ドロップインシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、セラミックタイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、ベージュのキャビネット、マルチカラーの壁) の写真

Gemma Moore
ウィルトシャーにあるお手頃価格の小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなランドリールーム (L型、エプロンフロントシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、木材カウンター、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真

Zarrillo's
ニューヨークにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (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、御影石カウンター、大理石の床、目隠し付き洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真

A small 2nd floor laundry room was added to this 1910 home during a master suite addition. The linen closet (see painted white doors left) was double sided (peninsula tall pantry cabinet) to the master suite bathroom for ease of folding and storing bathroom towels. Stacked metal shelves held a laundry basket for each member of the household. A custom tile shower pan was installed to catch any potential leaks or plumbing issues that may occur down the road....and prevent ceiling damage in rooms beneath. The shelf above holds a steam generator for the walk in shower in the adjacent master bathroom.

Photo and Construction by Kaufman Construction
他の地域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 (ll型、ドロップインシンク、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、木材カウンター、グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真

バーミングハムにある小さなおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (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、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真

他の地域にある低価格の小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (I型、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、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

At Belltown Design we love designing laundry rooms! It is the perfect challenge between aesthetics and functionality! When doing the laundry is a breeze, and the room feels bright and cheery, then we have done our job. Modern Craftsman - Kitchen/Laundry Remodel, West Seattle, WA. Photography by Paula McHugh and Robbie Liddane

This second floor laundry area was created out of part of an existing master bathroom. It allowed the client to move their laundry station from the basement to the second floor, greatly improving efficiency.

A 55" wide laundry closet packs it in. The closet's former configuration was side by side machines on pedestals with a barely accessible shelf above. By stacking the machines, there was enough room for a small counter for folding, a drying bar and a few more accessible shelves. The best part is there is now also room for the kitty litter box. Unseen in the photo is the concealed cat door. Note that the support panel for the countertop has been notched out in the back to provide easy access to the water shut off to the clothes washer. Photo Credit: A Kitchen That Works LLC

フィラデルフィアにある高級な小さなトランジショナル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、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、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

-GE Electric Stacked Laundry Center with 3.2-cu ft Washer and 5.9-cu ft Dryer (White) Model # GUD27ESSJWW -Style Selections Leonia Silver Porcelain Tile 6" x 24" Model # 1095731 -Grout Color Mapei White