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

シアトルにある高級な小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (ll型、落し込み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、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

タンパにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなランドリールーム (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、青いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、青い壁、磁器タイルの床、白い床) の写真

Luxury Laundry Room featuring double washer double dryers. This gold black and white laundry is classic and spells function all the way.
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、黒いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、洗濯乾燥機、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Added small mud room space in Laundry Room. Modern wallcovering Graham and Brown. Porcelain Tile Floors Fabrique from Daltile. Dash and Albert rug, Custom shelving with hooks. Baldwin Door handles. Cabinet custom white paint to match previous trim.

シカゴにある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、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、緑のキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Laundry Room
フェニックスにある中くらいなおしゃれな洗濯室 (コの字型、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、淡色木目調キャビネット、珪岩カウンター、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ヒューストンにある小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、白い床) の写真

Twist Tours
オースティンにある高級な広い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、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、磁器タイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、白い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

This Transitional Whole Home Remodel required that the interior of the home be gutted in order to create the open concept kitchen / great room. The floors, walls and roofs were all reinsulated. The exterior was also updated with new stucco, paint and roof. Note the craftsman style front door in black! We also updated the plumbing, electrical and mechanical. The location and size of the new windows were all optimized for lighting. Adding to the homes new look are Louvered Shutters on all of the windows. The homeowners couldn’t be happier with their NEW home! The kitchen features white shaker cabinet doors and Torquay Cambria countertops. White subway tile is warmed by the Dark Oak Wood floor. The home office space was customized for the homeowners. It features white shaker style cabinets and a custom built-in desk to optimize space and functionality. The master bathroom features DeWils cabinetry in walnut with a shadow gray stain. The new vanity cabinet was specially designed to offer more storage. The stylistic niche design in the shower runs the entire width of the shower for a modernized and clean look. The same Cambria countertop is used in the bathrooms as was used in the kitchen. "Natural looking" materials, subtle with various surface textures in shades of white and gray, contrast the vanity color. The shower floor is Stone Cobbles while the bathroom flooring is a white concrete looking tile, both from DalTile. The Wood Looking Shower Tiles are from Arizona Tile. The hall or guest bathroom features the same materials as the master bath but also offers the homeowners a bathtub. The laundry room has white shaker style custom built in tall and upper cabinets. The flooring in the laundry room matches the bathroom flooring.

マイアミ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、ドロップインシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、白い壁、上下配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、磁器タイルの床、白い床) の写真

マイアミにある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (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、御影石カウンター、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

stanza lavanderia con lavatrice, asciugatrice e spazio storage
他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (I型、スロップシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、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、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Zach Molino
ソルトレイクシティにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家事室 (御影石カウンター、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、白い床、L型、青いキャビネット、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

セントルイ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洗濯室 (インセット扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Laundry Room with front-loading under counter washer dryer and a dog wash station.
サンフランシスコにある高級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、一体型シンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、ベージュキッチンパネル、白い壁、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、白い床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター、磁器タイルの床、テラゾーカウンター) の写真

This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.

An elegant way to hide your laundry. While this European laundry takes up less floor space you're not giving away storage, function or style. Tim Turner Photography

Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz Design: Post Architecture
トロントにある高級な中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (ll型、フラットパネ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、白い壁、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、磁器タイルの床、白い床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真