This closeup of a dramatic, sophisticated Living Room in a large traditional home illustrates what a wonderful background color can do to enhance a beautiful piece of original art. Photo by Jeff Garland.

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  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

トロントにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (紫の壁、両方向型暖炉、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

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ダラスにあるラグジュアリーな広いおしゃれなLDK (ピンクの壁、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

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

他の地域にあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ピンクの壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、折り上げ天井、パネル壁) の写真

The two sided “see through” fireplace design has a similar feel to the front entry with the shaved river rock surround almost creating a floating feel to the fireplace.

The furniture was timeless and of high quality so we chose to reupholster everything in fresh yet traditional fabrics to complement her collection of oriental carpets and Americana quilts.

Natasha Dixon
エドモントン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LDK (無垢フローリング、ピンクの壁、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) 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

Wall-mounted TV above the double-sided fireplace. Grey Herringbone flooring. Combinations of neutral tones, rose pinks and teal. Cream curtain poles. Curtain fabric - teal and pink embroidery with 100mm leading edge in pink velvet. Bespoke coffee table upholstered in teal velvet with a glass top.

Anciennement cerné de cloisons, ce couloir était étroit et peu fonctionnel. Il nous a semblé tout à fait naturel d’ouvrir cet espace pour créer une véritable entrée et faciliter la circulation. C’est pourquoi la majorité des cloisons a été retiré. Obtenir ce nouvel agencement ouvert tout en conservant un maximum d’éléments anciens a représenté un beau défit technique. Notez la forme en T du tapis de carreaux de ciment au sol. Elle est reprise à l’identique pour le dessin du faux plafond. Sa nouvelle épaisseur permet d’intégrer un système d’éclairage encastré et de répondre au besoin de moderniser le système d’éclairage du couloir. Mais son volume est surtout la clé pour conserver, intégrer et souligner les corniches d’origines. Si les cloisons sur lesquelles elles étaient collées ont été démolies, les moulures ont été conservées sans aucune casse. Le parquet ancien a aussi pu être conservé. Le vide laissé par les anciennes cloisons dans le parquet a pu être compensé par l’intégration de nouvelles lames de bois. Un travail de ponçage et de vitrification du parquet a permis d’harmoniser l’ensemble. Un résultat rendu possible par le travail soigné des artisans et une conception réfléchie en amont. Malgré un fort désir d’ouverture, nous avons tout de même souhaité distinguer l’entrée du reste de cette grande de pièce de vie. Côté salon, c’est un meuble sur mesure qui vient créer la séparation. Il se compose d’un placard discret qui intègre le tableau électrique, une penderie pour les manteaux, et quelques rayons pour les chaussures. La banquette et le claustra occupent une place centrale dans l’identité de cet espace d’entrée. Le dessin asymétrique du claustra et la fantaisie du papier peint PaperMint, le mélange du chêne massif et de teintes teracotta confèrent toute son originalité à cet espace et donne le ton.

This modern living room has clerestory windows to allow for an open feel without letting the west sun over heat the room. The fireplace wall is mainly glass allowing for an integration of the outdoor covered patio to the indoor entertaining area. The floating ceiling with dual wood ceiling fans combines the modern and exotic feel that suits this world traveling couple. The tile rug at the seating area allows for a very low maintenance entertaining area. The two sided “see through” fireplace design has a similar feel to the front entry with the shaved river rock surround almost creating a floating feel to the fireplace.

Natasha Dixon
エドモントン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LDK (ピンクの壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

オーランドにあるお手頃価格の小さな地中海スタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (ピンクの壁、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

Дизайн проект выполнен Екатериной Ялалтыновой
モスクワにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (ライブラリー、ピンクの壁、磁器タイルの床、両方向型暖炉、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

ミラノにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (紫の壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり) の写真