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

This beautiful transitional powder room with wainscot paneling and wallpaper was transformed from a 1990's raspberry pink and ornate room. The space now breathes and feels so much larger. The vanity was a custom piece using an old chest of drawers. We removed the feet and added the custom metal base. The original hardware was then painted to match the base.

ミネアポリスにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、大理石の洗面台、濃色木目調キャビネット、分離型トイレ、ミラータイル、ベッセル式洗面器、オープンシェルフ、白いタイル、ベージュのタイル、黒いタイル、白い床、照明) の写真

A country club respite for our busy professional Bostonian clients. Our clients met in college and have been weekending at the Aquidneck Club every summer for the past 20+ years. The condos within the original clubhouse seldom come up for sale and gather a loyalist following. Our clients jumped at the chance to be a part of the club's history for the next generation. Much of the club’s exteriors reflect a quintessential New England shingle style architecture. The internals had succumbed to dated late 90s and early 2000s renovations of inexpensive materials void of craftsmanship. Our client’s aesthetic balances on the scales of hyper minimalism, clean surfaces, and void of visual clutter. Our palette of color, materiality & textures kept to this notion while generating movement through vintage lighting, comfortable upholstery, and Unique Forms of Art. A Full-Scale Design, Renovation, and furnishings project.

The floor plan of the powder room was left unchanged and the focus was directed at refreshing the space. The green slate vanity ties the powder room to the laundry, creating unison within this beautiful South-East Melbourne home. With brushed nickel features and an arched mirror, Jeyda has left us swooning over this timeless and luxurious bathroom

ウィチタ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トイレ・洗面所 (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、緑のキャビネット、クオーツストーンの洗面台、マルチカラーの洗面カウンター、独立型洗面台、分離型トイレ、マルチカラーの壁、トラバーチンの床、ベッセル式洗面器、茶色い床、壁紙) の写真

Creative planning allowed us to fit a charming powder room with a harrow wall mount vanity.
シカゴ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トイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、一体型トイレ 、白い壁、磁器タイルの床、一体型シンク、グレーの床、白い洗面カウンター、フローティング洗面台) の写真

フェニックスにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (家具調キャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、茶色いタイル、茶色い壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、グレーの床) の写真

This 1966 contemporary home was completely renovated into a beautiful, functional home with an up-to-date floor plan more fitting for the way families live today. Removing all of the existing kitchen walls created the open concept floor plan. Adding an addition to the back of the house extended the family room. The first floor was also reconfigured to add a mudroom/laundry room and the first floor powder room was transformed into a full bath. A true master suite with spa inspired bath and walk-in closet was made possible by reconfiguring the existing space and adding an addition to the front of the house.

トロント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トイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、分離型トイレ、ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、一体型シンク) の写真

Rikki Snyder
ニューヨークにある小さなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、一体型トイレ 、青いタイル、セメントタイル、ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、壁付け型シンク) の写真

Steve Lerum
オレンジカウンティにあるラグジュアリーな小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (濃色木目調キャビネット、ベージュのタイル、石スラブタイル、ベージュの壁、ライムストーンの床、ベッセル式洗面器、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

raquel salcedo soriano y abel de la fuente garcía
マドリードにある低価格の小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (家具調キャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、一体型シンク、分離型トイレ) の写真

This elegant traditional powder room features the Queen Anne vanity by Mouser Custom Cabinetry, with the Winchester Inset door style and Cherry Mesquite finish, topped with Calacatta Gold marble top. The vessel sink is Kohler's Artist Edition in the Caravan Persia collection. The wall-mounted faucet is Finial by Kohler in the French Gold finish. The sconces are by Hudson Valley, Meade style and Aged Brass finish. The toilet is Kohler's Portrait 1-piece with concealed trapway. All of the tile is Calacatta Gold by Artistic Tile and includes 6x12 Polished on the wall, 1.25 Hexagon on the floor, and Claridges Waterjet cut mosaic with Thassos White Marble and Mother of Pearl shell. Photography by Carly Gillis

サンフランシスコにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、ライムストーンの洗面台、マルチカラーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

After gutting this bathroom, we created an updated look with details such as crown molding, built-in shelving, new vanity and contemporary lighting. Jeff Kaufman Photography

Bright and bold wallpaper was just the thing for this tiny and narrow powder room.
トロントにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、赤い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、壁付け型シンク) の写真

Houston, TX Bath remodel
ヒューストンにある高級な小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (ベッセル式洗面器、家具調キャビネット、クオーツストーンの洗面台、ベージュのタイル、ベージュの壁、磁器タイル、濃色木目調キャビネット) の写真

サンフランシスコにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、緑のキャビネット、アンダーカウンター洗面器、黒い洗面カウンター、造り付け洗面台、壁紙) の写真