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

Extra deep drawers and a concealed trash bin are centered between two tall cabinets. Their size was determined by the existing granite top left over from a kitchen renovation. The entire space was designed around the two granite remnants from the kitchen island and cook-top's back-splash. We love using American Made cabinets: these beauties were created by the craftsmen at Young Furniture. Photo By Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

カルガリーにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなランドリークローゼット (I型、木材カウンター、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) の写真

ボストン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 (I型、木材カウンター、グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、茶色いキッチンカウンター、壁紙) の写真

Cabinetry: Starmark Style: Bridgeport w/ Five Piece Drawer Fronts Finish: Cherry Natural/Maple White Countertop: (Contractor Provided) Sink: (Contractor Provided) Hardware: (Contractor Provided) Tile: (Contractor Provided) Designer: Andrea Yeip Builder/Contractor: Holsbeke Construction

ワシントンD.C.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ランドリールーム (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、ベージュの壁) の写真

A new layout maximizes existing square footage to provide modern floor plan requirements like a functional laundry and mudroom space. Interiors by Mara Raphael; Photos by Tessa Neustadt

Photography by Michael J. Lee
ボストンにあるラグジュアリー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、スロップシンク、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、木材カウンター、白い壁、無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Jennifer Van Elk
インディアナ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洗濯室 (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、グレーの壁、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

This would be my room - a great work space for hobbies, with plenty of light and storage. and to help in multi-tasking, the washer and dryer are right here too. The gray walls and ceiling, white trim, windows, lighting and the hardwood flooring all combine to make this functional space cozy and bright.

他の地域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ランドリークローゼット (I型、オープンシェルフ、白いキャビネット、マルチカラーの壁、無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、茶色い床) の写真

Mark Ehlen
ミネアポリス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 (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、ベージュのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、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) の写真

ボストン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 (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、木材カウンター、青い壁、無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、茶色い床) の写真

Jaclyn Colville
トロントにあるお手頃価格の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 (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、白い壁、無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、茶色い床) の写真

We used a delightful mix of soft color tones and warm wood floors in this Sammamish lakefront home. Project designed by Michelle Yorke Interior Design Firm in Bellevue. Serving Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Seattle. For more about Michelle Yorke, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://michelleyorkedesign.com/sammamish-lakefront-home/

ヒューストン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 (ll型、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、茶色いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

This laundry area had a single cabinet over washer and dryer along with a wash tub next to it. Adjacent wall was empty and now holds coats, hats and provides a spot to lace up your shoes. To learn more about our 55 year tradition in the design/build business and our 2 complete showrooms, visit: http://www.kbmart.net Joseph Dhamer

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ミネアポリスにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなランドリールーム (無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青い壁) の写真

オレンジカウンティにあるお手頃価格の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、レイズド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、無垢フローリング、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機) の写真