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

Свежая идея для дизайна: большая главная ванная комната в стиле модернизм с плоскими фасадами, коричневыми фасадами, душевой комнатой, биде, серой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, черным полом, душем с распашными дверями, черной столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины и подвесной тумбой - отличное фото интерьера

GC: Ekren Construction Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald Art: Windy O'Connor
Идея дизайна: большой главный совмещенный санузел в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, светлыми деревянными фасадами, душем без бортиков, раздельным унитазом, белой плиткой, мраморной плиткой, бежевыми стенами, мраморным полом, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, серым полом, открытым душем, серой столешницей, тумбой под одну раковину, сводчатым потолком и встроенной тумбой

Идея дизайна: главная ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами цвета дерева среднего тона, отдельно стоящей ванной, душем в нише, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, мраморной плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из плитки под дерево, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины, напольной тумбой и плоскими фасадами

The original bathroom was very small with only a toilet and sink. We expanded the space to the guest bedroom and added a wall in shower and therapeutic tub

Chrome wall hung faucets with plaster shower walls and a porcelain tub under a wicker light fixture.
Пример оригинального дизайна: большая главная ванная комната в морском стиле с светлыми деревянными фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, угловым душем, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины, встроенной тумбой и плоскими фасадами

Vanity cabinet doors open for wheelchair access
Пример оригинального дизайна: большая главная ванная комната в стиле модернизм с плоскими фасадами, коричневыми фасадами, открытым душем, биде, зеленой плиткой, плиткой из листового камня, серыми стенами, полом из винила, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, серым полом, душем с распашными дверями, зеленой столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

Our clients wanted to renovate and update their guest bathroom to be more appealing to guests and their gatherings. We decided to go dark and moody with a hint of rustic and a touch of glam. We picked white calacatta quartz to add a point of contrast against the charcoal vertical mosaic backdrop. Gold accents and a custom solid walnut vanity cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly at ULAH Interiors + Design add warmth to this modern design. Wall sconces, chandelier, and round mirror are by Arteriors. Charcoal grasscloth wallpaper is by Schumacher.

Стильный дизайн: большой главный совмещенный санузел в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, душем без бортиков, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, серым полом, душем с распашными дверями, серой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой - последний тренд

На фото: ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, серыми фасадами, белой плиткой, цементной плиткой, столешницей из кварцита, белой столешницей и душевой кабиной с

Пример оригинального дизайна: ванная комната среднего размера в современном стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, синей плиткой, стеклянной плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, серым полом, белой столешницей, светлыми деревянными фасадами и душевой кабиной

The master bathroom has a freestanding tub in a wet room shower. Black hexagonal floor tiles give a geometric pattern to the space. Frosted glass provides a modern touch of privacy.

Стильный дизайн: ванная комната среднего размера в стиле модернизм с плоскими фасадами, серыми фасадами, душем в нише, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, керамической плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, раковиной с пьедесталом, столешницей из кварцита, бежевым полом, душем с раздвижными дверями, белой столешницей и душевой кабиной - последний тренд

Custom bathroom vanity and shiplap walls. Vanity has a custom stain color of Weathered gray. The shiplap walls are painted with Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent.

Идея дизайна: маленькая ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми фасадами, ванной в нише, душем над ванной, раздельным унитазом, бежевыми стенами, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, душем с распашными дверями и фасадами с утопленной филенкой для на участке и в саду

Master Bathroom - Demo'd complete bathroom. Installed Large soaking tub, subway tile to the ceiling, two new rain glass windows, custom smokehouse cabinets, Quartz counter tops and all new chrome fixtures.

Mountain View Modern master bath with curbless shower, bamboo cabinets and double trough sink. Green Heath Ceramics tile on shower wall, also in shower niche (reflected in mirror) Exposed beams and skylight in ceiling. Photography: Mark Pinkerton VI360

Luxury master bath with his and her vanities and the focal point when you walk in a curved waterfall wall that flows into a custom made round bathtub that is designed to overflow to the stones below. Completing this spa inspired bath is a steam room, infrared sauna, a shower with multiple rain heads, shower heads, and body jets. Limestone floors, stacked stone, Walker Zanger tile, and quartzite counter tops. Photographer: Realty Pro Shots

The master ensuite features custom teak cabinetry for a spa-like feel. Brushed gold plumbing fixtures from Kohler help to complete this elegant space.