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

На фото: большая параллельная универсальная комната в стиле лофт с с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), фасадами в стиле шейкер, искусственно-состаренными фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, серым фартуком, фартуком из кирпича, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, белым полом, белой столешницей и кирпичными стенами с

A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
На фото: большая п-образная универсальная комната в стиле модернизм с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, серыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, серым фартуком, фартуком из керамической плитки, разноцветными стенами, полом из керамической плитки, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, серым полом и белой столешницей с

Home renovation and extension.
На фото: маленькая отдельная, параллельная прачечная в стиле фьюжн с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, зелеными фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, серым фартуком, фартуком из керамической плитки, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, серым полом и белой столешницей для на участке и в саду с

A mixed use mud room featuring open lockers, bright geometric tile and built in closets.
На фото: большая п-образная универсальная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с врезной мойкой, серыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, серым полом, белой столешницей, плоскими фасадами, серым фартуком, фартуком из керамической плитки, разноцветными стенами и полом из керамической плитки

Utility room with beige-colored quartz countertops. Designed to suit a Belfast sink this space is complemented with matching splashbacks and a window sill.

Mudroom and laundry area. White painted shaker cabinets with a double stacked washer and dryer. The textured backsplash was rearranged to run vertically to visually elongated the room. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Combined Bathroom and Laundries can still look beautiful ?
На фото: угловая универсальная комната среднего размера в стиле модернизм с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, белыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белой столешницей, любым потолком, бежевым фартуком, фартуком из керамогранитной плитки, бежевыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом и бежевым полом

Super Pantry Laundry
На фото: маленькая параллельная универсальная комната в классическом стиле с врезной мойкой, фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцита, бежевыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, бежевой столешницей, бежевым фартуком, фартуком из гранита и бежевым полом для на участке и в саду

The industrial feel carries from the bathroom into the laundry, with the same tiles used throughout creating a sleek finish to a commonly mundane space. With room for both the washing machine and dryer under the bench, there is plenty of space for sorting laundry. Unique to our client’s lifestyle, a second fridge also lives in the laundry for all their entertaining needs.

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая отдельная, п-образная прачечная в морском стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, серым фартуком, фартуком из удлиненной плитки, белыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, коричневым полом, белой столешницей и стенами из вагонки

Стильный дизайн: маленькая отдельная, прямая прачечная с врезной мойкой, серыми фасадами, столешницей из акрилового камня, серым фартуком, белыми стенами, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, серым полом и серой столешницей для на участке и в саду - последний тренд

For this modern laundry a palette of French Navy, white and grey was used. Large format grey stone look tiles, white engineered stone benchtops, grey handmade subway tiles and Laminex French Navy Cabinetry. Built by Homes by Howe. Photography by Hcreations.

Laundry Room work area. This sink from Kohler is wonderful. It's cast iron and it's called the Cape Dory. Photo Credit: N. Leonard
На фото: большая прямая универсальная комната в стиле кантри с врезной мойкой, фасадами с выступающей филенкой, бежевыми фасадами, гранитной столешницей, серыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, коричневым полом, серым фартуком, фартуком из вагонки, разноцветной столешницей и стенами из вагонки

Laundry with concealed washer and dryer behind doors one could think this was a butlers pantry instead. Open shelving to give a lived in personal look.

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Пример оригинального дизайна: отдельная, угловая прачечная среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с врезной мойкой, фасадами в стиле шейкер, зелеными фасадами, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, бежевым фартуком, фартуком из плитки мозаики, серым полом и бежевой столешницей

Scalloped handmade tiles act as the backsplash at the laundry sink. The countertop is a remnant of Brazilian Exotic Gaya Green quartzite.
Пример оригинального дизайна: маленькая параллельная универсальная комната в стиле фьюжн с врезной мойкой, фасадами с утопленной филенкой, оранжевыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцита, бежевым фартуком, фартуком из керамической плитки, разноцветными стенами, кирпичным полом, со стиральной и сушильной машиной рядом, разноцветным полом, зеленой столешницей, деревянным потолком и обоями на стенах для на участке и в саду

Стильный дизайн: прачечная в современном стиле с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, черными фасадами, мраморной столешницей, серым фартуком, серыми стенами, полом из ламината, со стиральной машиной с сушилкой, бежевым полом и черной столешницей - последний тренд