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

We removed the long wall of mirrors and moved the tub into the empty space at the left end of the vanity. We replaced the carpet with a beautiful and durable Luxury Vinyl Plank. We simply refaced the double vanity with a shaker style.

Playing off the grey subway tile in this bathroom, the herringbone-patterned thin brick adds sumptuous texture to the floor. DESIGN High Street Homes PHOTOS Jen Morley Burner Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in Silk, 2x6 in Driftwood, 3" Hexagon in Iron Ore

На фото: детская ванная комната в морском стиле с фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, ванной в нише, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, врезной раковиной, разноцветным полом, белой столешницей, душем над ванной, раздельным унитазом, полом из цементной плитки, столешницей из искусственного кварца и шторкой для ванной с

Beautiful black double vanity paired with a white quartz counter top, marble floors and brass plumbing fixtures.
Идея дизайна: большая главная ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с черными фасадами, душем в нише, мраморной плиткой, мраморным полом, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей и фасадами в стиле шейкер

Идея дизайна: главная ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, белой плиткой, мраморной плиткой, серыми стенами, мраморным полом, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями и белой столешницей

Griswold photography
На фото: большая главная ванная комната в современном стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, темными деревянными фасадами, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белой столешницей, ванной в нише, душевой комнатой, серыми стенами, мраморным полом, врезной раковиной, черным полом и душем с раздвижными дверями с

Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle" Jeff Westcott Photography
На фото: большая главная ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, душем без бортиков, серой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, серым полом и душем с распашными дверями

Hiding hair dryer and brushes in this grooming pull out cabinet with electrical on the inside to keep cords nice and neat!
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: главная ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, темными деревянными фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, угловым душем, раздельным унитазом, серой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной и столешницей из искусственного кварца

Идея дизайна: маленькая ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, черными фасадами, ванной в нише, раздельным унитазом, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, полом из винила, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, серым полом, душем с раздвижными дверями, серой столешницей, душем над ванной и белыми стенами для на участке и в саду

Robert Clark
Стильный дизайн: ванная комната среднего размера в классическом стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, столешницей из гранита, серой плиткой, керамической плиткой, накладной ванной, врезной раковиной, полом из керамической плитки и зелеными стенами - последний тренд

Master Bath with double person shower, shower benches, free standing tub and double vanity.
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: главная ванная комната среднего размера в средиземноморском стиле с отдельно стоящей ванной, бежевым полом, фасадами с утопленной филенкой, темными деревянными фасадами, душем в нише, разноцветной плиткой, плиткой мозаикой, коричневыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из гранита, коричневой столешницей, нишей и сиденьем для душа

Идея дизайна: огромная главная ванная комната в современном стиле с врезной раковиной, фасадами с выступающей филенкой, серыми фасадами, душем в нише, белой плиткой, мраморной столешницей, полновстраиваемой ванной, серыми стенами, мраморным полом, мраморной плиткой и сиденьем для душа

This bath offers generous space without going overboard in square footage. The homeowner chose to go with a large double vanity and a nice shower with custom features and a shower seat and decided to forgo the typical big soaking tub. The vanity area shown in this photo has plenty of storage within the mirrored wall cabinets and the large drawers below. The mirrors were cased out with the matching woodwork and crown detail. The countertop is Crema Marfil slab marble with undermount Marzi sinks. The Kallista faucetry was chosen in chrome since it was an easier finish to maintain for years to come. Other metal details were done in the oil rubbed bronze to work with the theme through out the home. The floor tile is a 12 x 12 Bursa Beige Marble that is set on the diagonal. The backsplash to the vanity is the companion Bursa Beige mini running bond mosaic with a cap also in the Bursa Beige marble. Vaulted ceilings add to the dramatic feel of this bath. The bronze and crystal chandelier also adds to the dramatic glamour of the bath. Photography by Northlight Photography.

Custom flat-panel cabinetry in dark grey contrasts the minimalist monochrome material palette, with white wall tile in various patterns and a barn-style shower enclosure

Пример оригинального дизайна: главная ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, бежевыми фасадами, душем в нише, бежевой плиткой, белой плиткой, белыми стенами, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, бежевым полом, душем с распашными дверями, серой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.

Пример оригинального дизайна: маленькая ванная комната в стиле кантри с фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, накладной ванной, раздельным унитазом, бежевой плиткой, керамической плиткой, бежевыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, белым полом, серой столешницей, тумбой под одну раковину и напольной тумбой для на участке и в саду

the client decided to eliminate the bathtub and install a large shower with partial fixed shower glass instead of a shower door
Пример оригинального дизайна: главная ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, открытым душем, унитазом-моноблоком, серой плиткой, керамической плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из мозаичной плитки, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, серым полом, открытым душем, серой столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины, напольной тумбой и панелями на стенах