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

Guest bathroom with white flat panel shaker cabinets and quartzite counter tops.
На фото: ванная комната среднего размера в современном стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, серыми фасадами, ванной в нише, душем в нише, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, светлым паркетным полом, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, бежевым полом, душем с распашными дверями, серой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой с

This is our beach house which is available through VRBO #1837646, it is located in Galveston TX, the house sleeps 10, is a four bedroom 3 bath home.

На фото: ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, серыми фасадами, душем в нише, белой плиткой, белыми стенами, душевой кабиной, разноцветным полом, душем с распашными дверями, тумбой под одну раковину и встроенной тумбой

Пример оригинального дизайна: маленькая ванная комната в морском стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, душевой комнатой, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, душевой кабиной, накладной раковиной, серым полом, душем с распашными дверями, серой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой для на участке и в саду

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, светлыми деревянными фасадами, душем в нише, синими стенами, полом из мозаичной плитки, врезной раковиной, разноцветным полом, бежевой столешницей, душевой кабиной, мраморной столешницей и душем с распашными дверями

Стильный дизайн: ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с синими фасадами, ванной в нише, душем над ванной, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, разноцветным полом, шторкой для ванной, белой столешницей и фасадами с утопленной филенкой - последний тренд

На фото: маленькая ванная комната в классическом стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, угловым душем, синей плиткой, плиткой мозаикой, синими стенами, мраморным полом, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, душем с распашными дверями и разноцветной столешницей для на участке и в саду с

Tricia Shay Photography
Пример оригинального дизайна: ванная комната в стиле кантри с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, серыми фасадами, душем в нише, серой плиткой, белой плиткой, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, разноцветным полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей и зеркалом с подсветкой

Bright and fun bathroom featuring a floating, navy, custom vanity, decorative, patterned, floor tile that leads into a step down shower with a linear drain. The transom window above the vanity adds natural light to the space.

We often come across clients looking for small space ideas. Our first recommendation is always to go bright. The depth of our glaze color adds visual interest and a bold color choice helps make a space appear larger. Posh and polished (just like the homeowner) this stunning sapphire blue bathroom will have you in awe. The owner of this amazing lake house is our friend Rachel Shingleton of Pencil Shavings Studio. Her refined design-eye coupled with our bright and bold tile transformed this small bathroom into the perfect master bath. And could you believe it? This is a super simple project! Read on to learn more about this design and how to achieve the look yourself. Another great way to open up a small bathroom is by using smaller tile! Our regular Hexagons are the great example of this - approximately 2"x2" their small size maximizes the rest of the room, and their classic shape is perfect for a bathroom floor.

Стильный дизайн: ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с синими фасадами, синей плиткой, стеклянной плиткой, розовыми стенами, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, белой столешницей, фасадами с утопленной филенкой, раздельным унитазом и серым полом - последний тренд

На фото: большая ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, душем в нише, раздельным унитазом, коричневой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, бежевым полом, душем с распашными дверями и серой столешницей

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: ванная комната в средиземноморском стиле с темными деревянными фасадами, душем без бортиков, синей плиткой, коричневой плиткой, зеленой плиткой, плиткой мозаикой, зелеными стенами, полом из мозаичной плитки, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, бежевым полом, душем с распашными дверями, бирюзовой столешницей и фасадами с утопленной филенкой

We didn’t want the floor to be the cool thing in the room that steals the show, so we picked an interesting color and painted the ceiling as well. This bathroom invites you to look up and down equally.

Свежая идея для дизайна: маленькая ванная комната в современном стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, темными деревянными фасадами, угловым душем, коричневой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, коричневыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, душевой кабиной, накладной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного камня, коричневым полом, открытым душем и коричневой столешницей для на участке и в саду - отличное фото интерьера

Стильный дизайн: ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с синими фасадами, ванной в нише, душем над ванной, белой плиткой, керамической плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, серым полом, открытым душем, белой столешницей и фасадами с утопленной филенкой - последний тренд

A coastal color palette paired with white Cambria designs from our Marble Collection give this home an East Coast Chic style. Design by Martha O'hara Interiors // Build by Swan Architecture. Featured designs: Brittanicca, Weybourne, White Cliff

Стильный дизайн: ванная комната в классическом стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, белыми фасадами, душем в нише, серой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, белым полом и душем с раздвижными дверями - последний тренд