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

Стильный дизайн: главная ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с плоскими фасадами, белыми фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, душем в нише, раздельным унитазом, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, серыми стенами, полом из сланца, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, черным полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой - последний тренд

Свежая идея для дизайна: главная ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, ванной в нише, душем в нише, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, черным полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой - отличное фото интерьера

Kids' bath with shower/tub combination, tile wainscoting, double vanity, and built in storage.
Пример оригинального дизайна: детская ванная комната в стиле ретро с плоскими фасадами, фасадами цвета дерева среднего тона, ванной в нише, душем в нише, унитазом-моноблоком, серой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, серым полом, шторкой для ванной, белой столешницей, нишей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

На фото: большая главная ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, светлыми деревянными фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, угловым душем, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, серым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath was hired as the bathroom remodeling contractor for this Delafield master bath and closet. This black and white boho bathrooom has industrial touches and warm wood accents. The original space was like a labyrinth, with a complicated layout of walls and doors. The homeowners wanted to improve the functionality and modernize the space. The main entry of the bathroom/closet was a single door that lead to the vanity. Around the left was the closet and around the right was the rest of the bathroom. The bathroom area consisted of two separate closets, a bathtub/shower combo, a small walk-in shower and a toilet. To fix the choppy layout, we separated the two spaces with separate doors – one to the master closet and one to the bathroom. We installed pocket doors for each doorway to keep a streamlined look and save space. BLACK & WHITE BOHO BATHROOM This master bath is a light, airy space with a boho vibe. The couple opted for a large walk-in shower featuring a Dreamline Shower enclosure. Moving the shower to the corner gave us room for a black vanity, quartz counters, two sinks, and plenty of storage and counter space. The toilet is tucked in the far corner behind a half wall. BOHO DESIGN The design is contemporary and features black and white finishes. We used a white cararra marble hexagon tile for the backsplash and the shower floor. The Hinkley light fixtures are matte black and chrome. The space is warmed up with luxury vinyl plank wood flooring and a teak shelf in the shower. HOMEOWNER REVIEW “Kowalske just finished our master bathroom/closet and left us very satisfied. Within a few weeks of involving Kowalske, they helped us finish our designs and planned out the whole project. Once they started, they finished work before deadlines, were so easy to communicate with, and kept expectations clear. They didn’t leave us wondering when their skilled craftsmen (all of which were professional and great guys) were coming and going or how far away the finish line was, each week was planned. Lastly, the quality of the finished product is second to none and worth every penny. I highly recommend Kowalske.” – Mitch, Facebook Review

Стильный дизайн: ванная комната в морском стиле с фасадами с филенкой типа жалюзи, фасадами цвета дерева среднего тона, душем в нише, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, врезной раковиной, разноцветным полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины, напольной тумбой и панелями на части стены - последний тренд

Стильный дизайн: главная ванная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, душем без бортиков, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, черным полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, нишей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой - последний тренд

Edina Master bathroom renovation
Свежая идея для дизайна: большой главный совмещенный санузел в стиле кантри с фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, открытым душем, раздельным унитазом, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины, встроенной тумбой и стенами из вагонки - отличное фото интерьера

White Subway Tile Shower with Black Fixtures Photos by VLG Photography
Пример оригинального дизайна: детская ванная комната среднего размера в стиле модернизм с фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, накладной ванной, душем над ванной, раздельным унитазом, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, мраморным полом, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, шторкой для ванной, белой столешницей, нишей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

Full bathroom remodel with a walk-in tile shower, rolling glass shower doors, subway tile shower, mosaic tile flooring, Cararra marble border and shelves, and satin nickel fixtures and hardware. Gray vanity and linen cabinet.

Project completed as Senior Designer with NB Design Group, Inc. Photography | John Granen
На фото: ванная комната в морском стиле с плоскими фасадами, темными деревянными фасадами, душем в нише, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, врезной раковиной, черным полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и напольной тумбой

Classic Farmhouse Bathroom
Идея дизайна: ванная комната в стиле кантри с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, фасадами цвета дерева среднего тона, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из мозаичной плитки, врезной раковиной, белым полом, белой столешницей, нишей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

Пример оригинального дизайна: большая главная ванная комната в стиле модернизм с фасадами в стиле шейкер, черными фасадами, душевой комнатой, черной плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, серыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, открытым душем, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины и напольной тумбой

Свежая идея для дизайна: большая главная ванная комната в морском стиле с фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, угловым душем, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины, напольной тумбой и белым полом - отличное фото интерьера

This Wyoming master bath felt confined with an inefficient layout. Although the existing bathroom was a good size, an awkwardly placed dividing wall made it impossible for two people to be in it at the same time. Taking down the dividing wall made the room feel much more open and allowed warm, natural light to come in. To take advantage of all that sunshine, an elegant soaking tub was placed right by the window, along with a unique, black subway tile and quartz tub ledge. Adding contrast to the dark tile is a beautiful wood vanity with ultra-convenient drawer storage. Gold fi xtures bring warmth and luxury, and add a perfect fi nishing touch to this spa-like retreat.

The focal point in this spa-inspired master suite is the 126" long custom vanity with integrated linen armoire, featuring beautiful Rift Sawn White Oak with a natural finish. Crystal Cabinet Works Inc. Revere door style. Design by Caitrin McIlvain, BKC Kitchen and Bath, in partnership with Carter Design Builders and KPM Design. RangeFinder Photography

This guest bathroom bring calm to the cabin with natural tones through grey countertops and light wood cabinetry. However you always need something unique; like the gold milk globe sconce and funky shaped twin mirrors.

Light and airy primary bathroom.
Стильный дизайн: ванная комната среднего размера в современном стиле с фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из мозаичной плитки, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, серым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой - последний тренд