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

The luxurious powder room is highlighted by paneled walls and dramatic black accents.
Идея дизайна: туалет среднего размера в классическом стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, черными фасадами, раздельным унитазом, черными стенами, полом из ламината, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, коричневым полом, белой столешницей, напольной тумбой и панелями на части стены

Идея дизайна: большой туалет в морском стиле с черными фасадами, унитазом-моноблоком, белыми стенами, светлым паркетным полом, подвесной раковиной, коричневым полом, подвесной тумбой и стенами из вагонки

Стильный дизайн: туалет в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, фасадами цвета дерева среднего тона, раздельным унитазом, разноцветными стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, настольной раковиной, столешницей из дерева, коричневым полом, коричневой столешницей, встроенной тумбой, панелями на части стены и обоями на стенах - последний тренд

Пример оригинального дизайна: туалет среднего размера в стиле лофт с раздельным унитазом, серой плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, консольной раковиной, серым полом, белой столешницей, напольной тумбой, многоуровневым потолком и панелями на части стены

Пример оригинального дизайна: туалет в морском стиле с открытыми фасадами, серыми фасадами, разноцветными стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, коричневым полом, серой столешницей, встроенной тумбой, панелями на части стены и обоями на стенах

Pool bathroom with wall panelling painted in Farrow & Ball "Bancha"
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: маленький туалет в морском стиле с белыми фасадами, инсталляцией, бежевой плиткой, зелеными стенами, мраморным полом, подвесной раковиной, черным полом, белой столешницей и панелями на части стены для на участке и в саду

Идея дизайна: туалет в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми фасадами, раздельным унитазом, серыми стенами, раковиной с пьедесталом, встроенной тумбой и панелями на части стены

This powder room is bold through and through. Painted the same throughout in the same shade of blue, the vanity, walls, paneling, ceiling, and door create a bold and unique room. A classic take on a monotone palette in a small space.

Santa Barbara - Classically Chic. This collection blends natural stones and elements to create a space that is airy and bright.
На фото: маленький туалет в морском стиле с плоскими фасадами, искусственно-состаренными фасадами, унитазом-моноблоком, белой плиткой, серыми стенами, монолитной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белой столешницей, напольной тумбой и стенами из вагонки для на участке и в саду

This cloakroom had an awkward vaulted ceiling and there was not a lot of room. I knew I wanted to give my client a wow factor but retaining the traditional look she desired. I designed the wall cladding to come higher as I dearly wanted to wallpaper the ceiling to give the vaulted ceiling structure. The taupe grey tones sit well with the warm brass tones and the rock basin added a subtle wow factor

На фото: туалет в морском стиле с унитазом-моноблоком, серыми стенами, раковиной с пьедесталом и панелями на части стены с

На фото: туалет среднего размера в морском стиле с белыми стенами, раковиной с пьедесталом и стенами из вагонки

Идея дизайна: туалет среднего размера в стиле кантри с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, коричневыми фасадами, унитазом-моноблоком, серыми стенами, мраморным полом, врезной раковиной, мраморной столешницей, белым полом, белой столешницей, напольной тумбой и стенами из вагонки

Стильный дизайн: маленький туалет в морском стиле с раздельным унитазом, белыми стенами, полом из винила, подвесной раковиной, бежевым полом, подвесной тумбой и стенами из вагонки для на участке и в саду - последний тренд

На фото: туалет среднего размера в стиле лофт с раздельным унитазом, серой плиткой, серыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, консольной раковиной, серым полом, белой столешницей, напольной тумбой, многоуровневым потолком и панелями на части стены

Стильный дизайн: маленький туалет в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с синими стенами, раковиной с пьедесталом и панелями на части стены для на участке и в саду - последний тренд

Modern farmhouse powder room boasts shiplap accent wall, painted grey cabinet and rustic wood floors.
Стильный дизайн: туалет среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, серыми фасадами, раздельным унитазом, серыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, врезной раковиной, столешницей из гранита, коричневым полом, коричневой столешницей, напольной тумбой и стенами из вагонки - последний тренд

A glammed-up Half bathroom for a sophisticated modern family. A warm/dark color palette to accentuate the luxe chrome accents. A unique metallic wallpaper design combined with a wood slats wall design and the perfect paint color generated a dark moody yet luxurious half-bathroom.