We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.

This 25-year-old builder grade bathroom was due for a major upgrade in both function and design. The jetted tub was a useless space hog since it did not work and leaked. The size of the shower had been dictated by the preformed shower pan and not the desire of the homeowner. All materials and finishes were outdated. The Bel Air Construction team designed a stunning transformation for this large master bath that includes improved use of the space, improved functionality, and a relaxing color scheme.

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Located right off the Primary bedroom – this bathroom is located in the far corners of the house. It should be used as a retreat, to rejuvenate and recharge – exactly what our homeowners asked for. We came alongside our client – listening to the pain points and hearing the need and desire for a functional, calming retreat, a drastic change from the disjointed, previous space with exposed pipes from a previous renovation. We worked very closely through the design and materials selections phase, hand selecting the marble tile on the feature wall, sourcing luxe gold finishes and suggesting creative solutions (like the shower’s linear drain and the hidden niche on the inside of the shower’s knee wall). The Maax Tosca soaker tub is a main feature and our client's #1 request. Add the Toto Nexus bidet toilet and a custom double vanity with a countertop tower for added storage, this luxury retreat is a must for busy, working parents.

На фото: детская ванная комната среднего размера в стиле кантри с фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, ванной в нише, душем над ванной, раздельным унитазом, белой плиткой, плиткой кабанчик, белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белым полом, шторкой для ванной, белой столешницей, нишей, тумбой под одну раковину и встроенной тумбой с

Master Bathroom Addition with custom double vanity. White herringbone tile with white wall subway tile. white pebble shower floor tile. Walnut rounded vanity mirrors. Brizo Fixtures. Cabinet hardware by School House Electric. Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая главная ванная комната в морском стиле с фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, угловым душем, унитазом-моноблоком, синей плиткой, керамической плиткой, белыми стенами, мраморным полом, накладной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

Идея дизайна: большая главная ванная комната в морском стиле с фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, угловым душем, унитазом-моноблоком, серой плиткой, керамической плиткой, синими стенами, полом из мозаичной плитки, врезной раковиной, столешницей из кварцита, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, серой столешницей, нишей, тумбой под две раковины, встроенной тумбой, сводчатым потолком и обоями на стенах

Идея дизайна: большая главная ванная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, угловым душем, раздельным унитазом, белой плиткой, керамогранитной плиткой, синими стенами, полом из керамогранита, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белым полом, открытым душем, белой столешницей, нишей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

A beautifully remodeled primary bathroom ensuite inspired by the homeowner’s European travels. This spacious bathroom was dated and had a cold cave like shower. The homeowner desired a beautiful space with a European feel, like the ones she discovered on her travels to Europe. She also wanted a privacy door separating the bathroom from her bedroom. The designer opened up the closed off shower by removing the soffit and dark cabinet next to the shower to add glass and let light in. Now the entire room is bright and airy with marble look porcelain tile throughout. The archway was added to frame in the under-mount tub. The double vanity in a soft gray paint and topped with Corian Quartz compliments the marble tile. The new chandelier along with the chrome fixtures add just the right amount of luxury to the room. Now when you come in from the bedroom you are enticed to come in and stay a while in this beautiful space.

Свежая идея для дизайна: ванная комната в современном стиле с фасадами в стиле шейкер, синими фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, белыми стенами, врезной раковиной, белым полом, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и напольной тумбой - отличное фото интерьера

Ensuite bathroom featuring custom cabinetry and walk-in shower. Custom Cabinetry by Ayr Cabinet Co.; Lighting by Kendall Lighting Center; Tile by Halsey Tile Co. Plumbing Fixtures & Bath Hardware by Ferguson; Design by Nanci Wirt of N. Wirt Design & Gallery; Images by Marie Martin Kinney; General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. Products: Brown maple painted & glazed cabinets. White Diamond quartzite countertop with leathered finish. Artistic Tile Jazz Glass in Billie Ombre Blue and Ice White on the shower walls. Trapezium Ice White matte porcelain tile on the floor. Brizo plumbing fixtures and bathroom hardware in Brilliance Luxe Gold. DXV undermount bathroom sink and toilet.

Beautiful blue and white tiled shower with tile from Wayne Tile in NJ. The accent wall of blue tile at the back wall of the shower add drama to the space. The light chevron floor tile pattern adds subtle interest and contrasts with the dark vanity. The classic white marble countertop is timeless.

A creative use of natural materials and soft colors make this hall bathroom a standout
Пример оригинального дизайна: маленькая ванная комната в современном стиле с плоскими фасадами, синими фасадами, душем в нише, биде, белой плиткой, каменной плиткой, синими стенами, полом из керамической плитки, душевой кабиной, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под одну раковину и подвесной тумбой для на участке и в саду

Пример оригинального дизайна: большая главная ванная комната с синими фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, душем без бортиков, биде, мраморной плиткой, серыми стенами, мраморным полом, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, нишей, тумбой под две раковины и напольной тумбой

MUSE Residential, Inc., Concord, North Carolina, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000
Свежая идея для дизайна: главная ванная комната среднего размера в морском стиле с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, синими фасадами, врезной раковиной, столешницей из искусственного кварца, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, сиденьем для душа, тумбой под две раковины, встроенной тумбой и душем в нише - отличное фото интерьера

Пример оригинального дизайна: ванная комната в современном стиле с плоскими фасадами, синими фасадами, отдельно стоящей ванной, белой плиткой, врезной раковиной, белым полом, коричневой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и напольной тумбой

Пример оригинального дизайна: детская ванная комната среднего размера в морском стиле с фасадами островного типа, синими фасадами, угловым душем, раздельным унитазом, плиткой мозаикой, белыми стенами, полом из мозаичной плитки, монолитной раковиной, белым полом, душем с распашными дверями, белой столешницей, тумбой под две раковины и встроенной тумбой

  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