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TKS Design Group
 
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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
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Hannah Dee Interiors
Julia Staples Photography
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and grey benchtops.
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and grey benchtops.
Swell Design Co.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.
Glorious Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with white tile, blue tile, gray tile, subway tile, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, an integrated sink, glass benchtops and grey floor.
Noelle Interiors
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, blue tile, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, white cabinets, marble floors and engineered quartz benchtops.
Tamara Day Design
Photo of a kids bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.
Designed By Tiffany
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wood.
A! Emotional & estudioDOM
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Other with blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, a console sink and grey floor.
Modern Homestead
Sometimes its the contrast that makes the room, like here where we paid the sharp angles of the counter with the soft curves of the adjustable mirrors.
Jane Kim Architect
Guest bathroom. Photo: Nick Glimenakis
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, marble floors and white benchtops.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, marble floors and white benchtops.
Deep River Partners
Ryan Hainey
Traditional bathroom in Milwaukee with blue tile, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.
Traditional bathroom in Milwaukee with blue tile, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.
MAC Building Solutions Ltd
Nathalie Priem
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtops.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtops.
Christine Sheldon Design
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.
Classic Remodeling
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with blue tile, dark wood cabinets, a trough sink, shaker cabinets, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.
Merzbau Design Collective
The guest bathroom features slate tile cut in a 6x12 running bond pattern on the floor. Kohler tub with Ann Sacks tile surround. Toto Aquia toilet and IKEA sink.
Wall paint color: "Bunny Grey," Benjamin Moore.
Photo by Whit Preston.
Spencer-Abbott, Inc.
Photo: Spencer-Abbott, Inc
Architect: Loomis McAfee Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with a console sink, a freestanding tub, blue tile and subway tile.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with a console sink, a freestanding tub, blue tile and subway tile.
ALL Design
sequined asphault studio
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile and a shower curtain.
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile and a shower curtain.
Sledgehammer Construction
Finished shower installation with rain head and handheld shower fixtures trimmed out. Includes the finished pebble floor tiles sloped to the square chrome shower drain. The shower doors are barn-door style, with a fixed panel on the left and operable sliding door on the right. Floor to ceiling wall tile and frameless shower doors make the space appear larger. The bathroom floor tile was replaced outside of the shower as well, with long 15x60 wood-looking porcelain tile. The shaker-style floating vanity includes long drawer hardware, and U-shaped drawers to accommodate the plumbing. All door hardware throughout the house was changed out to a black matte finish
Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC
Inspiration for a country kids bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, quartzite benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.
Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and Subway Tile
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