Bold wallpaper adds interest to this remodeled powder room. Architect: The Warner Group. Photographer: Kelly Teich

Art deco inspired powder bathroom with wallpaper and dramatic pendants

В доме основной и цокольный этажи, поэтому снаружи дом смотрится довольно компактным. Этому так же способствует форма дома – это круглый дом, чем-то напоминающий по форме юрту. Но на самом деле дом состоит из 20 равных секций, образующих многогранную форму. Дом пришлось почти полностью разобрать, сохранив металлический каркас крыши и огромную несущую колонну и возвести его заново в тех же границах и той же формы, но из новых материалов и полностью перестроив наполнение - внутреннюю планировку, фасадную часть, веранду и главное, мы открыли потолок дома, обнажив многочисленные строительные балки крыши. Ведь изначально весь потолок был подшит вагонкой и казалось, что он просто лежит на голове. Когда мы сняли доски и увидели “начинку”, я просто обомлела от этой “балочной” красоты и несколько месяцев рабочие вычищали и реставрировали балки доводя их до совершенства. На первом основном этаже большое открытое пространство кухни-гостиной и две спальни с личными зонами. Весь цокольный этаж – это дополнительные зоны – рабочий кабинет, зона кинотеатра, детская игровая, техническая кухня, гостевая и т.д. Важным для меня был свет, я хотела впустить много света в гостиную, ведь солнце идет вдоль гостиной весь день. И вместо небольших стандартных окон мы сделали окна в пол по всей стене гостиной и не стали вешать на них шторы. Кроме того в гостиной над зоной кухни и в детской я разместила антресоли. В гостиной на антресоли мы расположили библиотеку, в этом месте очень комфортно сидеть – прекрасный обзор и на гостиную и на улицу. Заходя в дом сразу обращаешь внимание на потолок – вереницу многочисленных балок. Это деревянные балки, которые мы отшпаклевали и покрасили в белый цвет. При этом над балками весь потолок выкрашен в контрастный темный цвет и он кажется бесконечной бездной. А так же криволинейная половая доска компании Bolefloor удачно подходит всей идее и форме дома. Так же жизнь подтвердила удобное расположение кухни – параллельные 2 линии кухни с варочной панелью Bora, в которую встроена вытяжка. Цветовая гамма получилась контрастная – присутствуют и практически темные помещения спальни, цокольного этажа и контраст оттенков в гостиной от светлого до темного. Так же в доме соединились различные натуральные материалы и шпон дерева, и массивные доски, и крашеные эмалью детали. Мебель подбиралась прежде всего с учетом эстетического аспекта и формы дома. Этой форме подходит не все. Вообще в доме особенно в гостиной нет общепринятого длинного дивана для всей семьи или пары кресел перед камином. Мягкая зона в гостиной несколько фрагментарная и криволинейная. Для решения этих задач отлично вписалась диванная группа марки BoConcept, это диваны, разработанные дизайнером Karim Rashid. Отдельными модулями разной формы и цвета они рассредоточены по зоне гостиной, а рядом с ними много пуфов и придиванных столиков. Они оказались не только необычными, но и очень удобными. В спальне контрастные стены. Тк помещение имеет криволинейную форму, то часть стен и потолок выкрашены в одинаковый темный цвет и тем самым нивелирован линия потолка. В спальне есть мастер спальня и гадреробная комната. Ванная с окном.

Bold and fun Guest Bathroom

  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

Contemporary Grey Master Bathroom designed by Chris Jovanelly. Mirrored Chest as Vanity, Black Galaxy Granite top. Incadecent Rectangular Vessel Sink by DecoLav. Oval faceted mirror "Whitehouse" by Cyan Design. LBL Lighting "Dia" Glass Pendants. Brizo Virage Faucets. Ralph Lauren Grey Shagreen wallpaper. Jason Wu for Brizo towel hanger. Photography by DJ Cordero.

Photography by Kevin Guzman

Powder bath with champagne bronze fixtures, floating custom vanity, ceramic patterned tile shop tile, black quartz countertop and under mount sink.

Perched high above the Islington Golf course, on a quiet cul-de-sac, this contemporary residential home is all about bringing the outdoor surroundings in. In keeping with the French style, a metal and slate mansard roofline dominates the façade, while inside, an open concept main floor split across three elevations, is punctuated by reclaimed rough hewn fir beams and a herringbone dark walnut floor. The elegant kitchen includes Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf range, SubZero glass paned refrigerator, open walnut shelving, blue/black cabinetry with hand forged bronze hardware and a larder with a SubZero freezer, wine fridge and even a dog bed. The emphasis on wood detailing continues with Pella fir windows framing a full view of the canopy of trees that hang over the golf course and back of the house. This project included a full reimagining of the backyard landscaping and features the use of Thermory decking and a refurbished in-ground pool surrounded by dark Eramosa limestone. Design elements include the use of three species of wood, warm metals, various marbles, bespoke lighting fixtures and Canadian art as a focal point within each space. The main walnut waterfall staircase features a custom hand forged metal railing with tuning fork spindles. The end result is a nod to the elegance of French Country, mixed with the modern day requirements of a family of four and two dogs!

black quartz, concrete floor, geometric wallpaper, clerestory window, walnut vanity

Peter Samuels

Even the teensiest Powder bathroom can be a magnificent space to renovate – here is the proof. Bold watercolor wallpaper and sleek brass accents turned this into a chic space with big personality. We designed a custom walnut wood pedestal vanity to hold a custom black pearl leathered granite top with a built-up mitered edge. Simply sleek. To protect the wallpaper from water a crystal clear acrylic splash is installed with brass standoffs as the backsplash.