“Immediately upon seeing the space, I knew that we needed to create a narrative that allowed the design to control how you moved through the space,” reports Kimberly, senior interior designer. After surveying each room and learning a bit more about their personal style, we started with the living room remodel. It was clear that the couple wanted to infuse mid-century modern into the design plan. Sourcing the Room & Board Jasper Sofa with its narrow arms and tapered legs, it offered the mid-century look, with the modern comfort the clients are used to. Velvet accent pillows from West Elm and Crate & Barrel add pops of colors but also a subtle touch of luxury, while framed pictures from the couple’s honeymoon personalize the space. Moving to the dining room next, Kimberly decided to add a blue accent wall to emphasize the Horchow two piece Percussion framed art that was to be the focal point of the dining area. The Seno sideboard from Article perfectly accentuated the mid-century style the clients loved while providing much-needed storage space. The palette used throughout both rooms were very New York style, grays, blues, beiges, and whites, to add depth, Kimberly sourced decorative pieces in a mixture of different metals. “The artwork above their bureau in the bedroom is photographs that her father took,” Moving into the bedroom renovation, our designer made sure to continue to stick to the client’s style preference while once again creating a personalized, warm and comforting space by including the photographs taken by the client’s father. The Avery bed added texture and complimented the other colors in the room, while a hidden drawer at the foot pulls out for attached storage, which thrilled the clients. A deco-inspired Faceted mirror from West Elm was a perfect addition to the bedroom due to the illusion of space it provides. The result was a bedroom that was full of mid-century design, personality, and area so they can freely move around. The project resulted in the form of a layered mid-century modern design with touches of luxury but a space that can not only be lived in but serves as an extension of the people who live there. Our designer was able to take a very narrowly shaped Manhattan apartment and revamp it into a spacious home that is great for sophisticated entertaining or comfortably lazy nights in.

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Laundry room - large victorian u-shaped porcelain tile and white floor laundry room idea in Edmonton with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and white countertops

Wallpaper by J&V Digital. Available at NewWall.com | J&V Digital elevates the possibilities of digital wallcoverings to the next level. With an incredible range of designs, from 3D murals by one of Milan’s most celebrated photographers to a romantic floral façade with a deer head in it’s center, J&V Digital is exclusive in its degree of design prestige. Each of the four collections is outstanding in it’s own right and customizable down to the quarter inch. With the designs all printed on a variety of unique and textured substrates – Velcro, metallic, and flocked, to name a few – J&V Digital’s depth of beauty runs deep and begs to be explored in its entirety.

Wallpaper by J&V Digital. Available at NewWall.com | J&V Digital elevates the possibilities of digital wallcoverings to the next level. With an incredible range of designs, from 3D murals by one of Milan’s most celebrated photographers to a romantic floral façade with a deer head in it’s center, J&V Digital is exclusive in its degree of design prestige. Each of the four collections is outstanding in it’s own right and customizable down to the quarter inch. With the designs all printed on a variety of unique and textured substrates – Velcro, metallic, and flocked, to name a few – J&V Digital’s depth of beauty runs deep and begs to be explored in its entirety.

Wallpaper by J&V Digital. Available at NewWall.com | J&V Digital elevates the possibilities of digital wallcoverings to the next level. With an incredible range of designs, from 3D murals by one of Milan’s most celebrated photographers to a romantic floral façade with a deer head in it’s center, J&V Digital is exclusive in its degree of design prestige. Each of the four collections is outstanding in it’s own right and customizable down to the quarter inch. With the designs all printed on a variety of unique and textured substrates – Velcro, metallic, and flocked, to name a few – J&V Digital’s depth of beauty runs deep and begs to be explored in its entirety.

Wallpaper by J&V Digital. Available at NewWall.com | J&V Digital elevates the possibilities of digital wallcoverings to the next level. With an incredible range of designs, from 3D murals by one of Milan’s most celebrated photographers to a romantic floral façade with a deer head in it’s center, J&V Digital is exclusive in its degree of design prestige. Each of the four collections is outstanding in it’s own right and customizable down to the quarter inch. With the designs all printed on a variety of unique and textured substrates – Velcro, metallic, and flocked, to name a few – J&V Digital’s depth of beauty runs deep and begs to be explored in its entirety.

Wallpaper by J&V Digital. Available at NewWall.com | J&V Digital elevates the possibilities of digital wallcoverings to the next level. With an incredible range of designs, from 3D murals by one of Milan’s most celebrated photographers to a romantic floral façade with a deer head in it’s center, J&V Digital is exclusive in its degree of design prestige. Each of the four collections is outstanding in it’s own right and customizable down to the quarter inch. With the designs all printed on a variety of unique and textured substrates – Velcro, metallic, and flocked, to name a few – J&V Digital’s depth of beauty runs deep and begs to be explored in its entirety.

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Example of a trendy powder room design in San Francisco with a vessel sink, multicolored walls, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

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Mid-sized danish formal and enclosed light wood floor living room photo in Copenhagen with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Wallpaper by J&V Digital. Available at NewWall.com | J&V Digital elevates the possibilities of digital wallcoverings to the next level. With an incredible range of designs, from 3D murals by one of Milan’s most celebrated photographers to a romantic floral façade with a deer head in it’s center, J&V Digital is exclusive in its degree of design prestige. Each of the four collections is outstanding in it’s own right and customizable down to the quarter inch. With the designs all printed on a variety of unique and textured substrates – Velcro, metallic, and flocked, to name a few – J&V Digital’s depth of beauty runs deep and begs to be explored in its entirety.

Wallpaper by J&V Digital. Available at NewWall.com | J&V Digital elevates the possibilities of digital wallcoverings to the next level. With an incredible range of designs, from 3D murals by one of Milan’s most celebrated photographers to a romantic floral façade with a deer head in it’s center, J&V Digital is exclusive in its degree of design prestige. Each of the four collections is outstanding in it’s own right and customizable down to the quarter inch. With the designs all printed on a variety of unique and textured substrates – Velcro, metallic, and flocked, to name a few – J&V Digital’s depth of beauty runs deep and begs to be explored in its entirety.

Wallpaper by J&V Digital. Available at NewWall.com | J&V Digital elevates the possibilities of digital wallcoverings to the next level. With an incredible range of designs, from 3D murals by one of Milan’s most celebrated photographers to a romantic floral façade with a deer head in it’s center, J&V Digital is exclusive in its degree of design prestige. Each of the four collections is outstanding in it’s own right and customizable down to the quarter inch. With the designs all printed on a variety of unique and textured substrates – Velcro, metallic, and flocked, to name a few – J&V Digital’s depth of beauty runs deep and begs to be explored in its entirety.

Classic finishes and subtle details create a large walk in closet that is refined and luxurious but also warm and inviting. • Lago® Sorrento finish with Tesoro™ Corsican Weave accents • LED lighting illuminates the space with toe kick lights, wardrobe lights, shelf lights and cubby lights • Backpainted glass waterfall countertop in Bronze Gloss • 5-part Modern Miter doors with clear glass • Aluminum Frame doors with Oil-rubbed Bronze finish and Bronze Gloss backpainted glass • Modern Bronze hardware • Traditional crown molding, fascia and vertical trim add substance to the design • Angled shoe shelves with Oil-rubbed Bronze fences

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Inspiration for a contemporary hallway remodel in San Francisco

Same view afterwards. but before armoire was added in the place of the former linen closet. Also before window sash reinstalled. Note refinished original medicine cabinet and radiator.

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Mid-sized cottage master ceramic tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

  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