Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Palm tree wallpaper surround the sitting area in the master bedroom creating an oasis of sorts. Throw pillows match the paper and enhance the white leather loveseat. A Peggy Hopper portrait of a lounging lady adds sensuality to the small space.

Transitional 3/4 multicolored floor alcove bathtub photo in Charlotte with blue cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, white countertops, recessed-panel cabinets and a freestanding vanity

Repurposing is so fun. This door handle was found in France and was probably a hotel bath bar in its former life. Don't get too excited - that's "bar" as in rack not "bar" as in belly up.

We’re back at the Wesorick Project, and our team couldn’t be more excited to show you this completed primary bedroom space. When our clients decided it was time to elevate their builder-grade home’s master bedroom, we were happy to start the process with the help of our favorite carpenter — adding bright white shiplap and warm wood beams, to create a unique architectural feature for the space.

Each viewpoint of this master bath is stunning. From the stand alone soaking tub to the built-in bench seat with hidden storage, each part of this space was carefully considered. The custom wainscoting expertly blends into the shower knee wall where you find a beautiful tile feature area within the shower niche. The opposite exterior wall boasts a completely custom vanity complete with his and hers sinks, crown molding that encases two vanity mirrors and decorative sconces, as well as decorative details like the vanity legs. We are so excited with the end result of this timeless master bathroom!

Our homeowner was ready for a change and desired a larger shower in place of their current small shower and soaking tub. We are excited about all the storage that we created using the custom cabinets where once a small shower was in place! Carry through lovely accessories to enhance your design! Contractor: Hurst Total Home, Inc. Co-Designers: Katie Hurst & Connie Tschantz Photos by Connie Tschantz

We’re back at the Wesorick Project, and our team couldn’t be more excited to show you this completed primary bedroom space. When our clients decided it was time to elevate their builder-grade home’s master bedroom, we were happy to start the process with the help of our favorite carpenter — adding bright white shiplap and warm wood beams, to create a unique architectural feature for the space.

We’re back at the Wesorick Project, and our team couldn’t be more excited to show you this completed primary bedroom space. When our clients decided it was time to elevate their builder-grade home’s master bedroom, we were happy to start the process with the help of our favorite carpenter — adding bright white shiplap and warm wood beams, to create a unique architectural feature for the space.

Elegance....... this Temperance, Michigan Master Bedroom is beautiful! The fabric selections for this room perfectly complimented each other from the Bedding and Pillows to the Pleated Drapery. Couture by Karen, Inc

Contemporary living room featuring gray, teal, coral and gold color palette. A reclaimed mosaic wood focal wall behind couch adds a contemporary look to the space. The nailhead trimmed chairs, custom gray sectional, round ottoman and gold art bring in traditional elements to the space. Contemporary ceiling fan with matching wooden blades. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

We’re back at the Wesorick Project, and our team couldn’t be more excited to show you this completed primary bedroom space. When our clients decided it was time to elevate their builder-grade home’s master bedroom, we were happy to start the process with the help of our favorite carpenter — adding bright white shiplap and warm wood beams, to create a unique architectural feature for the space.

We’re back at the Wesorick Project, and our team couldn’t be more excited to show you this completed primary bedroom space. When our clients decided it was time to elevate their builder-grade home’s master bedroom, we were happy to start the process with the help of our favorite carpenter — adding bright white shiplap and warm wood beams, to create a unique architectural feature for the space.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile double shower remodel in Vancouver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops and white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master ceramic tile and black floor claw-foot bathtub remodel in Detroit with a one-piece toilet, blue walls, a pedestal sink and a hinged shower door

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

Airly ensuite has glass surrounded shower in centre with oversized soaker tub where you can enjoy the lake view through trees. *illustrated images are from participated project while working with: Openspace Architecture Inc.

John Hession
Elegant medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Boston with beige walls

We’re back at the Wesorick Project, and our team couldn’t be more excited to show you this completed primary bedroom space. When our clients decided it was time to elevate their builder-grade home’s master bedroom, we were happy to start the process with the help of our favorite carpenter — adding bright white shiplap and warm wood beams, to create a unique architectural feature for the space.