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KitchenLab Interiors’ first, entirely new construction project in collaboration with GTH architects who designed the residence. KLI was responsible for all interior finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and design including the stairs, casework, interior doors, moldings and millwork. KLI also worked with the client on selecting the roof, exterior stucco and paint colors, stone, windows, and doors. The homeowners had purchased the existing home on a lakefront lot of the Valley Lo community in Glenview, thinking that it would be a gut renovation, but when they discovered a host of issues including mold, they decided to tear it down and start from scratch. The minute you look out the living room windows, you feel as though you're on a lakeside vacation in Wisconsin or Michigan. We wanted to help the homeowners achieve this feeling throughout the house - merging the causal vibe of a vacation home with the elegance desired for a primary residence. This project is unique and personal in many ways - Rebekah and the homeowner, Lorie, had grown up together in a small suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Lorie had been Rebekah's babysitter and was like an older sister growing up. They were both heavily influenced by the style of the late 70's and early 80's boho/hippy meets disco and 80's glam, and both credit their moms for an early interest in anything related to art, design, and style. One of the biggest challenges of doing a new construction project is that it takes so much longer to plan and execute and by the time tile and lighting is installed, you might be bored by the selections of feel like you've seen them everywhere already. “I really tried to pull myself, our team and the client away from the echo-chamber of Pinterest and Instagram. We fell in love with counter stools 3 years ago that I couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger on, thank god, because then they started showing up literally everywhere", Rebekah recalls. Lots of one of a kind vintage rugs and furnishings make the home feel less brand-spanking new. The best projects come from a team slightly outside their comfort zone. One of the funniest things Lorie says to Rebekah, "I gave you everything you wanted", which is pretty hilarious coming from a client to a designer.

Example of a small 1960s dark wood floor and black floor home design design in Vancouver with white walls

Our clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room.
This petite master bathroom primarily had storage and space planning challenges. Since the wife uses a larger bath down the hall, this bath is primarily the husband’s domain and was designed with his needs in mind. We started out by converting an existing alcove tub to a new shower since the tub was never used. The custom shower base and decorative tile are now visible through the glass shower door and help to visually elongate the small room. A Kohler tailored vanity provides as much storage as possible in a small space, along with a small wall niche and large medicine cabinet to supplement. “Wood” plank tile, specialty wall covering and the darker vanity and glass accents give the room a more masculine feel as was desired. Floor heating and 1 piece ceramic vanity top add a bit of luxury to this updated modern feeling space.
Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD
Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel
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Meet Joni Lay, a whiz at creating out of this world but on your budget kid and baby rooms. If you haven’t visited her blog Lay Baby Lay you’re in for treat – it’s full of wonderfully imaginative and downright beautiful inspiration boards (we’d go so far as to say it’s a first stop for expecting moms looking for ideas). We aren’t the only ones to appreciate Joni’s talent – Land of Nod asked her to style four nurseries in their latest catalog. And they’re all fabulous! Start your Joni Lay makeover here http://www.decorist.com/designers/30922/joni-lay/

Moderately scaled upholstery collection that features a sock arm, semi-attached box back, welt less seat cushion and tapered legs available in a choice of finishes.

Exterior shot with the sugar shack in the background. Sheep roam in the sloping field downhill of the cabin. (Photo by Brian Fish)
Small mountain style exterior home photo in Boston with a wood stove
Small mountain style exterior home photo in Boston with a wood stove

Photo: Michaela Dodd © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in DC Metro
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in DC Metro

This home remodel is a celebration of curves and light. Starting from humble beginnings as a basic builder ranch style house, the design challenge was maximizing natural light throughout and providing the unique contemporary style the client’s craved.
The Entry offers a spectacular first impression and sets the tone with a large skylight and an illuminated curved wall covered in a wavy pattern Porcelanosa tile.
The chic entertaining kitchen was designed to celebrate a public lifestyle and plenty of entertaining. Celebrating height with a robust amount of interior architectural details, this dynamic kitchen still gives one that cozy feeling of home sweet home. The large “L” shaped island accommodates 7 for seating. Large pendants over the kitchen table and sink provide additional task lighting and whimsy. The Dekton “puzzle” countertop connection was designed to aid the transition between the two color countertops and is one of the homeowner’s favorite details. The built-in bistro table provides additional seating and flows easily into the Living Room.
A curved wall in the Living Room showcases a contemporary linear fireplace and tv which is tucked away in a niche. Placing the fireplace and furniture arrangement at an angle allowed for more natural walkway areas that communicated with the exterior doors and the kitchen working areas.
The dining room’s open plan is perfect for small groups and expands easily for larger events. Raising the ceiling created visual interest and bringing the pop of teal from the Kitchen cabinets ties the space together. A built-in buffet provides ample storage and display.
The Sitting Room (also called the Piano room for its previous life as such) is adjacent to the Kitchen and allows for easy conversation between chef and guests. It captures the homeowner’s chic sense of style and joie de vivre.

This large unused entry way is creatively transformed into a spacious private hideout perfect for hours of reading, playing, studying or seeking some solitude. The custom welded wrought iron railing ensures the hours spent among the comfortable pillows is safe while the bright colors and abundant sunshine guarantees those hours are filled with creativity and fun.

Large transitional l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Kansas City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops, quartz countertops, marble backsplash and an island

Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Breakfast Nook overlooking golf course - built- in bench seating
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor dining room remodel in Chicago with yellow walls
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor dining room remodel in Chicago with yellow walls

Take a look at this gorgeous Plain & Fancy Kitchen designed by Majestic Kitchens & Baths designer Arthur Zobel. Call or stop by the showroom to start working on the project of your dreams!!
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Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel in Nashville with metallic walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless 3/4 gray tile, white tile and marble tile gray floor alcove shower remodel in Ottawa with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

More pipe shelving filled with things that make me happy! Dishes from Lindsay's wedding, awards we've earned from Tupperware, crystal from my grandma's house, vintage metal canisters from my mom's house (I can remember them being on our counter until I started selling Tupperware and she upgraded!) and wine glasses from all the trips we've earned with Tupperware. — with Minndora's Specialty Photography, Bill Braden, Mindy Pastrovich, Bruce Jovaag and Norse Construction, LLC.
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