Whimsical decor pieces sit on a mantel above the fireplace

Designer Claire Staszak highlighted the existing architecture, such as the traditional fireplace mantel, through the careful placement of art and objects like the antique starburst mirror found in Nashville and wood candleholders by Canadian artisan Bethanie Kaye from South Loop Loft.

With The Homeowner’s Best Friend As The Designer, The Revival Of This Chicago Colonial Is A True Labor Of Love