After two and a half years in a studio in downtown Hinsdale, Illinois, designer Diana Wagenbach, principal and founder of Studio W Interiors, took a bold risk. She opted to renovate a historical building, the oldest in the town’s business district, for Studio W’s new digs. “It’s pretty special,” she says of the Victorian built in 1898. “The space sat empty for eight years. It kind of felt like it was meant to be for me.” Clad in brick and lined with large windows, the location offered tall ceilings and inherent character. “It was an opportunity to showcase my work and expertise,” she says. Warm white oak floors and a massive island topped in limestone now set the scene. Steel-and-glass doors delineate her office, while a communal round table with a built-in banquette is the perfect spot for team and client meetings. There’s also more space for her shop, Curated by Studio W, where she offers tableware—including custom plates and bowls from Japan—and the latest design tomes for sale. In addition to contemporary frames, bowls, vases and objects, she also sells vintage pieces and a rotating selection of art from neighbor Celestial Art Curation.
