Tour 3 Chicago Homes That Capture The Design Spirit Of The City In An Outstanding Way
One feels like an oasis, one channels loft aesthetics to perfection and one may just be every book lover’s dream. Keep reading to rediscover three Chicago homes that channel the design spirit of the city via unforgettable architecture and interiors. Get ready to be inspired, Chicago-style.
A Classic Chicago Home With Interior By Jennie Bishop That Feels Like An Oasis In The City
This stately brick-faced Roscoe Village residence’s unusual double lot and expansive side yard instantly tipped the scales for a couple with two children seeking “room to flex,” notes their longtime designer, Jennie Bishop. Here, hedged in by mature trees and lush landscaping, was the best of all worlds: an oasis smack dab in the city, one brimming with breathing space and possibility.
A Home With A Loft-Like Feel And Interiors By Randy Heller, Where Brick Reigns Supreme
The mighty pairing of brick and mortar carries within it centuries of building tradition. So, it’s perhaps no surprise that when interior designer Randy Heller was brought in to reimagine this circa-1890s dwelling enveloped in exposed Chicago-style brick, she and residential designer Jenna Edelmayer were determined to honor its history and make the most of its beautiful bones.
A Bookish Paradise By Wheeler Kearns Architects and Steve Kadlec In A Historic Neighborhood
“This house is modern, but it fits in,” designer Steve Kadlec notes of this home in Chicago’s Lakewood Balmoral Historic District. “Instead of drawing attention to itself, it uses an understated and honest simplicity to marry with the character of the locale.” The result is a tailored look that’s undeniably of today while being friendly to the past.
