T he designers at LC Interiors—Danielle Chase and Lauren Collander—designed this newly-con- structed home for a family that needed more space than their brownstone in Chicago provided. The family’s active lifestyle demanded private and independent spaces like a home office, children’s playroom, and quiet bedrooms. In addition, they wanted a first floor and outdoor garden space that was conducive to entertaining. Coming up with a plan for the décor involved blending two distinct style aesthetics. Lauren Colland- er explains, “Creating a cohesive design for homeowners with very different personal styles was a challenge. The wife is from the South and values architectural details with traditional elements. The husband wanted modern all the way. During our presentations it was fun to see their reactions—a mix of excitement and surprise that we could make them both happy and balance their desires.” The designers also had to make the home kid-friendly, something that they consider to be a specialty of the firm. Chase shares, “Lauren’s first career was designing bou- tique hotels all over the world, and most hotels are design forward, but durable and hold up to the constant use. The knowledge from her past helps create spaces where
parents can be carefree.” She continues, “We want them to be the cool parents who are never saying ‘Don’t touch that!’ and choosing the right materials and furnishings helped create the right solution for them.” The property was narrow so that presented its own design challenge. The designers selected furnishings that can expand as needed, such as the dining table which can be enlarged for gatherings. They used the same chairs in the breakfast area in coordinating colors, so that they could be used in the dining room as well. To add light to the lower level, the mudroom, which is at the back of the home on a split level between the basement and the first floor, has a window that is also visible above the basement bar. It allows natural light to stream down into the basement. Both Collander and Chase say that their favorite part of the home is the dining room. “The aqua cabinets and merlot velvet chairs are a cheerful entry into the home. From the dining room you can see into the butler’s pantry with a fun marble backsplash. Everyone at the table has a great view, each different,” says Chase. The built-in wall was created because more storage was needed. Collander says, “The homeowner loves to cook so we had to dedicate all of the kitchen storage to food prep. This built-in wall holds all the
The master bath provides a private, spa- like retreat, with a deep soaking tub and a Margaux tub filler by Kohler , in polished nickel. A lantern-style
chandelier illuminates the room.
The open plan kitchen and great room are perfect for entertaining. The Tournant faucet by Kohler is centered on the island, surrounded by Caesarstone countertops and flanked by modern bar stools covered in white leather.
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