The clients for this project were two high-level executives who moved to a classic style home in the North Shore of Chicago with their three teenagers. After living there for four months and at a loss for what to do with most of the rooms, they sought help to define the purpose of each room and tailor the home to improve their quality of life. Our clients’ goal was to have a comfortable sanctuary where they could retreat after long workdays and to have a functional, durable home for their family of five. They also sought stylish spaces that accommodate friends and family. They specifically asked for a living room that felt like an upscale lounge, reminiscent of the luxe hotels they had visited. This room was soon dubbed “The Lounge.” They also requested more storage in the living room and primary bedroom including a multi-functional area for the wife’s yoga practice. The challenge was to turn the existing dark and cavernous rooms into uplifting, usable spaces.
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