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NO. 462 | A JWC MEDIA PUBLICATION
DYNAMIC DESIGN NATALIE KONSTANT OF KONSTANT HOME DESIGNS FOR MODERN DAY. SEPTEMBER 3
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As the daughter of architect Paul Konstant, of Konstant Architecture & Planning, Natalie Konstant grew up immersed in the design world and received an education in the subject at a young age. Fast forward to today and that same background is what gives Natalie her edge. As the principal designer of Konstant Home, a full-service interior design firm that originally started within Konstant Architecture, Natalie understands the value in cohesive design and the impact it can have on a space. “One of the great things about working with Konstant Architecture is that it’s seamless,” she explains. “We can ensure all aspects of the interior design and architecture relate to one another.” The father-daughter duo joined forces on a recent North Shore renovation—“If you can call it that,” says Natalie, who only recognizes the red brick on the family room’s fireplace from the initial structure—to restore an original neo-classical colonial home in Evanston. The goal? To update the house for a modern-day family of five, including three boys, and a dog. “I use the term ‘new traditional’ when describing my style—modern, yet timeless. It is really just an honest response to the times and how people are living today,” she says. “This home’s original floorplan was very chopped up and consisted of a lot of little rooms. It lacked flow. The second floor was dormitory-like, with many small bedrooms. The house was meant for lots of staff, with maids’ quarters and a tiny kitchen. It Continued on PG 6
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