RESIDENTIAL DESIGN The Chicago Brownstone

DESIGN CHALLENGE:

*Highlight and preserve the historic features of the home.

*Rework the floor plan for modern living and entertaining while improving the overall utilization of space.

*Retain a traditional aesthetic reflecting the architectural integrity of the historic home while bringing in modern function.

DESIGN SOLUTION:

*Design open concept kitchen and dining for easy entertaining.

*Preserve original millwork, retain a formal living room, and create a private office and laundry with easy access from the back of the house.

*Source furniture, fabrics, wallcoverings, and lighting to compliment the traditional aesthetic of the home.

*Lighting, furniture, accessories, fabrics and wallcoverings sourced from Kravet.

The demolition and construction plans demonstrate modern living with a show kitchen open to dining, a pantry that functions as a second kitchen, where prep work and clean up can be hidden, while preserving the integrity of the original features of the home.

All electrical and lighting are modernized to meet municipal code and reflected ceiling plan is designed to reflect the classic architecture of the Brownstone.

A layered lighting scheme includes decorative, task and ambient lighting specified with dimmers to give homeowners precise control.