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A dramatic gut rehab project by the Inspired Interiors design team in Chicago’s covetable North Shore suburbs created a home of modern elegance for one young family.
The homeowners came to Inspired Interiors initially because they were interested in the company’s exciting new Show Home, which is being built by Inspired Interiors Founder Emily Mackie utilizing 3D Virtual Tour technology. However, with one young child and a baby on the way, this growing family couldn’t wait much longer to find their forever home.
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Continuing on, a stunning staircase that was once finished in light woods now boasts bold black lacquered railings with sleek metal spindles and an elegant runner, all complemented by a large painting that grabs the eye.
The fully redone kitchen features a combination walk-in pantry with coat closet for maximum storage and convenience, while an am/pm bar (replete with favorite coffees, teas and spirits), a custom-made stovetop hood and roomy banquette seating make this a well-loved (and much-used) space in the house.
The Inspired Interiors team had a vision for the dining and living room areas of the home, flipping the original design to tuck the dining room into a cozy space by a fireplace and opening up the seating area along a wall of windows.
And about that fireplace — it now flaunts a charred stone finish, offset by newly lacquered exposed beams, a daring design choice echoed in the home office, where black lacquered cabinets, beams and trimwork meet portrait lighting and a comfy window seat for meaningful moments spent at work or in repose.
