Clean Slate

June 25, 2010

A very happy Home Tour Friday to you!

I missed this so much last week, but the Father’s Day Week of Giveaways was also seriously fun for me.

But we’re back, we’re back.

Today we’re heading to the Northshore of Chicago, to see a 1950’s home that has been completely renovated and expanded for a young family.

Gulp.

Here’s another look at the rear of the home.  The wood-clad extension there houses the Master Bedroom suite.

The front entryway continues the wood and white brick exterior.

In this montage you can see the befores on the left and the afters on the right.  The transformation is pretty amazing, isn’t it?

Moving inside…

Isn’t this a gorgeous room?  I love the wall of brick and light.

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen the brick or tile fireplace surround recessed into the wall.  And I like the effect it creates.

A peek at the kitchen.  I only wish I had more of this room to show you…

The entrance hall gives another glimpse of the kitchen.  I love the entire wall of tile.

This is the million dollar shot for me: I love the open floor plan, that big table for impromptu gatherings, and that loft above is just killer.

Looking down from the upstairs loft.  Love the openness, the lighting fixture and the wall of glass.

Here’s some ingenuity: a drawer that slides out of the vanity to be used as a stool.  I love that you just push it back into its place.

I had to save this pool house for last because, well, I’m sure you can probably guess.

I love it.

Special thanks to the following team for this incredible home tour:

Architect: Searl Lamaster Howe Architects, Chicago, IL

Designer: Homeowner – Cynthia Chase

Builder: LN Construction

Photographer: Doug Fogelson

A very happy weekend to you all…

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