No. 2502

Project Type: Residential Renovation
 

Location: Chicago, IL

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Scope: Living Room, Powder Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, GuestBedroom, Basement

Square Footage: 2,200 SF

Key Features: Primary Suite Renovation; Contemporary/Traditional Interiors;Entertaining-Focused Living Spaces

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Key Partners: Kohler

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Photography: Pablo Rajczyk, Ashland Photography

For a couple creating a home together, this Chicago residence blends old and new with polished details, unexpected moments and a collected sensibility that feels personal, comfortable and entirely their own.

After several years in their 2,200-square-foot Bucktown condo, a couple creating their first home together was ready to make it feel more distinctly theirs. Both had sold previous residences before making this their shared home, where the best of Chicago is close at hand: work and family nearby, restaurants within walking distance, and a setting made for their love of entertaining.

The condo came with a contemporary point of view, while the couple’s tastes also leaned traditional. Rather than choose sides, Christina Conant Design found the sweet spot between the two, creating interiors that feel polished and current, but with enough warmth and character to soften the edges.

The project touched much of the three-bedroom home, including the living room, powder room, guest bedroom, basement, and primary suite. The primary bedroom and bath were renovated as part of the process, bringing a fresh perspective to the couple’s private spaces while creating amore natural connection to the rest of the home.

The mix is what makes it work. Contemporary meets traditional, city energy gives way to comfort at home, and rooms made for everyday living are just as ready for a houseful of friends. It is considered without feeling overly composed, sophisticated without taking itself too seriously, and, most importantly, personal to the people who live there.