Built in the iconic neighborhood of Mount Curve, just blocks from the lakes, Walker Art Museum, and restaurants, this is city living at its best. Myrtle House is a design-build collaboration with Hage Homes and Regarding Design with expertise in Southern-inspired architecture and gracious interiors. With a charming Tudor exterior and modern interior layout, this house is perfect for all ages. Rooted in the architecture of the past with a clean and contemporary influence, Myrtle House bridges the gap between stunning historic detailing and modern living. A sense of charm and character is created through understated and honest details, with scale and proportion being paramount to the overall effect. Classical elements are featured throughout the home, including wood paneling, crown molding, cabinet built-ins, and cozy window seating, creating an ambiance steeped in tradition. While the kitchen and family room blend together in an open space for entertaining and family time, there are also enclosed spaces designed with intentional use in mind.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowner and his wife had lived in this beautiful townhome in Oak Brook overlooking a small lake for over 13 years. The home is open and airy with vaulted ceilings and full of mementos from world adventures through the years, including to Cambodia, home of their much-adored sponsored daughter. The home, full of love and memories was host to a growing extended family of children and grandchildren. This was THE place. When the homeowner’s wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, he became determined to create a space that would continue to welcome and host his family and the many wonderful family memories that lay ahead but with an eye towards functionality. We started out by evaluating how the space would be used. Cooking and watching sports were key factors. So, we shuffled the current dining table into a rarely used living room whereby enlarging the kitchen. The kitchen now houses two large islands – one for prep and the other for seating and buffet space. We removed the wall between kitchen and family room to encourage interaction during family gatherings and of course a clear view to the game on TV. We also removed a dropped ceiling in the kitchen, and wow, what a difference. Next, we added some drama with a large arch between kitchen and dining room creating a stunning architectural feature between those two spaces. This arch echoes the shape of the large arch at the front door of the townhome, providing drama and significance to the space. The kitchen itself is large but does not have much wall space, which is a common challenge when removing walls. We added a bit more by resizing the double French doors to a balcony at the side of the house which is now just a single door. This gave more breathing room to the range wall and large stone hood but still provides access and light. We chose a neutral pallet of black, white, and white oak, with punches of blue at the counter stools in the kitchen. The cabinetry features a white shaker door at the perimeter for a crisp outline. Countertops and custom hood are black Caesarstone, and the islands are a soft white oak adding contrast and warmth. Two large built ins between the kitchen and dining room function as pantry space as well as area to display flowers or seasonal decorations. We repeated the blue in the dining room where we added a fresh coat of paint to the existing built ins, along with painted wainscot paneling. Above the wainscot is a neutral grass cloth wallpaper which provides a lovely backdrop for a wall of important mementos and artifacts. The dining room table and chairs were refinished and re-upholstered, and a new rug and window treatments complete the space. The room now feels ready to host more formal gatherings or can function as a quiet spot to enjoy a cup of morning coffee.

他の地域にある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

リッチモンドにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (青い壁、茶色い床、壁紙) の写真

Black, White, Blue Dining Room Project Premier Prints Suzani Fabric Lindsey Smith @ Simply Salvage Interiors
バーミングハムにある低価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

ローリーにある高級な広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

The new breakfast room extension features vaulted ceilings and an expanse of windows
シカゴにある高級な小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、青い壁、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、三角天井) の写真

Michael Hunter
ダラスにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Liz Daly Photography Design: Erin Elizabeth Interiors
ボストンにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、カーペット敷き、ベージュの床) の写真

Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
シカゴにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

サリーにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、羽目板の壁) の写真

ワシントンD.C.にあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

фотограф Кирилл Овчинников
モスクワにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (青い壁) の写真

bistro medium chandelier
ワシントンD.C.にある高級な広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (青い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

BROOK HAVEN Cabinetry by KB CABINETS
サンフランシスコにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

Family breakfast nook with built-in banquette
シアトルにある高級な広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Michael J Lee Photography
ボストンにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (青い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (青い壁、ラミネートの床、茶色い床) の写真