I have a sneaking suspicion you’re going to enjoy today’s home tour! Step inside a 5,400 square foot townhome built in 2003, then converted into the aesthetic of a classic greystone by my talented friend, Claire Staszak. Located in Chicago, this stunning house boasts high design with the cozy comforts of family living. I love when form meets function. Click through to tour this beautiful home, appropriately named, “East Coast Meets West Coast” from our friends at Centered by Design. As always, I’ve also included a fun Q&A interview with Claire, where we dig into the design details.
Design & Styling: Centered By Design | Photography: Taylor Hall O’Brien
Before we dive in, be sure to follow Claire on Instagram, as well as Taylor– who artfully photographed this project. They both have stunning portfolios that are worthy of a browse, bookmark, and follow!
Library
Our first stop on the tour brings us into the library. The rich paint color (Benjamin Moore’s Vineland), has a deep and calming sophistication to it. Paired with warm wood tones in the antique furniture, this lovely space is perfect for afterschool homework and craft projects.
Claire was able to effortlessly integrate and style the homeowner’s special collection of Roseville and Van Briggle pottery… all family heirlooms from her late mother. They found the perfect home within the library.
Kitchen
Balanced by a large red island beneath a heavy marble counter, the classic white kitchen is anything but boring. Oak wood tones, patterned bar stools, vintage rugs, mixed metals, and classic pendants bring interest and elegance to this highly functional space. Did you also notice the curved range hood in front of the window? I love that modern touch, that still allows natural light to flood the room.
This kitchen has dual sinks… one along the perimeter of the room, and one within the large island. These have proved useful, as the family loves to host. This space is certainly cozy and classic!
Butler’s Pantry
With calacatta viola countertops, living brass hardware, and the perfect neutral painted cabinets (Benjamin Moore’s Cole Stone), the butler’s pantry has ample storage, despite the galley layout.
Off the large kitchen, this elongated room is perfect for kitchen prep, entertaining, and doubles as a bar.
Breakfast Area
Moving into the breakfast area, another room off the kitchen… this casual dining space features an architectural ceiling with a modern chandelier, suspended over a dark dining table. Paired with woven textural seating, this open and airy room is the perfect backdrop to begin the day.
This dining space also accommodates additional or overnight guests when the homeowners are hosting. Just on the other side of this open concept room, you’ll find a large family room…
Living Space Lounge
This casual and comfortable lounge is the perfect place to relax and unwind. With a down sofa and custom upholstery, this spacious room has ample seating.
Perhaps my favorite detail is the oak media cabinet or built-in… with the antiqued mirrored door panels. It perfectly anchors the large, open concept space. Claire has also done a fabulous job with the layered, modern styling.
Dining Room
The formal dining room is one of my favorite spaces in the townhome. With antique furniture, custom drapery, an oversized chandelier that spans nearly the length of the dining table, the vignette builds beautifully in front of contemporary patterned walls.
I’m also attracted to the palette in this room… earthy browns, organic burnt orange and red hues, and deep olive green perfectly complement one another.
Formal Living Room
The formal living room corner vignette boasts an old French catalog bureau, Claire curated specifically for this space. I love how she integrates vintage and antiques so effortlessly.
The floor plan is centered around a limestone fireplace and live edge walnut cocktail table that makes this symmetrical space sing.
Primary Bedroom
Moving into the primary bedroom, the barrel vaulted ceiling makes this space feel light and airy. Balanced by heavy furniture and dark drapery, the primary suite includes a bath, closet, as well as a private den (which you’ll see momentarily).
Primary Bath & Closet
The primary bath is my personal favorite room in this Chicago home. Claire said, “It took a bit of convincing for the homeowner to agree to the Calacatta Turquoise Antico marble that adorns the walls and vanity in the primary bath”, but I think it totally makes the space… a worthy investment and nature’s very own work of art.
The cast-iron Penhaglion tub is the focal point in this space, paired alongside high-end Waterworks plumbing fixtures.
Oddly, I think the shower is the standout vignette and most inspiring. I absolutely adore the dark navy tile, brass fixtures, and marble encasement… especially next to the warmth of oak cabinetry.
Private Den
Deeper into the primary suite, you’ll find a cozy private den. The family likes to relax in this space for movie nights and unplugging.
The textured walls, modern lighting, and deep seated furniture make this room a beautiful and comfortable retreat.
Bunk Room
Claire designed the kids’ bunk room around a vintage Guillerme et Chambron armchair she found at Round Top. With a fun area rug, play table, and custom bunks, this space provides ample room for the children to play.
FAQ Interview with Claire
We love heading to Round Top, Texas for great finds!
The homeowners were moving to this home from New York, originally from the midwest, with a
love of California style. We wanted to fuse these worlds together to create an original style that felt like home. The homeowner loves art and antiques, leading us to pull inspiration from the European vintage pieces we soured. We mixed natural wood tones with vintage items with clean lines and aged elements.
The dining room, library and primary bath- but they were all a dream!
Straighten up and get fresh flowers.
You can mix elements of design to create a unique identity that doesn’t fit within one box (traditional, bohemian, etc.). For example, the wallpaper in the dining room is contemporary, but it doesn’t read contemporary with the patina console, traditional dining table and chairs, and vintage rug. When designing, we like to think about color, pattern, texture, shape and scale and prioritize being bold in 2-3 of the categories.
Another takeaway is that you don’t need a historic home to have a home that feels curated and layered. Vintage pieces can really shape the design of a room.
Our style often adjusts based on the architecture and feeling of the home, but we love the following… working with masculine and feminine elements, vintage lighting, easy to live with colors, pattern mixing and a home that feels collected over time… rooted in personal elements.
We are working on a coffee table book, and I’m renovating my own 1920s Mediterranean home, plus a hardware collection with Art & Forge- a lot is going on!
More Home Tours
If you’re interested in browsing more home tours or posts covering interior design inspiration, I’ll link some reader favorites for you below…
- Home Tour: Mirada House by Kate Lester
- Home Tour: Charleston House by Bria Hammel
- Home Tour : Sycamore House by Josh Young
- Home Tour : Mill Road by W Design Collective
- Home Tour : Varick Apartment by Hayley Bridget Interiors
- Home Tour : Central London Townhouse
- Home Tour : Aldourie Castle
I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into this incredible Chicago home. What were some of your favorite vignettes? Any standout design moments? I’d love to hear what features were most memorable for you. Will you apply any of these design ideas to your own home? Thank you to Claire for the fun interview and for allowing me to feature this one! Feel free to send me more inspiring designers or homes you’d like me to feature. Be sure to follow Claire and Taylor for a closer look!
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