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Modern Farmhouse to Parisian Chic

Modern Farmhouse to Parisian Chic

This Arlington Heights home may have started with modern farmhouse bones, but that style never quite felt like the right fit for the client. Early in the design process, she shared inspiration rooted in classic Parisian lofts, spaces that blend traditional details with a modern edge, layered with rich color and a sense of effortless glamour. That became our north star.

From there, the direction came together naturally. We leaned into deeper, moodier tones, layered in texture, and introduced moments of softness and shine through the lighting. Each selection was intentional but never overdone, creating a home that feels collected and inviting.
Lighting quickly became one of the defining elements of the project. From the sculptural fixture in the dining room to the dramatic statement piece in the stairway, each one adds its own moment of interest and a touch of glamour.

The fireplace was another key focus. We spent time exploring the right balance of material and detail before landing on a natural limestone mantel with a subtle fluted design. Paired with the rich blue walls, it creates a focal point that really pops.

The end result is a home that feels layered, moody, and much more aligned with the client’s personal style, a clear shift away from where it started, and a space that now feels entirely her own.

A living room with wooden floors, a brown leather sofa, a TV above a fireplace, a decorated Christmas tree, and natural light coming through large windows.
A dining room with a large wooden table, six chairs, a blue jacket draped over a chair, a patterned rug, black accent wall, and a window with natural light.
A modern bathroom with a black vanity, round mirror, sink, toilet, toilet paper, step stool, wall art, and a large window with a shade.
A modern living room with a tan sectional sofa, black coffee table, armchair, wall-mounted TV, fireplace, and large windows with blue walls.
A modern living room with a dark blue wall, mounted TV, light-colored fireplace, armchair with cushions, round table, and a vase of dark red flowers.
A round black coffee table with a glass vase of dark red flowers, a modern book, and a white decorative bowl, in a living room with a tan sofa and gray walls.
A modern entryway features a curved beige console table with decor, a round wooden-framed mirror, a potted plant, and books against a dark blue wall.
A modern dining room with a wooden oval table, black chairs, a gold vase with red flowers, two black candlesticks, a geometric chandelier, black walls, and a green plant in the corner.
Modern dining room with a long wooden table, black chairs, a geometric chandelier, black paneled walls, a vase with dark red flowers, two candlesticks, and a potted plant.
Bathroom with mauve walls, a marble countertop, gold fixtures, dark vanity, wall art in round frames, and a vase of flowers beside a white toilet.
A bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, gold fixtures, an oval mirror, a towel on a ring, and a vase of flowers against mauve walls.
A modern staircase with white paneled walls, a large window, and a hanging chandelier with multiple glass globe lights.
Large gold ceiling fixture with multiple glass pendant lights hanging at different heights on black cords.

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