Normandy Designerย Chris Ebertย rose to the challenge of redesigning a space for empty nesters to not only enjoy in the city, but something that would be impressive enough to entertain clients in and be comfortable enough to watch movies with their grandkids.ย Not to mention, the design needed to complement the amazing views of theย Chicagoย skyline andย Lake Michigan.
Being a condominium, Chris knew that every inch would need to be used wisely.ย Beginning with theย kitchen, he included two tall pantries for maximum storage.ย โThe living room needed to be multi-functional and fit their fun sense of style, incorporating a dining table for six, a seating/entertaining area and a bar,โ says Chris.ย โWe incorporated the bar near the dining area for easy access, and across from the dining area is comfortable seating.โ
โDeveloping built-in cabinetry was absolutely key to the layout of the space,โ commented Chris.ย โWe put one in theย living areaย and the bedroom, which allowed for not only decorative storage, but functional and hidden storage as well for things like A/V equipment in the living area.ย Using one in the bedroom allowed us to make up for the lost closet storage used for increasing the size of the bathroom.โ
This full interiorย remodel was executed so beautifully, it recently won a National Design Award for Interior Renovations from Professional Remodeler Magazine.
If you are thinking about updating your Chicago condo, schedule aย complimentary consultationย to meet with Chris Ebert to begin talking about the possibilities.