Lighting

Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.

Sugarhouse reworked the living room storage and reoriented the room to better occupy the available space. An Ellison Studio sofa, recovered in Dedar Patchwork Fabric, fits the whole family for movie nights. The coffee table is from Etsy and the rug is Nordic Knots. The overhead light is a vintage Poul Henningsen via 1st Dibs.

Sugarhouse specified an interior window with fluted glass, atop custom oak cabinetry. The wall light is by Tracy Glover Studio.

The dining room was made large enough to fit the downstairs neighbors for meals, and the overhead light is the Collier Chandelier by Sean Lavin from Visual Comfort. "That was selected because of its versatile nature,

The homeowners spent $125,000 refreshing the ’70s home with finishes and decor that make it feel like a beloved family retreat.

Two matching Bensen sofas in the second floor living space set the cheerful color palette, accentuated by Moroso Donut poufs, a Barcode credenza, and two Tolomeo suspension lamps.

The fireplace and corner windows are original, while a wall was knocked down to create a larger space. A Cassina sectional has enough cushions for family and guests.

A newly expanded window over the atrium allows glimpses of the surrounding neighborhood.

Sistemalux’s integrated LED Step lighting adds a dynamic touch to a passageway.

In Chicago’s Buena Park, dSPACE Studio transformed a disorganized 1978 home into a bright retreat that revolves around an expanded atrium. SoCo pendant lights by Tech Lighting draw the eye up to the double-height light well.

The walls now have 10

In a guest bedroom, the “Olivia” pendant from West Elm.

"The combined efforts of the design-educated clients and architectural design professionals resulted in an organized layout and cohesive material palette that enhances, rather than erases, the existing character of the home,

The bedside sconces are from Ladies & Gentleman Studio.

Boy Boy fabricated the framing for the flue shroud and base, which was then finished with plaster, and given a limestone benchtop. The Arto Ceramic tile extends into the kitchen, which has a preserved wood ceiling with new skylights.

Low-lying furniture and art makes the high-ceilinged living room appear even bigger. Most of the furnishings were sourced secondhand, though the hanging lamp is a DIY Nick made by fusing two paper shades together.

The new living area is enlivened by a rug that architect Michael Howell co-designed.