"It was a design priority that any modern interventions had an articulate edge or gap against the existing space," says Shively. As a result, he designed a subtle gap between the exposed beam ceiling and the existing walls. The living room also features a Gus* Modern sofa and Adrian Pearsall coffee table. Photo 1 of 5 in Sofas by Katt Lewis from A Chicago Renovation Taps Into its Attic to Almost Double its Square Footage

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"It was a design priority that any modern interventions had an articulate edge or gap against the existing space," says Shively. As a result, he designed a subtle gap between the exposed beam ceiling and the existing walls. The living room also features a Gus* Modern sofa and Adrian Pearsall coffee table.