The rear wall openings were enlarged, bricks were patched in and repaired at chimney. Photography by Marco Valencia.

This Wicker Park property consists of two buildings, an Italianate mansion (1879) and a Second Empire coach house (1893). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property has been carefully restored as a single family residence. Exterior work includes new roofs, windows, doors, and porches to complement the historic masonry walls and metal cornices. Inside, historic spaces such as the entry hall and living room were restored while back-of-the house spaces were treated in a more contemporary manner. A new white-painted steel stair connects all four levels of the building, while a new flight of stainless steel extends the historic front stair up to attic level, which now includes sky lit bedrooms and play spaces. The Coach House features parking for three cars on the ground level and a live-work space above, connected by a new spiral stair enclosed in a glass-and-brick addition. Sustainable design strategies include high R-value spray foam insulation, geothermal HVAC systems, and provisions for future solar panels. Photos (c) Eric Hausman.

Chandelier "Paris" par SC Edition en collaboration avec Baccarat. Tapis "Versailles" - Taï Ping par SC Edition. Console en bois sombre par SC Edition. Tableaux : The Kid. Photos : Francis Amiand

This room is the Media Room in the 2016 Junior League Shophouse. This space is intended for a family meeting space where a multi generation family could gather. The idea is that the kids could be playing video games while their grandparents are relaxing and reading the paper by the fire and their parents could be enjoying a cup of coffee while skimming their emails. This is a shot of the wall mounted tv screen, a ceiling mounted projector is connected to the internet and can stream anything online. Photo by Jared Kuzia.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2018 Houzz

Chad Mellon Photography

Décoration murale, avec le papier peint Paeonia de PaperMint

The master bedroom is irresistibly flamboyant with rich hues of blues, abstract prints whether by the wallpaper or rug. Surfaces includes sumptuous velvet curtains, elegant loungers, rocker chairs and bed heads. One of the most exquisite features is the stunning corniced ceiling above.

Ornate strap work style ceiling design with plaster corbel crown and indirect light cove moulding. A JP Weaver exclusive design.

Santos Rosewood flooring runs through the living room, where a Natuzzi sofa and chairs from R. Jones covered in Pollack fabric surround a Baker cocktail table/ottoman in Spinneybeck leather. Custom sapele pommele wood cabinetry flanks the crosscut travertine fireplace with a cantilevered hearth.