Summer Thornton's Transformation Of This Chicago Apartment Will Make Your Jaw Drop

House Beautiful

Jenny Holladay was the lead designer on this project with Summer Thornton Design.

In the new French ­brasserie–inspired kitchen, decorative brass grilles conceal HVAC vents. The designers converted the original can lights into hanging pendants by Waterworks. Range, La Cornue. Hood, RangeCraft. Kitchen island, Lagomorph Design. Til
Floral walls, antique books, and a green-and-gilt chandelier make for a Bloomsbury-esque mix in the breakfast area. Wallcovering, Braquenié’s Le Grand Corail Toile Multi­colore. Chandelier, Windsor House Antiques. Mirror, Lee Jofa. Mahogany table, AB
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The bathroom floor’s ­checkerboard Waterworks tile is echoed in the square millwork on the walls and paneled custom cabinet covers. Faucets and sconces, Waterworks. Mirrors, Oly.
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Blue velvet from Bradley on a ­Century Furniture settee adds a cozy factor to the master bedroom, and a light patterned wallcovering from Quadrille seems to lift the ceiling. Chandelier, High Style Deco. Bed, David Sutherland. Rug and side table, RH.
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