by COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio
Chicago, IL, US 60654 · 196 photos
Minnesota Private Residence
http://www.cookarchitectural.com

http://www.cookarchitectural.com
Perched on wooded hilltop, this historical estate home was thoughtfully restored and expanded, addressing the modern needs of a large family and incorporating the unique style of its owners. The design is teeming with custom details including a porte cochère and fox head rain spouts, providing references to the historical narrative of the site’s long history.

 
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rderwantz wrote:
Do you have a photo taken from the front door into the house that you would be able to share? - I would like to see how the area under the stairs was tied into the theme. Thank-you! »
· Comment · 4 months ago
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio Thank you for your interest in our project. Unfortunately we do not have a photograph from the other direction.
4 months ago ·
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bgklinker wrote:
Hi, can you please tell me if the staircase railing is painted or stained. If painted, what is the color? »
· Comment · 6 months ago
njr022 What kind of wood are the railings and the tread?
5 weeks ago ·
surfcitymom Can you kindly let me know what color and brand for the white trim on the stairs? Thanks
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jaymo1 wrote:
What is the name of the design or manufacturer of the staircase? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio Thank you for your interest in our project. This staircase was built original to the house in the 1920's. Unfortunately we do not know the manufacturer.
8 months ago ·
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jaymo1 wrote:
Does the floor have a satin or semi finish. Beautiful! »
· Comment · 8 months ago
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio Thank you for your interest in our project, per the contractor on this project they used 2 coats of Woodcraft Dark Mission Dye and 1 coat of Dura Seal Spice Brown Stain. They cannot recall if satin or semi-finish.
8 months ago · ·
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mschiffmann wrote:
What stain/color is the floor ? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio Thank you for your interest in our project. We are the architect that designed the home. The general contractor says the floor is Woodcraft: Dark Mission Dye 2 coats, Dura Seal: Spice Brown Stain 1 coat. Hope that is helpful.
9 months ago · ·
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cari Auger wrote:
Where did you purchase the rug? »
· Comment · 19 months ago
dc22banks where did you find the beautiful rug?
13 months ago ·
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kpzuk wrote:
Who is the manufacturer of this rug? - what is the make of this rug. I have looked through tons of catalogs of different rug manufacturers and find nothing like it. Thought maybe Fabrica, but nothing like it there. »
· Comment · 12 months ago
meiravyes wrote:
what are the stair dimentions? »
· Comment · 16 months ago
meiravyes wrote:
Hi, what is the wall cover and color? »
· Comment · 17 months ago
oakie wrote:
Where did you purchase the light fixture above the round table? »
· Comment · 22 months ago
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Entry1
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Staircase
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Like bottom step
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Stairs and frames on walls
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bannister - swirl top
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foyer
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Stairs
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Reminds me of Blithewood.
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Checked floor, entrance
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The arc dividing the rooms
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Great foyer
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Open staircase at top
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The carpet is nice.
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love the white stairs!
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1920's glamour
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the step up concept
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table
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Classic Foyer
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I like softer arches like this
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Stairs.
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Maggie's pick
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Dark floors and staircase white with black
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Flores
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Stairs
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My future house!
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Staircase
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The molding
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beautiful staircase,yet not spiral!
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Trim on balcony
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Nice combination.
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Stairs
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White
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Black (dark) banister Area rug
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like the archway
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Rug
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dark wood floors
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Wonder if we could add window on far side of staircase?
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For Amy and brian
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staircase- newel- easing
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All
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Stairs
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Love love love dark hardwood floors and white baseboards! One day out house will look like this!!
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Archway for kitchen entry
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Book stand, flower and a rabbit - decor points
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Foyer with central table
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Floor w/ entry checks
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Arch
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Beautiful Foyer
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Floor color formula on info page
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Arches
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Multi level entrance
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Floors
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Floor
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staircase
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1920s
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banister
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Stairway
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Xian idea
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I love everything about this space. It is beautifully light and classic and elegant. Every part of it has it's very well chosen place.
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Stairs
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Stairs
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Moldings
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White rail dark top
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Different floors
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stairs
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Black accents
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Pueblo
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fouer and gallery what about black and white or marble tile/stone on floors
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My perfect entryway
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rug light?
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Love the step up from the outside
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bouquet mauve et livres qui donne le ton dès l'entrée
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Railing
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Pretty but with color on walls
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Floor
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stairs, entryway, floor
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Floors railing tiles
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Ideas
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FRONT DOORS, FLOOR
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Rug
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Foyer
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Steps
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Candil
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Front entry floor
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bottom panels white stairs
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Black and white tile entry
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Entranceway
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Love the staircase
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Same rug same table
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Table
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stairs that cross front window
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Stairs could face living room go up to upper foyer window above the door like this. An opening under the stairs to go to the kitchen.
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Stair
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rug
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Lovely wide staircase
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Like the way the stairs curve out
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stair turn
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Fonda entry way
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Stair Design
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Entry Way
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Glam yet elegant and classy
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Rug
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Love the rug
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Floor
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Love the reverse stairway and the arch over the hallway
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more stairs
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Foyer
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Stairs in black and white
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