Lincoln Park is filled with newly constructed homes, and according to Goulette, others with different priorities would've torn down the brick-clad structure and started anew. "Our clients have five school-age children, so they really wanted the home to be fun, functional and educational from the get-go," says Goulette.Floor cushions customized to form a casual sectional provide a gathering space that's right outside of the kids' rooms, marked by the sliding barn doors.