Modern High-Rise Modern Living Room, Chicago

Interior designer Mia Rao agrees. "The urban view is distinctive. We often design high-rise spaces with urban and high-rise views, which can be typical in other major cities. However, in Chicago, there is often attention paid to Lake Michigan," she says. "Many high-rise condos have some sort of lake view, and people play off the water with regard to color scheme and design." The lake views inspired the condo design seen here. "We worked with grays and cool peacock-green tones, which are both colors that are often present in the color of the lake depending on the daylight and weather," Rao says. "Along with the lakefront, many high-rise homes focus on another unique natural element to Chicago: Lincoln Park. We enjoy playing off these themes and bringing the outside in with our interior designs."

Thin profile comfy chair and ottoman