This state-of-the-art residence in Chicago presents a timeless front facade of limestone accents, lime-washed brick and a standing seam metal roof. As the building program leads from a classic entry to the rear terrace, the materials and details open the interiors to direct natural light and highly landscaped indoor-outdoor living spaces. The formal approach transitions into an open, contemporary experience.

Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

Modern Farmhouse interior design by Lindye Galloway Design. Master Bedroom with wingback tufted headboard, shiplap wall, and accordion style sconces.
Mid-sized country guest medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Orange County with white walls and no fireplace

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The backyard is small and uninviting until we transformed it into a comfortable and functional area for entertaining
Inspiration for a small contemporary privacy and full sun backyard landscaping in New York.

Mid-sized minimalist master beige tile, brown tile, gray tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and beige floor drop-in bathtub photo in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Example of a mid-sized farmhouse slate floor and gray floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Boston with white walls

Large transitional l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and mosaic tile backsplash

Mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Vancouver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets and beige backsplash

Ethan Tweedie Photography
Inspiration for a tropical gray one-story exterior home remodel in Hawaii

Claw-foot bathtub - large transitional master white tile and stone tile porcelain tile and brown floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, white countertops, beige walls, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Photo Credit: © John Cole Photography
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an island, an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances

Kitchen/dining room combo - large industrial kitchen/dining room combo idea in San Francisco

photo: garey gomez
Large beach style u-shaped ceramic tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, white countertops and stainless steel appliances

"His closet" with sections for shoes, drawers and hanging cloths. Drawer Hardware custom designed by Duncan Cabinetry. Photo- www.zoomhome.com
Example of a large trendy men's dark wood floor walk-in closet design in Baltimore with open cabinets and dark wood cabinets

LEICHT by Elan Kitchens. Fabulous LEICHT kitchen in this luxury apartment in the heart of fashionable King's Road, Chelsea. KITCHEN FURNITURE - Elan Kitchens | LEICHT Classic-FS Arctic and Alpine grey APPLIANCES - Elan Kitchens | Siemens WORKTOP - Elan Kitchens | Silestone Blanco Zeus

Inspiration for a huge transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and shaker cabinets

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a small modern concrete floor great room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls

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