This Chicago luxury home renovation was designed to create a strong first impression through a refined entryway that balances architecture, function, and modern living. The space features a custom residential elevator seamlessly integrated beside the staircase, creating both accessibility and a striking architectural focal point within the home. Clean-lined stair detailing, warm wood flooring, a modern chandelier, and carefully planned natural light work together to create an open and elevated arrival experience. The custom fireplace wall and open layout further strengthen the connection between the foyer, living spaces, and the rest of the home. Integrating a residential elevator into a historic urban footprint required precise structural coordination and early planning to ensure both functionality and visual balance. The result is a sophisticated entry sequence designed for long-term living and timeless appeal.

This Chicago modern renovation was designed to create a clean, open living space anchored by a custom floor-to-ceiling fireplace wall. Finished with large-format marble-look porcelain slabs and a sleek linear fireplace, the feature wall brings strong architectural presence while maintaining a refined and minimal aesthetic. The open layout creates a seamless connection between the living room, dining area, and adjacent kitchen, improving natural flow and making the entire main level feel larger and more intentional. A custom floating mantel adds contrast and balance, while layered lighting and warm wood flooring soften the modern finishes. Every element of this renovation was planned to support both everyday living and long-term value—combining strong material selection, clean design lines, and precise execution to create a timeless interior built to endure.

This Chicago luxury kitchen remodel was designed around scale, function, and architectural clarity. The oversized quartz waterfall island serves as the centerpiece of the space, creating both a strong visual anchor and a highly functional surface for cooking, gathering, and everyday living. Surrounding the island, full-height custom cabinetry, integrated appliances, premium stainless steel finishes, and a statement metal ceiling detail bring structure and sophistication to the kitchen. The layout was carefully planned to support natural movement between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces while maintaining clean lines and open flow. Exposed wood beams and layered material contrasts add warmth and depth, creating a balance between modern refinement and livable comfort. This project reflects a design-build approach where every detail is coordinated early to ensure lasting quality and seamless execution.

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We gave the master bathroom and powder room in this Chicago home a classy look. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design - general contractors, kitchen and bath remodelers, and design & build company. They serve the Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/ranch-triangle-chicago-renovation/

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The Cocktail Courtyard is accessed via sliding doors which retract into the exterior walls of the dining room. The courtyard features a stone corner fireplace, antique french limestone fountain basin, and chicago common brick in a traditional basketweave pattern. A stone stairway leads to guest suites on the second floor of the residence, and the courtyard benefits from a wonderfully intimate view out into the native desert, looking out to the Reatta Wash, and McDowell Mountains beyond. Design Principal: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects; General Contractor: Eric Linthicum, Linthicum Custom Builders

Frederick C. Robie House (Frank Lloyd Wright, 1908-10), Chicago, IL A masterpiece of the Prairie style and an icon of modern architecture. Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright. Photographer: Tim Long

A vintage bathroom that needed renovating to have a more up-to-date feel. For a fun, classic look, we made this bathroom black and white with a splash of metallic silver. We replaced the pedestal sink with a contemporary square, wall mounted sink & faucet, repainted the radiator, an accented black chair rail, and installed new black and white rectangular tile flooring. Home located in Edgewater, Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/vintage-bathrooms-renovation/

A few shades of grey, a splash of white, and a dark matte blue — this Chicago kitchen balances color beautifully. The hues are complemented with gorgeous modern decor like the statement mirror in the dining area, the pendant lamps over the island, and the intricate chandelier over the sleek metal and wood dining table. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design - general contractors, kitchen and bath remodelers, and design & build company. They serve the Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/sleek-modern-chicago-kitchen/#kitchen-remodeling

The flat paneled cabinets and white subway tile in this transitional kitchen are light and bright, allowing the small kitchen to feel more open. The art piece on the adjacent wall is definitely a statement piece, conquering the kitchen with size and color, making it the center of attention. Learn more about Chris Ebert, the Normandy Remodeling Designer who created this space, and other projects that Chris has created: https://www.normandyremodeling.com/team/christopher-ebert Photo Credit: Normandy Remodeling

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Angora Honed marble backsplash tiles were custom cut to create a soft wave pattern that compliments the Quartzite Café Latte stone countertops. A combination of 12", 7" and 5" polished nickel pulls and knobs are used throughout.

The project is located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The client’s a young family and the husband is a very passionate cook. The kitchen was a gut renovation. The all white kitchen mixes modern and traditional elements with an oversized island, storage all the way around, a buffet, open shelving, a butler’s pantry and appliances that steal the show. Details include: -Custom interior drawers are solid oak with Wenge stain -La Cornue range, handmade in France -Custom designed and fabricated stainless hood, by Avenue Metal, matted stainless with polished belts with double rivets -The absolute best stone was used- Calacatta Suprema countertops with a honed finish -White cabinetry by Dresner Design private label line with De Angelis -Hardware from Katonah with a burnished nickel finish -Backsplash tile is custom dye lot from Artistic Tile, Pratt Larson

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