For decades, Lake Forest has been distinguished by those who have chosen to call it home. With its gorgeous Lake Michigan bluffs and picturesque ravines, it’s no surprise that it has historically been a calming retreat for some of Chicago’s finest families – a place to go to get away from it all and make the most out of life. Today, it has inspired the refined maintenance-free lifestyle at Willow Lake – a community of new homes made for the generations to come.

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French country chateau, Villa Coublay, is set amid a beautiful wooded backdrop. Native stone veneer with red brick accents, stained cypress shutters, and timber-framed columns and brackets add to this estate's charm and authenticity. A twelve-foot tall family room ceiling allows for expansive glass at the southern wall taking advantage of the forest view and providing passive heating in the winter months. A largely open plan design puts a modern spin on the classic French country exterior creating an unexpected juxtaposition, inspiring awe upon entry.

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The master bathroom was accentuated with a large & luxurious teak walk-in shower which includes a custom bench by Jonathon Scianna, offering a spa-like feel. The bathtub was replaced to have a chic, elongated tile surround and built-in recessed teak niche. The final touch on the new tub comes from the mini recessed LED lights above, illuminating the area and adding a special feel to the space. We also installed a brand new floating double vanity with trendy wall mount faucets with a teak backsplash and teak framed mirrors, which look lovely against the metallic shimmer of the wall color. Additional features for the master bathroom include a new toilet, new floor, new barn door/mirror with Haffel Hardware, and a large linen closet with adjustable shelves. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area 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, Evanston, Skokie, Humboldt Park, 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/gold-coast-renovation/

This hallway provides a sight line (and ventilation) from the rooftop deck to the opposite end of the home.
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Interior Design by others. French country chateau, Villa Coublay, is set amid a beautiful wooded backdrop. Native stone veneer with red brick accents, stained cypress shutters, and timber-framed columns and brackets add to this estate's charm and authenticity. A twelve-foot tall family room ceiling allows for expansive glass at the southern wall taking advantage of the forest view and providing passive heating in the winter months. A largely open plan design puts a modern spin on the classic French country exterior creating an unexpected juxtaposition, inspiring awe upon entry.

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Total interior renovation of this lovely traditional home in Lake Forest. Taking the home from the late 90's into the current decade created a brighter space.

Located in the distinctive lake front community of Draper Lake near Blue Mountain on 30A, northwest Florida. The community style is rustic lake house. The house design takes advantage of the unusual shape by using a screened porch connection between the main house and the carriage house. There is an abundance of windows on the lake side to take advantage of views to the lake and gulf beyond.