This modern dream home was designed by Studio 1 Architects in collaboration with Amy Storm & Company, located in Wheaton, Illinois. The homeowner’s original vision was a modern farmhouse, however, as the design progressed, the emphasis became far more on the modern part of that equation.
Throughout the interior, the palette is primarily black, white, and gray, which may sound basic, but the designer dialed up the drama with a few unexpected flourishes.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Studio 1 Architects BUILDER Patrick Murphy Builders INTERIOR DESIGN Amy Storm & Company
This inviting home features a bluestone patio and landscaped yard, making this dwelling perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining.
Above: The porch swing was sourced from Four Oak Bed Swings, while the chairs are from Target.
What We Love: This modern dream home in Illinois provides thoughtfully designed living spaces and curated furnishings, finishes, and accessories that are simply stunning. The lucky inhabitants have plenty of areas for both family lounging and entertaining, from the large front porch to the expansive back patio. Inside, a large kitchen, cozy living room, and inviting family room provide plenty of space to gather with loved ones. Overall, a beautifully designed home will surely be enjoyed for years to come.
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Above: The light fixture hanging above the front porch is from Tower Lighting.
Above: The front door is an 8’, solid wood, true divided light. The wallpaper on the ceiling is from Seabrook Wallpaper, while the chandelier is by Crystorama Lighting, sourced from the lighting showroom M&M Lighting.
Above: The exterior stone clads the fireplace and the limestone hearth runs wall-to-wall to create window seats, with chopped wood stacked beneath them. The coffee table is from Anthropoligie, but the designer had a new base made for it to make it taller.
Above: The stone of the fireplace brings an abundance of warmth into the space. Glass sliders lead out the back patio for indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Above: The wet bar features a quartz countertop, antique mirrored backsplash, and brass mesh from England on the cabinets. The sink is from Kohler.
Above: The coffered ceiling in this family room is covered in poplar planks with a custom-mixed whitewash. It has a slight coastal vibe mixed with a mid-century-modern feel with the sprawling 3-arm light fixture by France & Son. The TV is a Samsung Frame and the ottoman is by Bernhardt Furniture.
Above: The brass C table is from Worlds Away, while the small ottomons are custom designed and upsholstered in Romo Fabric. The area rug was custom created by the designer, Amy Storm & Company.
Above: In the office, the designer gave it a more feminine appeal. It has the feel of a retreat rather than an office. Custom cabinets keep everything organized in this space. Floating shelves allow the owner to show off her personalized accessories.
Above: In this beautiful powder bathroom, the wallpaper is by Hygge & West. The toilet is from Kohler and the mirror is from Mirror Home.
Above: The pendant lights above the island are The SIGNAL GLOBE by Workstead. The lights have a black metal trim and a fun throwback pull-chain feature that gives it a great retro look. The island countertop is quartz, while the barstools are from Restoration Hardware.
Above: Just off the kitchen is this spacious 8’ x 20’ butler pantry, which essentially serves as a second kitchen. It’s where all the cooking equipment and pantry items go – and there’s an extra fridge, sink, and garbage – plus pretty much everything you’d need for food prep. The wallpaper is by Cole & Sons.
Above: The laundry room floors were sourced from Viking Flooring Solutions.
Above: The console table is from Made Goods, while the table lamp was sourced from Regina Andrew Detroit. The handblown glass vase is by Joe Cariati | Glassblower.
Above: The wall paint color is Classic Gray OC-23 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: The lack of natural light in the second-floor staircase was a disappointment during framing. The builder added in a skylight and it completely transformed the space. The light fixture was sourced from Serena & Lily. The area rug is by the designer, Amy Storm & Co.
Above: In the boy’s bedroom, the bedding is from Pottery Barn Teen and the light fixture above the bed is from Lightology.
Above: In the girl’s bathroom, the sink is by Kohler and sourced from the Ferguson Showroom. The mirror is from Mirror Home and the wall sconce is by Lightology.
Above: The mudroom is located on the driveway side of the house with two entrances. One is on the side and the other at the back close to the garage. A wall of lockers, shoe storage, and baskets help to keep things tidy and organized. A kid’s deck topped with quartz was placed at the center of the room for craft projects.
Above: A wall-mounted trough sink by Kohler (sourced from Ferguson Showrooms) is used for rinsing paint and glue off hands and brushes. The light fixture above the sink is from Dutton Brown. The floors are a 24” square porcelain tile that looks like reclaimed parquet, providing the warmth of wood and durability to stand up to mud and water. from shoes and boots.
PHOTOGRAPHER Stoffer Photography
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