This beyond stunning Illinois house tour has dramatic living spaces

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This transitional-style house was beautifully designed by Box Studios together with Amy Storm & Company, located in Arlington Heights, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. The exterior facade presents a gorgeous combination of materials and custom details. A unique metal screen provides privacy to an entry courtyard while also creating visual interest.

Stepping inside this home you will find sophisticated, understated elegance and amazing design details throughout. There is an abundance of windows to provide plenty of natural light, including a large skylight right in the middle of the kitchen… a major plus for not ever having to turn on any artificial lights during the day. There are so many gorgeous elements in this home, continue below for the tour…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Box Studios INTERIOR DESIGNER Amy Storm & Company

What We Love: This Illinois house offers light-filled living spaces that are perfect for both family living and entertaining. Its sophisticated design, with its combination of traditional touches and modern elements, creates dramatic living spaces that makes us feel inspired. From its statement-making entryway to its beautiful material palette, this house is a showcase in the most beautiful custom details at every turn. When can we move in?

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Note: Check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Illinois: European inspired home with a dramatic black and white palette in Illinois and Striking modern home set in a deep ravine overlooking Lake Michigan.

Above: The exterior metal screen was a collaboration between the interior designer and G & M Ornamental Iron Work. It’s unique, beautiful and helps create a cool courtyard that is viewed from the interior of the home while also creating privacy, but still allowing in an abundance of natural light.

Above: We are loving the lighter stone, a bit unexpected with a darker home, it’s a nice mix! The exterior siding paint color is Black Jack 2133-20 | Benjamin Moore.

Above: The exterior facade features exterior a combination of natural stone and LP Smart side, smooth, finished in Black Jack 2133-20 | Benjamin Moore. Exterior hanging lights illuminating the walkway were custom designed by the designer and made by Tower Lighting.

Above: Stepping inside this Illinois house is a beautiful chevron pivot door. In a house that has floor to ceiling windows everywhere, you’d probably expect a glass door, but there is a really nice element of privacy that comes from the solid door, while not missing out on any natural light.

Above: The artwork on the foyer wall is a commission piece by artist Kelly Barnett.

Above: In this sophisticated and fresh formal dining room, the gorgeous light fixture is from Gallotti&Radice. The handcrafted custom dining table is by Aronson Woodworks. Grounding this space, the area rug was sourced from home goods retailer Scout & Nimble. The walls are hand painted!

Above: The color on the painting is such a bold contrast to the amazing wall, sourced from Leftbank Art.

Above: This beautiful, temperature controlled wine room features bespoke cabinetry by O’Brien Harris, green glass mosaic tile backsplash from Ann Sacks, a custom wine rack by G & M Ornamental Iron Work, and a rolling ladder.

Above: Slab, inset, walnut custom cabinets from O’Brien Harris Cabinetry make this Butler’s Pantry more like a piece of art. A mesh screen and mirror are on the fronts of the cabinet doors.

Above: The kitchen bar stools were sourced from the Amy Storm & Company Store. She customized the wood finish to be more appropriate for this space. The pendant lights are from The Urban Electric Company. The countertops are quartzite and the custom hood is plaster.

Above: In this stunning kitchen, the bespoke cabinetry is by O’Brien Harris with a custom stain. The pendant lights over the island are by The Urban Electric Company. The range is from Sub-Zero Wolf™ Company. Additional highlights include plenty of efficient storage, dual brass faucets from House of Rohl, and a skylight for an abundance of natural light.

Above: This highly organized pantry space features a full fridge on the left for Costco overflow. On the right, full height cabinets with power and shelving for a step ladder, vacuum, and other essentials. The back cabinet is for additional storage, while the drawers are filled with food.

Above: The floor plan allowed enough space for the designer to integrate a spacious dining banquette in the corner window. The light fixture over the table is from The Urban Electric Company. The chairs are from Four Hands Furniture. The flooring is a pre-engineered wood floor.

Above: This Great Room was so spacious that it was separated into two seating spaces. One space is centered around the fireplace and TV, while the other is more loungy and grouped to face the kitchen. The loungy space facing the kitchen gets plenty of use. Whether entertaining or prepping meals, kids and friends alike love to hang out here. The sofa is from Ambella Home Collection, while the ottoman is from Gabby Furniture. Grounding the space is an area rug by Davis & Davis Rugs.

Above: The exquisite chandeliers are by Avenue Lighting and sourced from Lightology. The pendant lights are from Louis Poulsen. The gorgeous wall treatment is by Abigail joy Studios.

Above: This hallway connects the exterior materials with the interior design. We are loving how the sight lines and the way the natural light permeates the hallway, along with how the flooring ties the whole space together.

Above: His and Her corner office seats….where all the hard negotiations take place! We are loving the barrel-vaulted brick ceiling and the mood of this space.

Above: The artwork on the wall was sourced from Leftbank Art. The small table next to the chair is from Arteriors Home.

Above: This gorgeous powder room is what dreams are made of. It features a black mosaic tile backsplash from Ann Sacks. The grout is also black for a more subtle and sophisticated approach.

Above: The Piccolo Sconces by SONNEMAN look amazing in this laundry room. The stacked washer/dryers are from Maytag. The custom cabinetry is by Hoosier House Furnishings.

Above: This little hallway nook leads to two kids Bedrooms, who happen to be girls, so it required some classy vibes. The vintage-modern bench is from Lawson-Fenning.

Above: In the daughter’s bedroom, the wallcovering is from Bradley USA. The handcrafted bed is from the Cloth & Company.

Above: The young daughter’s bathroom has a timeless design that will grow with her.

Above: The owner’s bedroom suite was designed to be a place of retreat. A fireplace, built-in coffee station, calming bathroom, organized closet, and seating area offer opportunities to “escape”. The prints on the wall are from Etsy.

Above: Adding texture and warmth underfoot is an area rug by Davis & Davis Rugs. The cozy chairs in front of the fireplace were sourced from Four Hands Furniture.

Above: This custom built-in bed, headboard and floating nightstands were fabricated by Hoosier House Furnishings. The designer hid power in a channel, behind the nightstand where one plug in their iPhone.

Above: The gorgeous pendant lights are from Kuzco Lighting and sourced from lighting retailer Lightology.

Above: Also in the owner’s bedroom suite is this custom designed coffee bar by Hoosier House Furnishings.

Above: In the bathroom, the plumbing fixtures are from Brizo and Delta Chicago.

Above: The marble tile on the floor and feature wall behind the tub is art in of itself, sourced from Viking Flooring Solutions. The freestanding tub is by Kohler and sourced from Ferguson Showrooms. The gorgeous light fixture is from Elan Studio Lighting.

Above: In the shower, the plumbing fixtures are from Brizo and Delta Chicago. On the wall, the tiles are from Viking Flooring Solutions and Virginia Tile Company.