This stunning contemporary farmhouse was designed by Northworks Architects, nestled along Chicago’s Northshore, in Lake Forest, Illinois. Though the entire home is new, it was designed to appear as if several older structures were combined over the years to form a modernized farmhouse.

With the focus on creating a property that feels as if it’s been connected over time, the interior and exterior blend perfectly—as each is an integral part of the other. That seamlessness is further reinforced by the home’s subtle and extremely textural palette and blending of stone, wood, iron, and glass—both in the interior architecture as well as the décor. These simple elements create a rugged yet refined aesthetic.

ARCHITECT Northworks Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Frank Ponterio Interior Design BUILDER Legacy Custom Homes CUSTOM CABINETS nuHaus LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Mariani Landscape

What We Love: This gorgeous contemporary farmhouse in the Chicago suburbs is light, airy, and rustic. The wood, the stone, and the pops of black tie the concept so beautifully together. The well-appointed layout shows off an effortless fluidity between indoor and outdoor living while the textural palette captivates. Overall, we love the rugged yet refined look of this dwelling.

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Above: The wall sconces flanking the home’s entry mirror are from Jamb London.

Above: The light fixture suspended over the island is by Paul Ferrante. The sink faucet is from Waterstone Faucets.

Above: In this bespoke butler’s pantry, the countertops were sourced from Tithof Tile & Marble.

Above: The plants on the countertop are from Pasquesi Home & Gardens. The tray is from Arteriors Home, while the floating shelf is from Etsy. The cabinetry hardware is from Sun Valley Bronze and Katonah Architectural Hardware.

Above: The ceiling light fixture in this cozy family room is from Shades of Light. The chairs are from The Golden Triangle.

Above: In this hallway leading into the owner’s bedroom suite, the Globe Prism Light is from Hector Finch Lighting.

Above: In the bedroom, the linens on the bed were sourced from Designers Linen Source. The bench at the end of the bed is from Tara Shaw Design. The handmade ceramic lamps on the bedside tables are the Gourd Vase – Stephen Gerould.

PHOTOGRAPHER Kattrina Wittkamp | Reagen Taylor