This beautiful Illinois house is family-friendly without sacrificing any elegance

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The homeowners requested a large kid-friendly family home suitable for entertaining. The architects thoughtfully designed this transitional-style house with privacy, functionality and timeless details in mind.

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For the interior living spaces, the architects focused on the natural beauty of the site, creating an understated elegance.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Werner Straube Photography PHOTOGRAPHER Werner Straube Photography This breezeway provides access to both the garage and an in-law suite which was constructed above the garage. The breezeway also offers access to the front yard and backyard swimming pool and cabana. Learn more

PHOTOGRAPHER Werner Straube Photography PHOTOGRAPHER Werner Straube Photography A dramatic rectangular chandelier was custom designed for the home’s dining room by 2nd Ave. The live-edge dining table was fabricated with a re-purposed piece of wood from one of the surrounding trees, prior to construction. Learn more

PHOTOGRAPHER Werner Straube Photography PHOTOGRAPHER Werner Straube Photography The living room walls are upholstered with a creamy silk wallpaper sourced from Phillip Jefferies. The sofa is from Montauk, upholstered in a soft cream and grey fabric from Romo. Learn more

The family room is at the heart of the home, flanked between two expansive window walls with access to the house.

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Highlights of the kitchen includes a walnut butcher-block island countertop, with perimeter countertops in a brushed, black absolute granite.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Werner Straube Photography PHOTOGRAPHER Werner Straube Photography Learn more

This beautiful Illinois house is family-friendly without sacrificing any elegance

The homeowners requested a large kid-friendly family home suitable for entertaining. The architects thoughtfully designed this transitional-style house with privacy, functionality and timeless details in mind.

For the interior living spaces, the architects focused on the natural beauty of the site, creating an understated elegance.

The family room is at the heart of the home, flanked between two expansive window walls with access to the house.

Highlights of the kitchen includes a walnut butcher-block island countertop, with perimeter countertops in a brushed, black absolute granite.

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