Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!

Shower room in loft conversion. Complete redesign of space. Replaced bath with crittal-style shower enclosure and old PVC window with new wooden sash. Bespoke vanity unit painted in F&B oval room blue to match the walls and fired earth tiles on the floor and walls.

Classic Timber Vanity, Maximum Light Bathroom, Frameless Shower

A bathroom renovation: 1. Optimised layout 2. Updated the decor and storage to a contemporary yet retro feel, that harmonises with this mid-century beachfront home.

A bathroom renovation: 1. Optimised layout 2. Updated the decor and storage to a contemporary yet retro feel, that harmonises with this mid-century beachfront home.

Liadesign

Salle de bain

The bathroom came out beautiful. Custom shower with custom seat. Jets and shower head, with additional rain shower. Freestanding bathtub and custom live edge slab counter top.

Sporty Spa. Texture and pattern from the tile set the backdrop for the soft grey-washed bamboo and custom cast concrete sink. Calm and soothing tones meet active lines and angles- might just be the perfect way to start the day.

Brad Scott Photography

Bathroom