Decorator Showhouse season is in full swing, and that means that wherever you live, there is probably a recently opened showhouse close by. One showhouse which I recently visited was the
Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens, located in a fabulous David Adler house in Lake Forest, Illinois. As expected, the house's architecture is amazing, but what is equally as impressive are the rooms decorated by some of the finest Chicago and Lake Forest designers. Although the rooms represent a range of styles, what they have in common is that they are all well-appointed and finished looking.
I was able to take just a few detail shots, but I hope that the photos are enough to pique your interest. It's really a great showhouse and one which, if you live in the area, you shouldn't miss!
Susan Kroeger did a lovely job creating a tranquil, feminine bedroom.
Summer Thornton Design took a stylish walk on the wild side with her Upper Gallery space. I liked her use of
Les Touches for the space's curtains.
This centerpiece of
Julia Buckingham Edelmann's Party Room was this Currey & Co. "Rondelay" covered in a Brunschwig & Fils fabric. She also included a great looking card table and chairs in this space.
Matt Lorenz of ML Design Studio used the Garden Room's niche as a bar.
Joseph Szymczak conjured up a masculine Dining Room with Grand Tour accents.
The entry foyer as designed by
Lichten Craig. The paper is a Fornasetti design.
Thanks for the mention Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Bethanne! Love that upholstered borne.
DeleteI am familiar with the house only from drawings and vintage photos. I would have loved to have gone.
ReplyDeleteClassicist, you would have enjoyed it. The house is beautiful and still bears many of its original features, including some bath fixtures.
DeleteHas anyone else noticed that the ceilings in the two big main rooms (living room and dining room) have been lowered 3 feet or more ?! In old pictures (book by Salny) of this house these rooms had high 15' cielings. The dining room was timbered and the living room was vaulted.
ReplyDeleteAnon, Obviously you are far more perceptive than I am because I didn't notice! I plan to pull out the Salny book shortly to take a look.
DeleteI wonder who decided to lower the ceiling...and why. Hmmm.
Good observation.