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"Our style is rooted in history but leans toward contemporary.
We're open to everything."
—Fred Wilson
FACING PAGE TOP: The homeowners of this Evanston, Illinois, house were
enamored with a very specific high-end Italian cabinetry. Because of that,
we prioritized the cabinetry in the budget and made practical, more cost-
effective decisions in other areas of the kitchen. The standard, stainless steel
hood and puck lighting for example, make ideal complements to the cabinets
without overspending.
Photograph by Jim Tschetter Photography
FACING PAGE BOTTOM: This was a full remodel, so we had to change the
language of the home to something more modern that fit the personalities of
the owners. The staircase has a linear, Alvar Aalto-like quality that can also be
found on the home's street-facing façade. Elements of Scandinavian design that
can be seen on the front of the home include clean lines and sleek, simplistic
shapes.
Photograph by Jim Tschetter Photography
ABOVE & RIGHT: When homeowners in Winnetka, Illinois, wanted to change
the vibe of their Tudor into something completely different, we obliged.
Light played a key role to changing the space, and we snuck it in by adding
windows just behind the cabinets. You can see the silhouette of the dishes
as the light shines through. Modern elements such as this gave the kitchen a
whole new feel. The large grey steel beam was added to the façade and carried
throughout the interior to support bearing walls that were removed, and a cast
concrete countertop provides a strong edge to define the kitchen workspace.
Photograph by Werner Straube Photography
