Downers Grove, IL

Services Provided: Interior Design, Construction

A repeat client invited Design Seed to help resolve spacial disfunction of parts of their 2006 primary residence and update the style to reflect their personality. One main request of the Owner was to have a showstopper Kitchen within its existing footprint. The response was to give them a retreat, within their home by repurposing an under-utilized room into a Guest Suite with a “5-star hotel” feel with a luxurious bathroom and convert the Basement into the ultimate family-play space and Powder Room. The kitchen was redesigned with custom fabricated finishes, imported materials and a stunning 12’ single-slab island. To merge the old with the new, Design Seed also “freshened-up” many of the existing rooms with fresh paint, wallpaper, thoughtful finishes, and incorporate furniture from the Owner’s Secondary home in the city.

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Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Services Provided: Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, Design-Build

The Owners of an American Foursquare in the Lakeview Neighborhood, in a Landmark Zoning District, asked Design Seed to renovate their home to accommodate their growing family and blend the character of the existing home with modern amenities. The result was a home renovation with a open and airy Kitchen Addition with a strong connection to the yard, a circulation thru the home with areas of “discovery” and a young fresh vibe that seamlessly blended the original with the new. Captured opportunities were a deeper basement at the addition for a sunken Family Room, and incorporated structure for a future second floor.

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Palatine, IL

Services Provided: Architecture, Interior Design, Construction, Design-Build

The Owners of a Townhouse devastated by fire decided to turn their misfortune into an opportunity by working with Design Seed to rebuild their home and address interior flow issues that didn’t work for them previously. The result was a fully re-designed interior layout with a relocated kitchen that doubled in size with a more open concept, a generous Master Suite and luxury finishes throughout. Energy efficiency was also high on the list and exceeded its predecessors for the windows, appliances, insulation, and mechanical systems. The result was a thoughtful, high-functioning beautiful home for the family.

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North Center 01, Chicago, IL

Services Provided: Architecture, Interior Design Consulting, Construction, Design-Build

A family with a new baby on the way, looked to expand their living space with a second-floor addition to their single-story Bungalow. The Owners also wanted to keep most of the first floor un-touched, but still include a staircase to the second floor and an updated Kitchen. Design Seed designed a new Second Floor addition that blended with the neighborhood’s streetscape and included two bedrooms, Hall Bath, Master Bedroom and Bath. Natural light was important so there is no shortage or windows or skylights to bring light into every room. During construction hidden windows at the front of the home were discovered, uncovered, replaced and incorporated to give the home a cohesive feel and restore original features. The Kitchen was enlarged and included a custom-built furniture-island and an open floor plan. The new staircase wraps around a two-story Breakfast Nook and includes a secret pantry.

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