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A Stunning River Forest Makeover

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Grace Kaage

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May 3, 2024

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We love potential in a project, and this beautiful River Forest home has it in spades.

The homeowners are chic and sophisticated with extraordinary taste. The majority of their home reflects their design-forward aesthetic. Contemporary lighting fixtures, tasteful color palettes and classic design. Still, there was one room in their home they hadn’t quite found time to tackle.

Living Room
Living Room
French Doors to Pool
Living Room
Living Room

The homeowners were clear in their direction for the living room. A beautiful, elegant space that preserved as much of the historic charm as possible without compromising on design. We collaborated on a design concept to deliver them a dreamy space reflecting their needs:

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Hi, I'm  Grace.

As a nationally-recognized real estate and design expert, Grace helps people create beautiful homes that are also smart investments. With a love for historic properties and strategic design, she works with her husband, KC, to make the process of buying, selling, and designing feel exciting and approachable—helping clients turn houses into dream homes. Based on Chicago's North Shore.

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