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Designer Emily Mackie infused this couple's love of travel into their Chicago home

The stunning 7,000+ sqft home was transformed to reflect the owner's shared experiences.

Published on 03 February, 2023 by Ash Read
Maximalist dining room
  • Maximalist dining room
  • Dining chairs in a dining room
  • Maximalist primary bedroom
  • Seating area in a bedroom.
  • Nightstand with lamp
  • Study room
  • Bay window seating
  • Mid-century modern home office
  • Home bar area
  • Contemporary dining room space
  • Dining room
  • Mid-century modern sitting room
  • Mid-century modern sitting room
  • White bathroom

A well-traveled couple decided to move back home to Chicago and create a home that reflected their lives together. The space was designed to mirror the dynamic duo’s large personalities, while allowing them to entertain various friends and family. 

The 7,000+ sq Ravenswood home was transformed to become a cultured, collaborative and curated residence with each room evoking experiences the couple shared together. 

We mixed muted tones with bold pops of color to highlight their most prized possessions.

Emily Mackie

“It was important to them that their homelife contained inspirations in every room as a reminder of all they have done, all they have seen and all they have yet to,” says designer Emily Mackie. “In order to marry their love of mid-century modern family heirlooms, influences from the wife’s Asian heritage, and a selection of pieces hand selected from the design team’s trip to Paris, we mixed muted tones with bold pops of color to highlight their most prized possessions.” 

This home truly unifies the couple’s diverse styles, interests and experiences to create a unique abode full of memories and inspiration for the future.

Maximalist dining room
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThis stunning dining room includes a range of bright colors and varying textures.
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe walls of this dining room feature large pieces of travel-inspired artwork.
Dining chairs in a dining room
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe dining chairs and sideboard bring a mid-century modern flavor to the room.
Maximalist primary bedroom
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe stunning primary bedroom is anchored by a large area rug.
Seating area in a bedroom.
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThis bedroom seating area is a wonderful spot to sit back and relax.
Nightstand with lamp
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckMid-century modern nightstands sit next to the wingback bed.
Study room
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe furniture creates an eye-catching contrast against the white walls in this airy study room.
Bay window seating
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe bay window seating area provides a perfect spot to unwind in the study.
Mid-century modern home office
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThis study space features mid-century modern furniture and artwork to evoke travel memories.
Home bar area
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThis bar area features blue accents and large floral displays.
Contemporary dining room space
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckEvery room in the home contains inspirations and memories from the couple's journey together.
Dining room
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe large artwork on the wall creates a stunning focal point for this dining room.
Mid-century modern sitting room
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe fireplace and artwork combine to create a stunning accent wall in this sitting room.
Mid-century modern sitting room
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe curved ceiling is a stand out feature in this sitting room.
White bathroom
Photo: Dustin Forest HalleckThe wall panneling creates a lovely contast against the white vanity and marble flooring.
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