Bringing Out the Charm
Epic Interiors Design and Project Renovation Transformed this Ranch Style Home in Wilmette, Illinois, into a Modern Beauty
Epic Interiors transformed this modern ranch-style home in two stages over three-and-a-half years. The first phase included a complete kitchen renovation and dining and living room updates, with the second phase encompassing an entire redesign of the master bedroom and bath.
As with many Epic projects, this was a family affair. We first began at the daughter's home in Glenview. Her mom contacted us soon after, at the beginning of the pandemic. She and her husband were both retired, so it was the perfect time to make some changes to their charming residence. They had a strong vision in mind for sleek and modern design concepts, and their ideas made them both a good fit for us and a delight to work with.
The Kitchen
First on the agenda: our client LOVES to cook and has always wanted a beautifully appointed chef's kitchen. It was time for her to get the kitchen she had always dreamed of, as well as a whole home makeover.
Before & After
Open-Plan
It's impossible to imagine now, but the kitchen and dining area were separated by a gigantic, free-floating, floor-to-ceiling fireplace that functioned as a divider for the two spaces. It was quite an unusual feature, and with such a large footprint, it made both spaces feel too closed in and cut off. Our clients had lived with it for so long that they hadn't even conceived of getting rid of it. They just assumed the fireplace would continue to be part of the house. We knew it would be the first thing to go! We wanted an open-plan kitchen and dining area and desperately needed the additional space. Removing the fireplace allowed us to place big modern appliances in the kitchen and a substantially long island with seating for four. The before and after are genuinely unrecognizable.
The Living Room
Refreshing the living room and its newly incorporated wet bar rounded out phase one of our project. We updated the fireplace with a new surround and painted the brick for a minimal and clean new look. We placed new furniture, rug, fireplace sconces, and ceiling lights, along with a complete wet bar renovation with new cabinets, shelving, fixtures, a wine cooler, and backsplash tile from Soho Studio.
The Master Bedroom and Bath
Phase two focused entirely on the master bedroom, walk-in closet, and master bath. The space was too dark and poorly laid out. We started with a clean slate, redesigning and renovating the entire space to optimize for efficient flow, a roomier bath, and closet space optimized for good storage.
In the master bath, we added a much-needed window and removed a gigantic bathtub, opting for a large shower instead. We updated to a smart toilet, new custom tile, and bright white cabinets, transforming this previously cave-like space into an inviting, light-filled experience.
The bedroom had super heavy drapery that darkened the room and took up too much space. In addition, a wood-burning fireplace encroached farther than was desirable. We switched this out to electric (who wants the hassle of a wood-burning fireplace in the bedroom?!) and designed a clean and modern surround and mantle with a flat, more minimal presence in the room.
This bright, dreamy master bedroom features comfortable, warm details and sleek, modern design choices. We elevated the space with new furniture from RH, handsome window treatments, and newly appointed artwork for a bright and cheerful room that exudes comfort. It's the perfect environment to unwind, read a good book, and get a good night's sleep.
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