Residential Remodel - Naperville, IL

"East Meets West" - Infusing A Client's Extensive East Asian Artifact Collection With Their Traditional Midwestern Home
 
CHICAGO - Dec. 2, 2014 - PRLog -- Working on the primary residence of this suburban client was the polar opposite of their previous project with Mia Rao Design, a modern condo retreat.  Not only did Mia Rao Design bring an already established trust and confidence to the new project, but the client knew the design team would deliver.  Although in a different aesthetic all together, the core strength of Mia's team is the ability to understand and implement a unique environment to meet their client's design goals.  This level of trust was paramaount for this particular project, as it would be exectured while the client was living abroad for 18 months.

The clients, global business and personal travelers, wanted a home to reflect their perferred traditional design sense with an emphasis on global influences. The couple wanted to infuse the culture they enjoyed during their extended stay in southern India, with their American home.  They wanted a far eastern flavor to be melded seamlessly into their Chicagoland residence.  Intrigued and inspired, Mia knew the direction she wanted to take to achieve this lofty goal.

Out went the standard white neoclassical columns.  An exotic, rich color scheme was introduced and enhanced by custom millwork to reflect the Indian inspired design.  The two story entrance is clad with millwork and a dramatic "gateway" to the home had been created.  Elephants and classic Indian icons adorn the custom nooks and furniture.

Pieces collected by the clients during their time abroad are woven into this eclectic tapestry, combining their existing dining room furniture with new pieces.  By adding better lighting, a new color scheme, gold leaf ceiling, and a dramatic crystal/white rock chandelier, the dining room screams drama with exotic glamour.

Incorportating the shimmering effect throughout the first floor, the custom silk living room sofa is key to threading the spaces together.  Custom Louis XIV chairs, upholstered with a modern, patterned textile, add an unexpected and vibrant touch.  The wall covering on the accent wall brings an added layer of texture and richness to the space.  A rug purchased during the homeowner's travels was the final element needed to bring the room together in a more traditional Indian design.

The custom kitchen dining table and chairs were crafted by a local furniture designer in collaboration with Mia Rao Design.  Roman shades bring the room to life, emphasizing a sunlit, tropical essence, leading out to the pool.

The den, with its traditional styled chairs, upholstered in an exotic linen print and classic English sofa, create a cozy fireside getaway.  The iron light fixture was chosen to add a grounding central element.

The office, for this multi-national executive, was given a much needed face-lift to better suit the needs of its occupant.  The millwork was upgraded in color and finish, lighting and AV added, as well as doors to create a more substantial executive home office.  The vintage globe wallpaper adds an appropriate touch surrounding the newly added Baker desk.

However, it was the old mudroom that was transformed into the home's hidden treasure, an elegant wine room.  Rode Brother's reclaimed oak wine barrel planks were installed on the walls, ceiling and floor to create the feel of being surrounded by a wine barrel.  A wine cellar and beer tap niche are incorporated.  A bar, sourced in India, is a perfect fit and adds a bit of an ethnic feel.  The crown jewel is the custom sliding barn style door of iron and glass, enclosing the space.  Matching drapery hardware was designed with a scrolling effect of grape vines to complete the "wine" theme.

The home is the perfect translation of an East Meets West Interior.

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