This young family fell for a beautiful home in Winnetka on Chicago's North Shore with a solid structure — but everything about the existing finishes skewed heavy. Dark tones, dated tile, oversized details all made the home feel like it belonged to the previous owner. They wanted timeless, sophisticated, a little glamorous, but still warm enough for kids and backgammon nights.

The marble entry tile was one of the first selections and it set the tone for everything that followed. Sheened wallpapers and custom commissioned art sit alongside specialty rugs, alabaster lighting, and limestone throughout. The hearth room is its own jewel box, wrapped in warm tones from ceiling to drapery, with four chairs pulled around a backgammon table. Every room balances refinement and approachability — polished, but never too precious to use.

Interior design by Elizabeth Krueger Design. Built by Newgard Custom Homes. Photography by Mike Schwartz.

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