Remarkable Chicago Home Interior Design and Remodel

With updated photos, we’ll show you this remarkable home renovation designed by one of Chicago Top Designers, Karl Sponholtz of Habitar Design. For those who ask: Can home renovation increase the value of your home above the cost of the renovation, here’s one example where we believe that happened.

Keep reading to see the before and after pictures, and click here to view a virtual home tour.

The home started out as 1985 contractor special with basic finishes and poorly laid out rooms.

The master bathroom above.

After the rooms are re-laid out, new window locations are added, a built-in in the living room and much improved finishes, color selections and new furniture.

The kitchen is moved to the rear of the house and a coffered ceiling and arch are added.

This contemporary fireplace works well in this house with many traditional elements.

The new master bathroom is spacious, traditional and relaxing.

With a bookcase and a chair this unused corner is now repurposed as a library.

Additional windows in the rear of the house allow light in and a few of the rear yard which in phase 2 had a fireplace added. The sight lines let it be seen from the moment guests enter the front door.