Design Hunter | CS Interiors Anniversary Home (Part II)

Kitchen by Julia Buckingham Edelmann

One of my favorite features in the home were these stunning petrified wood counters!

Master Bedroom by Tracy Hickman

A stunning nail head-trimmed box hides the TV--this is one idea I plan to use in the future! I just love how Hickman hung a painting directly over the piece.

Den and Guest Bathroom by James E. Rudd

Dining Room by Jessica LaGrange

Well happy Monday dear readers!  Did any of you have a chance to check out the CS Interiors Anniversary Home over the weekend?  Since the home is now closed to the public I thought I would share the rest of the pictures I snapped during my visit last week. I personally think I saved the best for last:

The kitchen, designed by Julia Buckingham Edelmann, featured the most beautiful petrified wood counters, chevron backsplash, and leather inset cabinet doors.  I feel like most designers shy away from using color in the kitchen so I just love how Julia incorporated bright splashes of orange, blue and green throughout the space.

The master bedroom, designed by Tracy Hickman, was an explosion of texture. The walls of the dark and sophisticated space were covered in overlapping black burlap and a linen covered cabinet was made to hide the TV. The rope-covered bedside tables, and woven, almost net-like curtains added another layer of texture. Flameless candles added a warm romanticism to the room.

The den, design by James E. Rudd, and the dining room, designed by Jessica LaGrange,  both nicely reflected the vision behind the inspiration couple’s company, Vosges Chocolates.  The accents and accessories in LaGrange's added a lot of interest and looked as is they could have been picked up on one of the couple's research trips to Paris.  Rudd did a beautiful job of incorporating the rich colors incorporated in company's packaging.

(images by kristin kerr for simply smitten)

Design Hunter | CS Interiors Anniversary Home

Foyer design by Anne Coyle

Living Room Design by Tom Stringer

In celebration of their five-year anniversary, CS Interiors has partnered with Chicago’s most distinguished interior designers to create “The Anniversary Home,” inspired by the magazine’s impact on the Chicago design community over the past five years.  I had the pleasure of attending the press preview yesterday and let me tell you, this space is the definition of luxe! Interior designers Julia Buckingham Edelmann, Tom Stringer, Jessica LeGrange, Anne Coyle, James E. Rudd and Tracy Hickman each created a room in the residence and drew inspiration from Chicago couple, Katrina Markoff and Jason Scher of Vosges Haut-Chocolate.

Pictured above are the foyer design by Anne Coyle and living room by Tom Stringer.  The moment I walked in the door I knew I was in Anne's space.  The small but impactful foyer had her signature luxe touches of gold and lucite.  The large Louis Philippe gilt mirror, crystal sconces and modern are made set the tone for the rest of the home.  A small hallway worked as a transition between Anne's vibrant design and Tom's rich, leather-clad living room.

I tried my best to capture the beauty of the space but lets be honest, my photography skills are not the best. So if you like what you see and really want to take in all the luxe details then be sure to join CS Interiors in their celebration on October 12th and 13th, 2012 at the Ritz-Carlton Residences from 10am to 5pm. The ticket sales are benefiting The Lynn Sage Foundation and Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. Be sure to be the first to view these beautiful designs!