Collections in Chicago
Every single item in Michael Connelly's apartment has a story behind it, and he loves to tell all of them! He and his eclectic collections reside in one of Chicago's most iconic and recognizable buildings, the old Edgewater Beach Hotel. Traditional decor meets industrial design in this 643-square-foot apartment. Some of his choices seem risky in a small space, such as dark-colored walls and a random mix of accessories on display, but with his crafty storage ideas and good designer instincts, it all works.
Wall Sprinklers
The most interesting thing in Connelly's dining room isn't on the table, it's his collection of lawn sprinklers hanging on the wall. Displaying collections on a wall frees up valuable shelf space. Hanging objects high pulls the eye up and makes the space seem larger. Remember, though, to find the studs when hanging heavy objects.
Guests Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
Professional Organizer, Apartment Therapy
Website:
www.apartmenttherapy.com
Libby Langdon
Designer, Libby Langdon Interior Design
Website: www.libbylangdon.com
Eric Villency
Designer/President, Maurice Villency, Inc.
Website: www.villency.com
Jacob Ward
Managing Editor, Readymade Magazine
Website: www.readymademag.com
Tara Riceberg
Chief Twe-kster, Twe-k
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Alexandra Boyd
Interior Designer, Alexandra Boyd Design Studio
Website: www.alexandraboyd.com
Douglas Ratcliff
Designer, Ocean Breeze
E-mail: oceanbreeze.co@earthlink.net
Alexandra Watkins
Freelance Copywriter, Eat My Words
Website: www.eatmywords.com
Michael Connelly
Sales Rep, Donghia
E-mail: mcc141@sbcglobal.net
Jerri Kunz
Designer, Jerri Kunz Design
Website: www.jerrikunz.com
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