Historic Home With Contemporary Color Palette in Chicago

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Charming Brick Townhouse Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Imagine strolling down the street and discovering this charming, four-story home tucked away in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Though the brick exterior instantly evokes a sense of history, the matte black window trim and matching front door update the property for its new owners.

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Contemporary Living Room Embraces Bold Furniture, Painted Fireplace

What's not to love about this contemporary living room? Though defined by crisp white walls and hardwood floors, this space comes to life with a dark green fireplace surround, pink sofa and two bright green chairs. A navy blue area rug keeps the space soft and invites guests to kick off their shoes and stay awhile.

contemporary living room with green accent wall

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Contemporary Living Room Calls Attention to 1870s Brick Fireplace

Architectural details like an original 1870s fireplace deserve to be displayed, so the designers used green paint to transform this feature into a chic accent wall. Because the color is so dark, it also thoughtfully camouflages the owners' flatscreen TV. Meanwhile, two large mirrors flank the fireplace and make the living room seem even larger.

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Pink Sofa, Green Chairs Pop in Contemporary Living Room

A fresh coat of paint works wonders on this historic home, instantly brightening the 1870s interior and making it look more modern. Using the white walls as a canvas, the designers then introduced splashes of color via the bright red art in the foyer and a pink sofa, green chairs and blue area rug in the living room.

contemporary living room with woven chandelier

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Contemporary Living Room Complete With Woven Chandelier

Don't let the fun colors fool you; this contemporary living room is still entirely functional. Two green armchairs and a pink sofa provide comfortable seating for about five people, while a set of nesting coffee tables keeps drinks and snacks within arm's reach. What's more, a boho-style chandelier illuminates the space for conversation.

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Modern Dining Space Pairs Funky Chairs, Tulip-Style Table

To create a sense of cohesion from one room to the next, the designers used a color palette of red, white and blue throughout this townhouse. Thus, in the dining room, bright blue walls become a backdrop for white chairs, a tulip-style table and a red piece of artwork.

modern dining room with floor-to-ceiling cabinets

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Modern Dining Room Includes Built-In China Cabinets

There's more to this dining room than meets the eye; if you look closely, you'll see that the far wall is actually comprised of floor-to-ceiling cabinets with drawers. Thus, the owners can keep their plates, bowls and other entertaining essentials in here and enjoy even more storage in the kitchen.

transitional eat-in kitchen with French doors

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Transitional Eat-In Kitchen Includes French Doors to Back Deck

French doors are a major perk in this eat-in kitchen, as they both fill the space with natural light *and* grant access to the deck. Meanwhile, floor-to-ceiling cabinets with glass panels complement the feature and provide plenty of storage.

transitional eat-in kitchen with blue island

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Transitional Eat-In Kitchen With Stainless Appliances, Blue Island

This townhouse has a great sense of flow, as the dining room easily transitions into the eat-in kitchen. Thus, the owners can use their stainless refrigerator, microwave and range to prep a delicious dinner, then serve guests seated at the island or the tulip-style table.

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Transitional Eat-In Kitchen Pairs Blue Island, Black Barstools

When set against white walls, cabinets and a matching subway tile backsplash, the blue island and black barstools in this kitchen look even more dramatic. Two matte-black caged pendant lights complement the stools and so help tie the space together.

transitional eat-in kitchen with built-ins

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Transitional Eat-In Kitchen Complete With Chic Dining Space

Though this eat-in kitchen leans a little modern, the designers still wanted to pay homage to the home's historic architecture. So they used crown molding, wainscoting and custom built-ins on the opposite wall to balance out the bold artwork and books. Down below, a modern table with black chairs creates a chic dining space for the owners and their guests.

eclectic guest room with teal accent wall

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Eclectic, Two-Toned Guest Room With Antique Dresser

With a 4,366-square-foot floor plan, this townhouse had plenty of space for five bedrooms. Thus, an upholstered headboard, midcentury nightstand, antique dresser and faux-fur rug create an eclectic spot for guests upstairs.

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Transitional Guest Bathroom With Glass-Enclosed Shower

This bathroom has everything guests need to feel comfortable: a vanity with two sinks, large drawers for extra linens and a glass-enclosed shower where they can wash up in the morning. A pretty pendant light adds interest to the room and makes the space as bright as possible.

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Spacious, Top-Floor Master Suite With Two Skylights

Thanks to its location on the very top floor, this master suite has a unique layout with two large skylights. Rather than pack the room with furniture, the designers chose to leave the space wide-open and used two pendant lights to draw attention to the cool ceiling.

modern small bathroom with checkered floor

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Small Bathroom With Black-and-White Checkered Floor

To make the most of this small bathroom, the designers installed a floating sink, stall shower and privacy wall -- all of which leave the floor wide-open. A skylight fills the space with natural light and helps showcase the checkered tile.

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Rocket Decal, Skylight Add Fun Touch to Contemporary Kids' Room

From the rocket decal to the blue accent wall and abstract area rug, this kids' room is packed with playful personality. On the far left, a little closet with a porthole window doubles as a toy chest for board games and stuffed animals.

modern master bathroom with pedestal sinks

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Modern Master Bath With Ceramic-and-Chrome Pedestal Sinks

Like the master bedroom, this bathroom is simple yet sophisticated. Twin mirrors and chrome pedestal sinks give the owners plenty of elbow room to get ready in the morning, while a glass shower brings up the far corner.

contemporary home office with built-in bookshelves

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Contemporary Home Office With Built-In Bookshelves

This townhouse actually boasts two offices: one downstairs and one on the top floor, pictured here. In addition to a long desk with chairs for each of the owners, the space comes with built-in bookshelves and a large gray area rug where the kiddos can read or play.

contemporary kids' bathroom with striped curtain

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Contemporary Kids' Bathroom With Striped Shower Curtain

Little ones will love this contemporary bathroom, which features a gray accent wall, a subway tile backsplash, a striped shower curtain and seagull artwork. Mosaic tile covers the floors and makes it easy to clean up if any bubbles spill out of the tub.

transitional living space with contemporary sectional

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Den With Contemporary Sectional, Glass-Topped Coffee Table

Downstairs, the owners have access to a spacious finished basement with a family room, a true laundry room, a guest suite *and* a home office. A contemporary sectional and glass-topped coffee table make this space feel cool yet comfortable.

transitional living space with gray sectional

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Den Includes Flatscreen TV, Industrial-Style Shelf With Board Games

After a long day at work, the homeowners will love coming down to this den and playing a board game or watching a movie with their kids. A large gray sectional and modern chair provide places to sit, while an industrial shelf keeps toys and games organized.

contemporary powder room with floral wallpaper

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Contemporary Black-and-White Powder Room With Floral Wallpaper

This powder room looks oh-so-chic with its hanging mirror, white subway tile and floating sink. Floral wallpaper adds even more interest to the room and complements the bold black stripe below.

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Chicago Townhouse Complete With Urban Backyard

Despite being in the city, this townhouse still manages to carve out a quiet slice of paradise: a beautiful backyard with stone walkways and trees. A tall wooden fence surrounds the outdoor space and offers some privacy from the neighbors.

Historic Home in Chicago

Charming Brick Townhouse Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Contemporary Living Room Embraces Bold Furniture, Painted Fireplace

Contemporary Living Room Calls Attention to 1870s Brick Fireplace

Pink Sofa, Green Chairs Pop in Contemporary Living Room

Contemporary Living Room Complete With Woven Chandelier

Modern Dining Space Pairs Funky Chairs, Tulip-Style Table

Modern Dining Room Includes Built-In China Cabinets

Transitional Eat-In Kitchen Includes French Doors to Back Deck

Transitional Eat-In Kitchen With Stainless Appliances, Blue Island

Transitional Eat-In Kitchen Pairs Blue Island, Black Barstools

Transitional Eat-In Kitchen Complete With Chic Dining Space

Eclectic, Two-Toned Guest Room With Antique Dresser

Transitional Guest Bathroom With Glass-Enclosed Shower

Spacious, Top-Floor Master Suite With Two Skylights

Small Bathroom With Black-and-White Checkered Floor

Rocket Decal, Skylight Add Fun Touch to Contemporary Kids' Room

Modern Master Bath With Ceramic-and-Chrome Pedestal Sinks

Contemporary Home Office With Built-In Bookshelves

Contemporary Kids' Bathroom With Striped Shower Curtain

Den With Contemporary Sectional, Glass-Topped Coffee Table

Den Includes Flatscreen TV, Industrial-Style Shelf With Board Games

Contemporary Black-and-White Powder Room With Floral Wallpaper

Chicago Townhouse Complete With Urban Backyard

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