PR Modern Textures in Park Ridge, IL

An elevated transformation defined by warmth, refinement, and quiet modern detail.

For this Chicago home, the clients envisioned a warm, modern space that honored their evolving style while elevating the functionality of their main living areas. The living room and dining room shared an open-concept footprint, but lacked cohesion, purpose, and architectural interest. They wanted these spaces to feel intentional — welcoming for everyday living yet polished enough for hosting.

Our design direction blended soft textures, sculptural forms, and minimal yet impactful lighting to create a home that feels calm, connected, and beautifully layered. With carefully selected furnishings and strategic architectural updates, these two rooms now share a visual dialogue rooted in comfort, sophistication, and modern simplicity.

Dining Room - Before

Living Room - Before

Design Challenges + Solutions

Challenges:

  • Create a cohesive design across two open-concept spaces without blending them into one indistinguishable zone

  • Introduce warmth and comfort into a modern aesthetic without adding visual heaviness

  • Improve flow and sightlines between the living and dining areas

  • Replace outdated architectural elements (soffits, dark flooring, dated lighting) with thoughtful modern upgrades

  • Add functional features (like a dry bar) without overwhelming the existing layout

Solutions:

  • Unified both rooms through a palette of warm neutrals, tactile materials, and matte finishes

  • Selected lighter, visually streamlined leather recliners to maintain comfort while keeping sightlines open

  • Added a stunning oval acacia dining table with matching console to anchor the dining room and introduce organic richness

  • Chose walnut, green velvet dining chairs for a refined pop of color and luxe texture

  • Installed minimal yet dramatic brass ceiling fixtures and glass-and-brass sconces for sculptural illumination

  • Added a custom dry bar to expand functionality and create a true destination within the dining room

  • Removed a portion of the soffit to accommodate the new ceiling fixture and open the vertical space

  • Installed wallpaper on the dining room ceiling to add unexpected depth and visual elevation

  • Refinished the hardwood floors from a dated red oak stain to a fresh, modern white oak tone

  • Completed the transformation with custom Hunter Douglas window treatments for softness, privacy, and filtered natural light

Dining Room - After

Living Room - After

What Makes this Project Special

  • The recliners: A standout moment of intentional design — offering softness and comfort without the visual weight of a sofa, keeping the open-concept plan feeling airy and connected

  • Material richness: Acacia, white oak, velvet, brass, glass, and leather layered together to create a warm, elevated composition

  • The dry bar: A brand-new architectural feature that enhances hosting, adds utility, and instantly elevates the dining experience

  • Ceiling drama: The subtle yet stunning dining room ceiling wallpaper brings texture upward and creates a designer-level moment that surprises and delights

  • Curated lighting: Every fixture acts as both function and sculpture, contributing to a cohesive and refined glow throughout the space

  • Thoughtful transformation: From the floors to the soffit to the lighting — nearly every element was reconsidered, refreshed, or rebuilt to bring the clients’ modern vision to life

Living Room - After

Designed for Life

Park Ridge Modern Textures is a testament to how intentional updates — both architectural and decorative — can entirely reshape the experience of a home. With a warm, layered palette and thoughtfully curated details, these spaces now feel cohesive, elevated, and deeply reflective of the clients’ lifestyle.

Ready to transform your home with modern warmth, refined materials, and a curated designer vision? Let’s design it together.

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