designchicagomag.com THE MART DESIGN CHICAGO 39 THE LIVING ROOM Designed by Abrams Valenti, the living room gives a subtle nod to the Art Deco design that punctuates the Windy City. Architectural elements like a curved wall and a layout designed for “conversation and movement” creates somewhere you can kick back, unwinde, and stay awhile. “We want guests to slow down and relax as they move into and through the space, and hopefully find themselves wanting to come back,” says Gina Valenti, interiors principal and partner of the Chicago-based firm. A palette of pinks, creams, blushes, and browns echoes the palette of the stone-and-bronze cocktail table, while textures from Fabricut, Maharam, and Phillip Jeffries lend an inviting atmosphere.