designchicagomag.com designchicagomag.com THE MART DESIGN CHICAGO 71 70 DESIGN CHICAGO THE MART Top: Rift-sawn white oak and Taj Mahal Quartzite generate a clean, comforting vibe in the kitchen. Faucets by Brizo . Above left: The steeply vaulted ceiling adds a dramatic sense of space in the sun-drenched primary bedroom. Above right: A wainscot of Waterworks Keystone Silver Lining tile wraps the primary bathroom and blends with the quartzite countertop. Lighting by Visual Comfort , through CAI Designs . was designed to feel light, bright, and alive year-round,” notes Lucas. “The shape of the home was developed to allow in as much light as possible and provide as many rooms with a view as possible.” The perimeter of the living space on the main floor is almost all glass. Clerestory windows in a snug den offer treetop views, and from the open hallway on the second floor, one can look across the double-height family room to a pair of windows that frame the far shore. While utterly contemporary, the home exudes an unmistakable warmth. “The client wanted a home that had a Scandinavian spirit with roots in the cottages and lake life of Wisconsin,” shares Goldbach. “The home straddles that line with large, wide open, light-filled spaces and earthy, hard-wearing materials. The floors are wide-plank white oak with a wire- brushed texture. The fireplace is two stories of Wisconsin local Fond du Lac stone. The kitchen is a warm mélange of white oak, tough stainless steel, glowing quartzite, and light tones.” “The use of wood, stone and warm white throughout creates a cozy envelope,” says Jenny Martell, principal and founder of Evanston-based Martell Interiors, who joined En Masse in giving nuanced expression to every room. “We tried to bring in texture and practicality through wonderful textiles, many of them performance or outdoor grade, that added to the layers in the home.” Both earthy and light, grounded and airy, this fresh take on lakeside living stands as a celebration of togetherness and good times, one that will carry family and friends beautifully through the summer and beyond. n Dining on the porch is almost alfresco, thanks to the enveloping transparency.