designchicagomag.com designchicagomag.com THE MART DESIGN CHICAGO 57 56 DESIGN CHICAGO THE MART were overhauled from a dark brown to a welcoming ivory hue. The backsplash meanwhile was replaced with zellige tiles that underscore the client’s love of light, inviting neutral palettes. The color scheme is echoed in the primary bedroom—which is layered in texture and variations of white and ivory to create a serene, cloudlike space. A custom bed upholstered in a lush velvet lends an undercurrent of tactile warmth. The family room, meanwhile, channels an easygoing elegance with two swivel wingback chairs enhanced by a blue- and-white-striped area rug and a sofa in an inky-hued textile. “The husband is big on comfort, he didn’t want to feel like he was sitting in a museum,” laughs Blue. “So we made sure the chair widths, cushions, etc., were all appropriate and lent themselves to a space the family could enjoy.” While each room has its own distinct appeal, a strong sense of cohesion defines the home—from the neutral foundation to the curves woven throughout. “I loved that it was a challenge. I’m very color-forward and having that restraint forced me to be creative within limitations, ultimately creating a more intentional design,” remarks Blue. n A rattan wall sculpture, gestural sconces from CAI Designs , and a custom bed upholstered in a decadent velvet from Kravet define the primary bedroom. A standout moment, the powder room’s mood-enhancing wallcovering is from Carlisle & Co . through Holly Hunt. Sink skirt fabric by Pindler ; trim and ceiling painted in Tarrytown Green by Benjamin Moore . A sofa from Baker upholstered in a bouclé- like Pindler fabric, paired with cocooning, swivel wingback chairs from CAI Designs , invites relaxation. An area rug from Scott Group Studio featuring alternating directional stripes creates movement and interest underfoot.