When a Glencoe art collector decided it was time to refresh his five-bedroom Tudor, he called his go-to interior designer, Denise Antonucci, principal of the Chicago-based ASI Interiors. “The house was like a drawing waiting to be animated,” Antonucci says. Together, they turned what was once a dark and gloomy suburban residence into an eccentric retreat of sophisticated whimsy, filled with color and texture.
Sunroom
Portuguese ceramic tiles inject color into this bright room, while the stained wood ceiling makes it feel “invigorating and nurturing,” Antonucci says.Photo: Michael Alan Kaskel
Family Room
The custom-designed fireplace tiles were inspired by nature’s colors; an eclectic mix of animal sculptures brings the wilderness indoors.Photo: Michael Alan Kaskel
Kitchen
Grass-cloth walls paired with a herringbone-patterned backsplash add subtle depth and tactile texture to the space.Photo: Michael Alan Kaskel
Cubby
Antonucci converted an under used nook into the pooches’ alcove and decorated it with canine-themed wallpaper for extra flair.Photo: Michael Alan Kaskel