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Luxurious spaces can include environmentally friendly features. Emily Mackie Norris and Inspired Interiors incorporate ‘green’ features into your space while maintaining a gorgeous and elegant interior. Few designers can create spaces that are stunning while comfortable, unique while within your budget, and ‘green’ while decadent. It’s only a masterpiece if it represents your authentic personality and lifestyle. Dare to know perfection.

By blending English architectural details into a space for a young family of four, Inspired Interiors provided an inviting environment for cooking and entertaining. A custom designed hood, vintage hardware, reclaimed lighting, and recycled marble countertops balance the warmth of the English countryside with this modern Chicago home.

Both custom designed by Emily Mackie Norris, the rich texture of a coconut palm breakfast table and the delicate lighting of an Italian chandelier were crafted with this client’s style in mind. The subtle incorporation of a dark alder desk area provides a much-needed space for the family’s active lifestyle.

Dare to know your perfect self — let us design who you are in your new space — call 773.728.0419 to schedule your consultation.

Article written by: Emily Mackie Norris, ASID

KITCHEN BEFORE

KITCHEN AFTER

Upon entering this existing kitchen I felt as though Mike and Carol Brady had asked me over to update their kitchen.  Many interior details illustrated a ‘Brady’ décor: wood spindles dividing the rooms, chunky stone work around the fireplace, oak cabinetry dividing the breakfast rooms from the kitchen, an, of course, floral wallpaper!  When I began to draw a floorplan of the existing conditions, I realized that the square footage of the breakfast room was almost EQUAL to the kitchen.  I had to create a secondary space for the homeowner to use that would absorb some of the square footage in this oversized breakfast room.  A built-in hutch area was just the answer!  However, the client was budget sensitive.  We used an inexpensive cabinet line but added thoughtful details to all of the cabinetry that created harmony between the rooms.  Like most homeowners, the client really wanted an island.  However, due to the limited overall size of the kitchen, an island was going to be difficult.  We compromised by creating a visually light furniture-type island.  This allowed the circulation to be ergonomically correct while adding the ever popular island for future resale value. Additionally by eliminating the soffits and existing peninsula the room instantly looked larger. Finishes were selected that gave a transitional look to the kitchen.  The color palette is simple, elegant and well refined.  What an amazing transformation of space!

KITCHEN BEFORE - VIEW 2

AFTER - VIEW 2

This kitchen is a perfect example of allowing a professional to guide you through a renovation process.  Thoughtful details and assistance from an expert can save you money, while gaining a gorgeous space!

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Article written by: Emily Norris ASID

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