My Houzz: A Rented Home in Chicago Gets a Makeover Charming - Alaina Kaczmarski: has a knack for design. The proof is in the DIY keys That Enhance her Chicago rental home's original architectural details. Kaczmarski, a stylist, writer and cofounder of the blog The Everygirl, used her color pallet signing of pinks, blacks and grays to jazz up Elements like floor-to-ceiling cupboard units and exposed wooden beams. The result is a style that's bright, dark, casual and funky all at once.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Alaina Kaczmarski, her roommate and her two cockapoos, Tucker and Fiona
Rentals Chicago, USA
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
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This feature wall in Kaczmarski's office is an ever-growing collection of online finds and travel souvenirs. 'There's a painting I purchased this in Montmartre, my first real work of art, and my personal mantra "Live what you love" letterpress poster That reserves as a daily reminder to do what makes me happy,' she says.
Her beloved dogs, and Fiona Tucker, enjoy lounging on her couch while she works
Lamp: Neenas;. rug: Sabine, Lulu & George; pouf: Amazon; Throw pillows: Caitlin Wilson Textiles; 'Live what you love; print: Heartfish Press; 'I feel you' print: Birdaria; wall paint: Middleton Pink Farrow & Ball
Her beloved dogs, and Fiona Tucker, enjoy lounging on her couch while she works
Lamp: Neenas;. rug: Sabine, Lulu & George; pouf: Amazon; Throw pillows: Caitlin Wilson Textiles; 'Live what you love; print: Heartfish Press; 'I feel you' print: Birdaria; wall paint: Middleton Pink Farrow & Ball
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A wide notice board across from her desk holds invitations and decorating ideas. 'My advice to homeowners --other is, do not stress over' finishing 'your home' Kaczmarski says. 'Slowly ACQUIRE parts you love and enjoy the process of making it your own.'
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The blush color on the walls - Middleton Pink by Farrow & Ball - complements this white built-in cupboard unit, qui Kaczmarski uses as a minibar
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The home office space Was Originally the dining room, but Kaczmarski hAD little use for a big dining area. Now she uses the space - seen here from the kitchen - for Everygirl team meetings.
Dining table: walnut, Fashion for Home; kitchen shelves: Target
Dining table: walnut, Fashion for Home; kitchen shelves: Target
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Kaczmarski Took advantage of the flat's built-in fireplace, Personalising the shelves and mantelpiece with knick-knacks and keepsakes.
She added a small dining table to the oversized living room to create more space for entertaining guests. The chairs are vintage finds Craigslist.
Dining table: Docksta Ikea; wall mirror: Sunburst, Layla Grace; Paris Ferris Wheel picture: Etsy
She added a small dining table to the oversized living room to create more space for entertaining guests. The chairs are vintage finds Craigslist.
Dining table: Docksta Ikea; wall mirror: Sunburst, Layla Grace; Paris Ferris Wheel picture: Etsy
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in the living room, Kaczmarski painted the walls gray to keep a neutral palette, layering in a zigzag floor rug and vertical bookshelves to let the spines of her books serve as graphic accents.
Rug: Rugs USA; pouf: Lulu & George
Check out more geometric patterns
Rug: Rugs USA; pouf: Lulu & George
Check out more geometric patterns
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Two of Kaczmarski's favorite designers are McPherson Erika Powell of Urban Grace Interiors and Brad Ford ID. 'Their designs are rooted in Both neutral, traditional style, goal Each of Them adds interesting, fresh Elements That take' em to the next level, 'she says.
Lamp: Euro Style Lighting; lacquered box: Furbish
Lamp: Euro Style Lighting; lacquered box: Furbish
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Kaczmarski is always on the hunt for a good bargain. She picked up her coffee table at Jayson Home & Garden Warehouse dirty. Her Most recent splurge, and her first major investment pieces, is this Carlisle sofa from Pottery Barn.
Coffee table: Chelsea, Jayson Home; ostrich print: The Animal Print Shop; pillows: Serena & Lily
Coffee table: Chelsea, Jayson Home; ostrich print: The Animal Print Shop; pillows: Serena & Lily
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Kaczmarski created a feature wall around the TV, so the black screen Would not be intrusive.
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In her bedroom She Went with an unconventional color - black pitch. 'I had a black wall in my old office and absolutely loved it,' she says. 'I thought it Would Be to Bring That unexpected color into the bedroom. This Could have been very hit or miss, aim it ended up Being a very cozy, den-like space
Bed. Skyline Furniture; linens: Serena & Lilly; "Lust" pillow: Jonathan Adler; paint: Pitch Black No. 256, Farrow & Ball
Be inspired by more dark colors
Bed. Skyline Furniture; linens: Serena & Lilly; "Lust" pillow: Jonathan Adler; paint: Pitch Black No. 256, Farrow & Ball
Be inspired by more dark colors
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The bedroom is Where She feels at home MOST. 'It's so cozy - I never want to leave it! . Sometimes I just work from bed, 'she says
Nightstand: West Elm; lamp: Euro Style Lighting; mercury bottles: Jayson Home
Nightstand: West Elm; lamp: Euro Style Lighting; mercury bottles: Jayson Home
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On her dressing table Kaczmarski uses vintage teacups to display and organizes her jewelry. antique year brass mirror rests on top, with a snapshot of her and her dogs tucked into the frame.
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Kaczmarski's biggest challenge Was to convert the wood-paneled bathroom from ict log cabin style. . She Transformed the space with A Few coats of white paint and painting the center beam by a striking black color
Rug: Layla Grace; tote bag: Feed; accent paint : Pitch Black No. 256, Farrow & Ball
Rug: Layla Grace; tote bag: Feed; accent paint : Pitch Black No. 256, Farrow & Ball
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Hand towels: West Elm; topiary: b OXWOOD New Growth Design
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Keeping everything white on white in the bathroom made the brighter Somewhat narrow space. .
'My home is a means clustering to express myself as I grow older - to exchange and adapted to new tastes and interests As They unfold,' Kaczmarski says
Shelving unit: Expedit Ikea
What is your favorite hand of this home? Tell us in the Comments below.
'My home is a means clustering to express myself as I grow older - to exchange and adapted to new tastes and interests As They unfold,' Kaczmarski says
Shelving unit: Expedit Ikea
What is your favorite hand of this home? Tell us in the Comments below.
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