What do you get when you mix “historic Oak Park Gunderson” with “refined French bistro?”

Working in tandem with Chris Wollmuth Architecture, we redesigned the entire floor plan on the first floor.

This meant moving the kitchen, powder room, and dining room to new locations, and adding a second story to create a primary bedroom and bathroom suite.

We recognized the importance of preserving the original Gunderson details, so many original features remained, including the original pocket doors and original built-ins.

Features on the first floor include a coffee and drinks bar built into the family room, a tiled hood, an induction cooktop, and a speedcook oven in the kitchen.

We chose a warm base color palette of deep greens, ivory, and charcoal to accentuate the original stained wood trim throughout the first floor.

Brass pulls on the new coffee and drinks bring an element of period detail and pop against the charcoal cabinetry.

An updated powder room retains the original door and hardware, but offers contemporary calm.

The new first-floor plan provided space for a tidy mudroom area.

A new primary bathroom blends warmth, white, and classic touches to create a spa-like atmosphere.

Marble, ceramic tile, and multiple metal finishes offer additional texture and visual interest.