Name: George Lowell Arduser
Location: Andersonville — Chicago, Illinois
Size: 1,360 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 — rented
Every time I visit George Lowell's eponymous Andersonville store I try to figure out a way I can stow myself away after hours and live there. Every single item in his store practically screams out my name. If his store is this beautiful, I reasoned, his home must be a masterpiece. Luckily, he agreed to a house tour so I was able to find out.
Walking into George's apartment was much like visiting his store – I totally wanted to figure out a way I could live there! Everything about his apartment is swoon worthy.
George's fourth floor unit in a newer construction building has high ceilings, amazing western exposure, and other amenities (hello fireplace!) that make it an absolute gem of an apartment. Of course that would all mean very little if not for George's incredibly stylish interior design.
Indeed, it is George's touch on this space that makes it truly beautiful. From furniture selection to rugs and accessories, everything about his home is stylish classic contemporary.
Apartment Therapy Survey:
My Style: My style is constantly evolving but it's mostly classic with a contemporary bend.
Inspiration: I usually get my inspiration from the space I'm working with-and whatever it may dictate.
Favorite Element: The high ceilings and the steam shower.
Biggest Challenge: Because the ceilings are so high its a challenge to find large scale items. Then when I do find a large scale item it often won't fit in the elevator so it has to be carried up 4 flights of stairs.
What Friends Say: My friends like the light and open plan of the living room and kitchen.
Biggest Embarrassment: The ceing fans are existing by the landlord.
Biggest Indulgence: A fur blanket on my bed.
Best Advice: Hire George Lowell as your designer!
Dream Sources: Merchandise Mart
Resources of Note:
George Lowell, of course!
Thanks, George!
Images: Jason Loper
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What paint color is in the living room?
It is fantastic!
I also adore the mirrored architectural facade on the bedside table.
Where did you purchase the silver candle holders
I love the cream colored chair in the living room and the wicker chairs- where did you get them? Thanks!
Love the chairs in the dining room!
--Your envious Edgewater neighbor
Lovely place!
Where can I find a console like the one in photo #4?
where does the dining room table come from?
Beautiful wall color in the living/dining area. Could you share the source? Thanks!
The paint color looks like Restoration Hardware 'Silver Sage'. I believe BM's version is 'Grey Whisp'
This is a very classy looking place. I am impressed with your furniture selection - the pieces look unique and quality without being pretentious. I love it! Even the zebra rug (which I'm not keen on) looks at home here!
It's a good thing that George lives in Chicago and I live in Australia, otherwise I'd be getting out my crowbar and my burglary outfit.
This apartment is utterly beautiful. The secretary, the African sculptures, that gold building thing, the paintings, the couch, those round white feathery things on the wall... all gorgeous.
so so beautiful.. I want to live here!
The giant plant on the dining room table? No thanks.
I think the point of Apartment Therapy is to show a variety of styles and ways to use space. So, if it's maximalist space and you're minimalist, move on.
Love the plants and the art - how does the plant in vase work - is it a terrarium? I'm really intrigued, please share.
Definitely will be checking out your store!
Gorgeous! What an art collection. I love every piece. Gonna' go through the tour again now...
I had no idea this apartment was in Andersonville. We own an apartment company in the area and had no idea. Thanks for the post and inspiration.
mtlyorel, if i did that at my house, id have no furniture. ;)
love your placement of sculpture through out the apartment, good work!
What a wonderfully, warm, welcoming home. I will be in the store soon.
Nice, I love the gray couch.
nice.
love that bed especially!
Love the jar of Lara Bars in the kitchen- great idea!
Whole place is lovely and personal without being overwhelming. Well done.
Cheers!
Yaaay! This puts to rest my fear that I'm overdoing the wicker/bamboo/
browns in my "miniloft". And I have palm leaves in a tall vase at the end of my dining table, but they are silk. They help to balance the other end of the wall where I have a tall arrangement in a vase that has been a "staple" of my decorating scheme for years.It has lived in my "livingroom" (East Coast speak for when rooms were rooms, not "areas"), until lately, it lived quietly subdued in my hallway. Now it can spread its wings again and take up all the space it needs.
Nice to see MY tastes validated!
But I have to agree that there is too much stuff. Fewer pieces give each piece the visual space and attention they deserve.
And I'm with you Blandwagon, but the kitchen chairs are MINE!
i'm assuming you move that monster of a plant off of your dining table when you have people over to eat?
Love the desk! Where does it come from?
Lovely house.
So many nice pieces.
Where is your beige chair from in the living room?
I think your place is wonderful. If I saw individual pieces in a store somewhere, I might think 'meh' and pass them over. But when you put everything together- gestalt!
I never knew how much I missed Chicago until I went back to watch my daughter graduate from Northwestern. Now another reason to wish I was there -- having George Lowell help with my house. Although I am more than resigned to Richmond.
Those framed pieces all pushed together makes the hallway so cluttered.