Name: Kathryn
Location: Lakeview
Size: 1760 sq. ft.
Kathryn loves lofts. Growing up in Texas and then living in NYC, her move to Chicago also meant moving into loft style living. First as a renter and then as an owner, she had lived in two earlier Chicago lofts before finding her perfect home.
The search for this one took nearly a year. Kathryn told us that at times it felt like she'd looked in nearly every building with lofts in Chicago. This one fit the bill (glorious light and space, concrete vs. timber, roof deck, full laundry room) except that at the last moment she discovered that her car didn't fit in the parking space. Time to be decisive - she sold the car and bought the loft.
Kathryn followed the "take your time and get it right" rule for furnishing the loft as well. When she moved in, her circa 1987 furniture was sold. She "camped" in the living room for four months while she considered her options before the orange chairs arrived.
Kathryn just purchased the amazing paintings in the dining area by Adam Siegel this year, after wanting art there for years. When she saw them she knew it was right. The careful editing has paid off. The space is warm, happy and calm. The objects and color work in harmony with the open, white space.
An inspiring home from an inspiring woman - Thanks Kathryn! -janel
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Comments (18)
Hey Kathryn, I was particularly interested in a tiny element of your (overall amazing) place - the little roll of receipt paper hanging on a metal frame on your wall.
What is that? Where is it from? Can you easily rip off the paper?
Thank you!
sara lynn,
Mine doesn't have any information on it, but Blomus makes something pretty similar:
http://www.greenergrassdesign.com/blomusmuronotepadholder.html
I've also seen a more expensive wooden version at Stitch http://www.stitchchicago.com/stitch/product.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=3067&pf_id=PAAAIACPBGDMBGAO&
Hope this helps!
Hi Kathryn,
I love your place, very creative mix of different pieces and nothing is overdone. I was wondering if you could tell me where the living room rug is from. Thank you.
Lea,
The rug is from Danskina http://www.danskina.com/
I bought mine at Luminaire. One of the neat things about this rug is that you can order it in a custom size. Mine is 5x11.
KW - where are you? Please get in touch with me. D
What a really really fabulous loft. I absolutely love the dining room. The painting is stunning. Who is the artist?
iris
Hi Kathryn,
I know I am late on this post, but your loft is BEAUTIFUL! I read that the dining chairs are from West Elm, but I did not see them on the site. Do you know of any place else to purchase them? Thank you.
Kim
Thanks kimm,
I haven't seen those West Elm chairs anywhere else. CB2 has something similar though.
If you're in or near Chicago, I'd be willing to sell these to you - I've got my eye on something new :)
email me at kcweiss (at) yahoo.com if you're interested.
What I really love the most is the dining table. I've tried unsuccessfully to find one like it - dark wood, clean lines... Where can I find it?
Thanks A.H.,
That table is a couple of years old and the store I bought it from went out of business.
This shop used to carry it, too: http://www.stitchchicago.com/stitch/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=3056. It's not on their website, but they might be able to help.
Kathryn
Kathryn, We saw the pictures of your roof deck renovation and love it. We have a similar roof deck situation and would really appreciate it if you could contact us with information of who designed and installed your beautiful planters/fixtures. (leighfagin@gmail.com) Thanks!
Just beautiful. It feels so homey for a giant loft. I covet the location and living room furniture!
Wonderful space - kudos!
Kathryn,
I'm also in chicago & want to install some large planters like yours. can you provide contact information for the people who installed them?
Thanks.
Roofdeck work was done by Mark Mosley from Chicago Decks. He can be reached at mark.mosley@chicagodecksinc.com or (773)617-9410
Please tell him I referred you!
UPDATE: my loft is now on the market. Please contact Christie Carmody at Realty Chicago (773) 386-0012 if you'd like to see it. Thank you.
Hi Kathryn, back in November you asked where to purchase the MONEY NEVER SLEEPS pillow. That same pillow resurfaced in a Veranda magazine Jan-Feb 2011 featue. Did you ever get a response?
Ev Oliver
Hey, thanks for the message. No I didn't ever get a response; I'll have to check out Veranda and see if they list a source!! Thank you!!