A Bland 2000s Condo’s Redo Feels Like a Sultry Parisian Speakeasy Now

Architectural elements like the “high, concrete ceilings, exposed ducts and electrical, and overall lofty vibe” were what appealed to Eric the most about the 1,100-square-foot, two-bedroom space. “For me, this space is perfect, and ideally located to walk to my gym, local bars and groceries, etc.,” he writes.

Though there were characteristics that attracted Eric to the space, there were others that weren’t so sexy. Built in the 2000s, he describes the condo as a “typical 2006 development: Maple floors, cherry cabinets, granite counters, tan colored bathrooms. So little character!”

To make the space feel like his, Eric gutted the entire apartment! “Nothing about builder-grade finishes excited me, so I wanted to make sure I injected my own character into the space,” he writes. “I replaced all the floors, renovated the kitchen and both bathrooms, added an obscene amount of decorative lighting, added the brick fireplace, replaced all trim, and painted the entire place. My goal was to make this feel like an industrial loft, not a new-build condo.”

“I love to travel and collect things when I do. From vintage sconces sourced at the Paris flea market to art found on the Costa Brava in Spain, I’ve been gathering items to display in my home for years,” Eric writes. “I love to mix my vintage finds with industrial and contemporary items for a cool mix that feels lived in, but never stuffy. The color palette is deep and sultry, with deep navys, greens, browns, and wine tones throughout.” 

• General Trim — Sherwin Williams “Jogging Path SW 7638“
• General Wall — Benjamin Moore “Gray Mist OC-30“
• Kitchen Cabinet — Sherwin Williams “Rock Bottom SW 7062“
• Bedroom Wall & Trim — Sherwin Williams “Jogging Path SW 7638“
• Primary Bath Paneling & Trim — Sherwin Williams “Grecian Ivory SW 7541“
• Guest Bath Vanity & Trim — Sherwin Williams “Rojo Marron SW 9182“

• Williams Leather Sectional — Fourhands
• Coffee Table — Vintage from A la Carte Studios
• Cornwall Rug — Loloi
• L’Enchere Square Wool Ottoman — Crate & Barrel
• Bauer Chair — Four Hands
• Side Table — Vintage from South Loop Loft
• Ashby Picture Light — Soho Home
• Sconces — Vintage from the Paris Flea Market
• Art — Slim Aarons
• Stump Table — Jayson Home

• Counters — Leathered Absolute Black Granite
• Backsplash — Tile Shop
• Faucet — Kohler
• Hardware: Rejuvenation
• Pendants — Mullan Lighting
• Stools — Gabby Home
• Runner — McGee and Co

• Nightstands — CB2
• Tamworth Rug — Neiman Marcus
• Riley Table Lamp — Ralph Lauren
• Morris Lantern — Visual Comfort
• Bench — Vintage from À la Carte Studios

• Jumbo Basketweave Tile — Bedrosians
• Celine Tile — Bedrosians
• Cambridge Mirror — Arteriors
• Dresser Long Glass Rod Light — Visual Comfort & Co.
• Ball Cabinet Knob — Rejuvenation
• Purist — Kohler

• Marin Tile — Bedrosians
• French Quarter Tile — The Tile Shop
• Sconces — Vintage sourced in Paris
• Ravine Accent Table — Four Hands
• Bryson Wood Frame Mirror — Rejuvenation
• Components Faucet — Kohler
• Handles — Kohler
• Savile Suiting Plaid — Phillip Jeffries
• Rug — Vintage sourced in Istanbul

Thanks, Eric!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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