{"id":136,"date":"2017-06-20T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pagodared.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/20\/show-tell-lake-forest-showhouse-gardens-part-5\/"},"modified":"2018-02-21T16:43:37","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T16:43:37","slug":"show-tell-lake-forest-showhouse-gardens-part-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pagodared.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/20\/show-tell-lake-forest-showhouse-gardens-part-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Show & Tell: Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens: Part 5"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Part of the thrill of doing a showhouse as an interior\u00a0designer is the freedom to fashion a true fantasy. No client musts, no negotiating styles, handling heart-pounding requests or crazy midnight calls: Showhouses only ask for originality and unbridled inspiration. Kenneth Walter, principal of Gray & Walter<\/a> in Chicago, fully luxuriated in the indulgences \u00a0of creative liberty, turning out a unique\u00a0design\u00a0for the second floor nook and landing. Two spaces sharing an open passage, the project had Walter and his team taking on the\u00a0challenge of making visual transitions from one place to the next feel natural and seamless. Rising to the occasion, Walter devised a totally immersive client tale (detailed below) and let his imagination and passion for travel narrate the journey. We\u2019re excited to see his finished design, which captured some extraordinary\u00a0African objects<\/a> (our latest procurements) in \u00a0his signature way.<\/p>\n

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Second Floor Nook and Landing. Photo: Werner Straube<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PR:<\/strong> Tell us about the vision for your space.<\/em><\/p>\n

KW:<\/strong> When I saw the lovely house I realized I had to create a client story in my mind. Once this was done I could design for them. I imagined a vibrant young couple with four spirited kids and two golden retrievers. This would be their first home in the United States in many years, as they have dual citizenship. My goal was to create a gorgeous space that would be youthful and fun like my client, nothing pretentious.<\/p>\n

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Second Floor Nook. Photo: Werner Straube<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PR:<\/strong> You had the rather unique role of designing the second floor nook and landing. How do you approach these kinds of areas in the home, which need a thoughtful approach while also standing on their own?<\/em><\/p>\n

KW:<\/strong> The house is full of beautiful details: dark woodwork, plasterwork, and gorgeous mouldings. There is an old world feeling overall. However, I was concerned that the house would look too heavy and serious. I decided to take a more youthful approach. I strove to create a fun vibe that would evoke a lighter feeling despite all the gorgeous period details.<\/p>\n

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Details in the Second Floor Nook and Landing. Photos: Werner Straube<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PR:<\/strong> You featured several African masks in your design\u2014why were you drawn to these pieces, and why was PAGODA RED the perfect place to source?<\/em><\/p>\n

KW:<\/strong> Every time I visit PAGODA RED\u00a0I am transported to a magical place. I can circumnavigate the globe without leaving Chicago. The gorgeous pieces at my disposal are exceptional, each one is worthy of consideration. It\u2019s always hard to choose, but I ended up with three gorgeous African masks. I felt they offered the perfect counterpoint to play with the mid-century furniture, artwork, rugs and glamorous lighting in my space. I believe the pieces from PAGODA RED were the perfect choice.<\/p>\n

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Second Floor Landing Towards Nook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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