Chicago Lodge House

A lodge built in the 1930s. This House was originally the lodge or main house for luxury resort. The home had been abandon and was overgrown with vines…seriously. House had radiant floors and ceilings with 5 fire places. This room is the great room. A massive 5 foot wide fireplace was the focal point. We wanted to add some authenticity to this former hunting lodge, so we added a boars head in the great hall. The space is grand with second floor loft library kept simple with lounging chair t escape the main house. We added an opulent crystal chandelier which was reflected in an 8" tall mirror which had been in the family for three generations. We wanted to keep the room clean and simple and let architecture speak for itself. Our vision was to create a hunting lodge where a German or Russian Prince would have wanted to retreat. The stairs were each made from a single tree trunk. Large scale furniture to add to the drama with light silk window treatments on rings to add sophistication to the room. Large windows overlooked the East and West Portions of the Property with expansive meadows which were the view. Deer were frequent where the open views were priceless to merge with nature. The rooms is electronic and gadget free. A place for conversation and enjoyment of ones company.