1920s Tudor house design restored to its original grandeur for a young family

This 5-bedroom Winnetka home was completely updated to offer the modern conveniences a young family needs. The tudor house design updates honor the home’s origins.

Additions in three directions challenged us to precisely match each exterior Tudor detail – from stonework to slate to stucco. It wasn’t easy – but it was worth it.

Inside, a love of entertaining led to a flip-flopping of the original floor plan to accommodate a new family room and allow for an adjacent, modern kitchen. The new layout also opened up great views of the park-like gardens and terrace.  French doors off both kitchen and family room now lead to beautiful outdoor entertaining areas and a focus on flow heightens the mingling of all these spaces.

Tudor House Design and Craftsmanship

Details add warmth to the grandeur:

• The original, hand-carved woodwork on a stunning center staircase was lovingly preserved and restored
• Custom, oversized, paneled, arched entryways welcome you from room to room
• A special lower level “Norwegian room” with a wine cellar makes for a very special entertainment space
• Custom cabinetry and lighting bring the eye on a journey of Asian and other artifacts in vignettes throughout the house

We were thrilled to help this family beautifully preserve the past – and start a wonderful new chapter.

Architect: GTH Architects
Photo credit: Michael Robinson

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