Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. This greystone in Logan Square had been stripped of its original character in the ’90s, as was en vogue. In its place sprung maple floors, maple cabinets and glass bisazza tile… And it all had to go. You see, these empty nesters’ lives had shifted — and, after 20 years, so had their aesthetic. But first things first. We zhuzhed the layout for procession and a modern flow, including opening up the kitchen and adding a substantial sliding door to the deck for easy entertaining. Goodbye butler’s pantry; hello beautiful builtins and a banquette. As for bringing back those authentic turn-of-the-century accents, we brought on Metrie Inc. for custom casings, crown molding, panel molding and coffered ceilings. Bonus: We incorporated a glass-encased vestibule for surplus natural light.
