Aspen vs Wheaton
Wheaton, IL
Modern sometimes gets a bad rap for being… well… a little on the chilly side. But this Wheaton house is warmly modern. Gracious and grandkid-friendly modern. The kind of modern that beckons you in and leaves you in absolutely no hurry to scoot anytime.
At a time of life when most couples are downsizing to a condo-type setup, this couple bucked that trend big-time with a sprawling Modern Eclectic on a massive lot backing up to the storied Chicago Golf Club.
Empty nesters by definition, they realized their nest was rarely actually empty—often overflowing with visiting kids and grandkids—and wanted something big enough to comfortably house the whole crew or portions thereof. So ample square footage was at the top of the list.
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The word modern can be polarizing.
For some, it conjures up word-friends like cold. Austere. And soulless. And to that we say nope. All those words oft associated with modern are not at all the descriptors that come into play here. This modern beauty is none of those things. Minimalist, yes, but also purposefully warm, enveloping you in its light-filled openness, inviting you to note and appreciate the fireplaces, art pieces and woodsy golf course views.
We love it!!! I actually got a little choked up about it. We’re so lucky to have had such a fabulous team to pull off such an amazing project. Never in my wildest dreams could I have envisioned this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating such an amazing home.
— Homeowner
