Transitional, interchangeable elements for a multi-purpose living space.

“Once we started working with the Reinhart group, we never felt the need to look at any other designers.”

CHALLENGE
To create a sun porch for all seasons, by transforming this space—made cold by long Chicago winters—into an area that can coexist with the adjoining formal living room yet come into full bloom for seasonal use in warmer weather.

CHALLENGE

To create a sun porch for all seasons, by transforming this space—made cold by long Chicago winters—into an area that can coexist with the adjoining formal living room yet come into full bloom for seasonal use in warmer weather.

SOLUTION
Winter: Areas rugs and unique drapery panels create a backdrop for a floor mirror that provides a focal point for dull, cold drafty days.
Summer: Rugs and draperies are stored away, the mirror is repositioned, and summer seasonal slipcovers and accessories appear.

SOLUTION

  • Winter: Areas rugs and unique drapery panels create a backdrop for a floor mirror that provides a focal point for dull, cold drafty days.
  • Summer: Rugs and draperies are stored away, the mirror is repositioned, and summer seasonal slipcovers and accessories appear.

Preferred vendors included: Nancy Corzine (furniture), William Switzer (furniture), Schumacher (fabric and wallpaper), Pottery Barn (slipcovers).