FRAMED SERENITY

Set within a Chicago western suburban neighborhood, Framed Serenity is a modern single-family residence that redefines contemporary living through its quiet elegance, material warmth, and purposeful geometry. This home balances bold simplicity with refined detail, offering both a striking street presence and a tranquil interior atmosphere. The exterior immediately distinguishes itself with a strong horizontal form and a minimalist, cantilevered second floor that visually "frames" the surrounding landscape through expansive glazing. The interplay between dark brick, wood cladding, and crisp white stucco enhances the modernist vocabulary while providing rich textural contrast.

The interior continues the home's refined yet inviting language, featuring double-height ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and curated furnishings that echo the earth-toned palette. Views to the backyard are unobstructed, creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections and a deep sense of calm. The warm cabinetry is shaped with clean lines, while the natural, cool veined stone details anchor the space in changing seasons of Chicagoland. The skylight accentuates the open-plan design, enhancing an interior overlook that brings in diffused natural light and reinforces a sense of architectural openness. This home doesn't just occupy space it frames life within it. Through intentional design and warm material choices, the house becomes a quiet sanctuary in the heart of the active neighborhood

3696 SF