The Lansdowne estate in Lake Bluff, built for the Rand McNally heirs, commands fine views over Lake Michigan to the east,
and over large playing fields and gardens, to the south and west.
General Patton played polo here, while stationed at Fort Sheridan; one may still hear the echo of booted feet upon the stairs
and in the long, echoing corridors of the third floor, where the players' bedrooms are still extant.
For the Son's Bedroom, I created a design programme for that of a Notre Dame graduate, with an avid interest in the
outdoors and sports, including tennis, football, skiing and sailing.
The creation of the room was thus inspired by the Notre Dame colours of blue & gold, transmuted into shades of warm
slate blue and deep cream, with accents of deep navy blue, beige and turkey red.
I'm very proud of this design, and very grateful for the assistance provided towards its realisation.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of those whose support enabled this worthy endeavour.
and over large playing fields and gardens, to the south and west.
General Patton played polo here, while stationed at Fort Sheridan; one may still hear the echo of booted feet upon the stairs
and in the long, echoing corridors of the third floor, where the players' bedrooms are still extant.
For the Son's Bedroom, I created a design programme for that of a Notre Dame graduate, with an avid interest in the
outdoors and sports, including tennis, football, skiing and sailing.
The creation of the room was thus inspired by the Notre Dame colours of blue & gold, transmuted into shades of warm
slate blue and deep cream, with accents of deep navy blue, beige and turkey red.
I'm very proud of this design, and very grateful for the assistance provided towards its realisation.
Please scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of those whose support enabled this worthy endeavour.
Before
As seen on the left, the extant space was in a remarkably
well-preserved condition, featuring beautifully detailled
mouldings on the walls, wainscot, cornice and transom
panels. The original mahoghany doors remained; only the
walls and mouldings were re-painted to reflect the design
scheme for this project.
well-preserved condition, featuring beautifully detailled
mouldings on the walls, wainscot, cornice and transom
panels. The original mahoghany doors remained; only the
walls and mouldings were re-painted to reflect the design
scheme for this project.
Here, we see Sanjay making his very first visit to the space
that would eventually become the Son's Bedroom.
that would eventually become the Son's Bedroom.
After
A complete transformation has occurred; the space is now
become a living, breathing room, with a life and a flavour
completely its own.
This is a very masculine room, as suitable for a twelve-year
old boy as for an thirty-year old adult man. The slate blue
walls are effectively contrasted by the Clan Thompson
tartan curtains, duvet and pillows in beige, red, black and
cream, and are highlighted by other accessories in dark
blues and turkey reds.
Of special note is the smaller blue Indian silk taffeta plaid,
seen on the bedskirt, London shades and accent pillows.
The use of two different plaids is a highlight of the
designer's skill.
become a living, breathing room, with a life and a flavour
completely its own.
This is a very masculine room, as suitable for a twelve-year
old boy as for an thirty-year old adult man. The slate blue
walls are effectively contrasted by the Clan Thompson
tartan curtains, duvet and pillows in beige, red, black and
cream, and are highlighted by other accessories in dark
blues and turkey reds.
Of special note is the smaller blue Indian silk taffeta plaid,
seen on the bedskirt, London shades and accent pillows.
The use of two different plaids is a highlight of the
designer's skill.
The writing table, of solid mahoghany, features a hidden
drawer with a lock, useful for laptops and other valuables.
A herd of whimsical, hand-made papier-mâché giraffes
stand guard over a collection of framed photographs.
The famous Cassandre poster of the Normandie was
purchased at the Marché aux Puces in Paris.
drawer with a lock, useful for laptops and other valuables.
A herd of whimsical, hand-made papier-mâché giraffes
stand guard over a collection of framed photographs.
The famous Cassandre poster of the Normandie was
purchased at the Marché aux Puces in Paris.
The richness of colour, texture & collected objects is
significant of the attention paid throughout to the room's
design, inviting and warm.
The bookshelf features a collection of volumes from college
days and others, flanked by porcelain Foo dogs. Further
highlights include African tribal sculptures & masks, a
two-masted schooner model and a vintage photograph of
the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame.
significant of the attention paid throughout to the room's
design, inviting and warm.
The bookshelf features a collection of volumes from college
days and others, flanked by porcelain Foo dogs. Further
highlights include African tribal sculptures & masks, a
two-masted schooner model and a vintage photograph of
the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame.
The Bathroom
The natural light if the bathroom is soft and even, filling
the space from a tall, north-facing window.
The deep blue lotus wallpaper is balanced by the pale
Italian limestone wainscot, floor and surround provide.
Texture & pattern is provided by shower curtains in blue
plaid Indian silk taffeta.
the space from a tall, north-facing window.
The deep blue lotus wallpaper is balanced by the pale
Italian limestone wainscot, floor and surround provide.
Texture & pattern is provided by shower curtains in blue
plaid Indian silk taffeta.
I am deeply grateful for the following, without whom this
design should not have been possible:
Baker, Knapp & Tubbs
Brunschwig & Fils
Chanel USA
Farrow & Ball
Gilmore Decorating
Granite & Marble Resources
Holland & Sherry
Mr Clark Johnson
KWC America
design should not have been possible:
Baker, Knapp & Tubbs
Brunschwig & Fils
Chanel USA
Farrow & Ball
Gilmore Decorating
Granite & Marble Resources
Holland & Sherry
Mr Clark Johnson
KWC America
Leopardo Construction
Progress Lighting
Primitive Artworks
Beacon Hill
Mrs Neera L Singhal
Tourek Quilting
Tufenkian Carpets
Vesta USA
Zeeba Galleries
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