Tudor Meets Contemporary
The architects at Orren Pickell Builders & Design created a contemporary Tudor-style home in the suburbs of Chicago for homeowners Ian and Becca Coleman and their two young sons. Ian and Becca originally began conceptualizing this custom-built house from several magazine cutouts. The couple wanted an Old World feel, and the exterior of the house was designed to echo the historic architectural style, but with softer detailing. Becca says, “One of our biggest goals was to make the exterior look as if it had been here for hundreds of years. Hopefully we accomplished that!”
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Ian and Becca Coleman, and their two sons Ryder and Casedy
Location: Bannockburn, Illinois (suburb of Chicago)
Size: Two-story home with basement; 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Architect: Orren Pickell Builders & Design
Designer: Lynn Hertl of LKH Design
To keep with tradition, the interior of the home is a reflection of the exterior. Designer Lynn Hertl of LKH Design brought together shades of gray and metallic elements.
Browse photos of traditional-style homes
The doors of the home open to an opulent staircase and foyer. Becca fell in love with a photo of a staircase in a magazine, and turned to the team at Design Stair to re-create the wrought-iron spindles she loved so much.
To the left of the stairs is Ian’s home office and to the right is a gallery leading to the kitchen and family room.
On top of the grand staircase is a landing with two French doors that open to a small balcony. Natural light fills the foyer and accentuates the wide plank hand-scraped walnut floors.
Double chandeliers: Currey & Co.
Just on the other side of the butler's pantry/bar is the kitchen. Becca says the view from the kitchen into the formal dining room is one of her favorites as it creates fluid movement between the rooms while entertaining.
Cabinets: Custom-built by Orren Pickell Designers & Builders
Countertops: Calcutta gold marble
Chairs: Custom designed by LKH Design
The reclaimed wood in the kitchen area and archways is also used on overhead beams in the family room. The built-in cabinets are made by Wood-Mode in their Signature Series. The kid-friendly, comfortable sofa is by Edward Ferrell in Summer Hill fabric.
Light textured draperies allow for the flow of natural light to fill the room. Additionally, the picturesque windows overlook the property's lush wooded landscape. The television has the option to tuck away in the custom-made cabinet.
Cocktail tables: Holly Hunt
Chairs: Hickory Chair
Window coverings: LKH Design
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Ian and Becca Coleman, and their two sons Ryder and Casedy
Location: Bannockburn, Illinois (suburb of Chicago)
Size: Two-story home with basement; 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
Architect: Orren Pickell Builders & Design
Designer: Lynn Hertl of LKH Design
To keep with tradition, the interior of the home is a reflection of the exterior. Designer Lynn Hertl of LKH Design brought together shades of gray and metallic elements.
Browse photos of traditional-style homes
The doors of the home open to an opulent staircase and foyer. Becca fell in love with a photo of a staircase in a magazine, and turned to the team at Design Stair to re-create the wrought-iron spindles she loved so much.
To the left of the stairs is Ian’s home office and to the right is a gallery leading to the kitchen and family room.
On top of the grand staircase is a landing with two French doors that open to a small balcony. Natural light fills the foyer and accentuates the wide plank hand-scraped walnut floors.
Double chandeliers: Currey & Co.
Just on the other side of the butler's pantry/bar is the kitchen. Becca says the view from the kitchen into the formal dining room is one of her favorites as it creates fluid movement between the rooms while entertaining.
Ian and Becca also had a TV monitor installed in the kitchen to monitor their son while he naps.
Cabinets: Custom-built by Orren Pickell Designers & Builders
Countertops: Calcutta gold marble
Chairs: Custom designed by LKH Design
Light textured draperies allow for the flow of natural light to fill the room. Additionally, the picturesque windows overlook the property's lush wooded landscape. The television has the option to tuck away in the custom-made cabinet.
Cocktail tables: Holly Hunt
Chairs: Hickory Chair
Window coverings: LKH Design
