For Chicago-based creative director and abstract artist, Briana McNamara, this rental loft apartment in a 1920s factory in Wicker Park was a perfect fit for her artistic vision. “The space is full of character — exposed brick, towering ceilings, and original wood beams — which adds its own story to the decor,” she writes of the home she’s been renting with her boyfriend, Sean, for one year.
Unfortunately as a rental, Briana and Sean were faced with the challenge of restrictions on what they were able to do with paint and remodeling, but that was just a puzzle to solve. “I’ve embraced creative, nonpermanent solutions, like playing with textures, statement pieces, and utilizing the built-in shelving to craft a homey atmosphere without altering the architecture,” Briana describes. “After years in high-rise apartments, we were excited to transition into this loft, drawn to its rich history and character, which gave me the perfect canvas to express my design sensibilities.”
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LIVING ROOM
- Sofa — CB2 Tablon Sofa
- Chairs — Field Chair, Leanne Ford for Crate & Barrel
- Coffee Table — Crate & Barrel
- Accent Table — Ogden Burled Wood
- Accent Table — Threshold designed with Studio McGee
- Table Lamp — CB2 Scrunch Black And White Table Lamp By Kara Mann
- Artwork — Crate & Barrel
- Rug — Rugs.com
- Shelving decor — Briana McNamara original paintings, books from multiple sources, decor items from Crate & Barrel
BEDROOM
- Bed — CB2 Alchemy Matte Black
- Bedding — CB2 Estela Black And White Full/Queen Organic Cotton Duvet Cover
- Floor lamp — Thrifted
- Rug — Boutique Rugs
- Dresser — Wayfair
- Vase — Leanne Ford for Crate & Barrel
- Artwork — Crate & Barrel
OFFICE
- Desk — Crate & Barrel Spotlight Desk
- Rug — Crate & Barrel indoor/outdoor
- Chair — Crate & Barrel Ojai Chair
- Sideboard — Thousand Oaks Wood Scalloped TV Stand, Threshold designed with Studio McGee
- Lamp — Thrifted
- Art — Briana McNamara Original
DINING ROOM
- Dining table — Astrid Mid-Century Round Extendable Dining Table – Threshold
- Dining chairs — Threshold
- Rug — CB2 Cowhide Rug
- Bar cart — West Elm
