Actress Melissa McCarthy headed to Chicago to give back to her Aunt Connie and Uncle Jim, both retired police officers. We worked to created an upstairs retreat where Connie could cook and entertain, and a downstairs man cave equipped with all the comforts Jim deserved.
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| wdt_ID | Room | Product Type | STYLE | Product | Company | Product Code/Sku |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entry | Front Door Hardware | Bronze Rustic Modern Rectangular Monolithic | Bronze Rustic Modern Rectangular Monolithic | Emtek | 451522 |
| 2 | Kitchen | Appliances | KitchenAid 24" Stainless Steel Under-Counter Microwave Oven Drawer | KitchenAid 24" Stainless Steel Under-Counter Microwave Oven Drawer | ABT Appliances & Electronics | KMBD104GSS |
| 3 | Kitchen | Appliances | Whirlpool Stainless Steel Custom Hood Liner | Whirlpool Stainless Steel Custom Hood Liner | ABT Appliances & Electronics | UVL6036JSS |
| 4 | Kitchen | Appliances | KitchenAid 24" Panel-Ready Built-In Dishwasher | KitchenAid 24" Panel-Ready Built-In Dishwasher | ABT Appliances & Electronics | KDTE204EPA |
| 5 | Kitchen | Appliances | KitchenAid Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator | KitchenAid Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator | ABT Appliances & Electronics | KRFC302ESS |
| 6 | Kitchen | Appliances | KitchenAid 36" Smart Commercial-Style Dual-Fuel Range | KitchenAid 36" Smart Commercial-Style Dual-Fuel Range | ABT Appliances & Electronics | KFDC506JSS |
| 7 | Kitchen | Stainless Steel Sink | Galley Ideal Workstation 3 + 12" Dry Dock | Galley Ideal Workstation 3 + 12" Dry Dock | The Galley | N/A |
| 8 | Kitchen | Sintered Stone Countertop | Blanco Carrara | Blanco Carrara | Neolith | N/A |
| 9 | Kitchen | Stone Fabrication | White Carrara | White Carrara | Precision Stone Design | N/A |
| 10 | Kitchen | Custom Cabinetry | Custom Cabinetry | Custom Cabinetry | Marvel Cabinetry | N/A |
Before & After
WE’RE IN THE WRONG HOUSE
Melissa and her cousin Jenna pulled it off—Connie and Jim had no idea what was happening, to the point they couldn’t believe it was really their house!
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
A MAN CAVE FOR A HERO
After Jim was injured on the job, he spent most of his recovery time downstairs in the den in his favorite chair, watching his favorite Chicago sports teams. We weren’t going to try to convince him to give up his allegiance to Da Bears, but we did have to get him a new chair. And you know what they say, if you give a man a new chair … you might as well give him a new man cave. We totally redid the downstairs space so Jim could sit in his new chair, watching his new TV, listening to his new record player play his old favorites with his all-time favorite girl, Connie. (Because some things shouldn’t change.)
CONNIE’S NEW KITCHEN KINGDOM
Connie and Jim liked to hang out together in the upstairs kitchen and living room, but the rooms were divided by an unsightly wall, which closed Connie off during family gatherings. We did what we do best: we took down the wall, opened the space and gave her a massive kitchen island full of storage and—best of all—seating, so Connie’s always part of the conversation.
CHASING THE CLOUDS AWAY
Connie and Jim’s house had great opportunities for clear sight lines and natural lighting—we just had to let the light in. By clearing out those dividing walls, the light from the big, beautiful windows was able to reach the whole space, making even an overcast day feel light and refreshing.
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SPECIAL THANKS
Art Director: Victoria Tonelli
Construction Lead: Raw Building Concepts
