VERYONE NEEDS TO LIVE with a sense of practicality,” observes Chicagobased designer Wendy Labrum on the recent renovation of her own single-family home, a classic three-story, five-bedroom residence on Chicago’s North Side. Designing sophisticated modern interiors, Labrum and her team have earned a well-deserved reputation for realizing a balance between tailored refinement and cozy comfort. “We’ve definitely found a niche where we’re able to create these beautiful interiors, but also have them be very livable for families,” says Labrum. And she accomplished that very directive for
