This 98-Year-Old Illinois Home Is the Definition of Thoughtful, Lived-In Style

“We knew we wanted to purchase this home the first moment we entered the front door — it has tons of light, a wonderful layout and good energy. It is on the small side, but I really do prefer smaller spaces — they are cozy, fun to decorate, and easy to clean. Entertaining large crowds is a bit of a challenge — but we just move our furniture around or set up additional seating in our backyard and make it work,” Camilla writes.

Camilla has spent the last two decades adding personality to the home while also trying to respect the age of the architecture. “We cosmetically updated the kitchen and powder room — the look is coastal/cottage,” Camilla describes.

“We replaced some 1970s light fixtures and painted nearly every room Benjamin Moore ‘Simply White’ — it’s the most beautiful tone, makes everything look great. Instead of a rug in the dining room, I had the floor painted with a tinted epoxy paint so spills from our young girls could be wiped up easily.”

“We are very proud of our home, we love it, and it loves us back. I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else,” Camilla writes.

• Upper Kitchen Cabinets — Benjamin Moore “Simply White”
• Lower Kitchen Cabinets — Benjamin Moore “Gentleman’s Gray”

• Lamp — Home Goods
• Everything Else — Thrifted

• Soft Furnishings on Sofa — IKEA
• Sofa — Wayfair
• Everything Else — Secondhand

• Pot Rack — DIY (Pipes purchased at Home Depot)
• White Tile Backsplash — Home Depot

• Dining Room Table and Chairs — IKEA
• Light Fixture — Wayfair
• Green and White Plates — Carolina Irving and Daughters
• Chimney Cabinet — Facebook Marketplace

• Lamp on Piano — IKEA
• Rug — IKEA
• Bamboo Blinds — Amazon
• Shear Curtains — Vermont Country Store
• Everything Else — Secondhand (painted the piano myself)

Thanks, Camilla!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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