The Lakefront Pied-à-Terre
Home Highlights
- A city residence in an historic 1920s co-op building with a beloved Lake Shore Drive address.
+ Inspired by the early 20th-century apartments of New York City’s Upper East Side, we designed the perfect pied-à-terre for work weeks spent in the city.
More than welcome
From the moment you exit the elevator, you realize that this little space packs a bold punch with saturated colors, layers of treasured heirlooms and dramatic contemporary art pieces.
More than welcome
From the moment you exit the elevator, you realize that this little space packs a bold punch with saturated colors, layers of treasured heirlooms and dramatic contemporary art pieces.
Home Highlights
- A city residence in an historic 1920s co-op building with a beloved Lake Shore Drive address.
+ Inspired by the early 20th-century apartments of New York City’s Upper East Side, we designed the perfect pied-à-terre for work weeks spent in the city.
RAY OF LIGHT
“Chicago is so grey for 6 months of every year. We wanted this home to be the visual antidote to our city’s long winters and chilly springs.” – James and Tom
- Gold-foil ceiling lends a richness to cool, saturated colors
- Floral wallpaper by The House of Scalamandré
- Hand-stenciled wood floors create a sense of history


RAY OF LIGHT
“Chicago is so grey for 6 months of every year. We wanted this home to be the visual antidote to our city’s long winters and chilly springs.” – James and Tom
- Gold foil ceiling lends a richness to cool, saturated colors
- Floral wallpaper by The House of Scalamandré
- Hand-stenciled wood floors create a sense of history
THE STAGE IS SET
The view from the dining room windows was more city than scape, so a custom banquette became the focal point of this garden-inspired formal dining room.
- Walls treated to a treillage effect, setting the tone for garden inspiration
- Drapery frames the table with a stage-like sensibility
- James Thomas custom-designed banquette created by Barron Custom Furniture, Inc.
- Dining Room chairs upholstered in Schumacher fabric

At JamesThomas, we specialize in designing your perfect welcome home. Let’s get started.

LOCATIONS
900 N. Franklin St, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60610
1380 Wildflower Ln, Glenn, MI 49416
312.738.7300
info@jamesthomasinteriors.com
LOCATIONS
900 N. Franklin St, Ste 800, Chicago, IL 60610
1380 Wildflower Ln, Glenn, MI 49416
312.738.7300
info@jamesthomasinteriors.com