Designing for the Way You Live Now: How to Bring Modern Style to a Traditional Chicago Home

Sophisticated and sleek, this modern brass console elegantly complements its surroundings with smooth, geometric detailing, paired with stylish decor elements.

Chicago is filled with homes that have great bones — timeless architecture, charming details, and a story worth preserving. But many of these homes weren’t built for the way we live today. Whether it’s a compartmentalized layout, lack of storage, or outdated finishes, traditional homes across the city often need a reimagining to better support modern life.

At Studio Fifth Sunday, we specialize in helping homeowners honor what’s already beautiful about their home while also making space for what’s next — in both function and feeling.

What Modern Really Means to Us

To us, “modern” isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about clarity, ease, and thoughtful transformation. It’s about creating interiors that feel elevated but never sterile — calm but never boring.

That usually means:

• Reworking floor plans to improve flow while respecting architectural integrity

• Layering warm, natural textures with refined materials

• Choosing finishes and furnishings that support your daily life

• Creating spaces that are cohesive, personal, and intentional

  
  

Whether you live in a classic brick bungalow, a traditional two-flat, or a 1940s center-entry colonial, there’s a way to bring modern interior design into your home — without erasing its soul.

Where We Work and What We’re Looking For

We’ve worked in neighborhoods across the city, from Lincoln Park and the West Loop to Forest Glen, Edgebrook, and beyond. We’re currently looking to collaborate with homeowners who are ready to thoughtfully transform their homes — including those in Sauganash, where we see so much potential for calm, collected design.

If you're looking for Chicago interior designers who bring creative energy, smart spatial planning, and a collaborative spirit, we’d love to meet you.

Ready to Rethink Your Space?

We help our clients see their homes with fresh eyes and new possibilities — whether it’s through full renovations or strategic updates. The goal is always the same: to create homes that feel like a better version of what was already there.

If that sounds like the kind of transformation you're looking for, we’d love to talk.

👉 Reach out to us here to start a conversation.