Beaux Art Bachelor Pad

Marshall Erb infused new life into in an elegant 1920s era Beaux Arts building apartment located along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago to create a unique combination of Art Deco, High Modernism and Brutalism. Thanks to some great architectural bones—like the ornate plaster ceiling and fireplace mantel—Erb s goal was to add depth to the design by utilizing the homeowner s collection of art and furniture. The apartment s vibrant color palette was inspired by a modern Turkish rug that was custom ordered for the living room to ground the pair of sapphire blue Art Decor arm chairs, custom 1980s-inspired chaise lounge and Baker sofa re-upholstered in a patterned green fabric. Meanwhile sculptural pieces by Donald Drumm were placed in the fireplace and as the base of the dining room table topped by a thin, black smoked-glass with a gilded rim. Brass accents and bright artwork curated by Jennifer Norback complete the home s colorful transformation.