Chicago's Merchandise Mart has unveiled its Dreamhome for 2007. Built inside the Merchandise Mart, each room (basically, a white box) is assigned to a different Chicago designer. I wrote about the Boston Design Centers' Dream Home a couple of months ago here.
Top Design winner Matt Lorenz is one of the designers in this years showcase. He designed a black and white bedroom. Here is his designers statement:
Top Design winner Matt Lorenz is one of the designers in this years showcase. He designed a black and white bedroom. Here is his designers statement:
"The clock strikes midnight and you find yourself in the room where dreams are made. Luxury, intimacy, and fantasy is given to you the dreamer in every way. As you step, the supple feel of leather is under foot. You are immediately enveloped by a palette of grayed out shades of eggplant and noir. Sensuously draped walls and an imposing bed with pristine white linens beckon for a wonderful rest. But, before you "settle in" visual drama and surprise is given to the dream space by the use of the glazed white tile. A backdrop and foil for the headboard and the outlining of the windows and entrances, also, gives a brightness and balance to the room. The sitting area between the french doors leading out to a dreamed terrace high above the city offers a perfect perch to wake up with a morning cup of coffee. Art and antiquities specifically placed around the perimeter is essential for reflection, and beauty. The guardian of the dreams in this bedroom is the large ancient Chinese Foo Dog sculpture, circa 1700. When you wake up from this 'dream room' the wish I have as the designer- is that you are calmed by the meditative quality, drawn to the stylized detailing and cannot wait to return to enjoy the room again!"
Other rooms:
The Living Room - Doug Nickless, designer
The Porch - Sherry Koppel, designerThere is a nice cohesiveness between all the rooms - they do feel like they could be part of a single home. That said, though, they all seem so dark and heavy. I wish I could see these in person, but, I wonder if one feels just a little down at the end of the tour?
The Chicago Merchandise Mart Dream Home is open to the public through December 21st. A $5 contribution at the door will go to the Univ. of Chicago's Cancer Research Foundation Women's Board.
All images courtesy of Chicago Merchandise Mart.
The Chicago Merchandise Mart Dream Home is open to the public through December 21st. A $5 contribution at the door will go to the Univ. of Chicago's Cancer Research Foundation Women's Board.
All images courtesy of Chicago Merchandise Mart.
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