when she sees it. Not that anything is 

overdesigned or stuffy. Rather, there 

is a perfect balance of Southern grace 

and classic design with the perfect hint 

of rusticity and industrial flair—most 

notably in the exposed beams and the 

reclaimed brick that were shipped in from 

Chicago, a unique detail that the former 

native of Peoria, Illinois loves to point out. 

White oak floors run throughout each of 

the home’s two levels, flowing seamlessly 

from room to room and keeping the 

atmosphere light, yet grounded. And 

while the luxuriously appointed master 

suite could easily claim pride of place as 

her favorite space in the house as it does 

with so many busy professionals at the 

end of the day, Bontemps considers the 

kitchen to be one of her happiest places. 

“I really enjoy cooking, when I have the 

time,” she says. 

With its Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, 

massive island topped in honed statuary 

marble, and custom perimeter cabinetry 

topped in quartz, the kitchen would be 

many an aspiring chef’s dreams come 

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