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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