Studio Sven principal Lauren Svenstrup has made a name for herself with bold, highly curated design projects across Chicago and beyond. All dripping in luxury, the spaces she crafts are frequently finished with unique furnishings and decor, appropriately dramatic bursts of color and sculptural selects that you might not expect. Here, the rising star designer shares some of her favorite finds for making a space sensational.
JENNY RICE VASES
“I’m in awe of the organic, sculptural forms and tactile patterns of Jenny Rice’s work. The array of styles and patterns make it perfect as a standalone piece, but even better when grouped together. Her pieces also run rather exclusively, as she does limited edition Instagram drops and you race to get it when you can.” @jennyrice, dialmformodern.com
VINTAGE JORDAN MOZER CHAIRS
“I am drawn to the curvature and sculptural shaping of this form, whether it is a standalone piece or tucked around a dining table. We try to incorporate vintage furnishings and art in all of our projects and love breathing new life into storied pieces.” thesouthlooploft.com
MARATUS HORSEHAIR CHANDELIER X ISABEL MONCADA
“I love the vintage bronze metal of this chandelier against the natural horsehair tassels. The contrast of the softness and whimsy with mixed materials speaks to the organic nature of the piece—an ideal statement for anyone looking to be the center of attention.” isabelmoncada.us
CURVE TABLE X PAIGE SCHLOSSER
“This undulating ceramic side table by Paige Schlosser is organic and artisan at its core. We strive to infuse our designs with character-driven elements and collected pieces that tell a story.” thesouthlooploft.com
COLT SEAGER ART
“I love Colt’s use of color-blocking as well as his beautiful interpretation of multi-layered canvas and texture. It’s a piece that offers something new to be discovered from every angle.” “Noonday” (2022), almaartandinteriors.com
SURFACED CABINET MOSS X REM ATELIER
“The organic relief of this ceramic tiled piece gives life to a highly functional cabinet. It’s important to consider how elements of a design are seen from different vantage points, intriguing from afar and wow-worthy from up close.” galerie-melissa-paul.com
LUCITE QUILL BLOCKS X STUDIO SVEN
“I designed this product line a few years back for my wedding centerpieces vs. investing in florals. The blocks are made of lucite and porcupine quills and come in three different sizes, which serve as a natural conversation starter and an interesting touch of texture and reflection in any space.” studiosven.com
ELISSE RUG X ATELIER FEVRIER
“A signature design element of most Studio Sven projects is a dominant, shaped rug, as it lends for a seamless flow from room to room. This piece is a stunning functional solution to a variety of oddly shaped or disproportionate spaces and can often be custom-made to suit the room.” atelierfevrier.com
