Two Hands Interiors tranforms a new-construction home in Wheaton into a personality-filled domestic paradise.

From chic stools by Baker Furniture to Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and cabinetry by Arbor Mills, the kitchen is a light, airy dream space.

THE CLIENT

Ready to build the home of their dreams in Wheaton (complete with a jaw-dropping pool house), the clients had a complete set of architecturals and renderings that they had worked on with architect Maureen McHugh and were starting the bidding process with local builders for an expansive 10,000-square-foot abode.

The soaring family room is anchored by a Crown Major chandelier in polished aluminum from Lightology, sleek swivel chairs by Thayer Coggin, a sofa by Century Furniture and a coffee table by Kravet.

Their next step? Reaching out to Two Hands Interiors (a referral by McHugh) to make the vision complete.

The dining room beckons with custom lighting from Hammerton Studio, chairs by A. Rudin and a table custom designed by Two Hands Interiors and built by Rest and Repine Woodworks.

THE PRIORITY

Notes Two Hands Interiors owner and principal Rachel Alcorn, who managed the project with fellow Two Hands Designers Bryn Wulf and Karen Javier, the aim was clear: “To create a space that remained true to the renderings the clients had worked so long to develop with the architect, while also being creative and flexible in sourcing materials and finishes.”

Hammerton Studio’s Parallel two tier ring chandelier draws the eye in the handsome primary bedroom.

THE CHALLENGE

The sheer size of the home presented its own particular challenges, notes Alcorn.

The capacious primary bath features a chic Kohler tub with waterfall edge.

“The scale of the project meant there were designs and selections due at a dizzying pace,” she explains, “and yet attention to detail was of utmost importance.”

A photograph by Carlos Saura sourced from Boulevard Fine Art adds visual interest to the main stairway.

THE DETAIL

“The mix of woods, metals and stone all work in concert to provide warmth and texture even in such a large and contemporary space,” says Alcorn, noting that the firm has called this their “Contemporary With a Soul” project as the architecture, artwork and warm wood tones keep the home feeling clean yet interesting and inviting.

Striking archways add a touch of drama to the entrance of the pool house.

THE OUTCOME

Sums up Alcorn of the clients’ response, “They’re grateful to have the space to share with their family and friends, and love that the house gets so much use by many generations.”

Chicago-based design firm Hoiland Studios helped create the lighting plan for the pool house’s remarkable ceiling.

DESIGN DETAILS

TYPE
Single-family home

LOCATION
Wheaton

ARCHITECTURE
Randy King, Architects by Design P.C. (original design by Maureen McHugh)
architectsbydesignca.com

BUILDERS/PAINTERS
Patrick J. Murphy Builders
patrickjmurphybuilders.com

INTERIOR DESIGN
Two Hands Interiors
twohandsinteriors.com

MILLWORK
Arbor Mills
arbormills.com

RESOURCES

A. RUDIN
Dining room chairs
arudin.com

BAKER FURNITURE
Kitchen stools
bakerfurniture.com

BOULEVARD FINE ART
Various art
boulevardfineart.com

BURR RIDGE LIGHTING
Various lighting
brlightinganddesign.com

CASPIAN ORIENTAL RUGS
Family room and entry rugs
caspianorientalrug.com

CENTURY FURNITURE
Family room sofa
centuryfurniture.com

THE DRAPERY SOURCE
Dining room window coverings
draperysource.net

HAMMERTON STUDIO
Various lighting
studio.hammerton.com

KRAVET
Family room coffee table
kravet.com

ANDY MANGIN
Kitchen bowls
@mango_woodworks

REST AND REPINE WOODWORKS
Custom dining table fabrication
@restandrepine

RUGPORT
Dining room rug
rugport.com

STUDIO41
Kitchen and bathroom tile
shopstudio41.com

SUB-ZERO, WOLF, AND COVE
Various appliances
subzero-wolf.com

THAYER COGGIN
Family room swivel chairs
thayercoggin.com