"Five years ago when Annie Lauer and her husband, Travis, purchased this 100-year-old house in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, it was "neutral and forgettable" according to Annie, with "white walls, standard finishes, and no real character. It felt more like a rental than a home.""
"The couple wanted to design a home that felt "cinematic, inspired by films like Practical Magic and Beetlejuice. Our goal was to build a home where our nieces and nephews could curl up with us, where family dinners turn into memories, and where the vibe is welcoming but with just enough spooky charm to keep things interesting.""
"The couple have layered vintage textures, candlelight, and "curiosities with playful nods to pop culture, music and anime" into the home, as well as added Spoonflower's wallpaper print called "My Hands Are Cold" in the dining room, "which feels both eerie and magical, setting the tone for dinner parties that are as memorable as they are cozy," Annie writes."
Annie Lauer and her husband Travis bought a 100-year-old house in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood five years ago. The original interior featured white walls, standard finishes, and little character, feeling more like a rental than a home. The couple transformed the space into a cinematic, moody residence inspired by films like Practical Magic and Beetlejuice. They layered vintage textures, candlelight, and curiosities with playful nods to pop culture, music, and anime. The dining room features Spoonflower's wallpaper print 'My Hands Are Cold' to create an eerie yet magical atmosphere for memorable, cozy dinner parties. The final aesthetic is moody, eclectic, and whimsical.
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