Rife Paper wallpaper office

Residential

Camp Cardinal

Location
Naperville

Client
Private

Status
Complete

My clients came to me looking for order—a home that worked as hard as they did, but also reflected who they were. Their house had great bones, but the spaces felt unfinished, a little too plain, and not quite “them.”

Together, we reimagined each room: adding layers that made the spaces functional, stylish, and full of personality. The foundation was there—it just needed to be pulled together so the house felt lived-in and loved.

Every detail was chosen with intention, balancing beauty with practicality. Now, instead of boring corners and mismatched rooms, they have a home that feels collected, connected, and uniquely theirs.

Construction: A Cut Above Carpentry

Photos: Summer Brader

Cohesive color palette from living into dining area
A bright living and dining room with large windows, a round dining table with chairs, a blue sofa, a dark wood chest of drawers, and a wooden console table with a striped bench.
Living room corner with a navy blue velvet sofa, beige and white pillows, a wooden side table with a patterned table lamp, and a built-in white bookshelf filled with books, baskets, and decorative items.
Cozy Swivel Chair from Walter e Smithe
Dining room with a round table set for six, surrounded by six light gray upholstered chairs with wooden legs, large windows letting in natural light, a chandelier hanging above, a large green plant in a white striped vase as a centerpiece, and a wooden floor.
Bookshelves styled with new accessories
A round dining table set with white bowls on woven placemats, a striped black and white vase with white flowers, and a chandelier with two lampshades hanging above, against large windows showing an outdoor scene.
Living room with a white bookshelf, a fireplace, and a woman standing near the fireplace, holding a laptop.
Living room with dark gray bookshelf filled with books, framed photos, and decorative objects; beige couch with brown leather pillow; wooden side table with glass of water and coasters.
Decorative poster of a cardinal bird on a branch with text 'Cardinals' and 'St. Louis' on a navy wall, next to a glass-paned black door.
A framed poster on a dark wall with the text 'Ya'll Come Back Soon' and an illustration of a bear wearing a yellow hat labeled 'SMOKEY'. Beneath, it says 'Thanks for Visiting Our Great Parks & Forests'.
A living room corner with dark blue walls, posters including Haleakala National Park and Elmore State Park, a framed colorful football stadium print, a white clock, a white and gold floor lamp, a black bookshelf with decor and books, and a light-colored sofa with striped and solid pillows.
Living room with dark accent wall, light gray sectional sofa, leather armchair, round wooden coffee table, wall art, bookshelves, large windows with curtains, patterned rug, and modern lighting.
Hallway with two portrait paintings on the wall, white walls, dark hardwood floor, and ceiling lights.
View through a doorway into a room with tropical wallpaper, a window, a wooden cabinet, and decorative objects.
A cozy living room corner featuring a pink velvet armchair with a cream throw draped over it, a small wooden side table with a cup and open book, a white furry ottoman, a floor lamp, a wall with multiple framed pictures and a green sign reading 'Leave Only Footprints, Take Only Memories', and a wall clock, with blue curtains on the left.
A hallway corner with a black console table, a blue vase with white flowers, a white bowl, two woven baskets underneath, a gold lamp, and a large wooden mirror. Parts of the hallway and framed portraits are visible.
A cozy living room corner featuring a pink velvet armchair with a folded blanket, beside a small wooden side table with a teacup and plant. Behind, a white wall displays a collection of framed artwork, including a photograph of a woman holding a book and a landscape photo, with beige curtains partially visible on the left.
Rife Paper wallpaper office
A modern home office with a black desk, beige chair, wooden cabinets, a green floral accent wall, a ceiling fan, large window with blue curtains, and decorative items like framed art and a table lamp.
A cozy dining nook with a round white table, four wooden chairs with light-colored cushions, a window seat with cushions and pillows, a black pendant light, a flower arrangement on the table, and a window letting in natural light with a view of greenery outside.

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