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Living Luxe

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Chicago transplants Sharon and Charles Gudas enlist interior designer Muffie Faith to help bridge their vibrant brand of urban elegance with approachable, livable comfort

Photographs by
Brie Williams
A carved mirror above a Belgian buffet affords a glimpse at a well-dressed guest bed.
Homeowners Sharon and Charles Gudas on their first-floor piazza with Newfoundland, Barney
In the guest bedroom, a gold silk and wool rug offers a plush backdrop for this French Louis XVI chair in green velvet.
Moss-green Hermès chairs pair with an antique crystal chandelier and baby grand piano for a refined—if decidedly botanical—result in the front parlor.
A distressed wood console in the foyer holds collectible balls made of bird feathers and porcelain flower tea light holders.
Rich textures abound in the master bedroom, where a pair of seeded glass-blown lamps, a French oak desk, and a mirrored chest of drawers frame the bed.
An antique mirror with carved frame centers the dining room, where designer Muffie Faith paired the homeowner’s table with European chairs upholstered in silk and velvet stripes.
A bejeweled napkin ring and orange china pattern accent the formal shades of crimson in the dining room.
The Gudas’ spirited Chihuahua, Taco, finds a comfy spot on the sofa.
A swank sunburst mirror and retro vintage lamp headline the sitting room, where a cream sofa and linen armchair meld smart furnishings with conversation-worthy finds.
The hand-painted coffee table is vintage with a green and black design that complements the parlor’s organic leanings.
A velvet settee just inside the front door welcomes guests, while offering an opulent backdrop for Barney’s daily respites.
Deco-style chairs and a simple round table outfit the sunny breakfast room.