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Eclectic Apartment Airbnb in Winnetka

home tour December 8, 2019

Last weekend, hubby and I took an overnight trip to Winnetka, Illinois and stayed at a darling eclectic apartment I found on Airbnb. I took photos so I could feature the place as one of my Sunday home tours.

White Living Room in Eclectic Apartment

 

The apartment is on the second floor of an older home in Winnetka, a northern suburb of Chicago. I chose it because I liked the white paneling, wood floors, and spaciousness of the living room.

Eclectic Apartment in Winnetka

 

We went to Winnetka to see the new light show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, which was spectacular. We didn’t need to stay overnight, but I thought it’d be fun to have a little getaway for a change of pace.

There isn’t a television in the charming little eclectic apartment, but we didn’t need it. We spent time exploring the neighborhood and kept busy. The house featured in the Home Alone movie was just a few blocks away. I have photos of it along with other gorgeous homes that I’ll share soon.

Back to the eclectic apartment – just off the living room to the right is the kitchen, and to the left is the bathroom.

White Living Room in Eclectic Apartment

 

There’s a little hall with a big closet leading to the cozy bathroom.

Hall Leading to Bathroom

 

And in that hallway is a charming little bench with a fun Gucci soup poster. What makes the apartment fun is the colorful and unexpected touches like this.

Gucci Soup Poster

 

The light fixtures and dining chairs are more of the eclectic details in the apartment. It’s not what I would choose, but I do appreciate the creativity of the owner’s design. It keeps the place from looking like every other cottage-y farmhouse room.

Eclectic Apartment in Winnetka

 

A large bookcase spans the wall between the bathroom and kitchen doorways. The entrance to the eclectic apartment is on the far right.

Built In Bookcase in Older Home

 

The dining area is adjacent to the large bookshelf. The owner left items for making popcorn here for us. It was a cute touch!

Dining Area with Leopard Print Chairs

 

Here’s the owner’s framed instructions for making the popcorn.

Popcorn Instructions

 

The kitchen is small but pretty and functional. It enjoys a vaulted ceiling and a skylight window lets natural light in.

Traditional Apartment Kitchen

 

To the right of the kitchen is the bedroom – with a step up to it.

Step Up to Bedroom

 

The artwork above the bed is a painted wood carving. Colorful lampshades add a pop of color to the neutral bedroom.

Eclectic Bedroom in White Apartment

 

The Airbnb eclectic apartment was perfect for our overnight stay in Winnetka. I took lots of photos because there are so many gorgeous homes in the area. And of course, I snapped a few of the Home Alone house too. I’ll share them later this week!

 

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  1. Teddee Grace says

    December 8, 2019 at 7:44 am

    They’ve done a marvelous job with this space. I have dining chairs exactly like this and that animal print is making me consider recovering them. Your posts make me miss Chicago and the suburbs so much. I lived in Glen Ellyn for a number of years. Were you able to take photos at the Botanical Gardens?

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    • Jennifer says

      December 8, 2019 at 11:00 am

      Hi Teddee! Glen Ellyn is a beautiful town and is on my list for picture taking. One of my favorite restaurants is in Glen Ellyn – Fire and Wine. I did take photos of the light show. I’m sharing them sometime this week.

      Reply
  2. Maureen says

    December 8, 2019 at 10:24 am

    I grew up in Winnetka. Family members still are there.
    It is a charming little town.

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    • Jennifer says

      December 8, 2019 at 11:02 am

      Lucky you! I’d never been to Winnetka until the past weekend. I love all the old homes and the town’s proximity to Lake Michigan. It looks like a great place to live.

      Reply
  3. Pat M. says

    December 8, 2019 at 10:54 am

    Cute little apartment. I love the eclectic look – the animal print dining chairs and the Gucci soup can painting especially caught my eye – both something I would do in my own home. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
  4. Bernadette Anderson says

    December 29, 2021 at 8:03 am

    A fun share and some excellent small space decorating ideas.

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Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. Visit my new sister site, Pond and Garden, for outdoor ideas and inspiration.

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