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2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens
Morning Room

Stepping through the archway at the far end of the dining room visitors find Designer Lynn Kolbusz's colorful Morning Room in the 2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens. Windows on three sides show off enviable garden views including the home's namesake, Shadow Pond.

The mouth-watering colors of raspberry, yellow, blue, and green were taken directly from the elaborately painted ceiling that is original to the home. These colors are repeated throughout the space in upholstery fabrics, pillows, and draperies.

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Centered under a gorgeous chandelier is a small dining table while the corners of the room include smaller seating areas for conversation or tea.

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Photo permissions courtesy 2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens -- photograph ©2003 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Morning Room
Floral patterned china and colored glassware echo hues from the striped slipcovers on the dining chairs.

Lynn Kolbusz: Room Service Ltd., Glen Ellyn, IL
2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens
Photo permissions courtesy 2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens -- photograph ©2003 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Loveseats
A pair of matching green loveseats ae separated in opposite corners, providing symmetry to the space.

Lynn Kolbusz: Room Service Ltd., Glen Ellyn, IL
2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens
Photo permissions courtesy 2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens -- photograph ©2003 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Ceiling Detail
The existing ceiling shows the painted rib designs that are original to the home. The larger areas were filled in during the 1970s.

Lynn Kolbusz: Room Service Ltd., Glen Ellyn, IL
2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens
Photo permissions courtesy 2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens -- photograph ©2003 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Candle Sconce
This detailed floral sconce looks like a handful of wildflowers against the soft green of the wall.

Lynn Kolbusz: Room Service Ltd., Glen Ellyn, IL
2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens

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©2003, Glenna J. Morton - #030510bGJM - Lake Forest Showcase House 2003

Permission courtesy 2003 Lake Forest Showcase House and Gardens
Photographs ©2003 by Glenna J. Morton, Interior Decorating Guide
©2003 All photography by Glenna J. Morton

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