A Model Apartment: Jay Michael’s Lincoln Square Style

Name: Jay Michael

Location: Lincoln Square — Chicago, Illinois

Size: Approximately 300 square feet (this particular model)

Jay Michael and his construction manager (and long time friend) Diana Tokat led me on a recent tour of this small yet mighty Lincoln Square model apartment in one of Jay’s converted rental properties. The idea is simple: show prospective renters how beautifully and efficiently one can live in a small, rented space. This studs-up renovation showcases a model unit that Jay hopes sets the standard for all of his properties and their possibilities.

Apartment Therapy Survey:

Style: Traditionally Modern

Inspiration: My homes

Favorite Element: Local artwork and a textured accent wall

Biggest Challenge: Bringing a level of stylish sophistication to the apartment that people from all walks of life would respond to as HOME.

Best Advice: Follow your true sense of style regardless of your market…just translate to a language, if you will, that your consumer understands.

Resources of Note:

PAINT & COLORS

Behr: custom gray (a Jay Michael trademark)

LIVING/DINING ROOM

Curtains, lamp, furniture, art, accessories: West Elm, IKEA, and personal (Jay’s)

Grass cloth wall covering: Skokie vendor

KITCHEN

Cabinets: Studio 41, Home Depot

Granite: Stone Edge

Appliances: Frigidaire from Abt

Tile: Daltile

BEDROOM

Furniture: various floor samples

Accessories: TJ Maxx, West Elm, and personal (Jay’s)

BATHROOM

Tile: Daltile

Fixtures: Home Depot

Ceramic fish: West Elm

BALCONY

Chairs and wood floor tiles: IKEA

Table: West Elm

Plants: Home Depot

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