Award Winning Development!

When the developers of the Royalton Towers decided to build 55 luxury condominiums on top of an old parking garage in the Old Town neighborhood, they commissioned the award winning team of designer's from John Robert Wilgen Design, Inc. to create the decor for the model apartment, sales center, lobby and common areas.

The challenge that faced designers was how to integrate the ambience of this new structure with the warmth and charm of this landmark status neighborhood. Much consideration was given to the solution and ultimately John Robert Wiltgen Design was awarded both a Sammy Award and a Gold Key Award for housing design excellence by the Home Builder's Association of Greater Chicago.

The furniture and furnishings in this combination living / dining room reflect the landmark status of the Old Town neighborhood. A rich blend of guilded wood, metal, glass, granite and the silk and tapestry-like fabrics were selected to appeal to upper bracket buyers.

In the living room, a signature element of the designers includes a hinged painting which conceals the television above the ventless gas fireplace.

The furniture selection for this model home included several very special antiques, including this fabulous commode with bronze ormalu trim and marble top, to create memorable drama and emphasize the developer's attention to detail and quality. The team of designer's at JRWD often combine a variety of period pieces with contemporary elements to create interiors that are unforgettable.

The team of designers at John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc. created an intimate sitting area in the second bedroom, located off of the foyer, centered around an antique French walnut bookcase by combining dramatic contemporary pieces with traditional styled upholstery. This combination of furniture and furnishings were chosen to create an ambiance that would reflect the charm of the historic Old Town neighborhood and appeal to buyers in the upper bracket.

The furniture and furnishings in the Master Bedroom were selected to look like family heirlooms; pieces that had either been handed down from one generation to another or collected over the years. The designers did not want this Model to look as if it had been instantly decorated without regard to the personalities of potential residents.