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Design always with scale and tone in mind. The best updates are the ones that feel like they’ ve always belonged.
Success, for me, means that the space feels both timeless and current. It should honor its past without being confined by it. It should serve the needs of today while telling a larger story. If the home feels grounded, warm, and quietly sophisticated, I know we’ ve done it right.
Right now, I’ m especially excited about a project at the Lake Forest Showhouse, where we’ re finishing the design of the
primary suite. The home was originally reimagined by the legendary architect David Adler in the 1930s, and his influence is still so present. Designing within that legacy, especially in such an intimate space, was both an honor and a challenge. We embraced the architecture’ s grace and elegance with a soft, tonal palette and
contemporary furnishings that feel refined but relaxed. Every piece was chosen to respond to the scale and voice of the space, creating a calm, considered room that speaks to both past and present. ■
Diana Wagenbach www. studiowchicago. com
With a marketing degree from Loyola University of Chicago and furthering her education in interior design at the School of the Art Institute, Diana Wagenbach founded her namesake firm in 2020. Known for her thoughtful design, Diana works to create spaces that make life feel calm and inspired. She oversees all design projects to ensure they are a reflection of the client while incorporating the firm’ s timeless and organic aesthetic.
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