CUSTOM HOME :: With a growing family, this client was ready to make the leap from city to suburbs and we worked to find them an amazing location in a particularly lovely part of town to make that move. This 4BR, 4.5BA home's modern cottage design incorporates board and batten and lap siding blended with stone on the front and rear elevations. The fully custom home features a functional layout, large rooms, custom cabinetry and unparalleled finishes including oversized moldings, 4 inch white oak hardwood floors, and striking designer lighting. Lifestyle-based selections such as.a basement wine room and quad slider off the family room that opens to a covered patio add some really special luxury touches to this home. View the finished home tour here.

CUSTOM HOME :: Unmatched design in a grand custom home is found in gorgeous “Old Town.” This Oakley Home Builders coastal custom design features an open floor plan, abundant light, and extraordinary interior and exterior detailing. A gorgeous custom staircase, intricate wainscoting, an inviting home theater and custom wine cellar are are just a few great features in this remarkable home.

The challenges of this project included matching architectural details, designing and constructing the structure around a family’s daily routine, considerations made for collections of art and artifacts, and providing our clients with their desired year-round coastal retreat. 

CUSTOM HOME :: Oakley Home Builders is proud of this beautiful custom home in gorgeous Western Springs. This one-of-a-kind Nantucket design has all of the architectural finishing touches that turn this home into the perfect coastal paradise.  This 3,800 square foot home contains 5 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and the 1st floor living space is comprised of a large entry foyer, den, dining room, powered room, butlers and walk-in pantry, as well as a kitchen that is open to a large family room and dinette.  Nearby schools include John Laidlaw Elementary School, McClure Junior High School and Montessori School Of West Springs.  The location of this home is less than a mile walking distance to the Western Springs Metra BNSF train.  This is truly a Western Springs luxury home.

Classic style abounds in this charming Western Springs homep. Exterior accents of multiple gables, arched windows, shutters, columns flanking the front porch and stone all blend to make this home welcoming before you've even set foot inside. This homeowner chose to carry the timeless style throughout this custom home with wainscoting, marble in the master bath, furniture-style inspired island in the kitchen and built ins throughout. While there is no shortage of sophistication, this home was also built with function in mind, complete with a deluxe mud room, second floor laundry and kids homework station. Located in the beautiful Forest Hills neighborhood meant these homeowners have easy access to Forest Hills Elementary and all of the wonderful amenities of downtown Western Springs.