The priority was for this studio, located in the border between Chicago's Lakeview and Lincoln Park, was to make the most of the small space. A soulful integration of style, art and design. A bold transformation of a vintage courtyard studio. We aren’t color shy but decided to pep up without going all out, by creating a beautiful wainscoting effect with minimal color blocking. Not only does painting a wall in two different shades create a visual interest, but it is also an easy way to give the illusion of higher ceilings. Credits: Sasha Yonkovy.