See How People at Sedgebrook Are Turning Their Guest Rooms Into Inspiring and Original Spaces
By Melissa Borgerding
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
Sedgebrook’s two bedroom apartment homes are being snapped up fasterthan ever. Why? Many of the people who call Sedgebrook home will tellyou that having a guest room makes all the difference—even if it isn’t used for guests.
These people have found clever, beautiful, and unique uses for their guest rooms.
Take a peek inside their homes to see for yourself.
Room for a Favorite Pasttime
A brief tour of Sedgebrook’s two bedroom designs starts at the home of Muriel Sherman of Lake Forest. Muriel has found a unique use for the guest room in her Fairmont—she uses it as a knitting room! A life-long knitting enthusiast and the founder of Sedgebrook’s knitting club, Muriel needed some extra space to pursue her passion— and to store all of her yarn, patterns, and projects.
“This is perfect for me,” she says, sliding open the doors of the large closet to show off some additional custom storage space. “I have all of my knitting books and extra yarn.”
That extra space was vital to Muriel, who says she doesn’t like the look or the feel of clutter. Her knitting room is as neat and orderly as it is warm and inviting. A colorful area rug lies across the hardwood floor and a wooden rack on the wall organizes the yarn for her current projects.
Muriel says she knew the Fairmont was for her the moment she saw it. “I have the perfect space for myself.”
Room for Reading
A short elevator ride up from Muriel is Doris Harkaway’s Hastings. With a desk, entertainment center, bookcase, and sofa, Doris’ guest room serves alternately as a den, media room, and reading room.
“I’m a reader. I love books,” says Doris, indicatingthe packed bookcase. “That’s why I like this room, because the space is just perfect for my bookcase.”