Summer Thornton
Chicago maximalist with a fearless, color-saturated hand
Contemporary · 2008–present · Chicago, IL
Signature styles
- Maximalist
- Color
- Pattern
Profile
Summer Thornton founded her Chicago firm in 2008 and has built a national practice known for high color and pattern-on-pattern interiors. Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, and Veranda, and her own Lincoln Park home went viral after appearing in House Beautiful.
Visual language
Lacquered ceilings, hand-painted murals, layered florals, and saturated color in every room.
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Sources & press
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- House Beautiful — Design Inspiration Section
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