Frank Lloyd Wright

A.W. Gridley House

"Ravine House"

Featured in 2007 -- NOT in 2008 HOUSEWALK

The Frank Lloyd Wright House

Built in 1906, the Mrs. A W. Gridley House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, who named it "Ravine House" because of the gently sloping wildflower ravine on the south side of the original 15-acre site.

With a low-pitched hip roof, projecting eaves, uninterrupted cedar trim and casement windows grouped into horizontal bands, the 14-room stucco and wood house is an excellent example of Wright's Prairie Style architecture. Wright's plans included a stucco wall surrounding the front wing which has recently been restored, and a barn that was never built.

In 1912, the house was sold to Frank Snow, president of Batavia's Challenge Feed Mill and Wind Mill Company. Members of the Snow family lived in the house, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, until 1981.

All restoration work, including a small kitchen addition, was carefully designed to retain the original integrity of this landmark house.

Floral Design By: Janeen Home Designs, located at 402 E. State St., Geneva, IL

Interior Design By:

Alex DeRoulet , Ethan Allen, Oakbrook

Kelly Tiberi of The Red Geranium

Beth Taylor of Refresh & Rejuvenate HOME

A passion for great design, color and pattern have been the focus of Beth Taylor’s career. Beth enjoyed a successful career as a Fashion Designer, with her apparel collection being featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Eventually Her enthusiasm for design evolved into a passion for home interiors and decoration which, for the past 10 years, has developed into designing and styling for the home.

She draws her inspiration from her travels to Europe as well as throughout the United States. Always searching for new directions in lifestyle, trends, color, patterns and products.

Beth has worked as a visionary and strategic consultant to major corporate retailers leading trend and style direction. She has directed product development teams and merchants in the design and development of home textiles, dinnerware and accessories that resonate with everyday consumers with busy lives.

She brings her experience of staging photo shoots for advertisements and television commercials to her new business Refresh & Rejuvenate HOME.

She looks forward to working with individual clients, and feels much can be done to rearrange existing furnishings with the addition of artfully placed accessories and color to update and freshen a room. Using creative and stylish organization and storage solutions, under-utilized spaces can be turned into functional and favorite spaces. She believes the secret to keeping your home fresh, rejuvenated and interesting is to reflect the changing seasons into your decor.

Beth also embraces the infusion of style in entertaining. Setting a theme and color palette, staging of the home, the invitation, presentation of the food and tablescapes all add up to a memorable event that has a personal flair.

Updating your home fits comfortably into any budget... Small well-placed changes can be very powerful and compelling!

Call Beth to tailor an individual plan to meet your goals and budget. Beth can be reached at 630-482-9858