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Two-flats have a unique profile and history in Chicago architecture. Think of them as horizontal townhouses. To maximize space in the urban environment, a single apartment was built atop another, offering each resident or family an entire floor to call home. Two-flats can also be purchased or rented in their entirety, offering as much space as a single family home, as well as providing a rental unit, for additional income. Traditionally faced with brick, contemporary architects are drawing inspiration from this turn-of-the-century layout, creating minimalist two-flats with striking interior design, as well as renovating 100-year-old beauties for modern tastes. Here’s why two-flats are loved in the Windy City.
Turn-of-the-Century Charm
Built between 1900 and 1920, traditional Chicago two-flats have a distinctive look, typically with two boxy apartments sandwiched one on top of the other. The yellow brick and white trim on this two-flat give it an updated look, while inside, modern furnishings complement classic architectural elements, like big windows. If you’re shopping for a two-flat, watch for prime features including original hardwood floors, crown molding, and of course, functional radiators—for those long, Chicago winters.
A “Three-Flat” Gem
是的，这是一个双平......即使它是三个公寓。原因在于定义：双平时意味着单个公寓占据建筑物的每层楼。这种设置特别适用于砍伐邻近的噪音，并确保宽敞的内部。大窗户是必须的，并且，当与明亮的白色墙壁和黑色口音配对时，即使在公寓生活中，也可以营造出宽敞的感觉。
Fixer Upper
不要被外表所迷惑。更老的双平面可以为真正令人惊叹的结果进行翻新。这个固定器上面只需要在外面洗涤一点，而在里面，它已经刷新了。白色涂料，新橱柜和嵌入式照明营造温暖，友好的环境。现代风格包括灰色花岗岩台面和不锈钢器具，可在公寓核心的中心抵消木材的温暖。
现代简约
现代建筑师从20世纪初的双单位汲取灵感，恢复了外部和内饰，供应当前的需求和家庭。案例分数：这座角度，灰色公寓楼，配有热橙色口音。在地下室，您通常可以通过安全的门找到共用的洗衣设施。虽然这座建筑可能看起来很紧凑，但内部它是巨大的，提供令人惊叹的色调设计，浅灰色和白色。需要家具，但谨慎使用。保持vibe minimalist和清洁。
庄严但小
In the past, apartment exterior were far grander than they are now. A key feature of medieval castles, crenelated rooflines also feature in many Chicago two-flats, like this one, set apart from its neighbors by a wrought iron fence. Unlike our modern desire for soaring ceilings, older interiors have lower ceilings, making each room feel smaller and cozier.Popcorn ceilingswere popular in the 1970s and ‘80s, but can still work, as long as they are freshly painted (in white) and kept clean.
关心家事的
在一个公寓可以经常感觉在家里be tough, especially if you’re renting. It helps when the ambiance is homey and the property is well-kept, like this suburban two-flat, with a pitched roof and impeccable landscaping. It also helps when you can decorate the inside to your liking, and this place is a blank slate, offering acres of white walls and hardwood floors. An open plan kitchen/living space is also ideal for families and entertaining guests.
暴露的砖
黑色修剪将这两个平底与邻居区分开来，与浅色石头面向浅色。虽然没有多少码，隔壁有一个公园，但至少有一个漂亮的侧视图，可为上部和下部公寓一侧提供漂亮的侧视图。购买或租用终端单位的另一个奖励？他们的内部通常有点大，就像这个开放式家庭住宅。焦点是暴露的砖壁炉，提供眼睛上诉，并且还需要更少的墙壁装饰。
有关：爱暴露砖的14个理由
从中间看
虽然终端单位通常更昂贵，但理想的，但两平底夹在特性之间也具有它们的益处。这款经过翻新的砖房从芝加哥风遮挡，其邻居保持良好，这为所有人提出了物业价值。里面，房间很小但晴朗，窗户望着宜人的社区和大量的天空。客房饰有电视室 - 最好的功能是那些原始的硬木地板和木窗装饰。
发现者守门员
在城市街区，每一英寸计数。最近的翻新坐落在另一栋公寓楼旁。但它缺乏空间，它弥补了风格。深色小柱装饰饰出铜色砖，使得该装置从其余部分中脱颖而出。内饰同样精致，日式推拉门，温暖的木制成型和六角形客房，是树木旁边的完美背景和一件艺术品。这个是一个守门员。
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