Brendan and Kristan Kelly wished to create a house with interiors that respected their family heirlooms while honoring their love of the chinoiserie style, a European imitation of Chinese motifs in decorative arts, furniture, and architecture that became a popular aesthetic during the 17th and 18th centuries. They found the perfect match when they hired M. Lavender Interiors to take on the project. Located in Wilmette, Illinois, a leafy suburb on Chicago’s North Shore, the 6,000-square-foot home was constructed in 1914. After a remodeling that significantly expanded the property, the house now features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two-and-half baths. The new design was completed in three phases, starting in 2018 and spanning more than three years. Kristan Kelly especially loved the “Shanghai” wallpaper by Scalamandre, the prestigious fabric house founded in Italy that has counted the White House among its clients. The pattern shows ancient Chinese figures relaxing inside …