Lauren's Bold Chicago Apartment Bursting With DIY Projects Name: Lauren Svenstrup of Studio Sven Location: Andersonville; Chicago, Illinois Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 2 years When Lauren's House Call was featured this summer, readers were intrigued by her wonderful mix of vintage and modern, so I was thrilled when Lauren gave an enthusiastic "yes" for a full tour. On my recent visit to Lauren's home, I was inspired by the distinct yet harmonious moods and tones she's achieved in one relatively small space. And speaking of inspiration, guess who has Rudolf Valentino in her bedroom? Lauren Svenstrup, that's who. After earning a fine arts degree and working her way up to become Design Director at one of Chicago’s top high-end residential firms (fun fact: Lauren was featured on HGTV's White Room Challenge), Lauren recently launched her own business, Studio Sven , which focuses on design consultations for a variety of budgets and spaces.