Feeling the itch for change, a pair of empty nesters in Chicago worked with us to transform the first floor including living/dining room, kitchen/family room and powder room. We started with a blank slate armed with only the glass block windows and the client's own art collection and love of bold color and pattern. A new fireplace and dry bar pave the way for luxe velvets, color blocking, bright boucle and a Missoni carpet. The kitchen got a gut with all new cabinets, countertops and…