Sophisticated Reception with Appenino River Walls and Foundation Porcelain Floors

Visitors will want to linger at this reception area inside an exclusive Chicago skyscraper. The walls and desk reflect the building's riverfront location by using Appenino River Marble, a luminous gray stone with rust veins that resemble waterways. A thoughtful installation of bookmatched slabs forms mirror-image diagonal patterns on the feature wall, creating V and mountain formations. A stunning desk with waterfall edges showcases silvery, polished Appenino River, its veining flowing from one surface to the next. Wood details complement the stone, keeping this transitional design grounded in organic materials. A console table crafted from wood features sculptural pieces above and storage boxes below. Behind the reception desk, wood cladding coordinates beautifully with the timeless marble surfaces. Foundation Grey Tile in a large-format porcelain provides a neutral, matte background for this warm and welcoming space.