Eaves

Set on the first floor of Chicago’s historic Lyric Opera House, Eaves transforms a long-dormant interior into a richly layered restaurant and cocktail bar. Siren Betty Design approached the project as an adaptive reuse, drawing inspiration from the building’s ornament and theatrical setting. The result feels intimate, established, and full of character.

The decorative eaves that inspired the restaurant’s name became the foundation of the design. Warm woodwork, hand-finished walls, patterned textiles, and deep blue millwork bring depth to the room. A luminous gold ceiling adds drama overhead. Collected art, vintage objects, tailored lighting, and velvet drapery give the interior personality, while the expansive bar and comfortable banquettes support everything from daytime dining to pre-theater cocktails.

Eaves honors the romance of its setting without feeling fixed in the past. Storied yet fresh, elegant yet relaxed, the restaurant feels entirely at home within one of Chicago’s most celebrated cultural landmarks.

Eaves restaurant entrance at Chicago’s Lyric Opera House with dark wood paneling by Siren Betty Design.
Theatrical costume art and dark wood wainscoting in the Eaves restaurant entry by Siren Betty Design.
Floral artwork, pleated lamp and patterned wallcovering in the Eaves hospitality interior by Siren Betty Design.
Eaves host stand and brass doors framed by green velvet drapery by Siren Betty Design.
Eaves bistro seating with a window banquette and sheer café curtains by Siren Betty Design.
Eaves restaurant bar framed by green velvet curtains, blue stools and ornate millwork by Siren Betty Design.
Custom wood bar at Eaves with blue stools, mirrored shelving and a luminous gold ceiling by Siren Betty Design.
Eaves restaurant bar and dining room with custom millwork, warm lighting and blue seating by Siren Betty Design.
Long Eaves bar with illuminated shelving, patterned walls and architectural trim by Siren Betty Design.
Eaves restaurant interior with bar seating, banquettes, patterned walls and a gold ceiling by Siren Betty Design.
Custom architectural millwork detail in the Eaves restaurant interior by Siren Betty Design.
Custom banquette seating and patterned walls in the Eaves restaurant interior by Siren Betty Design.
Art curation with vintage books, ceramics and greenery at Eaves by Siren Betty Design.
Eaves hospitality interior with custom banquettes, blue shelving and patterned walls by Siren Betty Design.

Eaves

20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago

eaveschicago.com

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