Matthew was a fantastic host and his place reflected his artistic background and sensibilities. His apartment doubles as an art exhibit and the entire place is tastefully decorated with art installations from contemporary artists. While there are some permanent pieces in his collection, most of what is on display is temporary, so some of the artwork in the photos may not match what you see during your stay. That might serve as incentive to seek out his Airbnb for return visits! A turntable and varied selection of record albums fills out the space and is a welcome diversion from the wide-screen TVs that usually are the centerpiece of most places. But if you need that TV, one of the bedrooms is suitably equipped and is perfectly comfortable doubling as a lounge/family room.
The neighborhood is not the most pleasant for walking around. A few blocks in any direction will get you to a place that is more pleasant, though. And the Blue line metro station is literally a stone’s throw from the entrance, so all of Chicago is at your doorstep.
Definitely recommend and look forward to seeing how Matthew redecorates next time we are in town!