Summer is a time for entertaining and house guests. Turn your attention to the smallest room in your home where you can make a dramatic impact without breaking the bank. With these tips you will impress your guests with your creativity and unique sense of style while also providing a haven for them to refresh. Powder rooms allow […]
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Oct
Oct
Often, I am called in when clients have a strangely configured space or room that is tormenting them. It may be an oddly shaped recess or column jutting out in the wall or the way the doors break up the space. Newer homes seem to suffer from these problems, possibly because builders do not pay […]
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Jul
Jul
In Chicago and the Midwest the saying goes “there are only two seasons; construction and winter”. Most homeowners plan to take on major remodeling projects during the warmer months as there is inevitably a lot of foot traffic, open doors and maybe exterior walls exposed. Having personally gone through a recent kitchen remodeling process in […]
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Apr
Apr
Is your Outdoor Living Space Ready for Summer? Now that we are seeing signs of Spring, it’s a good time to start reviewing the state of your outdoor space and make plans to create or enhance the living space you desire. Whether you design an entirely new space, complete with outdoor kitchen and fireplace, replace […]
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Mar
Mar
In an age where we see so many products for the home looking predictable and recognizable, it is heartening to know that there are small artisanal boutiques making unique painterly textiles in small quantities. This is part of the “made-in-America” revival. Are you looking for something different and fresh, a world away from time tested design motifs? […]
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Feb
Feb
Attending a presentation in Chicago last week of New Ravenna tile and stone, inspired me to devote this month’s blog post to stunning new designs in tile that are so creative and artistic, I just had to share a few with you! They reflect new trends in tile and design which I will explain here. I […]
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Nov
Nov
Are you happy with your fireplace? Is it the focal point of your room? Whatever the season and whatever the style, a fireplace beckons and draws us in. The fireplace has long been thought of as the heart of a home and a commanding presence in most rooms. This makes it a natural focal point. What exactly is a focal point […]