A San Francisco design duo modernized a traditional craftsman home by opening it to the outdoors. “THERE’S A SENSE OF WANTING to bring back the elemental, the wild,” says designer Kevin Hackett, whose firm Síol Studios recently joined forces with architect Ross Levy to transform a modest bungalow on a down-sloping lot in San Francisco’s […]
Have you ever wondered why you suddenly see a color everywhere? From the runway to the department store to the home, Pantone’s Color of the Year often drives the trends. After 2018’s vivid Ultra Violet and this year’s bold Living Coral, 2020 takes a bit of a surprising turn to Classic Blue. “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this […]
Obsolete purpose-built structures are morphing into versatile gathering spaces. IN OUR TECHNOLOGICAL AGE, as brick-and-mortar businesses and institutions fade, buildings designed to house them also lose their purpose. But entrepreneurs and designers are finding ways to make them multifunctional and versatile. Several solutions in the Bay Area, while different from each other, share one thing: […]
With an abundance of natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor pursuits, this spot is the place two retired doctors now call home.
When a homeowner decides to invest in their home, they can find inspiration in this first floor makeover. Lewis Floor & Home transformed this outdated but grand 1925 Georgian-style home into a modern vintage space that compliments the original millwork, architectural moldings, and details. The kitchen was an enclosed space with a tiny cutout that […]
Homeowners today are opting to remodel and redecorate rather than starting over with a completely new space. It’s a welcome trend for Lewis Floor & Home, the floor-to-ceiling design and decorating showroom for all things home. A vintage 1923 brick home was in dire need of a remodel; the priority was the kitchen and front […]
Just as no two people are exactly the same, no two architectural projects follow the same path. This is why the team at Reynolds Architecture (1765 Maple St., Suite 200, Northfield, 847-501-3150) pride themselves on seeing their projects through from concept to fruition. “We’re the true definition of a design-build firm,” says Leah Bolger, director […]
Twenty-six years ago, when Nathan Kipnis, FAIA, president of Kipnis Architecture and Planning (1642 Payne St., Evanston, 847-864-9650), launched his eponymous architectural firm, he was hired by a local family for a small bathroom renovation project. As the years ticked away, this same couple turned to Kipnis three more times with a variety of larger-scale […]
The Faces of Grateful to Be Best Of Again! Jeff Hester & Stephen Hester, Hester Painting & Decorating Being the best exudes confidence. We also feel it communicates a deep sense of responsibility and honor. Painting has been a category five of the seven years Better has held the Best Of voting — and we […]
Glenview Haus, in partnership with the award-winning Porta Doors, is proud to introduce a new line of modern interior doors made with the finest European craftsmanship at phenomenal prices. With over 20 years of experience and a plethora of awards in quality, construction, and design, Porta Doors has become a market leader that never fails […]
