The holidays are my favorite time of the year. It’s a time to reflect, to be grateful, and to celebrate. We have been entrusted to design, build, and remodel homes for many families in our community to celebrate this special time. We understand the importance of the family traditions that are made and special moments […]
Upping the elegance factor at home is as simple as lighting a candle, but local designers have a few other tricks up their sleeves. Read on for chic ways to elevate your entertaining space with the ease of a pro, whether you’re sitting down to a family dinner, hosting friends on a Friday night, or […]
Interior designers, treasure hunters, and collectors alike will convene on Chicago’s North Shore Friday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 5 at the historic Winnetka Community House (620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, Illinois) for the annual Antiques + Modernism Show (A+M). Proudly presented by the Woman’s Board of Winnetka Community House, this spectacular style and design event […]
Fall has officially arrived, and once the chill (finally) settles in, there’s nothing better than coming home and cozying up with family in a welcoming, festive space. This year, in lieu of big black spiders, construction paper witches and cheesy webs, fall décor is all about natural neutrals. Pinterest is rife with inspiration for fall-friendly […]
Here’s everything you need to know about the colorful stuff, otherwise known as one of the most transformative elements of your home — from how to pick the best color for every room in your house, to how to choose the safest, most eco-friendly paint for your family. Shade Selection Settling on a single hue is no […]
Everyone knows home is where the heart is, and in today’s frantic, modern world, the kitchen has become not only the nerve center of the home, but often the one place where families still find the time to come together. The benefits of meeting at the table for a nightly family dinner are numerous — […]
Whether you want to refresh your home décor or update your wardrobe, the color trend this fall calls for warm hues, according to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Bookended by a dynamic Grenadine red and a tawny Autumn Maple, the color palette for Fall 2017 leans more toward warmth,” she says. […]
In the not-so-distance past, the words “home gym” might have brought to mind images of dimly-lit basement corners storing stationary bikes and piles of dusty free weights. But just as the clothes we wear to exercise have changed (the athleisure trend came fast and furious, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon), so, too, have […]
We asked you to show us your renos — and boy did you deliver. The winner? Chicago-based interior designer Claire Staszak, who, along with her husband, Luke, transformed an outdated, dysfunctional vintage kitchen into a gourmet’s dream. Even more impressive, the mostly DIY job took the couple just eight weeks to complete. More Renovations From Lora […]
Although Rebuilding Together is a national organization, for the past 21 years the North Suburban Chicago chapter specifically has brought together hundreds in the community into a network of people that can be simply described as “neighbors helping neighbors.” Through the essential work of social workers, more than 500 skilled and unskilled volunteers, faith organizations, […]
