When you consider the amount of time you spend at home, you should not compromise on having something that is well-designed and well-built. Your home is the venue for family traditions, where memories are created and where you rest and recover. At every price point, there are ways to minimize the compromises that most people […]
Often clients ask us to visit several homes to consider whether it makes more sense to remodel or tear-down the existing home. As an expert in designing, building and remodeling homes, we can properly assess each opportunity and guide our clients. We examine the existing structure and general conditions. “Good Bones” is the term used […]
The verdict is in and big, sprawling houses are out — at least if you want to be energy efficient, that is. The Pew Research Center reports that while we’ve made some considerable energy gains since the 1970s, a lot of that progress has been lost to the bigger houses homeowners have favored in the […]
Hard surface flooring, especially hardwood or authentic hardwood lookalikes, are dominating main living areas in single family homes, condos and apartments all over the country. Given this widespread national trend, area rugs have become more important than ever. Rugs not only warm up a room and help designate different areas within open concept spaces, but they […]
An industrious young man named Lawrence J. Thalmann founded a landscape business on Chicago’s North Shore in 1917 with nothing more than a wheelbarrow, shovel and a dream. Through perspiration, inspiration, determination, and, later, help from his wife and growing family, the business grew into the thriving Chalet Landscape, Nursery and Garden Center, which celebrates its 100th Anniversary throughout 2017. The […]
Some houses have a bit of everything: plenty of room, updated appliances, great outdoor spaces and ideal location. For the past 10 years, Make It Better Associate Publisher Michelle Morris has called just such a house her home. The five-bedroom Winnetka dwelling has given Morris and her four children plenty of space to grow: “We […]
Want to get a great return on investment (ROI) with your next home renovation? If you’re looking to update a space, odds are you’re thinking about how much you have to spend and how much you will get in return. Giving your space a new look with the right updates can make all the difference […]
Brighten up your home in the midst of winter with something new from Rejuvenation, a lighting and house parts general store that opened in Lincoln Park Nov. 21. With new and vintage items ranging from chandeliers and sofas to hardware and storage solutions, you’ll always find something to make your home more organized or simply […]
Not just a place to store vino, the right wine cellar can be a stunning focal point in your home as well as a spot to entertain. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but if you’re passionate about wine, the cellar may very well be the center of your house. Before […]
The wallpaper trend is still going strong. Wallpaper is a great way to add a bold focal point or subtle texture to a room. From oversized florals to playful toiles to mod geometrics — here are some gorgeous wallpaper prints for every room in your home. Malachite Create a bold statement wall with this retro […]
