Drum roll, please. It’s that time of year again: Make It Better’s Best of 2016 survey has arrived! Each year, we ask you — our valuable audience — to vote for your favorite businesses across different categories. This year’s survey is designed to find the best in Arts & Entertainment, Beauty, Celebrations, Dining, Fitness & […]
Summer is almost here (we promise!), which means you’re about to spend a lot more time in your backyard. If that thought doesn’t excite you like it should, it might be time to design the backyard of your dreams. Not sure that’s possible? Your outdoor space has way more potential than you might think. Find […]
Find your home decor inspiration, or aspiration, at the 12th Annual DreamHome, which will be on display at the Merchandise Mart through Dec. 4. Here’s a taste of the six rooms created by Chicago interior design firms. Foyer Don’t invest in home design elements that are too trendy, advises Lynn Boutross of Blutter Shiff Design Associates, […]
Chicago winter has gone easy on us this year and it’s already starting to feel like spring. Now’s the time to start thinking about that landscape job you may have been putting off. Whether you’re going for a refresh of an existing landscape, a total tear-out of an eyesore left by a previous owner, or […]
If you had to guess the home renovation projects that add the most value to a house, you’d probably say “kitchen remodel” or “new bathroom,” right? In all likelihood, “fiberglass attic insulation” wouldn’t be at the top of your list. But, as it turns out, that is the project with the greatest return on investment, […]
According to HomeAdvisor, homeowners in Chicago spend anywhere from $13,405 to $31,334 on a kitchen remodel. Highland Park’s Little Green Kitchens is helping homeowners update their kitchens for less by taking used cabinets and appliances and finding new spaces for them. The team at Little Green Kitchens is not only passionate about design, but also the […]
Are you planning a bathroom renovation this year but don’t know where to start? We asked local design experts to predict the bathroom trends that will be hot in 2016 to help turn your bathroom into a retreat that is as functional as it is gorgeous. 1. Freestanding Tubs The too-large tub deck trend that […]
Looking to sell your home, or determining which upgrades are best for your property’s resale value? Here are five design details that could jeopardize your sale. Real estate brokers Anne West, who specializes in the lakefront communities of Chicago’s North Shore with Coldwell Banker, and Terri McAuley, city luxury expert with KoenigRubloff, share advice on how […]
When you have a new baby, you spend a lot of time in the nursery — feeding, rocking and playing with your little bundle of joy. So the baby’s room should be just as stylish and refined as the rest of your home. A nursery need not be all pastels and cartoon characters to be […]
In our January/February 2016 issue, we introduced a new section to highlight local businesses’ anniversaries and awards. If your company is celebrating a milestone in 2016, we want to know! Email anna@makeitbetter.net and your business may appear in our print magazine. Jewell Events Catering 2016 marks Jewell Events Catering’s 49th year in business. Jewell Events […]
