From sourcing materials to production methods, the carbon footprint of a single piece of furniture can be enormous if careful attention isn’t paid along the way. These 6 companies are at the forefront of the movement to hold the design industry accountable to higher environmental standards. Using natural or recycled materials, eliminating toxic glazes and […]
Designer Michael Del Piero has a long history of working with a family (who preferred not to be named) on a succession of homes—in Winnetka, New York, Phoenix, Miami and two in Chicago. The couple have downsized and winter primarily in Florida, but they like to spend their summers in Chicago, so they’ve kept a […]
Last month, the SPACES virtual event “Designing the Perfect Second Home” brought together three expert designers to discuss their experiences designing and building second homes. The conversation covered the latest second home design trends, tips for prospective second homeowners, and how clients’ thinking on second homes has changed in recent years. The panels were: Chicago-based […]
Unabashed fans of John Hughes movies, Mike and Sonia Esler’s desire for a traditional manse like the one featured in the director’s classic holiday film, “Home Alone”, inspired them to settle down near the house’s actual location in Winnetka. It wasn’t long before they had purchased a not dissimilar red-brick center-hall Colonial, soon asking […]
From cozy pieces to conversation starters and collectibles, these luxury items made from fine wool, clay, metal, glass and wood are sure to thrill the design fans on your holiday gift list. Solo Wool Throw Blankets These throws are generously sized—perfect for curling up beside a fire or cuddling on the couch while watching a […]
Pandemic precautions changed our lives in so many ways, none more universal than the need to seek joy and comfort in our living spaces. Designers and architects, who also were largely confined at home, responded with an impressive roster of book releases in 2021. The year’s hottest themes are healthy spaces, botanical enrichment, do-it-yourself, and […]
Your dining table may have featured in more virtual meetings and online classes than meals this year. These new tabletop finds will make it freshly festive for your holiday gatherings. Teacup Saucer Set by Off-White c/o Ginori 1735 Coffee, tea, haute couture, anyone? This teacup saucer set is a collaboration between the famed Florentine […]
The winter holidays are approaching way too fast, and we’re all stretched in a million different directions. Yet, we’re yearning to celebrate the season in high style, especially after last year’s pandemic gloom. Here, a handful of designers and style pros offer some easy ideas to jump-start your holiday decorating. Build on What You […]
In an ongoing pandemic, so many things have gone virtual—including interior design, as surprising as that sounds. Last spring, when lockdown began, the design industry ground to a halt. Paradoxically, many people were home and keen to improve their spaces. So, Jake Arnold, an L.A.-based designer whose clients include Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Rashida […]
With their three children now young adults, a couple on Chicago’s North Shore realized that having a vacation home would make family get-togethers easier and therefore more frequent. “We all love to ski and hike, so being near Park City is perfect for us,” the wife says. “While we’ll probably always keep a home in […]
