The days are getting longer—thank goodness!—and the season of sunshine is just around the corner. These high-wattage furnishings let you bring the light inside. Bilboquet Pedestal Table by Kateryna Sokolova from Roche Bobois Inspired by children’s cup-and-ball toys, which originated in the 14th century, this table is made with a piece of blown glass, which sits atop […]
Ben Lenhardt loves gardens fervently, and he’s got the résumé to prove it. Lenhardt, who lives in Winnetka and in Charleston, South Carolina, retired from a successful investment management career to focus intently on his passions: gardening and historic preservation. In Winnetka, he filled his ravine garden with Caesar’s Brother Siberian iris and Japanese butterbur. […]
If you’re going to live in wine country, you want a property that celebrates the natural beauty of the landscape around you: rolling hills, sun-drenched countrysides, and of course the picturesque rows of the vineyards themselves. Whether it’s through scenic outdoor dining areas or thoughtfully designed windows that provide arresting views, these five properties seamlessly […]
How we use our homes has changed a lot in the past year. As we’re spending more time at home, we’re also realizing the need to live in an environment designed for health, wellness and well-being. Several elements of home design can provide peace of mind for a more healthful, resilient lifestyle. Resiliency Resilience is […]
You can select your preferred activity level with these eye-catching furniture pieces fit for weekend (design) warriors: sit, swing or lounge. Trampoline Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina This piece by the legendary Spanish designer is definitely not your average patio chair. It’s the latest in Cassina’s outdoor furniture collection characterized by playful designs. The […]
Whether you’re a suburban parent with a newly empty nest or just looking to upgrade to more luxe urban living, these spacious condos and apartments in the heart of downtown Chicago are ideal footholds for living close to all that our world-class city has to offer. Parkline Chicago, starts at $1.5 million Designed by Thomas […]
On a tucked-away street in Malibu that’s known only among locals, there’s a Mediterranean villa-style home that was built in the seventies. Its name appears on the front gate and in a mosaic on the front steps: “Villa di Vita Bella.” “That means beautiful life in Italian,” says owner Susan B. Noyes, the founder of […]
When a couple walked into a stucco-clad Kenilworth house, built in 1893 as a dormitory for a private school, they quickly realized they’d found the perfect home for their family, which included two young children and a third on the way. The front foyer was bathed in natural daylight, which streamed in from the third-floor […]
When a couple walked into a stucco-clad Kenilworth house, built in 1893 as a dormitory for a private school, they quickly realized they’d found the perfect home for their family, which included two young children and a third on the way. The front foyer was bathed in natural daylight, which streamed in from the third-floor […]
These Chicago-area properties on the market now all feature one element that evokes immediate thoughts of vacation: the pool. After a year at home, the residential pool industry is experiencing historic growth. From sprawling in-ground designs to efficient lap pools to a private indoor recreation center, these homes let you enjoy the sparkling waters of […]
