Bold coffered ceilings and echoes of traditional boiserie lift a classic but timeworn Russian Hill pied-à-terre. When a couple from a leafy Chicago suburb who needed to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren in San Francisco found a worn fourth-floor flat in a 1924 Russian Hill condominium building, they took it. “It had bay […]
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
We all love a little change of color, pattern, or style in our homes, but sometimes “brand new” isn’t the answer. “But how do I make changes without it being brand new?” you may be asking. Well, that is when it is good to know a company that doesn’t just employ painters, they employ true […]
A kitchen renovation can seem like a daunting task, but for local novelist Stacey Ballis it was truly a labor of love. “I walked in,” she says of the first time she visited her house, “and the building gave me a hug. It felt like home in such a warm and visceral way.” That was […]
For many homeowners, the staircase is the central focal point in their entryway. It sets the tone for the entire house. It can be dramatic, dynamic, and practical. Plain wood stairs can be cold and stark, while adding a carpet runner can warm up the space and add an element of design and character. Not […]
A fire-safe garden can be attractive and protective.
The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller will be auctioned at Christie’s in New York City May 8-10 — and every cent from the sale (anticipated to fetch a record-breaking $1 billion) will be donated to charity. Beneficiaries include Harvard and Rockefeller Universities, the Museum of Modern Art and the Council on Foreign Relations. Steven Zick, senior […]
See the latest custom home designed and built by A. Perry Homes in the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore’s Designer Kitchens of the North Shore Tour on May 4. This magnificent, custom kitchen was a collaboration between A. Perry Homes, Ilene Chase Design, and Abruzzo Kitchens & Bath. This sophisticated and classically elegant kitchen creates […]
Ryan Kolar‘s $1.5 million west Lakeview home has been described as the “most sustainable home in Chicago.” And while that sounds a little bit like marketing hype, it’s hard to deny, as sustainability was integrated into every single element of the building’s construction and design. To bring the project to fruition, Kolar and his team […]
