Throw off the end-of-winter doldrums—at least in your home. We’ve rounded up 8 great ideas to get you going. 1. Start with a Clean Slate After you’ve swept out the last of those leftover pine needles from Christmas, open up the windows and let the fresh air in. Before beginning any redecorating project, get to […]
Is it time to do some updating in your home? You may be looking for a fresh take on an entire room or just changing out a few accent pieces. And while we love our North Shore stores, if you’re looking for something new, consider a quick trip to the city. Here are our favorite […]
Combat clutter by keeping these essentials on-hand—because your stacks of papers and overflowing closets and junk drawers aren’t going to organize themselves.
The days of heavy-handed window treatments are over. It’s time to lose the hefty cornices, ornate hardware, overdone tassels and trim, and opt for window treatments that offer warmth and style, and still let the light shine in. So whether you revise or redo your window treatments, here are some decorating ideas from local interior […]
Ceding control is never easy, especially when it comes to something as personal as the design of your own home. But as Make It Better’s Editor-in-Chief Laura Hine recently learned, sometimes it pays to bring in a professional, in this case, Chris Garrett, of Garrett Paschen Interior Design in Evanston. “I feel like this house […]
Your shoes tell the story of where you’ve been, and regardless of your lifestyle, it’s going to be dirty.
Just as a suite of furniture is boring and predictable, the same goes for your bed. It’s time to ditch the “bed in a bag,” and think of your bedding like your wardrobe. For inspiration, we asked Meg Carroll of Bedside Manor and Leslie Spitzer-Blesius of Jolie Maison, to share their tricks to making a […]
No more excuses. When it comes to decorating, the time to act is now. Decorating isn’t about hiring a designer or buying fancy or expensive things. It’s about ripping the brown paper wrappers off your pictures and hanging them anywhere. So unpack your pictures already! Because let’s face it: You moved in five years ago. […]
There’s nothing like our cold, gray winter to inspire lighthearted design.
With the end of holiday distractions, dwindling daylight and chilly temps, it’s easy to feel cranky and sluggish in January. Instead of feeling dreary, why not embrace winter? Use these three formulas to cozy up every room of your house, and appreciate how beautiful this season can be. 1. Pillows + Throw + Fireplace […]
