Quaint downtowns, chill environs and friendly neighbors all make small town life appealing for many, especially in recent times. These remarkable real estate listings are located in some of America’s coolest burgs. 2942 Sandpointe Drive, McKinleyville, California, $2,500,000 Boasting awe-inspiring views over Mad River and the Pacific, this architect-designed red cedar-clad home sits on […]
Quaint downtowns, chill environs and friendly neighbors all make small town life appealing for many, especially in recent times. These remarkable real estate listings are located in some of America’s coolest burgs. 2942 Sandpointe Drive, McKinleyville, California, $2,500,000 Boasting awe-inspiring views over Mad River and the Pacific, this architect-designed red cedar-clad home sits on […]
When Marie Kondo, the undisputed queen of home organization and tidiness, showed up on our TV screens in 2019 with her wildly popular Netflix show, “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo,” her quirky yet effective KonMari Method sparked much more than joy — she created a tsunami of public interest in having a tidier home with […]
The beds are made, the dishes cleared, the clothing folded and put away, but do you know how clean — and healthy — your home really is? Research has shown that the air within homes can be deadlier than outdoor air. “Walking into a modern building can sometimes be compared to placing your head inside […]
Young love blossoms with a sense of possibility and an undeniable je ne sais quoi. That was the case for a young couple who reconnected in the Windy City years after they met in college. “Our relationship bloomed fairly quickly,” the now-wife says. Indeed, the enchanted couple’s whirlwind courtship inspired Brianne Bishop’s design of […]
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 […]
