You don’t have to do a full-scale remodel to introduce modern conveniences and style into your kitchen and bath. Simply changing the faucets can go a long way in updating the look and feel of your space. From hands-free faucets for convenience during holiday meals to elegant waterfall faucets for a spa-like bath experience, there’s […]
Ellen DeGeneres fans (who isn’t a fan of hers?!), get excited: Thomasville launched two home collections in collaboration with the superstar’s design line, ED Ellen DeGeneres, and Walter E. Smithe Furniture Design is now the exclusive retailer in the Chicago area to carry the collection. The gorgeous new furniture collection, appropriately named ED Ellen DeGeneres Crafted By […]
The verdict is in and big, sprawling houses are out — at least if you want to be energy efficient, that is. The Pew Research Center reports that while we’ve made some considerable energy gains since the 1970s, a lot of that progress has been lost to the bigger houses homeowners have favored in the […]
Hard surface flooring, especially hardwood or authentic hardwood lookalikes, are dominating main living areas in single family homes, condos and apartments all over the country. Given this widespread national trend, area rugs have become more important than ever. Rugs not only warm up a room and help designate different areas within open concept spaces, but they […]
Want to get a great return on investment (ROI) with your next home renovation? If you’re looking to update a space, odds are you’re thinking about how much you have to spend and how much you will get in return. Giving your space a new look with the right updates can make all the difference […]
Brighten up your home in the midst of winter with something new from Rejuvenation, a lighting and house parts general store that opened in Lincoln Park Nov. 21. With new and vintage items ranging from chandeliers and sofas to hardware and storage solutions, you’ll always find something to make your home more organized or simply […]
Not just a place to store vino, the right wine cellar can be a stunning focal point in your home as well as a spot to entertain. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but if you’re passionate about wine, the cellar may very well be the center of your house. Before […]
The wallpaper trend is still going strong. Wallpaper is a great way to add a bold focal point or subtle texture to a room. From oversized florals to playful toiles to mod geometrics — here are some gorgeous wallpaper prints for every room in your home. Malachite Create a bold statement wall with this retro […]
When it comes to exterior holiday décor, less is definitely more. The Griswold-esque house-lighting ceremony is long gone and homeowners are opting for a minimalist approach that embraces sustainability without sacrificing taste. Monochromatic color schemes and geometric shapes are all the rage and harken back to an eye-catching, simpler aesthetic. According to Ed Furner, director […]
Once a utility room, the kitchen has been elevated to a real showpiece in the modern home. That doesn’t mean its essential purpose should be sacrificed though. So when top designers sit down with a homeowner looking to remodel, they aren’t just thinking about what’s trendy and beautiful; they’re thinking about that homeowner’s lifestyle and […]
