Aimee and Sean Huss share two great loves: family and good design. So when the couple decided to move from their two-story Lakeview home to Winnetka, they approached designer Rose Wormley with a challenge: Design highly functional spaces with enough room for their four young children and frequent visitors to spread out comfortably — but […]
The World Happiness Report consistently ranks Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden in their top 10 happiest countries in the world. So it’s no surprise that people around the world are paying attention to Scandinavian wellness concepts and trying to learn their secrets. This winter, as the sun dips and the snow rises, let’s look to those […]
The World Happiness Report consistently ranks Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden in their top 10 happiest countries in the world. So it’s no surprise that people around the world are paying attention to Scandinavian wellness concepts and trying to learn their secrets. This winter, as the sun dips and the snow rises, let’s look to those […]
Updated April 5, 2018 Making the decision to sell your house can be a bit like ending a long-term relationship — once you’ve made up your mind, you just want the whole thing over with already. But, making sure your house is in prime selling condition on the front end can get you an offer […]
The bar cart is one of hottest trends in home décor right now — and for good reason. No longer an afterthought meant to be wheeled out of the background for guests, the bar cart is taking center stage as the key to a memorable party. From picking the most stylish cart, to stocking it with the chicest […]
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright felt that the hearth is the psychological center of the home. ”For Wright, the fireplace represented not just the psychological center, but also the spiritual center and a family gathering spot,” says Peter Nicholas, founder and principal of the Nicholas Design Collaborative. Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily the case today. “Fireplaces […]
You may have noticed that your entryway is looking a little less than welcoming, or felt a slight breeze every time you walk past those panes in your living room. Like everything else in your home, windows and doors need maintenance and, in time, replacement. And while new windows and doors can have a transformational […]
The holidays are my favorite time of the year. It’s a time to reflect, to be grateful, and to celebrate. We have been entrusted to design, build, and remodel homes for many families in our community to celebrate this special time. We understand the importance of the family traditions that are made and special moments […]
Magnificent home — all brick and Masonry with the most beautiful modern finishes and professionally decorated. This 5 bedroom, 4.2 bath home sits on a 1.25 acre gorgeous, private lot. Spectacular living space with magnificent carpentry throughout. Features include: high ceilings, gourmet chef’s kitchen, wet bar, walk-in closet, and hot tub. Three car attached garage, […]
Upping the elegance factor at home is as simple as lighting a candle, but local designers have a few other tricks up their sleeves. Read on for chic ways to elevate your entertaining space with the ease of a pro, whether you’re sitting down to a family dinner, hosting friends on a Friday night, or […]
