Thanks to swanky modern amenities and killer views, high-rises are hotter than ever. Here, a bird’s-eye view of the latest and greatest. The city of big shoulders is a reference to the metropolis’ well-deserved reputation as a hardworking town, but one could be forgiven for assuming that it’s talking about our many skyscrapers. Chicago, after […]
Home Maintenance Program Takes Care of the Tasks Homeowners Forget or Ignore Fall is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference in preparation for the upcoming cold weather. While many of these maintenance tasks are fairly simple, they are still very important to complete before cold […]
Fall always feels like a bit of a contradiction to me: Cool weather and crisp, colorful leaves remind us that the year is coming to a close, yet the air practically buzzes with the excitement of new beginnings as the kids head back to school. Mixed in with the wistfulness of time passing is a […]
When this Highland Park homeowner finished her master bedroom, bath, and dressing room renovation, all she could say was, “This project totally changed my life!” The proud owner of a 1924 red brick Georgian-style home worked with her architect to reconfigure a tiny master bath into a grand spa-like space without moving structural walls. In […]
More and more people feel comfortable designing with their own personal style in mind. Instead of just the basics, you will see lots of hand painted cement tiles (or porcelain that mimics the hand painted look), wide distressed wood planks, and decorative 3D (dimensional) tile used as accent walls. Marble and cement looks in quartz […]
When summers are as short as they are in the Midwest, it’s important to make the most of them. It was in that spirit that Winnetka residents Jared and Christy Vegosen hired Chalet Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center (Make It Better’s Best of 2018 Best Landscaper winner) to create a luxurious spot for alfresco dining, […]
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 […]
