A kitchen renovation can seem like a daunting task, but for local novelist Stacey Ballis it was truly a labor of love. “I walked in,” she says of the first time she visited her house, “and the building gave me a hug. It felt like home in such a warm and visceral way.” That was […]
For many homeowners, the staircase is the central focal point in their entryway. It sets the tone for the entire house. It can be dramatic, dynamic, and practical. Plain wood stairs can be cold and stark, while adding a carpet runner can warm up the space and add an element of design and character. Not […]
See the latest custom home designed and built by A. Perry Homes in the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore’s Designer Kitchens of the North Shore Tour on May 4. This magnificent, custom kitchen was a collaboration between A. Perry Homes, Ilene Chase Design, and Abruzzo Kitchens & Bath. This sophisticated and classically elegant kitchen creates […]
Putting your house on the market — and actually selling it — can be a daunting task. Fortunately, we’ve spoken with local realtors and experts throughout the years to find out what you need to know to make the process easier. 5 Things That Could Derail Your Home Closing According to a 2015 survey by […]
Ryan Kolar‘s $1.5 million west Lakeview home has been described as the “most sustainable home in Chicago.” And while that sounds a little bit like marketing hype, it’s hard to deny, as sustainability was integrated into every single element of the building’s construction and design. To bring the project to fruition, Kolar and his team […]
Even when it’s below zero degrees outside, the owner of the Gregory Street Residence in Wilmette is in his garden. Or it feels that way. That’s because the home he and his husband designed and built on a sunny, “unusually narrow and long” lot is structured to wrap around the garden and embrace it with […]
As architects, builders, and remodelers of fine homes in several geographic locations in the U.S., we have a unique view into what is hot and where trends are heading. With interest rates still very low and the stock market at record levels, people are investing in themselves. They feel the desire to continue the family […]
One of the hottest design trends of 2018, wabi sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that accepts the imperfect, incomplete, and irregular — think cracks, frayed edges, worn leather, and faded fabrics. Despite its singsong name, the look is muted and rustic, grounded in neutral colors, fibers, and materials, and celebrates items made by hand or by […]
If the calendar months had personas, January would be the drill sergeant that marches on in, demanding push-ups and tidiness. Getting organized, after all, is one of the top New Year’s resolutions, according to the most recent survey from Nielsen. It tails behind fitness and budget goals. But, honest question: Now that we’re more than […]
If the calendar months had personas, January would be the drill sergeant that marches on in, demanding push-ups and tidiness. Getting organized, after all, is one of the top New Year’s resolutions, according to the most recent survey from Nielsen. It tails behind fitness and budget goals. But, honest question: Now that we’re more than […]
