The winter holidays are approaching way too fast, and we’re all stretched in a million different directions. Yet, we’re yearning to celebrate the season in high style, especially after last year’s pandemic gloom. Here, a handful of designers and style pros offer some easy ideas to jump-start your holiday decorating. Build on What You […]
There’s so much to love about Scandinavian design, from the peacefulness of airy, minimal forms and light-colored woods to the softness and warmth of hygge. These seating options from top Danish brands reflect the accessible approach that the region is famous for. Hyg Shell Chair from Normann Copenhagen This chair by designer Simon Legald was […]
After a year of isolation, we’re all eager to see the world again. These finely crafted furnishings allow you to circumnavigate the globe when it comes to design—without ever packing your suitcase. Bollicosa Nautilus by Cassina If you crave time beside a body of water, check out these lights from the Italian design firm Cassina. […]
The U.S.A.’s tradition of furniture design and manufacturing is alive and well—and looking good. Check out these collectors’ items, custom pieces and classics in the making. Milo Baughman Sectional Sofa for Pacific Iron Kansas-born midcentury designer Milo Baughman came up with this three-piece sectional sofa. It comprises one armless chair and two one-arm chairs. The […]
Suddenly switching to work-from-home during the pandemic highlighted the value of flexibility when it comes to design. These furniture pieces work both indoors and outdoors, offering a ton of options when it comes to changing up the look of your home. Hopper AA Table by Extremis With this piece, Belgian designer Dirk Wynants has elevated […]
Most products are just a click away, sure, but there’s no replacement for the in-person shopping experience, especially when you’re shopping for your home and need to see colors and textures in person. Winnetka and Northfield’s house and home boutiques offer an engaging and tactile shopping experience, personalized customer service and one-of-a-kind products at all […]
From florals to butterflies, these new decor pieces are elegantly feminine and have us eating our hearts out. Bloom Easy Armchair Swivel by Kenneth Cobonpue You’ll feel like some kind of magical garden nymph every time you sit in this collector’s object by the acclaimed industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue, whose clients include Hollywood A-listers and […]
The days are getting longer—thank goodness!—and the season of sunshine is just around the corner. These high-wattage furnishings let you bring the light inside. Bilboquet Pedestal Table by Kateryna Sokolova from Roche Bobois Inspired by children’s cup-and-ball toys, which originated in the 14th century, this table is made with a piece of blown glass, which sits atop […]
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 […]
As the Chicago winter wraps its icy arms around us, we find ourselves racing inside our heated homes with a shiver. Now is the perfect time to spruce up your home and make it a welcome sanctuary from the cold. Consider adding any of these beautiful home decor pieces as accents or statement pieces. Or, if you’re in the mood for a bigger change, use one […]
