The rug is the foundation of your room. It’s a stage for your furniture, warmth for your feet, a soft spot to sit. But too many tired rooms are anchored by predictable patterns, awkward sizing and poor quality. It’s time to choose the right rug for your space. Where do you start? First ask yourself, […]
If you think lighting a space well is as simple as plugging in a lamp, think again. Like any design element, careful thought and planning—along with knowing your options—can make the difference between a sterile space and one that offers the perfect marriage of functionality and aesthetics. We consulted with two industry experts, Tim Archibald, […]
Sylvia Cardenas relied on instinct and advice to decorate her Highland Park home. When George and Sylvia Cardenas first bought the Highland Park lot where their home stands today, the surrounding area was mostly farmland. “We used it to park the trucks for our business,” explains Sylvia Cardenas, of George Cardenas Landscape Design in Highland […]
Alessandra Branca’s lush, textured interiors have been featured in many publications, including House Beautiful, Elle Decor and House & Garden. Never content to rest on her laurels, in 2008, Alessandra opened her Gold Coast boutique, Branca, where she makes available the kind of one-of-a-kind pieces that have graced her projects, and in 2009, she published […]
Meet Joyce Romanoff, President of Skokie-based wall coverings company, Maya Romanoff. She is focused on thoughtfully growing the company’s line of products without sacrificing its culture of cooperation and connection. Romanoff also serves on the Exhibitions Committee for the Museum of Arts & Design in NY and on the Advisory Boards for HD Expo and […]
While growing up in the Philippines, Joaquin Franco discovered a special talent that none of his friends possessed: decorating. “It all started at home,” says Franco, who started by selecting the paint and fabrics for his own bedroom before branching out into the rest of the house. “I grew bored of seeing the furniture in […]
Few things can enhance or detract from a beautifully designed interior more than window treatments.
Although many experts recommend holding big events at reception halls, hotels or restaurants, there’s nothing like throwing a fantastic party at home—if you’re prepared. Think Through the Basics Seating, lighting, space. Is there room for 100 of your nearest and dearest to mingle, talk and laugh? A room, like this one, which was designed by […]
Lucky enough to have a fireplace at home? Make it a focal point! No matter what your style, you’ll find something to love in our three very different mantels decorated by local shops. First up, a modern country Christmas. Imagine letting your kids decorate their own mantel every year – from the miniature white feathered […]
Whether we admit it or not, most of us decorate our spaces. Sure, there’s a group of hardcore enthusiasts who agonize over paint chips, scour the Internet for back issues of the late Domino Magazine (sniff) and fervently pray tassels never make a comeback (guilty!), but even teenage boys display their trophies and hang posters […]
