If you still think wallpaper is dated, think again. Wallpaper is back and this time it’s got attitude. We asked two interior designers, Kenneth Walter and Shelley Johnstone, for their thoughts on the best ways to transform your rolls from dowdy to dandy. Start small Wallpaper a powder room, small foyer or focal point […]
On the lookout for new design ideas? Look no further than the Hubbard Woods neighborhood of Winnetka. Material Possessions 954 Green Bay Rd 847-446-8840 A Winnetka staple since 1977, Material Possessions sells everything from bed and bath accessories to table settings. They also provide design services and a bridal registry, which can be completed […]
Paint is one of the cheapest ways to make a big design impact in your home. It’s also one of the easiest to mess up. Interior design experts and self-proclaimed paintaholics Julia Buckingham Edelmann of Buckingham Interiors + Design and Julie Fleps of Fleps Designs give us their thoughts on the power of paint. […]
Touring the splendiferous homes on the North Shore has been loads of fun and a terrific source of decorating inspiration. I’ve also been able to glean information about local design resources, which interior designers and homeowners alike speak about in secretive, hushed tones. Don’t worry, it’s just between you and me,” I whisper, as my […]
For the past three years, I’ve spent my days photographing the homes of people whom I’ve never previously met. Afterward, I use my photos and interview notes in an attempt to weave an interesting narrative along with a few takeaways for readers who are interested in gussying up their own pads. After touring so many different […]
Lauren Gold and Sasha Adler are the design directors of Nate Berkus Associates here in Chicago. These chic gals know that once you get the furniture in place, then the real fun begins. Here are their tips for making a room personal and warm, but still chic and stylish. 1. Photos = personal. Add your […]
“A house isn’t worth anything if you can’t make it comfortable to live in,” explains Thomas Wesely. Wesley is an Evanston-based interior designer who set out to do just that for his friend when she bought a 1920s-era Tudor-style home, which is located on a leafy street in Evanston. Tell us a little about the […]
I’d heard that Meg Caswell, winner of this year’s “HGTV Design Star,” was the kind of girl that immediately feels like your new best friend. As I scurried through the chilly, gray streets of Chicago and nestled into the colorful, warm, cushy couch at Meg’s Design Shoppe, at 1242 N. Wells St., I immediately knew […]
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, […]
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 […]
