Lighten Up Your Window Treatments

The days of heavy-handed window treatments are over. It’s time to lose the hefty cornices, ornate hardware, overdone tassels and trim, and opt for window treatments that offer warmth and style, and still let the light shine in. So whether you revise or redo your window treatments, here are some decorating ideas from local interior […]

Tricks of the Trade: Designing an Outdoor Room

Good design can literally go out the door. With some careful planning, expert advice and the right materials, you can create an outdoor room that’s stylish and comfortable. Have a plan Just as you need a plan for your interior design, likewise think before you execute outdoors. Consider the big picture. Explains Anne Flannery, owner […]

Fresh: Birds of a Feather

Libertyville interior designers Carol Carani and Victoria Lidstrom have opened a shop, Leggy Bird Designs. They’ve partnered with Laurie King, a furniture restorer, and antique lovers Kelly Murphy and Danette Lemm. They stock the items they would choose for clients, mixing old and new to create eclectic, interesting looks. And when they’re not designing, you’ll […]