From biking and hiking to camping and kayaking, there are myriad ways to enjoy the outdoors in the summertime. We’ve rounded up a list of 10 companies that not only help us get outside but that also give back to the environment or their community in a positive way. Whether it’s by lighting up the […]
SPACES: The Art of Living Outdoors Thursday, June 24th, 2021 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT Click here to register. More than a year into a pandemic, outdoor living remains top-of-mind. The outdoors is where we gather with loved ones and friends, and we rely more than ever on outdoor […]
Crafting the perfect home happens with many iterations. The Sullivan-Newman family’s journey started in 2016, with a significant remodel of their home’s interior. Now, four years later, they have completed the finishing touches — the expansion of their outdoor living. After they put their two-year old son, Axel, and one-year old daughter, MJ, to bed, […]
With the popularity of outdoor living expected to hit its highest peak yet this year, we are seeing a shift away from seasonality as homeowners adopt a more year-round mindset regarding their outdoor spaces. Outdoor living is no longer restricted to spring and summer. The innovative approaches in high-performance materials, lighting, and outdoor electronics (video […]
Midwestern summers are short. If the weather is warm, we want to be outside enjoying it, which means many of us are evolving the way we use outdoor space. Well-appointed outdoor kitchens mean we don’t have to go inside, even at mealtimes. Here, local outdoor design specialists give us the scoop on the latest al […]
With the polar vortex still fresh in our collective memories, we’re creating beautiful outdoor spaces that will help us hang on to the fleeting days of summer as the fall chill sets in. “We love sitting outside on cool nights with our blankets and enjoying the fire on our patio,” says Highland Park resident Julie […]
Susan Fredman Design Group’s Ruthie Delf Talks About Transforming a Glencoe Sun Porch. Recently Susan Fredman Design helped a Glencoe couple redecorate their entire home. One of the biggest challenges was creating a serene but masculine sun porch that would maximize the gorgeous views of the nearby garden and swimming pool. Staff designer Ruthie Delf […]
