Our client had a good foundation of quality furniture and hoped to finish up some rooms, introduce a few completely new pieces and showcase some fabulous new art. Learn how we mixed new and exisiting design.
Read moreHow do Color Choices Impact a Room?
The color choices impact every surface and every feature - the walls, ceiling, trim, doors, furnishings and accessories. Take a look at what we consider when creating our designs.
Read moreMural Wrapped Sophisticated Primary Bedroom
While also embarking upon refreshing his living spaces, our client was ready to finally take his sleeping quarters to the next level - sophisticated, masculine, comfortable and refined. Enjoy our latest room reveal!
Read moreA Family Room Refresh in a Classic, yet Contemporary Home
After working with us previously to renovate their kitchen and keeping room, our clients were ready to tackle their adjacent family room. Read more about the process.
Read moreHow We Are Surviving Winter: A Round Up of Sanity Saving Ideas
This winter has been tough, but we are surviving. This month we are sharing a few ways the Two Hands team coped with the longest month of the year.
Read moreA Collection of Features on Houzz
We’ve been honored to be included in a variety of Houzz recognitions - from Best of Houzz featured basements, top 10 kitchen styles and most popular kids’ spaces. Find them all here.
Read more1920’s Home with 2024 Functionality
Clients often come to us with kitchens or baths that are "good enough" in regards to finishes or age and wear and tear - but they just weren't designed well for the space they inhabit. See what our exploratory space planning came up with!
Read moreA Reflection of 2023 from Rachel’s Desk
I asked everyone to share a highlight from 2023, as well as something to leave behind, and we closed with what we are looking forward to in 2024.
Read moreA Reimagined Hinsdale Living Room Welcomes Family and Friends
For this recent project, our client came to us for help in transforming her room (a large space with a fireplace - valuable real estate!) into a place where family and friends would enjoy gathering.
Read more12 Days of Holiday Traditions - A Peek Inside Our Team’s Favorite Memories
When we started to think of 12 traditions we could share as a team, everyone pulled out their phones and flipped through pictures. We’re hoping that by sharing some of our team’s family traditions you may find something in common, a new idea or just a little mood boost.
Read moreElegant Parisian Row Home Renovation
Our clients have a dreamy in-town row house perfect for empty nesters who still have kids bouncing home frequently for visits. Fresh off a trip to Europe, they were inspired by the allure and appeal of so many details from the Parisian apartment they had called home on their travels.
Read moreThe Moody and Eclectic Lounge at the Preppy Vintage Charmer
Third time's a charm for this fabulous client! We loved being invited back to the “Preppy Vintage Charmer” - this go round was to finally address a never-used office that had become a dumping ground for all the stuff of life. The design brief: No television needed and comfy, moody and eclectic were top priorities.
Read moreWays to Personalize your Home with Travel Memories
Some of our best family memories are created when traveling. When we’re away from the everyday those moments become dear, yet fleeting. However, there are many ways to bring home those memories and use them to personalize our homes.
Read moreCharleston: Sharing Findings from an Iconic Town
This fall I took my daughter, a senior in high school, on a whirlwind college tour in the south. We were lucky enough to spend a quick 2 days in Charleston with a good friend who knows the city inside and out. Here a few gems from our brief time there.
Read more13 Creative Basement Ideas That Go Beyond Adding a Ping-Pong Table - A Round Up with Architectural Digest
We're honored to be included in Architectural Digest's suggestions for creative basement design ideas! As a collection of ideas from designers all over the country, this article covers so many ways to thoughtfully approach really living in your basement.
Read moreA Letter of Gratitude to 2022
Reflecting on our year at the studio I'm pleased to see the wide range of projects we've worked on. No matter the size of a job, the satisfaction of helping clients fall back in love with their homes is pretty great.
Making Merry - Let Your Home Shine this Holiday Season with These Decorating Ideas: A Feature in Naperville Magazine
Rachel walks through her go-to tips from repurposing everyday items to adding real and faux greenery, ribbons, ornaments and other seasonal touches to spread cheer throughout your home.
Read moreFamily Favorite Holiday Recipes
The holidays are a time full of memories and traditions. This year, we took a minute to capture a few favorite recipes from each family and are excited to share a little bit about what makes then special in the hopes they could become something your family enjoys as well.
The What, Where and Why of Wallpaper
Wallpaper is definitely having a moment - from neutral textures to exuberant pattern and color and everything in between. Here is a quickie primer on the what, where and why of wallpaper.
Window Treatments: The Benefits of Custom vs. Retail Options
A well executed curtain or shade adds a softness and texture that highlights architectural elements and bring a finished and polished feel to a room. From custom to semi-custom to retail, there are a variety of price points on the open market to sort through, in addition to the pros and cons of each approach.