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Part 2: Mid-Century Modern Glow Up

June 11, 2025 Rachel Alcorn

Remember our Mid-Century Modern Glow Up? We’re rounding out our series on this special home with some new images. 

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In Curated Tags Interior Design

Client Profile: Barb & Maestro

June 2, 2025 Rachel Alcorn

We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a heartwarming story about one of our current clients and her very special dog.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design

Thoughts on the Kravet NYC Experience

May 30, 2025 Rachel Alcorn

A deep dive into textile and furnishings company, Kravet, highlighted the importance of old-world craftsmanship.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Design Ideas

Install Days Make Spaces Sing

May 8, 2025 Rachel Alcorn

After the vision is finalized and brought to life, but before the project is officially finished, we come to “install day.” Take a peak inside this fast-paced and fun process!

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Bathroom Design, Entryway Design

6 Tips for Designing a Home Bar

April 11, 2025 Rachel Alcorn

Over the years we’ve designed quite a few home bars for our clients. From swanky and grownup to kid- and family-friendly bars, we’ve done it all. Read on for a few tips we’ve learned along the way.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Mid-Century Design, Modern Design

A Peek Into the Design Process of 3 Unique Projects

March 27, 2025 Rachel Alcorn

​​Happy Spring Break to those who celebrate! We’re trading out of office time these few weeks and thought it would be fun to give you a round up of a few in progress jobs, so please forgive the iPhone photos and come along for the ride.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Living Room Design, Mid-Century Design, Modern Design, Commercial Design

A Tale of Two Basements - Both with Similar Functional Features but Very Different Styles

November 18, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

Two different homes with the desire to make their basements a family friendly extension of their first floors, yet two very different style preferences.  Both families were looking for a place their kids could retreat with friends, a destination for entertaining all ages and a place where play is welcome. 

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In Curated Tags Basement Design, Basement Renovation

An Exciting New Theater Project: Athenaeum Theater and a Personal Full-Circle Moment

September 27, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

In a fun full-circle moment for me - Two Hands Interiors has been engaged to help with the historic renovation of the  Athenaeum Theater in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood!

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In Curated Tags Curated Design

Building a New Home - The Pros and Cons of a Ground Up Build

August 13, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

This year has us completing two brand new homes from the ground up.  While they are very different projects - a custom lake home and a semi-custom row home - both properties offer a glimpse into the pros and cons of new construction.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Bedroom Design, Renovation

Rebuilding A Family Legacy Lake House

July 29, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

This dream project began with a long-standing relationship between our clients and introducing them to one of our favorite construction teams - and then convincing everyone we could make this new home nestled into the dunes of Lake Michigan a reality!

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Bedroom Design, Renovation

Designing A Corporate Headquarters in Downtown Wheaton: From Bryn’s Desk

July 15, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

People often ask what kind of clients we help at Two Hands Interiors.  Residential?  Commercial? We actually help both.  The Two Hands team loves the mix of having both residential and commercial clients because each have their unique traits and design goals.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Wheaton

What’s the Best Advice You’ve Heard Recently?

July 1, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

Every once in while, a piece of advice (whether solicited or not) comes across your path and it hits home. Reading the blog, Cup of Jo, the advice to “‘Don’t bite the hook,’” was such a great reminder to pause and realize that not everything warrants a reaction.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design

If you had a YouTube Channel - what would it be?

June 20, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

A little while ago, Bryn was explaining the details for a fabric decision to an intern and he suggested that she start a YouTube channel.  We had a good chuckle in the moment and ever since, we've tossed around YouTube channel ideas for all the passions our team has extending through and beyond design.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design

Blending What Brings you Joy with the Practical Needs of Home

May 27, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

How do we define logical and intuitive in regards to the home?  Intuition guides us to know what feels good and right, and logic is hopefully there to remind us of the pros and cons of any intuitive approach.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design

Mixing New and Existing Design Elements in a Traditionally Layered Townhome

April 3, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

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.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Contemporary Design, Bedroom Renovation, Bedroom Design

How do Color Choices Impact a Room?

April 1, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

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.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Contemporary Design, Bedroom Renovation, Bedroom Design

A Family Room Refresh in a Classic, yet Contemporary Home

March 4, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

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.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Kitchen Renovation, Living Room Design, Contemporary Design

How We Are Surviving Winter: A Round Up of Sanity Saving Ideas

February 12, 2024 Rachel Alcorn

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.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Kitchen Renovation, Living Room Design, Contemporary Design

A Reflection of 2023 from Rachel’s Desk

December 18, 2023 Rachel Alcorn

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. 

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In Curated Tags Curated, Interior Design, Kitchen Renovation, Living Room Design, Contemporary Design

12 Days of Holiday Traditions - A Peek Inside Our Team’s Favorite Memories

November 20, 2023 Rachel Alcorn

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.

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In Curated Tags Seasonal Interior Design, Interior Design
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