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What is an architectural review and why does it matter?

April 10, 2023 Rachel Alcorn

Hiring an interior designer to review your architectural plans can be a helpful layer of feedback to ensure that the end result of your new space is everything you hoped for.

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In Curated Tags Renovation, Design and Remodeling, Wheaton

The Artists that Inspire Us: A Perspective from Boulevard Fine Art

April 3, 2023 Rachel Alcorn

Stepping into a fine art gallery can be like can be like a kid stepping into a candy store. There are so many options, tons to see, it is a little bit intimidating, a lot a bit exciting and often times, you don’t know where to start.

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In Curated, Ask An Expert Tags Ask An Expert, Renovation, Glen Ellyn

Charleston: Sharing Findings from an Iconic Town

March 13, 2023 Rachel Alcorn

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.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design

A Roundup from Our Favorite Things Gift Exchange

January 13, 2023 Rachel Alcorn

Our second annual holiday gift exchange brought so many favorite ideas around our table.  With each team member bringing a favorite thing to give and leaving with one from another, our table was filled with great ideas and fun and thoughtful gifts. 

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In Curated Tags Resources

How to Prepare for an Organized Home

January 2, 2023 Rachel Alcorn

Designing a place for everything, so everything can be in its place starts with a lot of questions. Questions about how a family lives and operates within in a home and the ways to keep the items that they use most both convenient and organized.

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In Curated, Ask An Expert Tags Design and Remodeling, Design Ideas, Glen Ellyn, Western Springs

A Letter of Gratitude to 2022

December 19, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

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.


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In Curated Tags Design Ideas, Interior Design, Glen Ellyn, Woodridge

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes

December 5, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

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.


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In Curated Tags Design Ideas, Interior Design, Holiday Recipes

The What, Where and Why of Wallpaper

November 21, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

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.


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In Curated Tags Design Ideas, Interior Design, Glen Ellyn, Woodridge, Elmhurst

Our Top Four Basement Design Tips

October 24, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

Creating a welcoming, fun and cozy basement is high on the priority list for many of our clients these days. Folks are wanting the basement to be more useful and more beautiful than ever. Here are a few pro-tips for getting the most out of your underground space:


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In Curated Tags Design Ideas, Basement Remodel, Basement Renovation, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn

Four Ideas for Repurposing Empty Bedrooms

September 12, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

Once the kids have launched, your home can feel empty. When you have gotten over that, get to work deciding how you can best utilize your home for a new lifestyle. Here we discuss four ideas for repurposing those empty bedrooms into new spaces.

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In Curated Tags Press, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst

What Makes an Entryway Special?

August 29, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

They say you have one chance to make a first impression. The entryway to any home is a place to welcome guests, provide functional storage and share an introduction to the story the home will tell. When considering an entryway, here are our top 5 design tips.

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In Curated Tags Entryway Design, Interior Design, Glen Ellyn

How a Neutral Space Can be Beautifully Layered

August 15, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

While I prefer to live with a fair amount of color and pattern in my own home, I can appreciate the beauty of a well-done neutral space. When opting for a neutral space, pulling together the following components will help the space sing.

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In Curated Tags New Construction, Mid-Century Design, Wheaton

Our Top 3 Considerations when Planning a Home with Kids and Pets

July 18, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

From the littlest people in our families to our furry family members, designing a space often calls for taking into consideration the little luxuries that will make everyday comfortable for each and every member of the family. Here we breakdown our approach to designing with kids and pets in mind.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design

Our Top Four Kitchen Design Tips

June 6, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

There are some universal tips for kitchen design that we consistently revisit to inform every stylistic setting. Before diving into a design, these are our top four tips.

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In Curated Tags Kitchen Design, Kitchen Renovation, Glen Ellyn

How to Update Decor as the Seasons Change

March 14, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

When making seasonal updates, there are a few simple swaps that we always go back to. Here are our tried and true ways to add seasonal touches.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Seasonal Interior Design, Glen Ellyn

Mood Boards: When Inspiration Becomes A Plan

February 28, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

Often times, we start by taking that inspiration and turning it into a mood board. This translates colors, textures and tones into tangible design elements. Here we’ll answer some common questions about mood boards.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design Palettes, Interior Design, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton

An Introduction to Our Resource Journal: The Recommendations From Around our Table

February 14, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

In the spirit of our community table - we’ll be sharing our random but honest list of recommendations, and perhaps a few things to avoid. These recs may be as varied as the conversations around our table, but trust that they come vetted and worthy of sharing.

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In Curated Tags Resources, Interior Design

What is "Grandmillennial"...and is it really new?

January 3, 2022 Rachel Alcorn

First coined in a House Beautiful article from 2019, the term generally references a return to classically traditional interiors. “Grand” as a nod to new found appreciation for grandma’s old furniture and the “grand” nature of some traditional design in terms of scale and formality.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Home Renovations

Turning the Page into a New Year

December 20, 2021 Rachel Alcorn

I tend to write these journal posts in the early morning - harnessing the quiet before the house is buzzing. As we move further into winter, I’m by the fire with my cup of coffee and the dogs - who are sort of chill while they wait for all the morning action to commence.

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In Curated Tags Interior Design, Seasonal Interior Design

Dining Rooms - for occasional entertaining or everyday use? A guide to creating a flexible space for both.

November 8, 2021 Rachel Alcorn

The dining room is used so infrequently for entertaining, but meanwhile, office space and additional lounge spaces are popular needs among our clients these days. This combination has us flexing our design muscles to create hybrid dining room spaces that can adjust to meet all sorts of needs.

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In Curated Tags Dining Room, Lounge, Interior Design
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