When renovating, we usually hear that kitchens and bathrooms are worth the investment to update as well. We asked 3 local real estate experts to explain how those renovations can impact a home’s value and are excited to share their thoughts here.
Read moreOur Top Four Kitchen Design Tips
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.
Read moreRecipe for Success: A Kitchen Feature in Beautiful Kitchens and Baths
Transforming an outdated kitchen without the desired flow was a joy to help with and is now featured in Beautiful Kitchens and Baths, a Traditional Home publication.
Read moreBuilding A Clean and Collected New Home
The homeowners came to us with plans in place and a strong vision for a clean and contemporary home. Playing with the light and dark finishes throughout the home brings energy to a calm palette and the neutral paints and allows the texture of the wood to shine.
10 Bath Trends Making a Splash: An Interview with West Suburban Living
Along with other area designers, Rachel shared her insights and experience on the latest desired features in bathroom design with West Suburban Living.
Read moreIn Good Company: A Renovation Feature in Naperville Magazine
In a recent interview with NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE, Bryn shared an example of how good design can help maximize and make the most of a home's footprint.
Read moreAsk A Real Estate Expert: When do you Recommend Renovating vs. When is it time to House Hunt?
Is your home meeting your family’s needs? And, if not what is the best way to fix that? We asked 3 local real estate agents this very question and are excited to share their expertise.
Read moreHow to Update Decor as the Seasons Change
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.
Read moreMood Boards: When Inspiration Becomes A Plan
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.
Read moreRecommendations From Around our Table
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.
Read moreAn Expression of Style in a Colorful Library
A few years ago we designed a really dynamic space with a client who had a vision, great taste and energy for the unexpected. Fast forward and we’re circling back to document and share this project post-pandemic - with the lovely gift of their new baby girl in the mix.
What is "Grandmillennial"...and is it really new?
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.
Read moreEvery Inch Counts: A Look Behind the Kitchen Renovation in Rachel's Home: A Feature in This Old House
It isn’t every day you see your kitchen in the pages of This Old House and get to share the design decisions that led to your family’s favorite room with an editor!
Read moreTurning the Page into a New Year
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.
Read moreWhat Lies Beneath (Yes, we're talking about basements): A Feature in This Old House
As inspiration for inviting basements remodels, This Old House featured a 1,200 square foot basement renovation in Glen Ellyn that we had the pleasure of designing.
Read moreHoliday Decorating Tips Shared with MyDomaine and USAToday
'Tis the season for adding festive touches in both big ways and small. We were excited to share some of our go-to holiday decorating tips with readers near and far.
Read moreA Custom Contemporary Home Designed and Built with Soul
Contemporary with a soul became the defining mantra guiding the design process for this stunning home. Contemporary in that the clients wanted clean lines, modern lighting and subdued and sophisticated material selections.
Read moreDining Rooms - for occasional entertaining or everyday use? A guide to creating a flexible space for both.
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.
Read moreHoliday Entertaining Tips: How to Set up a Festive Bar Area
It is that time of year when we typically welcome family and friends into our homes for some festive evenings full of catching up, reminiscing and toasting to all that the holiday season brings. Setting up a beautiful bar in your home just takes a few simple steps and we’ll dive into them here.
Read moreRachel Alcorn is swooning over sunbaked cinnamon fabrics, pale pink trims and classic key motifs: A Featured Mood Board full of Inspiration
It is such an honor to share what's currently inspiring our designs with our fellow interior designers in a feature with Business of Home.
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