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.
Our Top Four Basement Design Tips
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:
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.
Ask a Real Estate Expert: What Home Updates should I consider for Resale?
When our clients ask for advice on resale friendly updates, we often consult with local realtors for their expertise. Here we asked local Keller William Real Estate Broker, Bridget Carroll to share her guidance.
Read moreFour Ideas for Repurposing Empty Bedrooms
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.
Read moreWhat Makes an Entryway Special?
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.
Read moreHow a Neutral Space Can be Beautifully Layered
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.
Read moreAsk A Real Estate Expert: Which Renovations are Worth the Investment?
Thinking beyond kitchens and bathrooms, what other renovations and updates make a home more valuable if it ever comes time to sell? We asked 3 local realtors for their thoughts again and hope you enjoy their perspectives as we have.
Read moreWestern Horizons: An Exclusive Feature in Modern Luxury Interiors Chicago
This contemporary custom built home in Wheaton has been a beautiful place for our clients' to welcome family and friends and is now also gracing the pages of Modern Luxury Interiors Chicago with a 10-page feature.
Read moreOur Top 3 Considerations when Planning a Home with Kids and Pets
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.
Read moreGo Green (on Green)!: A Feature in Good Housekeeping
Our love of vivid colors and layers of interest takes center stage in this Good Housekeeping feature. Opening the Home Section of the July issue, we are thrilled to share a few tips with their millions of readers.
Read moreInvited Back for An Office and Game Room Refresh
One of my favorite things about our business is when we get invited back to our clients’ homes for ongoing work. This project reveal is a great example of that - having already tackled a kitchen, living and dining room refresh several years ago, it was time for the dated wet bar and office to be addressed.
Read moreAsk A Real Estate Expert: How do Kitchen and Bath Renovations Impact Home Value?
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.
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