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See How One Design Team Transformed a Family's Cottage Into Their Legacy Lake House:  A Feature with Good Housekeeping
See How One Design Team Transformed a Family's Cottage Into Their Legacy Lake House: A Feature with Good Housekeeping

In an interview for GoodHousekeeping.com's millions of visitors, Rachel shares how the goals for the lake house impacted the design, how functional and fun features were built into to the home and how we wove in nautical inspired touches to embrace the lake life.

A Refreshed Nest: A Feature in Naperville Magazine
A Refreshed Nest: A Feature in Naperville Magazine

A growing Glen Ellyn family was ready to update their home with a renovation and first floor addition in a way that was family friendly and functional with a classic and elegant appeal.

8 Window Treatment Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2025, According to Designers: An Interview with The Spruce
8 Window Treatment Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2025, According to Designers: An Interview with The Spruce

In an interview with The Spruce, Rachel shares thoughts on the top trends in window treatments. 

Updated for Today: A Primary Bathroom Feature in This Old House
Updated for Today: A Primary Bathroom Feature in This Old House

This Old House shared how three primary bathroom remodels each take a bathroom out of the 1990's with updates to the look, feel and function.

This Designer Used Vintage Finds to Create a Lively Multifunctional Room—Here's How: A House Tour Feature on The Spruce
This Designer Used Vintage Finds to Create a Lively Multifunctional Room—Here's How: A House Tour Feature on The Spruce

In an interview with The Spruce, Rachel explains how this living room is now a sought after room for entertaining guests or a family game night with a thoughtful layout, updated vintage piece and layered neutrals.  

A Collection of Features on Houzz
A 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.

Surviving A Remodel: An Interview with Naperville Magazine
Surviving A Remodel: An Interview with Naperville Magazine

In a recent article by Naperville Magazine, we were happy to answer some questions about our experience helping clients through the remodel process countless times. 

13 Creative Basement Ideas That Go Beyond Adding a Ping-Pong Table: A Round Up with Architectural Digest
13 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.

Making Merry: Let Your Home Shine this Holiday Season with These Decorating Ideas: A Feature in Naperville Magazine
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.  

Western Horizons: An Exclusive Feature in Modern Luxury Interiors Chicago
Western 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.

Go Green (on Green)!: A Feature in Good Housekeeping
Go 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.

Recipe for Success: A Kitchen Feature in Beautiful Kitchens and Baths
Recipe 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.

10 Bath Trends Making a Splash: An Interview with West Suburban Living
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.

In Good Company: A Renovation Feature in Naperville Magazine
In 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.

Every Inch Counts: A Look Behind the Kitchen Renovation in Rachel's Home: A Feature in This Old House
Every 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!

What Lies Beneath (Yes, we're talking about basements): A Feature in This Old House
What 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.

Holiday Decorating Tips Shared with MyDomaine and USAToday
Holiday 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.

Rachel Alcorn is swooning over sunbaked cinnamon fabrics, pale pink trims and classic key motifs: A Featured Mood Board full of Inspiration
Rachel 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.

Small Spaces: Make Every Square Inch Count with These Genius Ideas: An Interview with Good Housekeeping
Small Spaces: Make Every Square Inch Count with These Genius Ideas: An Interview with Good Housekeeping

Check newsstands for the September 2021 issue of Good Housekeeping! We are thrilled to share a few tips from a recent attic renovation.

Turn Your Bedroom Into the Cutest Place on Earth: An Interview with Girls' Life Magazine
Turn Your Bedroom Into the Cutest Place on Earth: An Interview with Girls' Life Magazine

For designing rooms for our youngest family members, we shared some tips and insights with Girls' Life magazine as a feature in their back-to-school issue.

Kitchen Confidential: Featured in Modern Luxury CS
Kitchen Confidential: Featured in Modern Luxury CS

Modern Luxury CS interviewed our clients and our team about this beautiful kitchen remodel that blends a modern Italian aesthetic with a Craftsman style home.

Designer Friday: An ASPIRE Exclusive Interview With Rachel Alcorn
Designer Friday: An ASPIRE Exclusive Interview With Rachel Alcorn

In an interview with Aspire Design and Home, we get to learn more about Rachel's past, her passions and her perspective – a fun delve into getting to know Rachel better.

How to Shop for Furniture: Tips Shared with Consumer Reports
How to Shop for Furniture: Tips Shared with Consumer Reports

Along with other interior design experts, Rachel shared her tips and suggestions to help anyone shopping for furniture and precautions for certain pieces that are better suited for seeing in-person.

How Best to Set up your Home as the Pandemic Drags On:  Interview On MPR Radio
How Best to Set up your Home as the Pandemic Drags On: Interview On MPR Radio

Providing tips, tricks and insights into how to make our homes work harder for us this year, Rachel chatted with Angela Davis of MPR on her live radio show. Tune in to hear Rachel share advice on all things decorating.

A First-Floor Refresh: Featured in Naperville Magazine
A First-Floor Refresh: Featured in Naperville Magazine

Naperville Magazine recently interviewed us and our clients about a first-floor refresh. We hope this kitchen refresh reminds many to consider what inspires them at the outset of any home project.

 

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