Sometimes a space just speaks for itself – queue up this fantastic mudroom. Our client’s request was for a highly functional space that was fun, quirky and made her happy when she walked in.

Talk about a major glow up. This sweet family of 6 landed a killer property across the street from the pool and parks, walkable to town, all the things — but it needed a major facelift. Here’s a little preview into this loosely mid-century inspired space.

I find that travel ignites my passion for design and refreshes my creative eye, and while this trip catered more to the 18 to 20-year-old set, I soaked up so much beauty and I can’t wait to find ways to incorporate it into our work. 

A move from the city in search of yard space and closer proximity to family was the draw for this young family’s move to the suburbs. A corner lot in a desired neighborhood meant new construction was the plan, and our team was engaged with a clear goal.  

For the third Blackberry Market location, our aim was to have the Oak Brook restaurant feel all at once familiar and brand new - and we did it! This is truly an updated interiors concept for the restaurant that still manages to keep the cohesive brand front and center.

We first gave a teaser about this space last fall, after our clients approached us for some help making their seldom-used dining room into a cozy cocktail lounge. Check out this space to see how we shuffled around the furniture to go from a lounge to a dining room.

This unique home is really all about the setting - nestled into the edge of the forest preserve, it has forested views and privacy at nearly every window.  It was a spectacular process to watch the transformation of this special property. 

While also embarking upon refreshing his living spaces, our client was ready to finally take his sleeping quarters to the next level - sophisticated, masculine, comfortable and refined. Enjoy our latest room reveal!

Clients often come to us with kitchens or baths that are "good enough" in regards to finishes or age and wear and tear - but they just weren't designed well for the space they inhabit. See what our exploratory space planning came up with!

For this recent project, our client came to us for help in transforming her room (a large space with a fireplace - valuable real estate!) into a place where family and friends would enjoy gathering. 

A lake house surprise, yes please! This home was turned upside down in a matter of eight weeks to be ready for a summer on the lake.

Needing more space for their growing kiddos, but loving their neighborhood, our clients embarked on a major renovation of their quaint 1950’s cottage. 

When undertaking a major renovation for an an active family, the combination of a good design and construction team can have a lasting impact. The design brief was simple - lighter and brighter with improved flow and storage everywhere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When a family with contemporary taste moved into a beautiful traditional home, they knew their kitchen and family room would need at least a few updates. In weighing the options, the costs of making updates twice, and the present needs of the family, a complete renovation became the clear path forward.

Moving across the county is a big deal, but moving across the country and building a home from the ground up before you actually move is a really, really big deal. Our brave and ambitious clients did just this in their journey from Colorado to be closer to family in Glen Ellyn and Chicago’s surrounding suburbs.

As we shared at the end of 2020, our plans for 2021 include a new studio for Two Hands to call home. We have officially moved and are in the midst of making our new studio into all that we know it can be. Here, we’ll share with you all the fun of Phase I.

This newer build home provided a wide open playground with tall ceilings - and of course, plenty of HVAC runs to accommodate. When the client shared her style hopes for the space, we knew the potential and inspiration could come together for something special.

When two childhood sweethearts reconnected and created a new blended family of 8, the search for the perfect home began. This home needed to accommodate their large family for everything from an everyday family dinner to a special holiday event.

This 20 year old kitchen had hosted more than its fair share of birthday parties, holiday gatherings and everyday family dinners. It had worked hard for this hard working family and was ready for a refresh. Well, more than a refresh, it was ready to start new again and comeback to life - all shiny and ready for the next 20 years of gatherings.

The 3rd floor of this home was a playroom that this sweet family’s kids had outgrown.  It offered some extra storage space, but there wasn’t much else luring the family to venture up there often.  The room wasn’t adding much to the families daily lives and they wanted to turn it into a fun hangout spot for their growing girls, and sweet pup, Bailey.  When tweens have the choice of where to hang out, having a spot to invite friends, snuggle up for a movie or just retreat with a good book is golden.

The unfinished basement - we all know it well. Cold concrete floors, dusty concrete walls, the sounds of the HVAC equipment and so many, many ways the space could be more useful. Don’t get us wrong, an unfinished basement can be great - but after the kids are over rollerblading down there, it's time to convert it to a space that can host more than playdates.