Posts by Renee DiSanto
Gallery Walls
Who doesn’t love a gallery wall? We’ve been designing a lot of them lately, and are reminded what great character and layers they give to a space. A gallery wall is such an excellent way to tell a story about the people who live in a home, and give visitors a little insight into their…
Read MoreColor Story: Benjamin Moore Montpelier
We loved working with this color so much on our recent Winnetka project, so we thought it deserved a highlight here on the blog. It may come as a surprise that paint is not always the first thing we think about. Once a budget is set for a project, we want to make sure we…
Read MoreReveal: Hinsdale Outdoor Oasis
Gosh, we love this home’s outdoor living spaces. Everything came together here in just the right ways for an end result that feels relaxing, special and purposeful. In this project, we were lucky to start with gorgeous exterior architecture and expert landscaping, providing a striking backdrop in the outdoor living areas. This is such an…
Read MoreSpotlight Destination: Puerto Vallarta
Many of us just returned from spring break – we know some of you still have breaks upcoming – but we are already dreaming of our next vacations. So, this week, consider this a travel blog as we highlight a few of the places our team escaped to recently! We talked a lot about the…
Read MoreIn Honor of Women
This is our outstanding team (most of them). And these women? They make everything possible. Yesterday, we featured women throughout history that we admire, but on this final day of Women’s History Month, it’s all about the 18 women on the Park & Oak team. When Chris and I started Park & Oak, we learned,…
Read MoreReveal: Hinsdale Refresh
This one has its own special place in our Park & Oak hearts since the client ultimately became one of our team members!! Lisa and her family had already made great strides in updating their new home, but needed some help getting to the finish line, especially in the living spaces of the home. She…
Read MoreBefore & After: Glen Ellyn Kitchen
With our client needing to move into their new home on a short timeline, time was of the essence in the renovation of this Glen Ellyn kitchen. While significant structural changes were not necessary, you’ll see in the before & after shots that we made some tweaks that had big impact in making the space…
Read MoreP&O Tips: Hall Lighting
The next installment of an occasional series where we share tips and tricks of the trade to help you navigate sometimes puzzling home design questions. Today’s Question: How high should I hang lighting in my hallway? Hallway lighting can feel tricky since no two hallways are created equal. Different heights, lengths and shapes of a…
Read MoreMudrooms
The hardest working room in the house, mudrooms have become an essential space in any new build or renovation we work on at Park & Oak. Particularly in our geographical area, mudrooms see a lot of action in nearly every season. Snowy or muddy boots and coats of all shapes and sizes abound for many…
Read MoreTrends that Endure
We were honored to be one of a handful of designers recently featured in Redfin’s 2022 Trending Interior Design Styles report. Their round-up highlights so many of the great things on the horizon for this upcoming year in the world of home design, from textured walls to earthy neutrals to bringing the outdoors in. Talk…
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