A few months ago, we revealed the kitchen and dining room of a carefully restored and renovated Tudor revival in Western Springs. Interior design…
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Continue ReadingChinoiserie. (It’s ok, we can’t pronounce it either.) The term describes European…
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A few months ago, we revealed the kitchen and dining room of a carefully restored and renovated Tudor revival in Western Springs. Interior design…
Don’t say it. We know…it’s not *really* a color. And while technically it is true that white is the absence of color, the white…
If you’re embarking on a kitchen renovation, you’ve got a lot decisions in your future. Paint and stain colors. Styles and finishes of cabinet…
Thought we would share some great before & afters we found while cataloguing photography this week. We truly love helping our clients make these…
Chinoiserie. (It’s ok, we can’t pronounce it either.) The term describes European interpretations of Asian culture and objects, and originated in 17th century, when…
We’ve been visiting the 1920s a lot through our work lately and are really loving it. Having the opportunity to revive homes with so…
If you’ve been following us for awhile, you have probably noticed how much we love using vintage and antique rugs* in our designs. There…
In the early 20th century, classic English architecture from the era of the Tudor dynasty experienced a revival in the suburban Midwest and Northeast…
We are so proud to share that last week we were honored with two Luxe RED Awards in the regional categories for Kitchen and…
In any new build kitchen, part of the challenge and reward is in creating a space that has character. That doesn’t yell: “Look at…
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