Posts Tagged ‘interior design’
Park & Oak at Six
When we squeezed our eyes shut, linked arms, and dived headfirst into this partnership six years ago, we were just two working moms, with a passion, some ambition, and a yin-yang of skills that we hoped could equal success. We had dreams. Wouldn’t it be great to build new homes that had the character and…
Read MoreRange Hoods: The Quiet Star
When you dream about a new kitchen, what do you picture? Marble countertops? Custom-stained cabinetry? A magnificent French range? You are probably not immediately besotted with a particular style of range hood, though, right? Ah, but that is the one element with the power to tie it all together. The range hood can be the…
Read MoreCheckered Tile
Checkered tile has appeared in interiors throughout history, from Egyptian temples to French chateaus. We love using this classic style in a foyer, bath, or mudroom. Tile is, of course, a practical choice in these spaces where high traffic and muddy feet (or paws!) may be a concern. But, as always at Park & Oak,…
Read MoreReveal: 1912 Winnetka Refresh
Historic homes have such great bones. Our clients recently purchased this beautiful Georgian circa 1912, and because the home was so well-built and designed (in fact, by the same architect who designed the village’s city hall), no major renovations were necessary. Instead, we delighted in breathing new life into the gathering spaces of the home.…
Read MoreElmhurst Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal
There is something magical about finishing a home. It’s when you and your client, stop, stare, and say, wow okay, we did it! Experiences like that always touch your heart and remind you that with a collective vision and hard work, you can make life as beautiful as you want it to be, inside and…
Read MoreCountertops
When designing a kitchen one of the toughest decisions a client will have to make is which countertop material they would like to use. Often times it creates a sense of uneasiness that we can definitely understand. Countertops are permanent. Once you pick a slab, cut it, and glue it to the cabinets, that’s pretty…
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