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Our blog shares refined perspectives on interior design, from room focused concepts to colors, materials, and thoughtful renovations.

2026 Furnishing Trends Chicago Homeowners Are Bringing Into Real Homes

Chicago homeowners are approaching 2026 with a clearer point of…
Interior Design April 27, 2026

Rich Woods and Warm Metals: Hardware and Finishes for 2026

If you’re planning a kitchen overhaul, primary suite refresh, or…
Interior Design April 20, 2026
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Basement Transformations: Creating a Space Your Family Will Use

Basement Transformations: Creating a Space Your Family Will Actually Love…
Interior Design April 13, 2026
Modern silver velvet sectional sofa with black accent pillows on a patterned rug, set against wood-paneled walls with framed artwork and wall sconces.

Selecting Investment Furniture for Chicago Properties

How to Choose Investment Furniture for Chicago Properties That Retains…
Interior Design April 10, 2026
A woman sits smiling on a chair in a bright, modern bedroom with a double bed, light wood furniture, and large window letting in natural light.

What to Consider Before Designing a Primary Suite in Illinois

What to Consider Before Designing a Primary Suite in Chicago…
Interior Design April 9, 2026
People examine and compare several wood laminate samples on a table with a sketch of furniture designs, a pencil, a tablet, and a clipboard.

How Personalization Is Shaping Chicago Home Design in 2026

How Personalization Is Shaping Chicago Home Design in 2026 Gone…
Interior Design April 9, 2026
A twisted bamboo plant in a woven basket sits on a round coffee table in front of a gray sofa with cushions in a modern living room.

What Sets Apart a Designer-Curated Living Room

What Sets Apart a Designer-Curated Living Room Walk into a…
Interior Design April 7, 2026
Three people stand around a marble kitchen countertop, examining the edge; one person holds a tablet while the others point at the counter’s corner.

What to Know Before Designing a Kitchen in a Chicago-Area Home

What to Know Before Designing a Kitchen in a Chicago-Area…
Interior Design April 7, 2026
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Chicago Furnishing and Styling Ideas for a Living Room That Lasts

Chicago Furnishing and Styling Ideas for a Living Room That…
Interior Design April 7, 2026
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Why Furniture Scale Matters in Chicago Homes with Classic Architecture

Why Furniture Scale Matters in Chicago Homes with Classic Architecture…
Interior Design April 6, 2026
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What to Consider Before Renovating a Kitchen in a Chicago Vintage Home

What to Consider Before Renovating a Kitchen in a Chicago…
Interior Design April 6, 2026
Four people stand and talk in a modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, microwave, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

What Chicago Homeowners Should Know Before a Kitchen Redesign

What Chicago Homeowners Should Know Before a Kitchen Redesign A…
Room-Specific Design March 20, 2026