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

A modern dining room with a round table, six upholstered chairs, floral centerpiece, dark green walls, and two framed portraits featuring women with flower and butterfly headdresses.

How to Style 2026’s Color of the Year: Two Very Dark Colours, Used Carefully

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Benjamin Moore chose…
Interior Design May 13, 2026
A modern living room features a marble fireplace with a wooden frame, a burning fire, abstract artwork above, and a sofa with cushions and a small side table with a vase.

2026 Furnishing Trends: Which Ones Survive Contact With a Real House

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Judge a trend…
Interior Design April 27, 2026
A modern bathroom vanity with a green cabinet, marble countertop, oval mirror, brass fixtures, light fixture above, a vase with flowers, and a soap dispenser. Stairs reflected in the mirror.

Warm Metals and Rich Woods: Decide Whether Your Finishes Should Age

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways The bigger decision…
Interior Design April 20, 2026
A living room with a tan leather sofa, wood coffee table, ornate fireplace, large potted plant, abstract wall art, and dark gray walls and ceiling.

Investment Furniture: What Is Actually Worth Buying Well

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Investment furniture means…
Interior Design April 10, 2026
A modern bedroom with a large bed, two gray pillows, a blue upholstered bench at the foot, two abstract paintings, and a chandelier overhead.

Designing a Primary Suite: Start With Whether You Keep the Same Hours

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways A primary suite…
Interior Design April 9, 2026
Dark, modern living room with two velvet armchairs, a tiled fireplace, a grand piano, wall art, a guitar, and large windows overlooking trees. A cowhide rug covers the wood floor.

Personalization in Chicago Home Design: A Correction, Not a Trend

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Personalization is a…
Interior Design April 9, 2026
A modern living room with a dark blue wall, mounted TV, light-colored fireplace, armchair with cushions, round table, and a vase of dark red flowers.

What Sets Apart a Designer Living Room: Scale, Light, and Decisions Made Early

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways You can usually…
Interior Design April 7, 2026
A modern living room with neutral-toned furniture, built-in shelves, a wall-mounted TV, large windows, and a potted plant near the sofa.

Furnishing a Living Room That Lasts: Lasting Is Not the Same as Timeless

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Lasting and timeless…
Interior Design April 7, 2026
moody living room with ornate fireplace mantel, arched mirror, and muted wall paint

Why Furniture Scale Matters in Chicago Homes with Classic Architecture

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways A room with…
Interior Design April 6, 2026
A modern living room with a wall-mounted TV, built-in wooden shelves, a black armchair, a small round table with flowers, and a red electric guitar on a stand.

Small Space Storage: Put It Where Things Actually Accumulate

Small space storage solution for apartment
Room-Specific Design October 14, 2025
A treadmill and stationary bike are reflected in two large mirrors on a black accent wall in a modern home gym with wood flooring and ceiling.

Basement Design Ideas: Every Decision Follows From the Ceiling Height

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Moisture is settled…
Room-Specific Design October 10, 2025
Bright living room with built-in shelves, a fireplace, wall-mounted TV, gray armchairs, light sofa, coffee table, and a large potted plant in the foreground.

The Art of Transitional Design: Why Most of It Is Dull, and What Fixes It

Last updated August 27, 2026 Key Takeaways Transitional is a…
Design Basics & Styles September 15, 2025