Out of the Box
In Skokie, a modern house for discriminating clients-the architects themselves.
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Buyer's Guide
ABOUT OUR SOURCES: We attempt to provide as much information as possible about the products and professionals involved in designing the homes we show in our pages. Items not included here are probably not available for sale; they might be antiques or part of an owner’s personal collection. When an item or product line is … Read more
Q. We'd like our coffee table better if it had a lacquer finish. How would we get that shiny look? is it durable?
A. A lacquered piece can be a lustrous focal point in any room, whether it is an 18th-century antique, a Chinese chest, an Art Deco desk, or the dining table you got at the used-furniture store down the street. There is more than one way to achieve that super-glossy look. The most obvious method is … Read more
Sheet Sensations
Couture Sheets, a luxurious investment
Walk This Way
The latest trend in floorplay? Quilting-using this, that, this again, and a bit of something else.
Floor Show
The latest trends, tips, and strategies for buying and decorating with rugs
Q. I would like to wallpaper the underside of my curving staircase. Should I attempt this myself or hire someone?
A. You have to have a certain mindset to even consider doing this yourself, says Sheila Stanczak, owner of Papers & More (9135 S. Western Ave., 773-238-7460). "If you just want to do the job and get it over with, you’re not the right person," she notes. "But if you can sew, and you like … Read more
For Your Black Book
Go the distance for high-end projects
Martial Law
This year’s DreamHome at the Merchandise Mart is all about bucking expectations.
From Arhaus to Yours
The national chain Arhaus has officially opened its doors in the Chicago area.