Let There Be Neon
Clear a space for word-wise wall art and elevate signage to new heights.
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No Smoking
Who cares if your fireplace doesn’t work? You’re on the the faux bois bandwagon.
Experience This!
Lesser known lines make the Appliance Experience stand out.
Eye Opener
To see potential in a small space, it helps to have real vision
Bright Light
A-listers Rachel Weisz’s and Gwyneth Paltrow’s favorite lighting
Tray (Eco) Chic
Dual function, an archival fabric pattern, and recycled materials make these storage bins a triple threat.
Season to Taste
Individual mini Murano glass salt and pepper shakers make everyone feel like the guest of honor.
Q. I like the idea of using an old iron gate as a headboard for my bed. How would I go about this?
Furniture designer Randall Kramer used an old balcony railing to create this headboard. A. We suggest you leave this project to a pro like Randall Kramer, owner of Kramer Design Studio (773-588-8523;
Q. I keep seeing pictures of chandeliers in different rooms. I’m ready to take the plunge. Where do I start?
A circa-1900 Viennese chandelier, $9,300, at New Metal Crafts A. If you’re looking for antique chandeliers, get ready to have some fun. One amazing shop is Antique Resources (1741 W. Belmont Ave., 773-871-4242; antiqueresourcesinc.com), which has thousands of French, Italian, English, and German chandeliers from about 1700 through the Art Deco period. All have been … Read more
Q. Do you know of any environmentally sensitive house-cleaning services?
A. Cleanse Home (773-632-7170; cleanberets.com). Owner Carolyn Messina has been in business for five years and offers standard cleaning services, too. The products she uses for her natural-home clients are Shaklee, Seventh Generation, and Simple Green. “We make it as easy as possible for the clients,” Messina says. “They can contact us through the Web … Read more