Q: I often drive past a store in River North called Tiffany Stained Glass, Ltd. Is that the same Tiffany as the famous designer Louis Comfort, who created the domes at the Chicago Cultural Center? What do they do in that shop, anyway?

A. We’ve been curious, too, so we visited Tiffany Stained Glass (216 W. Ohio St., 312-642-0680; tiffanystainedglass.com) and talked to Bob Nugent, president and owner. He told us that more than three-quarters of his business is the design and manufacture of domed skylights, doors, windows, and light fixtures. But his artists also make luscious, intricate, … Read more

Made-to-Measure Modern

After 15 years of custom-designing furniture for his clients, Chicago interior designer Michael Richman had created a bona fide furniture line, if only in his portfolio.

Show Off

This past spring, 42 Chicago-area interior designers and 12 landscape pros took on the formidable task of adorning the 2007 Lake Forest Showhouse

Changes at Home

Regular readers of our magazine might notice a change in this issue: we’ve added the word “garden” to our name. That’s because we recently bought Chicago Home & Garden, a Lake Forest–based magazine, and folded it into ours. This potent combination helps us do what we do better than anyone else in the Chicago area—showcase … Read more

Table of Contents

Features Saving GraceHoly makeover! Designer Michael Abrams gives his condo (in a former church) a sophisticated new look.  Show OffThe 2007 Lake Forest Showhouse inspires us with everything from its elegant garden room to the chandelier in the butler’s pantry. Major Minimalism With their five children grown and gone, a couple turn their sprawling downtown … Read more

Wood-Mode Showrooms Reception

August 14, 2007- Chicago Home + Garden hosted a forum discussion for 25 representatives of area Wood-Mode showrooms at The Chopping Block. A cocktail reception preceded the discussion moderated by Chicago HOME editor, Jan Parr. Parr gave guests insider tips on how to best promote stores and products to receive optimum editorial coverage. Photos by Randy Belice