Urbane Renewal
Update your personal space with a lean-lined sofa and of-the-moment accouterments. Fresh style comes in all price ranges
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Q. The tile in my foyer has a shiny, slippery finish that I don't like. Is there a way to change the finish on the tile?
A. If your tile is granite, marble, or other stone that has been honed or polished to a high gleam, you can make it less shiny by acid-washing it. The tile experts we talked to say this is not a do-it-yourself job, so you’d have to hire a pro. If your tile is ceramic with … Read more
Q&A: Streng Statements
You might think you want a sink for your powder room. But what you really want is clean hands
Modern Redux (Gallery)
A bold makeover of a 1990s house makes geometry gorgeous
The Great Escape (Gallery)
A lush penthouse retreat has the Merchandise Mart for a neighbor—and views that put urban life in perspective
Faux Fabulous
A panel of pros gives us the scoop on specialty paint finishes —
and avoiding cheesiness
Higher Society (Gallery)
A century-old building in a historic neighborhood gets a state-of-the-art terrace with all the comforts of home—and plenty of reasons for friends to relax and stay awhile.
Back to Futurism
Raj Peddada’s bold rugs and neo-retro sterling silver tabletop pieces
Goods
Live it up— way up; Millennium Park, closer to home; The heat of the moment
Blanket Statement
The modern, bold work of Oak Park’s Fun Quilts