The zeal for upscale bathrooms hasn’t waned a bit since the humble loo be-came the new status symbol a few years ago. On the contrary-just in time for our annual Kitchens and Baths issue, we’re seeing much more real estate given over to the bath-a large attic space devoted to a single, gorgeous tub; separate … Read more
Green-design trailblazer Jill Salisbury on why sustainable, healthy design is no fad
Jeffery Smith sells image in his 4,000-square-foot showroom
Morlen Sinoway, commander-in-chief of the annual Guerrilla Furniture and Art Truck Show on Fulton Market
Spend a little—or a lot—on the perfect spot for lounging on a lazy afternoon
Professional art installers show us how to create an eye-catching arrangement of family photos
SLATED: Green Is the New Black, a "green-tie" event benefiting Archework’s Community Design Projects, May 18; chicagobotanic.org/bloomin … Dream Rooms at the Merchandise Mart, with each room featuring a different Mart showroom’s wares, through June 20; chicagoantiquemarket.com. OPENED: Finishing Touches Studio, a home design advice shop that also carries some home accessories, at 118 W. … Read more
A high-concept wedding planner throws a couples shower with a competitive twist
A mother and son who find inspiration in unusual places create a home décor hot spot on a burgeoning stretch of Belmont Avenue.
Q. We live in a condominium and our next-door neighbor is driving us crazy with noise that comes right through our bedroom wall. Are there any attractive soundproofing solutions out there? A. Interior designer Ellen Rosenberg (773-720-5167), who has dealt with such issues many times, suggests blowing in insulation, putting acoustical tiles or cork on … Read more
