Dynamic Duo
A mother and son who find inspiration in unusual places create a home décor hot spot on a burgeoning stretch of Belmont Avenue.
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Q. Our next-door neighbor is driving us crazy with noise. Are there any attractive soundproofing solutions out there?
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
The Terrace at Conrad Opening
May 31, 2007 – The Terrace at Conrad opened this season, celebrating the elements of the outdoors and embracing the Art Deco flavor of South Beach. The decor featured a backdrop of vibrant colors, candelabras dripping in crystal, lush palm trees, and exotic flowers. Guests enjoyed live Latin music, a fashion show by Luca Luca, and dynamic Latin-inspired cuisine.
Water Works
Michael Heltzer was a rookie lawyer in the late eighties when he heard furniture’s call, and began sketching designs at night in his Logan Square apartment. After selling a few tables, he quit law-and the apartment, setting up base in an old Ravenswood candy factory. One of the most innovative furniture designers in the country, … Read more
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Features Ann Marie’s Worldby Steve RhodesIn February, Ann Marie Lipinski became the first woman to edit the Chicago Tribune in its 154-year history. She’s got bold plans for the paper, but can she take it to the next level Ladies and Gentlemen, The Greatest Athlete in Chicagoby Robert KursonPayton? Jordan? How about the legendary Dave … Read more
Factory Fresh
Amid the clamor of the Fulton Street wholesale markets and the clinking of small plates on Randolph Street’s restaurant row, a chic urban residence.
Paris, Perhaps
Livable style that only looks effortless, with charming surprises around every corner
Open Minded
A lean, clean mid-century condo makes the most of its moment—and its view
Drama Redefined
An architectural solution gives an art-filled apartment a bold new personality and more than a touch of glamour
Interior Motives
Looking for a classic modernist? An eclectic traditionalist? A transitional . . . oh, never mind. With so many designers and decorators to choose from, it can be tricky finding one you’ll click with. These five firms stand out from the crowd by specializing in a certain type of client—you, perhaps