Fighting Fire with Fire
When it comes to design, sometimes the only thing to do when disaster strikes is to start from scratch …
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A Refrigerator That Can Think for Itself
Our phones sure are smart, so why can’t our fridges be brainy, too …
Day-tripper Alert: Restoration Hardware Outlet
Did you know there is a Restoration Hardware outlet in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, just about an hour away from Chicago? If you are in the market for
Take a seat
We recently spotted a Franco Albini chair outfitted with cushy Mongolian wool for sale at the WPA Chicago showroom…
Hot Town, Summer in the City
We’ve been thinking about old-fashioned solutions to surviving heat waves…
Local Color
There’s still time to take on an ambitious summer project, and here’s an extra incentive…
Mick De Giulio Thinks Big
House Beautiful turned to a Chicago designer, Mick De Giulio, to create its 2012 Kitchen of the Year…
See More Glass from David Lee Csicsko
On a scale of cheerfulness (with Edward Munch’s “The Scream” at the low end and a yellow smiley face at the high), local artist David Lee Csicsko’s work ranks as just the right amount of happy.
Christopher Gentner Shows His Metal
Metal smith Christopher Gentner earned his reputation over the last 20 years fabricating high-end furniture and architectural pieces for the likes of Holly Hunt, Donghia, and Caste at a facility on South Albany Avenue…
Boffi Chicago Gets a Boost
Boffi is spreading its glamorously minimalist wings a bit in River North …