Design Diaries
Five local home blogs that keep us coming back for more
Contributors: Gretchen Wahl
The Italianate Job
A graceful rehab turns a Lincoln Park fixer-upper into a real charmer—light, bright, and molto bella
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
A bold makeover of a 1990s house makes geometry gorgeous
Go-To Architects
Whether you want to live in a house that’s a work of modern art, a green residence that’s the last word in sustainable design, or an updated bungalow, we have an architect just for you.
Who Makes What
How much money does Barack Obama make as a U.S. senator? Find out salary information about him and others in various fields.
Makeover Artists
Three designers from the city’s theatre scene host a new show that aims to funkify Chicago homes.
Designer Genes
In a Garfield Park studio, brothers Christopher and Daniel Streng are redesigning the world—one object at a time.
Hue Man
Paint guru Ed Mattingly spills on color trends, the importance of sampling, and the benefits of getting dirty
All Geared Up
Local cooks, foodies, and partymakers evaluate the newest kitchen appliances and high-tech gizmos