July-August 2007

Features Starting Fresh A second home in Door County, Wisconsin, gives a Chicago couple the chance to go green. The results are enviable. Heavenly Baths High design where you might least expect it—in the loo. Three spa-like spaces that are the last word in luxury The Right Stuff A newly constructed family home in Roscoe Village offers one elegant astonishment after another. Departments Editor’s Note Domestica Goods: Wait till you see what’s new for your bath. Voyeur: A peek inside the owner of Hejfina boutique’s down-to-earth loft Buzz: All the design news that’s fit to print Destination Vintage Pine and its galleries offer a wealth of antiques and home accessories. Room Service House Calls: Art restoration, curved windowpanes, fixing a slippery finish on foyer tile Elements of Surprise: What would a savvy designer do with an old lab cabinet? Here are five cool answers. Multiple Choice: Glamorous new knobs and pulls transform doors, drawers, and entire rooms. The Insider: Pros tell us the truth about faux paint finishes—and avoiding cheesiness. Inspiration: Decorator Todd Haley gets industrious in his home—and yours. Transformation: An enterprising do-it-yourselfer gives her outdated kitchen a contemporary makeover. The Dirt In the northern suburbs, a modern house with a modern garden—and an adult treehouse Open House A groovy Oak Park couple hosts a midsummer Moroccan-themed party for a few friends Buyer’s Guide Design Sources Kitchen & Bath Appliances Decorative Hardware Tile, Stone & Flooring Read more