Articles filed under Decor
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Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens returns for first time since 2020
May 21, 2023 7:00 AM - A Georgian-style red brick Lake Forest home designed in 1969 by architect William Frazier, plus two cottages and surrounding gardens, have undergone a transformation by 40 leading landscape and interior designers for the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens. -
Dreaming of summer in the backyard or patio? Create an oasis
Apr 30, 2023 7:00 AM - A relaxing retreat just steps from the back door? Count us all in. Outdoor home spaces serve a lot of functions, but "soothing refuge" is one desire designers say is in high demand. -
Quick spring refreshes make an old place feel like new
Apr 21, 2023 6:20 AM - To make the old place feel like a new place, designers and home editors say there's lots you can do without spending a lot of money. Those include switching out a few furnishings or decorative items, rearranging others, and perhaps changing the purpose of a room. -
Making of a dream home: Ambitious renovation spawns design career
Apr 20, 2023 8:49 AM - Taking a 3,000-square-foot "as is" ranch to a 7,000-square-foot dream home was a labor of love for interior designer Jill Goetz of Northbrook. See how she did it and the luxurious result. -
Antique chairs restored, reupholstered for local 'Encore Collection'
Feb 13, 2023 6:12 AM - When Hinsdale interior designer Stephanie Sarris changed her client's mind about a pair of Victorian chairs with a simple reupholstery job, she brought the idea to her friend and Chicago antiques dealer Maribel Weisz. -
Tips for budget-friendly home decor
Feb 4, 2023 7:00 AM - Rooms featuring neutral colors and minimal clutter tend to appear large and modern. -
Geneva's RJA Design Interiors mixes modern, traditional for a 'quirky and deliberate' aesthetic
Jan 27, 2023 6:00 AM - At Richard Abrahamson's 2,200-square-foot retail store in Geneva, RJA Design Interiors, an array of furniture, decorative pieces, paintings and plants greets shoppers looking for a specific piece or maybe a complete makeover of their homes.
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Designers look to nature, landfills for new decor materials
Jan 13, 2023 7:00 AM - Some interior designers are turning to nature, not just for inspiration, but to source materials for their creations. More and more aare recycling of materials to produce new products in a more environmentally friendly way. -
Material of nobility available to the masses
Jan 8, 2023 7:00 AM - Once the luxurious material of nobility, velvet's now a fashion favorite at both the private-label and mass-market level. And as often happens, what rides high in fashion ends up doing the same in home decor. -
Incorporate shapely lines into your home design for an up-to-the-minute look
Dec 31, 2022 7:00 AM - Home decor featuring curves and arches shaped up to be one of the hottest design trends of 2022 -- and it will still be going strong in 2023. Curvy lines and rounded edges provide a calming contrast to the rigid shapes that define most furniture and rooms.
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