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8 Things Every Great Guest Bedroom Needs
Your guests are coming, do you have a guest bedroom that is ready for them? You probably already have the basics of decorating a guest bedroom covered like a bed, clean linens and pillows. However,...
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7 Helpful Design Tips for Brand New Work-from-Home Parents
Well, my fellow parents… we’re in for it now! Our twins’ school year is about to become a strange one, and it certainly has us thinking twice about the spaces in our home. Dedicated home schooling...
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The Fascinating Psychology of Color in the Home
We are surrounded by colors every moment of every day, but how much attention do we really pay to them? Maybe you love your natural-stone-gray-colored bedroom. Maybe your favorite shirt is a beautiful...
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How to Style a Cozy & Warm Modern Reading Area
Despite a number of warm, sunny days recently, there is no doubt that fall has arrived in the Midwest. Leaves are turning colors and creating a beautiful display outside of our windows. The nights are...
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The 1 Thing You Need to Know About Designing a Kitchen Layout that Works for You
If your family is anything like ours these days, someone is ALWAYS hungry. Whether it is pre-Zoom-meeting fuel, snack time during virtual school, or actual mealtime...we are in the kitchen...
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5 Fun Transitional Light Fixtures That Will Liven Up Your Home
Lighting is one of those things that we have a tendency to take for granted. We walk into a room, flip a switch (or turn a knob... or pull a cord...), and we have all the light we need to accomplish...
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How to Formulate a Budget for Your Kitchen Renovation
It probably comes as no surprise that kitchen renovations are an investment. After all, the kitchen is the most complicated room of the home. It’s filled with electrical, pipes, appliances, built-ins,...
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How Your Remodeling Project will be Different from HGTV
Like many people, I get a kick out of the home remodeling shows on HGTV. They’re full of laughs, drama, and who doesn’t like seeing a space transform from who-chose-that-heinous-carpet to a design...
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Behind the Scenes: Our Unique Renovation and Design Process
Image Source: Design Inside’s Lincoln Park Mid-Century Modern Living Room Project Over the years, our team of interior designers in Chicagoland have helped hundreds of homeowners design, renovate, and...
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How to Furnish a Living Room in 5 Steps
Image Source: Design Inside’s Modern Chicago Living Room (with views of Lake Michigan!) There are a few ways that interior designers approach furnishing a space differently than most people might...
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5 Tips for Designing a Warm & Welcoming Outdoor Living Space
Spring has officially arrived, and you know what that means… it’s time to tidy up your outdoor living space, whip out that grill (and make sure it still works), and lounge in the sun with a glass of...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know Should Be Replaced in Your House
As an interior designer, I’ve often thought that a user manual for your home could be a very useful addition following a home purchase or major remodel. There are so many things in your home that can...
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Project Reveal: Warm & Bright Kitchen Design with Storage Galore
Raise your hand if you’re like me and enjoy a good old before-and-after transformation?! I see those hands waving, and I won’t let you down. ;)Today’s project is coming to you from the Chicagoland...
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8 Low-Maintenance Design Tips for Your Most Relaxing Vacation Home
A relaxing vacation home is a low-maintenance vacation home! It stands the test of time. Requires minimal upkeep or repairs. Can be rented out in the off-season (if you want) with no harm done. Best...
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How to Get Your Home Back-to-School Ready
The hot summer days will soon come to an end and the nights will get cooler... You know what this means, another school year is on the way! Surely, your house looks a lot different during the summer...
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The Ultimate Guide to Adding Art to Your Home
If you ask me, no home is complete without a piece of art, or multiple pieces. It’s not just about hanging things on those blank walls so they don’t seem as bland. It’s about adding the finishing...
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How to Decorate Your Home for Halloween
Oh, my goodness, it's pumpkin season! This is my favorite time of year. We’ll see spider webs in every room, ghosts and wizards scheming on the fireplace, and an abundance of jack-o'-lanterns to match...
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Creating a Sense of Calm at Home with Japandi Style
If you ask me, your home should be your sanctuary. A place you love and cherish. You should feel a sense of comfort every time you walk through the door. If a peaceful, relaxing space with clean lines...
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5 Design Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining
With shorter days and fresh, crisp air hitting Chicago, it can only mean one thing...the holidays are quickly approaching. I love all the warm and fuzzy feelings that this season brings. A room full...
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10 Tips for Creating a Stylish Coffee Table
Styling a coffee table can be a fun and creative way to bring a new look to your living room or bedroom. Whether you have a small coffee table or a large one, there are endless ways to style it to make...
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