January - February 2008

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Best of Chicago Design

Features

Southern Exposure

Southern Exposure

A Lake Forest house merges a genteel Midwestern farm aesthetic with airy ideas imported from historic Charleston

Out of the Box

Out of the Box

In Skokie, a modern house for discriminating clients-the architects themselves.

Another Life to Live

Another Life to Live

Luxury, charm, and room for floor hockey in a family's modern Gold Coast condo

Departments

The Insider

 Floor Show

Floor Show

The latest trends, tips, and strategies for buying and decorating with rugs

Inspiration

The Apprentices

The Apprentices

At home with Nate Berkus's right-hand women

The Dirt

Walk This Way

Walk This Way

The latest trend in floorplay? Quilting-using this, that, this again, and a bit of something else.

Buyer's Guide

Buyer's Guide

Buyer's Guide

Buzz

Going in Circles

Going in Circles

Two Similar (and cool) rugs-one luxe,one budget

Bright Idea

Bright Idea

Sepia, a new loop restaurant, updates traditional by adding a touch of contemporary

Noted: Design Within Reach

Noted: Design Within Reach

French Finds

French Finds

Tired of turning to the usual suspects for your houseware needs? Craving a little French style for your kitchen and table?

Oh, Baby

Oh, Baby

New baby store Hadley opens in Lincoln Park

Independents' Day

More Openings

More Openings

Caste System

Caste System

The new furniture gallery in River West is simply organic.

Baker's Dozens

Baker's Dozens

Baker's new location gives options to pros and public alike.

Modern Classicist

Modern Classicist

Makers' Mark

Makers' Mark

Just when we think the pool of furniture makers and designers in Chicago couldn't expand any further, we discover more talent in our midst. These three designers, who work with everything from...

Sheet Sensations

Sheet Sensations

Couture Sheets, a luxurious investment

Goods

No Smoking

No Smoking

Who cares if your fireplace doesn’t work? You’re on the the faux bois bandwagon.

Gilty Pleasures

Gilty Pleasures

A glimmer of gold is the season's new charm. Don't wait for a dress-up occasion to pour on the shine.

Neo-Cubism

Neo-Cubism

Paper-recycled, rethought, tightly compressed-becomes seating or a tiny table.

Bound For Glory

Bound For Glory

Turn favorite books into elegant keepsakes (and unwanted tomes into table sculpture—the ultimate in recycling).

Let There Be Neon

Let There Be Neon

Clear a space for word-wise wall art and elevate signage to new heights.