Best of Chicago Design

Gina Bazer, Lisa Cregan, Nadine Ekrek, and Dennis Rodkin

Southern Exposure

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

Lisa Cregan

Out of the Box

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

Elizabeth Blackwell

Another Life to Live

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

Nadine Ekrek

Buyer's Guide

Going in Circles

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

Gina Bazer

Bright Idea

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

Gina Bazer

Caste System

The new furniture gallery in River West is simply organic.

Gina Bazer

Oh, Baby

New baby store Hadley opens in Lincoln Park

Laura Castellano

Baker's Dozens

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

French Finds

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

Gina Bazer

Modern Classicist

Gina Bazer

More Openings

Gina Bazer

Noted: Design Within Reach

Gina Bazer

Independents' Day

Gina Bazer

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

Couture Sheets, a luxurious investment

Sarah Hollenbeck

Neo-Cubism

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

Barry Leiner

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.

Barri Leiner

Bound For Glory

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

Barri Leiner

Let There Be Neon

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

Barri Leiner

No Smoking

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

Barri Leiner

The Apprentices

At home with Nate Berkus's right-hand women

Gina Bazer

Floor Show

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

Karin Horgan Sullivan

Walk This Way

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

Dennis Rodkin