Best of Chicago Design
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Southern ExposureA Lake Forest house merges a genteel Midwestern farm aesthetic with airy ideas imported from historic Charleston |
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Out of the BoxIn Skokie, a modern house for discriminating clients-the architects themselves. |
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Another Life to LiveLuxury, charm, and room for floor hockey in a family's modern Gold Coast condo |
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Buyer's Guide |
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Going in CirclesTwo Similar (and cool) rugs-one luxe,one budget |
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Bright IdeaSepia, a new loop restaurant, updates traditional by adding a touch of contemporary |
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Caste SystemThe new furniture gallery in River West is simply organic. |
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Oh, BabyNew baby store Hadley opens in Lincoln Park |
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Baker's DozensBaker's new location gives options to pros and public alike. |
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French FindsTired of turning to the usual suspects for your houseware needs? Craving a little French style for your kitchen and table? |
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Modern Classicist |
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More Openings |
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Noted: Design Within Reach |
Independents' Day |
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Makers' MarkJust 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... |
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Sheet SensationsCouture Sheets, a luxurious investment |
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Neo-CubismPaper-recycled, rethought, tightly compressed-becomes seating or a tiny table. |
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Gilty PleasuresA glimmer of gold is the season's new charm. Don't wait for a dress-up occasion to pour on the shine. |
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Bound For GloryTurn favorite books into elegant keepsakes (and unwanted tomes into table sculpture—the ultimate in recycling). |
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Let There Be NeonClear a space for word-wise wall art and elevate signage to new heights. |
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No SmokingWho cares if your fireplace doesn’t work? You’re on the the faux bois bandwagon. |
Inspiration |
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The ApprenticesAt home with Nate Berkus's right-hand women |
The Insider |
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Floor ShowThe latest trends, tips, and strategies for buying and decorating with rugs |
The Dirt |
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Walk This WayThe latest trend in floorplay? Quilting-using this, that, this again, and a bit of something else. |