Going in Circles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The new furniture gallery in River West is simply organic.

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

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

New baby store Hadley opens in Lincoln Park

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 metal to wood to plastic, are about to make their mark with designs that stand out from the rest.

Couture Sheets, a luxurious investment

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

At home with Nate Berkus's right-hand women

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