No Smoking

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

Porcelain Still Life Wood Set by KleinReid includes three logs, one stick, $345, at Elements, 741 N. Wells St., 312-642-6574.

Photography by Leonard Gertz


 

 

 

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January - February 2008
  • Southern Exposure »

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

  • Out of the Box »

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

  • Another Life to Live »

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

  • Buyer's Guide »

    ABOUT OUR SOURCES: We attempt to provide as much information as possible about the products and professionals involved in designing the homes we show in our pages. Items not included here are probably not available for sale; they might be antiques or part of an owner's personal collection. When an item or product line is widely available, we may not list a specific store for it. If you have a question about our sources, please write to us at chicagohome@chicagomag.com

  • Bound For Glory »

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

  • No Smoking
  • Let There Be Neon »

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

  • Neo-Cubism »

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

  • 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.

  • Going in Circles »

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

  • Bright Idea »

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

  • Independents' Day »
  • Noted: Design Within Reach »
  • Caste System »

    The new furniture gallery in River West is simply organic.

  • Modern Classicist »
  • More Openings »
  • French Finds »

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

  • Baker's Dozens »

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

  • Oh, Baby »

    New baby store Hadley opens in Lincoln Park

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

  • Sheet Sensations »

    Couture Sheets, a luxurious investment

  • Floor Show »

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

  • The Apprentices »

    At home with Nate Berkus's right-hand women

  • Walk This Way »

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