Back to Basics

Using classic materials, Nate Berkus keeps his master bath and dressing room simply luxe

Gina Bazer

High Definition

A bachelor's penthouse combines pure modernism with luxury on a grand scale

Elizabeth Blackwell

English Lessons

A 19th-century house gets a 21st-century addition—and makes the most of its split personality

Lisa Cregan

Big Time

Michael Del Piero Good Design

Gina Bazer

Mr. Originality

Flea markets uncover one-of-a-kind pieces

Gina Bazer

Photo Shop

Watch List: Bladon Conner

Laura Castellano

Post It

Love vintage, but hate the hassle of reupholstering? Like mixing in some hip new stuff, too? Here's the shop for you.

Gina Bazer

Need to Know...

The latest scoop on openings, relocations, happenings, and other notable information

Just Two Words: Recycled Plastic

Laura Castellano

Lamp-tini, Anyone?

Frustrated designers, sidle up to the bar. Here's your chance to concoct a major home accessory.

Jacqueline Hunzinger

Kitchen & Bath Style

Kitchen and bath ideas from ovens to bowls and soap

Barri Leiner

Recycled-Wood Flooring

Q. We want a new hardwood floor and are trying to be environmentally responsible. What are our options for using recycled wood?

Patricia Schulman

Good News for Design-Sensitive Composters

Q: Is there an attractive way to store kitchen waste before you're ready to take it outside to the compost pile?

Patricia Schulman

Creating a Space-Within-A-Space

Q. How can I create a semi-private "bedroom" within my studio apartment? I bought beautiful silk fabric, thinking I would hang it from the ceiling to create a walled-off area for the bed, but now...

Patricia Schulman

The Calatrava Look

Who knew the Chicago Spire would have interiors, too? We find head-turning kitchen and bath ideas in its model apartments

Lisa Cregan

Contractor Confidential

A nuts-and-bolts guy talks about design trends he likes—and a few he could live without—in kitchens and baths

Bradley Lincoln

Flight of Fancy

A hands-on homeowner turns a boring bathroom into something that really soars

Karin Horgan Sullivan

Beauty and the Bungalow

Tucked away on the Northwest Side, a lush garden retreat

Dennis Rodkin