Openings

This spring, Luca Lanzetta, owner of the modern Italian kitchen showroom Ernestomeda at LuxeHome, is...


Carlo Colombo’s sartoriale tub (below) and other sleek pieces (above) at Antonio Lupi
 

This spring, Luca Lanzetta, owner of the modern Italian kitchen showroom Ernestomeda at LuxeHome, is opening Antonio Lupi, a freestanding Italian bath showroom in River North devoted to Lupi’s sleek lines (516 N. Wells St., 312-479-5632). Mariposa Design Studio, owned by interior designer Kathleen Hanzel, offering many to-the-trade fabrics and trims at discounted prices, along with custom bedding and various upholstery services, and some antiques and accessories, at 115 E. Cedar Ave., in Century Corners, St. Charles, 847-417-0137. An expanded Chelsea Passage will open on the 6th floor of the new Barneys New York at 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700.

 
March - April 2009
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    Ancient Chinese scholars’ stones find homes in three elegant North Shore gardens

  • The Little House That Could »

    A professional prop stylist creates an artful mix of things charming, dramatic, and highly idiosyncratic

  • Hometown Girl »

    Chicago-born Hollywood actress Alex Meneses keeps a posh pad on the Gold Coast

  • Urbane Renewal »

    One couple’s creativity, hard work, and openness to serendipity turn an Oak Park house into the modernist dwelling of their...

  • Here Comes the Sun »

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  • How About A Quickie? »

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  • Green Acres »

    A garage roof deck gets a makeover with an unexpected material—a modern version of Astroturf

  • The Found Life »

    The owner of a groovy Michigan antique shop fills his home with art and objects that get a second chance

  • Tony, Tony »

    For those who appreciate Greta Garbo–level glamour, Baker’s new collection of Tony Duquette reproductions will cause...

  • Andersonville »

    This stretch of Clark Street, once known mostly for Swedish shops and restaurants, has recently emerged as a source for...

  • A Touch of Darkness »

    From Kara Mann, even more objects of desire

  • Happenings »

    Winnetka Antiques Show, March 5-8, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, 847-446-0537; winnetkaantiques.com. At the...

  • Openings
  • Sudden Impact »

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