4 Ways To Get Spring Ready

4 Ways to Get Spring Ready at Home   Spring has finally sprung! The sun is shining and we’ve been blessed with some blue skies here in Chicagoland. Spring is one of my favorite seasons because everything is brighter, happier, and more colorful. When it comes to...

Basement Reno Must Haves

Basement Reno Must Haves   Are you dreaming of transforming your basement into a functional space for your family? You’re not alone! Particularly here in the Chicago suburbs, many homes come with a basement. It’s no wonder that we have been called in to redesign...

5 Rules to Break in Kitchen Design

5 Rules to Break in Kitchen Design – Breaking Rules to Create Perfection   The kitchen is the heart and soul of every home. I feel so privileged to have been trusted with the design of many kitchens over the years. They have all varied in sizes,...

How to Select a Cabinet Stain Color, Ask the Designer

Ask the Designer Each week we take a design question from our email subscribers or Facebook group members to answer here with Ask The Designer. Heather Mastrangeli is an NCIDQ Certified designer with 20+ years of experience and is ready to help you with...

5 Special Ceiling Details You Need to See

5 Special Ceiling Details You Need To See   Did you know that many homeowners forget to include the ceiling in their home redesign and renovation plans? Every room design should also include the ceiling. Whether it stays the same but with a fresh coat of paint,...

5 Dining Lighting Tips

5 Dining Lighting Tips – Creating the Perfect Lighting Scheme for Your Dining Area   Lighting plays a crucial role in creating the desired ambiance within any space of the home. Setting the mood for dining – whether that be within a kitchen area, or a...