In an Evanston Victorian, Julia Edelmann uses a lively palette of yellow, turquoise, and gray that’s bright but not too sweet. “As we chose colors and fabrics, we kept asking ourselves, ‘Is this happy enough?’ But we were also careful—if you have too much color, it’s easy to grow tired of it.” CITRUS … Read more
Morlen Sinoway uses primary hues with black and natural wood tones to define spaces in a sprawling home on the North Side. “We tried to use an artful approach while having some fun.” ROCK THE RED How do you transform a boring all-white bathroom into a lively space that wakes you up in … Read more
As host and lead designer of HGTV’s Design on a Dime, resident Chicagoan Frank Fontana knows how to swing a budget. His new book, Frank Fontana’s Dirty Little Secrets, offers nearly 200 pages of low-cost, high-style design and DIY pointers for the disgruntled homeowner…
Open just about any kitchen cabinet in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, and you’ll find a serving platter, pitcher or heavy stack of plates from M.A. Hadley Pottery…
I can’t remember the last time a store opening has generated this much excitement in Chicago…
EASY DOES IT: A relaxed yet sophisticated mix of antiques and new pieces makes a grand old house shine
I’m a little atwitter about the upcoming opportunity to meet the artist Michael Aram at his Chicago appearance at Tabula Tua this coming Thursday, October 21, from 6–9 p.m.
Just like the Chicago Skyline these days, the famed Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair—featured in our most recent color issue—is going pink…
The September/October issue of Chicago Home + Garden is all about color! From yellow and turquoise to gray and hot pink, hues can really pull a space together. No matter what your tastes, there is a color palette for everyone. Watch editor Jan Parr and interior designer Julia Buckingham Edelmann on WGN’s Midday Fix as they share their favorite colorific accessories.
Sparkling conversation, clinking wine glasses, and the face-to-face exchange of questions, answers, and ideas (forget Facebook chat): this is what Chicago artist JC Steinbrunner (and this blogger’s significant other) had in mind last winter…
