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Q. Our new sofa fits (technically) where we thought it would in our living room. but its size overwhelms the room Is there anything we can do to make it appear smaller?

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A. Length and width aren’t the only considerations when it comes to fitting a sofa into a room. There’s also volume. “Scale is the scariest issue faced by most people because they don’t understand it,” says interior designer Laura Barnett (700 N. Green St., 312-654-1706; laurabarnettdesigns.com). She says buyers need to take into account the … Read more

Wood Stock

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With everything wooden and stumplike all the rage these days, it’s not surprising that Italy-based sculptor Ernst Gamperl’s handcrafted Italian oak vases and bowls are flying off the shelves at Morlen Sinoway’s Fulton Market gallery

Q: I often drive past a store in River North called Tiffany Stained Glass, Ltd. Is that the same Tiffany as the famous designer Louis Comfort, who created the domes at the Chicago Cultural Center? What do they do in that shop, anyway?

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A. We’ve been curious, too, so we visited Tiffany Stained Glass (216 W. Ohio St., 312-642-0680; tiffanystainedglass.com) and talked to Bob Nugent, president and owner. He told us that more than three-quarters of his business is the design and manufacture of domed skylights, doors, windows, and light fixtures. But his artists also make luscious, intricate, … Read more