Q. How do I go about getting a wall bed for my guest room? Do they still make those-and are they still called Murphy beds? A. Yes, the Murphy bed lives. Named for William L. Murphy, who invented it in 1918 as a space-saving device, it remains a great alternative to the sofabed. The bed … Read more
In an industrial park in Elk Grove Village, two history buffs build a store around their shared love of architectural salvage.
Q. Are there any good alternatives to window-unit air conditioners? Central air doesn’t seem to be an option in our vintage building. A. One choice to consider is the Mitsubishi Mr. Slim (uniqueindoorcomfort.com), describes how it works: “There are three pieces to the air conditioner: an air handler (or blower), a condenser, and a remote … Read more
A former contractor rolls out a high-end paint store that tips the scales of color brilliance. Colori is the place to go to paint your walls red—really red.
Need a little kick in your kitchen? These goodies will up your cool factor.
Setting the stage for entertaining in a terraced back yard
Roasted guinea hen on your plate, a fine cabernet in your glass, close friends all around . . . and Michael Kornick in the kitchen
Is it just us, or does everything at Elements beg to be picked up?
They’re not exactly ideal tenants. But Robert Bronstein is betting that college students offer a promising real-estate opportunity.
Modern impulses and refined traditionalism join forces in an elegant lakefront aerie
