Wednesdays Works-in-Progress

Our New Service! NEWS! I have always believed that your home is your sanctuary.  My goal is to help you create a place where you feel comfortable, safe and joyful.  I am happy to announce that I now have a realtor’s license and joined the KANTER TEAM at Dreamtown Reality.  In addition to interior design … Read more

At Home With a Spa South Loop Transformation The move to Chicago and renovation of the owner’s condo is still on schedule to begin in June.  With the fireplace and powder room designs complete, we are now finalizing the master bathroom.  It is one of the most important places in the home!  Master Bathrooms can … Read more

Vintage Goes Virtual! Vintage in Evanston A vintage apartment in Evanston is set to be painted and spruced up throughout.  Collaborating through email with samples in hand, we have selected colors, sconces, and window shade options for the living room. A wall of windows lets in lots of natural light in the beautiful, large living … Read more

Visit a Virtual Project! South Loop Condo Renovation The best renovation scenario is to accomplish all the work before moving in.  This strategy not only saves you from having to live through it, the contractors can get their work done faster and more efficiently.  This is exactly the plan my out of town client had … Read more

Finally Finished! New Home in Old Town The lower level of this vintage rowhouse was cold, dark and dingy, yet the new homeowners had a vision to transform it into a multi-purpose space including a bedroom and study area with separate laundry, bathroom and storage.  After months of work involving the removal of white paint … Read more

New Website and Project Photos! A LOOK BACK Creating Space in a City Duplex A Lincoln Park family set out to completely renovate a duplex-down, with the intent to raise their 3 daughters there.  Careful space planning and custom built-ins utilize every bit of space and provide ample storage.  See all the photos on our … Read more

New Year, New Renovation in Uptown BEFORE IN PROGRESS: Flooring installation This Uptown condo is undergoing a full renovation in preparation to be put on the market. Dark warm-gray wood is being installed throughout.  The kitchen was  gutted and the opening between it and the living room has been widened.  The photos above and below … Read more

    Classic with a Modern Twist West Loop Kitchen With only a day to spare, the kitchen is almost complete in time for move in day.  The backsplash tile has been installed and will be grouted next.  The light gray tile has a classic feel with a modern twist — 5″x 5″ squares feature … Read more

Textured White and Smooth Gray Textured White and Smooth Gray in the West Loop Loft Move in day is November 14, giving us just enough time to complete everything.  The cabinets have been installed–countertops, backsplash tile and pendant lights will follow.  A mix of textured white and warm gray shaker style cabinets accomplishes the homeowner’s … Read more

    A Fireplace for Fall South Loop Fireplace  After much planning, this custom designed and fabricated fireplace/TV wall, is finally in the works and will be ready just in time for cool fall days ahead.  The cabinets and fireplace are in place and the framing is done.  Next will be drywall, tile and finally … Read more