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

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

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

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

    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

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

    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

Updates from Old Town to the West Loop West Loop Loft The West Loop Loft’s kitchen (before photo below) has been demolished and the floors have been sanded. To give the space a lighter feel, the wood floors will be left their natural color.  The new kitchen will be a mix of dark, warm gray

Yoga at Home in Old Town  Multi-Use Yoga Studio and Guest Bedroom In the new home in Old Town while work continues on the basement renovation, upstairs a Yoga Studio/Guest Room is being created. Utilizing a room for more than one activity minimizes wasted space, especially in smaller homes where every square foot is important.  

The Beauty of Brick! BEFORE: WHITE PAINTED BRICK AFTER SANDBLASTING: EXPOSED BRICK Brick Basement in Old Town An Old Town row house will be a new home for my clients, although it was built over 100 years ago.  It features beautiful original architectural details such as high ceilings, moldings, exposed brick and a wood burning