Wednesdays Work-In-Progress

Follow our transformations as they happen and pick up some design tips and trends along the way

Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – March 13, 2024

What To Do with an Empty Space? Happy Wednesday! Do you have a small area in your home that is empty or just being used to collect junk? There are lots of clever ways to utilize these niches and nooks, such as a bar, office, or library, to name a few. Check out how this

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – January 10, 2024

New Kitchen for a Very Old House! Happy New Year! My new year started off with a photo shoot of a kitchen project finished recently. See how this 120 year old house was treated to an updated kitchen without sacrificing its vintage character. While last year was the year of many kitchen renovations, this year

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – November 15, 2023

It’s Time for Tile! Tile time is one of my favorites! Because it comes in so many sizes, shapes, colors, textures and materials, it is the perfect medium in which to create a custom look. A few of my favorite tile lines are highlighted in the projects below. Enjoy and reach out if you need

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – October 18, 2023

Do You Know the Benefit of Built-ins? Whenever I embark on a room redesign project, I consider the use of custom built-in cabinetry. Built-ins allow every inch of space to be utilized while providing exactly the type of storage, or other purpose, needed. They are especially helpful in awkward shaped areas where finding ready made

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – September 20, 2023

Do You Know the Benefit of Built-ins? Whenever I embark on a room redesign project, I consider the use of custom built-in cabinetry. Built-ins allow every inch of space to be utilized while providing exactly the type of storage or other purpose needed. They are especially helpful in awkward shaped areas where finding ready made

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – August 16, 2023

Why Do Projects Grow?! It seems more often than not, a renovation or a room redesign leads to more and more work. As we call it in the business, “project creep” is inevitable. Once a room is fresh and new, it makes the adjoining rooms look dull and outdated in comparison. Or when the walls

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – July 12, 2023

Did You Know That We Design Bedrooms?! Yes we do! Along with living rooms, family rooms, and home offices. If a space is underutilized or if its purpose has changed, a refresh or complete redesign will transform it into a beautiful and functional space. See how it’s done with color and fabric in the following

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – June 7, 2023

Walnut Wows in Streeterville!  Natural walnut cabinets provide the “wow” for this previously dark, outdated kitchen in downtown Streeterville. The textured backsplash tile inspired the gold toned faucet and door pulls. Lighting was improved with a ceiling track light and undercabinet lights. Storage space was increased with 2 tall cabinets–one for food and one for

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – April 26, 2023

Look Who’s Moving in May! It’s almost May and three happy families will finally move into their renovated homes! It’s been an especially long wait for a couple and their baby in North Center who started plans to convert a 2 flat into a single family home in 2020 just as Covid hit. In Wicker

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – March 29, 2023

Clean, White and Bright! This Lincoln Park kitchen is clean, white and bright–just what the client ordered. The goal was to update the kitchen in a modern style without door pulls or other distractions. This seamless look was achieved with flat panel Italian cabinets, quartz countertop with matching backsplash, and under cabinet outlets, leaving the

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – February 15, 2023

See the Silver Lining! A year ago a couple living in Wicker Park experienced a fire that caused smoke damage throughout all 8 units of their building. Luckily nobody was hurt, but the prospect of moving out and rebuilding was daunting and saddening. While this was not welcome news, it gave my clients the chance

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Wednesdays Work-In-Progress – January 18, 2023

A Brady Bunch House in Niles! Ever since “The Brady Bunch” days, Midcentury Modern has been one of my favorite styles, I’m very excited to be involved in designing new bathrooms for this gem in Niles. The goal is to update the space while keeping true to the home’s architecture. Concrete floors throughout will remain

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