Two different homes with the desire to make their basements a family friendly extension of their first floors, yet two very different style preferences. Both families were looking for a place their kids could retreat with friends, a destination for entertaining all ages and a place where play is welcome.
Read moreA Lake House Condo Renovation Surprise
A lake house surprise, yes please! This home was turned upside down in a matter of eight weeks to be ready for a summer on the lake.
Read moreThe Great Seating Debate: Sofa or Sectional?
When is a sofa the right choice for a room? When is a sectional the right choice? Our team debated the pros and cons of each and shares our thoughts.
Read more13 Creative Basement Ideas That Go Beyond Adding a Ping-Pong Table: A Round Up with Architectural Digest
We're honored to be included in Architectural Digest's suggestions for creative basement design ideas! As a collection of ideas from designers all over the country, this article covers so many ways to thoughtfully approach really living in your basement.
Read moreWhat Lies Beneath (Yes, we're talking about basements): A Feature in This Old House
As inspiration for inviting basements remodels, This Old House featured a 1,200 square foot basement renovation in Glen Ellyn that we had the pleasure of designing.
Read moreA Historic Craftsman gets a European Influenced Update
When two childhood sweethearts reconnected and created a new blended family of 8, the search for the perfect home began. This home needed to accommodate their large family for everything from an everyday family dinner to a special holiday event.
Read moreAn Unfinished Basement Turned Hostess Dream
The unfinished basement - we all know it well. Cold concrete floors, dusty concrete walls, the sounds of the HVAC equipment and so many, many ways the space could be more useful. Don’t get us wrong, an unfinished basement can be great - but after the kids are over rollerblading down there, it's time to convert it to a space that can host more than playdates.
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