Cultivating Calm
Let the energy flow—contemplative gardens draw inspiration from sources far and near
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Sleek, modern floors from salvaged lumber
Q: I want an eco-friendly wood floor, but my aesthetic is more refined than rustic. Can sustainable floors look sleek and modern?
Fireplace Mantel Ideas
HEARTH THROBS: Finding the perfect frame for your fireplace
‘70s Cool at Lenny & Me Home
I love the look of vintage, but lack the patience for digging through a junk-filled thrift shop. That’s why I love Lenny & Me Home, the décor outpost of Lenny...
You Must Remember This
When a Northfield couple recruited Ben White, a designer with the Evanston-based firm Benvenuti and Stein (benvenutiandstein.com), to transform their utilitarian master bath into something more luxurious, they chose...
Scenes from the Dearborn Garden Walk
Yesterday, the Dearborn Garden Association hosted its 52nd annual Dearborn Garden Walk. I braved the July heat to take the self-guided walking tour, which allowed access to some 20 blissfully...
Don’t toss your outmoded cabinets—give them a face-lift
Q: I’m on a tight budget. Can I update my kitchen cabinets without completely replacing them?
Transformers
We often get excited when we encounter an old, heavy, banged-up factory pallet or something in a salvage shop and imagine we’ll turn it into a really cool table....
Second Nature
Looking for a getaway home near the lake? Prefer that it be modern and eco-friendly? We’ve got some options for you.
How Swede It Is
During all of June, I.D. will devote the bulk of its space to the wares of design-world darling Design House Stockholm, a Swedish manufacturer known for tapping Scandinavia’s hottest contemporary...