When it comes to remodeling your home or office space, selecting the right contractor is crucial to ensure a successful and award-winning project. In a bustling city like Chicago, with a plethora of remodeling contractors claiming to be the best, it can be overwhelming to identify the one that truly excels in their craft. This article aims to guide you through the process of selecting an award-winning remodeling contractor in Chicago to ensure your renovation dreams become a reality. Award-Winning Chicago Remodeling Contractor Here are some topics we recommend checking out Research and Referra ..read more

Thinking about renovating your bathroom in the upcoming year? While most people like to stick with timeless design choices, there are some great trends on the horizon that are worth considering when tackling the design portion of your renovation. What’s to come? 1. Blush, Bold, & Glossy Bathroom Trend Bold hues are going to be having a major moment in 2023, and with good reason – they create a stunning opulence that is hard to replicate with neutrals. And if a neutral palette is a bit more comfortable, consider adding touches of blush pink which is having a major moment. And to take blush ..read more

So you’ve decided to remodel your kitchen and now it’s time to select your cabinets. With a multitude of cabinet companies out there, this can seem like an overwhelming task. Hiring an interior designer can help take the guesswork out of what works best for your home, but if you’d like to know what they are referring to when going over options, here’s a little guide. Construction There are two types of construction when it comes to cabinets – framed and frameless. As the name suggests, framed cabinets have a face frame attached to the front of the cabinet box. While frameless cabinets have the ..read more

It’s a big moment when you decide to remodel a part or all of your home. It doesn’t matter whether you’re embarking on a single room rehab like a bathroom or working on multiple rooms in a house, you will experience an abundance of emotions throughout the process. Some of these emotions will be great and some not so great. It’s something you probably don’t think much about when you’re in the early stages of planning a renovation, especially if this is the first time you are doing a remodel, but the variety of emotions will creep up on you. Here are some things to think about as you embark on y ..read more

Renovating a small basement can be a great way to add additional living space to your home, but it can also be a challenging project due to the limited square footage and potential for moisture. The key to a successful basement renovation is to maximize the available space and make the most of the features that are already in place. Here are some tips to help you achieve this. Smart basement renovation Start with a Plan – Before you begin any work, it’s important to assess the space and identify any structural or moisture issues that need to be addressed. This will help you determine the scope ..read more

While hiring a designer can certainly make a home renovation go much smoother, there are still certain things that a client can also help their design with as well! Here are some Do’s and Don’ts from one of our Chi Renovation interior designers that can help in ways that a designer can’t. Dos and Don’ts Do: Budgeting Renovations are an investment and no matter how large or small, having a budget is imperative for project planning. Designers don’t ask your budget simply to price gouge you, but how to best navigate your project’s execution. Be open and honest when discussing where you’re comfort ..read more

Even the phrase “right art” is a bit of a misnomer. Art is so highly subjective and should really speak to you on an individual level. Whether it’s a one-of-a-kind painting, or a mass-produced print, as long as it makes you happy. But, to help take some of the guesswork out of adorning your walls, here are some considerations to take when decking the walls. The Right Art for Your Space Consider Scale: The size of the work of art is extremely important when it comes to it looking like it belongs in your space. If you find a small print that you absolutely have to have but it’s too small for whe ..read more

Oftentimes, the phrases “interior designer” and “interior decorator” are used interchangeably, but there can be a great deal of difference between the two, and which one is right for your project? While it’s true that anyone can call themself an interior designer or decorator, the designation between the two is that interior design is a profession that requires schooling.  Interior Designer vs Interior Decorator In an interior design program, students are required to learn about spatial planning, architecture, building codes, OSHA and ADA requirements, drawing, furniture design, and Compu ..read more

While not a new trend, open-concept floor plans are still as popular as ever amongst potential homebuyers. But are they all they’re cracked up to be? We’ll explore some of the pros and cons of open concepts and whether or not they’re right for everyone. First off, what is an open-concept floor plan? It’s fairly simple – open concept refers to a space where the doors and walls have been removed from common living areas to create one cohesive living space. Typically this means your kitchen opens up to your living and/or dining room. There are multiple advantages to an open concept. Open Concept ..read more

Oftentimes, the phrases “interior designer” and “interior decorator” are used interchangeably, but there can be a great deal of difference between the two, and which one is right for your project. While it’s true that anyone can call themself an interior designer or decorator, the designation between the two is that interior design is a profession that requires schooling.  Interior Designer vs Decorator In an interior design program, students are required to learn about spatial planning, architecture, building codes, OSHA and ADA requirements, drawing, furniture design, and Computer Aided ..read more