Bungalow style homes were originally created to answer the needs of the growing family in a city's outer perimeter. The country's bustling steel and auto industries fired an economy that routed families to early incarnations of suburbs. Families lived on blocks of single story, brick-built bungalows, usually featuring two or three small bedrooms.  In some... [Read more...]

A home gym can be a convenient, enjoyable and highly functional addition to any residence. Since the work-out space at home is designed to serve a very specific purpose, the home-based gym is an excellent space to apply new and inspirational interior design tips from Michelle's Interiors. Gym facilities can be excessively crowded, which makes getting in and... [Read more...]

Every room in your home may be required to perform "double duty" as your family grows. It is a great idea to make each room in your home as multi-functional as possible, and this process often begins by transforming the guestroom into a playroom, as well. Many parents and interior designers will tell you that the guestroom is the ideal space for double duty... [Read more...]

As you're preparing your Thanksgiving dinner in your Chicago home, you might find yourself wishing for a nicer and easier-to-use kitchen design.  If you want to update your kitchen to a more beautiful and user-friendly dream kitchen, you might want to keep in mind some of the current hot trends in kitchen design for a kitchen that looks fresh and modern. The... [Read more...]

With many people looking for ways to cut corners and save money, folks are increasingly looking for gently used furniture, antiques and accessories to go with their newer, more modern décor. But it’s important to remember that in order to marry decades of design styles and create a room of comfortable beauty; a few basic guidelines should be followed. Jerome... [Read more...]

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