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Tag: restoration
Open Up: Creating Spacious Rooms From Small Spaces
Just finished up a client meeting about taking out a wall in his Chicago Bungalow that will allow for a more spacious entry way and resolve the issue of an awkward layout created by a previous owner’s remodel. Also on the wish list is additional closet space and a more functional living room area. Over the…
10 Interior Tips from Roman and Williams That Make a Big Impact
GOOP gives good advice and we completely agree – especially with tip #4! Roman and Williams can transform any room into an extraordinary and memorable space that seems to exist outside the parameters of time. We asked them for some ideas to steal. 1 Paint your window frames a dark color. Black is our…
Urban Exploration
I’m planning an urban exploration tour to take some pictures based on the gorgeous photography of urban decay in Gary, Indiana captured by David Tribby. Gary was built on the shoulders of the United States Steel Corporation in 1906 but as steel production began to grow overseas and U.S. production declined, the city began to empty out…
It’s A Learning Process
Humble DIY Beginnings Back in 2011, I launched a blog to document my love for DIY projects and furniture refurbishing. Living in Chicago offers endless opportunities for dumpster dives, curbside discoveries, estate sales, and even the occasional alley find. I have an eye for spotting items with hidden potential, bringing them home, giving them some…