Landscape architecture is the ultimate pairing of nature and luxury living; it combines an artistic eye with the irreplicable beauty of the natural world to create landscapes, structures, and experiences that both delight and inspire. Today we have rounded up some of our favorite landscape architects from Chicagoland and the stunning works that they have designed in our city.

Good kitchen and bath hardware, while easy to overlook when thinking about the larger design features of the home, is an indispensable element of high-end interior design that can truly make or break a space. In the year 2022, designer hardware still dominates the luxury home market…

Mackler’s company, The Landscape Group LTD, has created award-winning gardens for both residential and commercial properties since 1978, with a focus on high-end single-family homes. But as the founder and principal of the firm, Mackler is adamant that anyone can enhance their quality of life, and the aesthetics of their space, by nurturing a green environment of their own. Here, he offers advice on how to do just that, no matter what kind of property you have.

The rich and lavish textures found in the most exclusive homes can be easily added to your decor. Textures create visual interest, break up a monotonous color scheme, and spruce up interiors. Using new fabrics on your drapes, a plush rug to counter cold tile floors, or painting a side table with metallic accents are just some ways to enhance your home environment—and your life.

Color is one of the most influential phenomena in all our lives. From vibrant neons to subtle pastels, each hue impacts us differently and adds varied shades of beauty to our world. Just as the view of a warm sunset can affect us in a unique way, so can a home that is painted a certain color or designed with a particular palette.

For National Quilting Day, we look back at a pattern-centric and colorful art form that, while not immediately resonating as influential to design, has shown up in surprising ways in the modern day. These Americana artworks have a subtle but unique presence throughout our culture— popping up throughout architecture, interior design, and tilework.

Revamping your living room and need a couch that fits just right in the layout of your space? Or has an artwork already caught your eye, but it’s not quite the right size to fit above your mantel? There are a few reasons one might entrust an artisan to create a custom item for the home. If you’re looking for something unique and special, but not quite sure where to start, read on for our guide on commissioning a custom piece.

From ancient works of art, to the latest interior design trend, to the holiday that inspires the Chicago River to run green each year, this particular color holds a special significance in all our lives. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we are taking a closer look at the origins of the color green and why it still has an important place in many cultures and artistic tendencies today.

To the discerning eye, it is evident that fine art and luxury real estate possess parallels, and even interwoven aspects with one another. But what constitutes this connection, and how can it be further explored and utilized to the advantage of the collector, the luxury home owner, or the art aficionado? Read on as we explore this relationship from a historic point of view as well as examining its significance in the present day.