The Human Factor

In her own home, an architect makes one smart move after another.

Five design pros reveal where they scrimp—and where they won’t

Dedicated thrifting and the occasional splurge make for spirited hippie-chic décor

In the South Loop, an innovative architect designs an entire home around a sun-drenched atrium and puts a grassy yard right where he wants it—on the roof.

The cushiest throws, sleekest furniture, gleamingest silver, and other gorgeously affordable luxuries

An architecturally significant 1930s house in Northfield gets an update that honors its pedigreed past.

Sometimes a grab-and-go bouquet just won’t do. We want to be dazzled. Here, six highly creative florists show us their most artful arrangements for $100*.

A basement becomes a high-style retreat—and goes green at the same time.

Of subtlety, function, and fun: what we learned about dressing a window from the pros at Workroom

Lush ornamental grasses, a fountain, and a remarkable view make a rooftop garden in Bucktown a peaceful perch.

We dare you to I.D. one of our favorite boutiques, I.D.

Oprah’s decorators, a potter’s new gallery, and other people, places, and things you need to know about

What’s black and white and chic all over? High-impact prints are showing up on everything!

Large-type china pleases the number cruncher in all of us.

Feel free to experiment: lab-worthy decorative touches make any room a place of wonderment.