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James Thomas’ Clever Approach to Details & Display
“We go from macro to micro,” says Thomas Riker, explaining the process that powers James Thomas, the Chicago-based firm he co-founded with James Dolenc, his partner in life and work. Known…
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5 Steps to Styling a Bookshelf
PAGODA RED’s resident design concierge Laurene Sutko is our go-to for styling bookshelves. Designers and architects often pull her in to add finishing touches, bringing the last ten percent of…
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How to Renovate & Design with Antique Architectural Elements
Vintage architectural elements might not make the top of every renovation resource list, but for those who want their space to tell a story, they should. Antique materials bring a higher level…
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Spirited Objects: African Art from the Ann Nathan Collection
After almost 30 years, Ann Nathan closed her eponymous Chicago gallery at the end of 2016. Ann is a true collector — always ahead of the curve, she lives with an…
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Timeless Ming: Form & Function
The Ming Dynasty not only represented the peak of design in China; it represented China to the rest of the world. Ming tables, beds, and vases were among the most…
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Jim Rose: Ming Simplicity In Steel
For 33 years, Jim Rose has cultivated the mind of a maker. He’s absorbed the practices of Ming and Shaker furniture makers, not just through study, but through the physical…
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Refurnishing & Revisiting the Farnsworth House
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in the late 1940s, the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois distills Mies’ modernist ideals into a clear expression of uncluttered structure. Over the years,…
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Designer William Cullum Delights in Details
No two Jayne Design Studio projects look alike. Each, in its own surprising way, tells a story that weaves together the house, its location, and its owners. Founded in 1990…
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Susan Ferrier: Layering with Light
Of all the tools in a designer’s kit, from color to texture, natural light is one of the most misunderstood. Often considered the province of architects, light in the hands…
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The Nathan Family Ginger Tea Recipe
As the weather cools off and the holidays near, we’re all spending more time in the kitchen. Like us, you might be looking for ways to keep cozy and fend…