Home Tour

Escaping the City’s Hubbub in a Highland Park Haven. Distance is measured in more than miles. A break in routine, an afternoon lost in a book, recreating that dish you tasted on your first trip to Paris—all can be a welcome escape. And getting away from it all doesn’t have to begin with a trip

Margaret Stender left the city and Victorian style behind when she commissioned Evanston’s first certified Passive House, a marvel of efficiency and modern design. For many of us, there comes a time when we look around our houses and think, “How can I live better?” For some, this means going hard on the decluttering. For

When it comes to a fine home, nothing telegraphs stateliness quite like a Tudor Revival residence. Popularized in the 1920s and 1930s, this architectural style captivated Americans with its romantic gravitas. From sprawling estates to charming suburban streets, the Tudor Revival became a hallmark of elegance and timeless appeal. The wood paneling, handsome fireplaces, decorative

There’s real joy in a beautifully balanced room, a sense-pleasing satisfaction in a space composed, yet far from constrained. Hitting that sweet spot is no minor achievement. And when a designer brings it all together, you could hardly ask for anything more. Case in point: this utterly perfect Winnetka residence fashioned by New York interior

One of the biggest drivers in home design today is transitional style, where antiques co-exist with contemporary pieces and the high-end is found alongside the humble. Yet, achieving a happy balance is easier said than done. It takes a keen eye and an informed appreciation for the past and the present to create a home

Homes are like people. Some are overly formal; others are totally laid back. Some are as unruly as a teenage boy; others are as prim as the proverbial schoolmarm. And it’s not so much a question of style, but of attitude. A house done to the nines can be as welcoming as an easy-going pad