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You bring the ideas. We help you figure out which ones are actually worth doing. 👏

One of the biggest parts of the design process is talking through all the variables. How you use the space, what you want to change, your priorities, your budget, and all those ideas you’ve been saving.

Then we bring our experience to the table.

What’s feasible? What makes sense for your home? Where is your budget best spent? And just as importantly…what isn’t worth the investment?

Because a successful remodel isn’t about squeezing every idea into a space. It’s about making smart decisions that improve how your home looks, functions, and feels for years to come.

That’s where good design, and a knowledgeable team, really pays off.

If you’re ready to invest in the way you live, let’s talk. Link in bio.
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Sneak peek of this Hinsdale home. Can’t wait to show everyone the photos!

Get inspired. Check out our past projects. Link in comments.
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Tomorrow on LivLive: When Architecture Becomes Computational — with Danny Karas

What happens when architects stop using technology simply to draw buildings — and start using it to actually help design them?

Tomorrow I’m joined by Danny Karas of Thornton Tomasetti and CORE studio, whose career has lived at the intersection of architecture, computational design, data, visualization, and some incredibly complex buildings.

We’re going to talk about how tools like Rhino, Grasshopper, parametric modeling, AI and data are changing the way architects and engineers think — not just how quickly they produce drawings.

How much of design can be computational?

Can an algorithm actually make us more creative?

What happens to the architect's role as AI gets better?

And perhaps most importantly: if technology can generate thousands of possible solutions, who decides what makes one of them good architecture?

We’ll also get into Danny’s work on high-rise buildings, the evolution of digital design over the past decade, and what he sees coming next for the AEC industry.

As an architect who started my career drawing by hand and now finds myself using AI every day, I have a feeling we're going to have a lot to talk about.

Join us LIVE tomorrow on LivLive.

Same home. Completely different presence.

This Western Springs remodel proves you don’t always need an addition to make a BIG transformation.

We kept the home’s original stone, then modernized the exterior with reworked windows, new siding and trim, and a bold contrast palette.

Inside, targeted updates to the kitchen and living spaces improved how the home looks, flows, and functions.

The LivCo approach: keep what works, rethink what doesn’t, and make every change count.

See more of this home at the link in our comments.
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Aging in place doesn’t have to look like you’re aging in place. 👏

It’s about making smart choices now that make your home easier and more comfortable to live in for years to come.

In this bathroom, a zero-threshold shower eliminates a trip hazard and makes getting in and out easier. We also created a seating area under the walnut vanity, perfect for sitting while doing makeup or getting ready.

Small design decisions that can make a BIG difference down the road, without sacrificing a beautiful bathroom today.

See the full house tour - https://www.livcompanies.com/portfolio/apex-kitchen-addition/
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