Centered by Design

Historic details we love and are worth saving in so many homes!

Upon first touring our Lincoln Park renovation, we sought out the historic elements of the property that made sense to keep or replicate. From original stained glass, to detailed crown moldings and gorgeous fireplaces, there was a lot to save or replicate to honor the home’s long history.

Scroll through to see our favorite details.


historic homes | interior design | home renovation

Spring has finally arrived to my camera roll! 🌼

From incredible contemporary art with EXPO CHICAGO Gertie and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago ‘s Women’s Board to our latest historical home renovation (how good are these befores?!) to a little retail therapy. And we still never tire of seeing your wallpaper installs with our Isidore Leroy collection.

Grateful for these moments big and small. 🍋💛

While kitchen trends continue to evolve, we always keep our designs classic and client focused.

*Swipe through to see some of my favorite kitchen renovations from our portfolio of work.

Hallmarks of our kitchens include inset cabinetry, often using wood for the island, timeless lighting choices, and plumbing and hardware that mix metals.

Wow!! No joke friends, our last reel went viral. It’s been pretty amazing to see all of the interest in COLOR 🎨 and specifically how to tell a cohesive color story throughout your home or interior. Here a few favorite images from our portfolio with super saturated color. What else do you want to know about color?! We adore this topic and are so happy to be part of the conversation. If you missed the reel, it’s our last post. Xx Claire


Interior design, paint colors, color palette

A closer look at this kitchen!

It is truly special in Chicago to have such an indoor / outdoor connection. This section of the historic renovation was the new addition. We wanted this space to feel more contemporary than the original section of the house, while still having some traditional architectural details.

The sliders in creamy white with mullions and a subtle molding on the ceiling added a traditional juxtaposition to our sleek cabinetry and stone. Some additional details below!

Stone: Calacatta Turquoise (and quartz on the island). We work hard to make sure the undertones of both stones coordinate.

Cabinetry: White Oak in custom dark brown stain

Hood and walls: Plaster finish in BM Swiss Coffee

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kitchen design, wood kitchen, all wood kitchen, plaster hood