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Inspired Interiors' Top 10 Design Moments (to Date)
Welcome to the Wild Design World of Inspired Interiors. Here Are Our 10 Favorite Design Moments From Over the Years
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Elm Street Reimagined: A 1922 Dutch Colonial Becomes a Living Showroom
A once-dilapidated 1922 Dutch Colonial on Elm Street is reborn as Inspired Interiors’ immersive Living Showroom—where bespoke cabinetry, a reimagined kitchen, a Grand Salon speakeasy, and thoughtfully layered architectural details honor the home’s history while elevating it for modern gatherings, curated networking, and community connection in the heart of Winnetka.
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Destination Family Compounds: A Defining Luxury Trend for 2026
Luxury living in 2026 is being redefined, not by excess, but by intention. As families rethink how and where they gather, a new standard is emerging: the destination vacation family compound. These thoughtfully designed estates go beyond the traditional vacation home, offering a private, immersive environment where connection, autonomy, and legacy coexist.Unlike resorts or single-home retreats, destination family compounds are designed to support real life across generations. A central residence anchors shared experiences, while secondary structures provide privacy and independence, allowing families to come together without sacrificing personal space. The result is a living environment that feels effortless, adaptable, and deeply personal.At their best, these compounds are not seasonal escapes but enduring sanctuaries, places where traditions form, milestones are celebrated, and family history quietly unfolds over time.
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Your Home Is Likely Your Biggest Investment — So Why Go It Alone?
Your home is likely your largest financial asset, yet many remodel it by guesswork. Here is why strategic, professional design protects both daily comfort and long-term value.
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Rethinking Construction: Why Women Belong at the Helm
Construction has a reputation for delays, jargon, and dismissiveness. When women lead the build, the process shifts toward clarity, realistic calendars, and homeowners who finally feel heard.
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13 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Remodeling Your Home
From skipping detailed plans to underestimating costs and hiring the wrong contractor, these thirteen remodeling pitfalls cost homeowners real money, and each has a practical fix.
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Our Secret Process to Define Your Personal Style
Personal style is not one size fits all. Our three-step formula blends where you grew up, the home you live in now, and where you are headed to define a style that is truly yours.
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The Art of Choosing Art
Choosing art is a lot like dating. From complicated family heirlooms to charming budget flings, here is how to flirt with pieces, find your match, and place each one with intention.
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5 Impactful Interior Design Trends to Bring Into 2025
Fresh from Salone del Mobile in Milan, five trends worth bringing home in 2025, from sustainable materials with edge to glossy leather and sculptural dining tables that make an entrance.