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OUR INTERIORS HAVE TAKEN ON NEW MEANING

Emily Mackie shares why Inspired Interiors went fully remote, closing its River North studio and adding designers from New York to Mexico while serving clients anywhere through collaborative technology.

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STILL COUNTING: INSPIRED INTERIORS MARKS A MOVEMENT AT SOFA CHICAGO

At SOFA CHICAGO, Inspired Interiors presents Still Counting, works by 21 female artists honoring 100 years of women's suffrage, each shown in a firm-designed vignette alongside a panel of thought leaders.

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OUR TIPS FOR HOSTING AN UNFORGETTABLE PARTY

The best holiday hosts stage memory-making moments rather than perfect five-course meals. Five favorite tips for setting the scene, celebrating each guest, and letting the magic of the table unfold.

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BLENDING HISTORIC AND MODERN HOME DESIGN

Blending historic and modern design is easier than it looks. Colorful European front doors, a steel and glass staircase in a Tudor cottage, and bold furnishings that play off Prairie-style millwork show how.

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LIGHTING INTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRATION

Lighting is never an afterthought, it is a style statement. From Baccarat crystal chandeliers and Manooi crystal clouds to Bevolo gas lanterns, these are the fixtures that brighten days and enliven evenings.

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AREAS FOR ADULT ACTIVITIES IN THE HOME

Walk-in humidors with leather club chairs, a fully stocked liquor cabinet, wine storage tucked beneath the staircase, and precision wine dispensers turn the home into a grown-up oasis of pleasure.

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COLLECTION DISPLAY INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS

From riotous mixed china to antique doorknobs and grandfather clocks, thoughtful display turns the objects you have gathered over a lifetime into the most personal decor in your home.

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HOT STUFF: SUMMER INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS

Backyard putting greens, grown-up treehouses, narrow lap pools, and long picnic tables for petite patios: playful ways to stretch summer living into every corner of your outdoor space.

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WALLPAPER DESIGN WITH THAT WOW FACTOR

Modern wallpaper has shed its fussy past. Kaleidoscope prints, large-scale botanicals, and leopard abstracts prove a single wall can transform a reading nook, powder room, or workspace.

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BATHTUB IDEAS THAT MAKE A SPLASHY STATEMENT

Freestanding soakers by sunny windows, colored vintage tubs, and two-person designs, plus the styling details that make the bathtub the true centerpiece of a bathroom renovation.

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PICKING THE PERFECT FAUCETS AND SHOWER HEADS

Smart-touch kitchen faucets, pot fillers, exposed industrial mechanics, and brass and black finishes: how the right fixtures elevate daily routines into spa-like rituals.

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DESIGN IS IN THE DETAILS

A herringbone bookcase for a devoted reader, nightstands made from library card catalogs, a vintage letterpress bar: how small, personal details tell a home's most revealing stories.

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IDEAS FOR ELEGANT HOME ORGANIZATION

Glass-front cabinets, dining room hutches, spa-like bathroom storage, and modular office shelving that clear the clutter while making every room feel lighter and more intentional.

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LIVING ROOMS THAT DEFY EXPECTATIONS

Modular seating that faces conversation instead of the TV, glass-enclosed fireplaces, and cleverly hidden screens: living room ideas that make the front room a place you actually live.

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DARE TO LIVE: CREATIVE KIDS’ ROOMS

Slides off the top bunk, swing chairs for afternoon reading, and spare rooms turned mini movie theaters: playful ideas that make kids' spaces spark imagination and ease daily routines.

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DARE TO LIVE: IMAGINATIVE INTERIOR DESIGN

What if your home did more than look good? Picture a shower for two lit by morning sun, an office built around your ambitions, and living spaces designed to lift your everyday life.

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THE ART OF THE COLLECTION

From antique keys set on gold to estate door knobs lining a bathroom wall, a well-displayed collection tells your story. Thoughtful design gives your treasures center stage instead of a spare room.

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ARE BATHTUBS MAKING A COMEBACK?

After years of clients trading tubs for bigger showers, the bath is back. We weigh freestanding statement tubs against space-saving built-ins upgraded with jets, LED lighting, and clever storage.

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INTERIOR DESIGN FOR OUR FABULOUS FURRY FRIENDS

Luxury design now extends to our pets. Built-in dog-washing stations, roll-out feeding drawers, and stylish cabinet kennels keep furry friends pampered and your home beautifully uncluttered.