“Cabin fever  is an  idiomatic  term for a  claustrophobic  reaction that takes place when a person or group is isolated or shut in a...

The kitchen is the soul of the home, having a powerful influence on our houses and lives; it is where the family gathers daily and is a...

Do you love your community, school district, or home’s historical significance but feel limited by particular features and dated designs?...

The choice between moving to the city, the suburbs, or to a rural area often comes down to one thing: access to outdoor space. Many...

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he Greystone: Chicago’s most iconic building style that has developed nationwide notoriety due to its unique, sophisticated appearance....

You’ve likely heard of more than a few different types of home builders: tract, spec, semi-custom, custom…but what does it mean to be a...

The powder room, the guest bath, the half bath, whatever you choose to call it; these small bathrooms are some of our absolute favorite...

Living room from the dining room Have you heard the phrase “go big or go home?” That phrase encapsulates how we feel about doing a...

We’ve all seen it: that person who pours a ton of time and energy into completely gutting and renovating an old home, and in the end, it...

If you love hosting parties or family gatherings, you know how the space you’re in can make or break your hosting experience. From a...

When it comes to Chicago home renovation, there’s a lot more to the story than just tearing down walls and fitting new finishes. Chicago...

The Last Countertop You’ll Ever Own Who doesn’t love a huge slab of white stone on an island?  Clean, crisp and classic.  But when...

Photo: Nathan Kirkman These are porcelain planks that have been installed in the lower level of a Middlefork Development home. Once the...

This home was one of Middlefork's early accomplishments. This home is on Fremont in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. An urban garden...

Light it Up! First impressions matter… Have you ever entered a room and felt an immediate sense of warmth and comfort? What made you feel...