Centered by Design is delighted to be one of 33 interior designers participating in the 2023 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens! Put on by the Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, the biennial event has become known as one of the most well-regarded showhouses in the country.
An Interior Designer’s Guide to Shopping the Round Top Antiques Fair
Every year, more than 100,000 people flock to the tiny town of Round Top, Texas (population less than 100!) for the Original Round Top Antiques Fair. With shows held in spring and fall, the event has miles and miles of markets to shop. As dreamy as that sounds for designers or homeowners shopping to fill […]
4 Favorite Interior Designers Inspiring Our Work in 2023
Even though we design beautiful spaces for our clients every day, we are always on the hunt for inspiration from other designers. As we look ahead this year and expand Centered by Design’s services beyond Chicago, here are four favorite interior designers we’re admiring for their ideas and creativity. Learn more about each of them […]
A Look Back: Centered by Design’s Best Moments of 2022
This was one of Centered by Design’s biggest years yet, with a new look, studio, projects, clients and offerings keeping us on our toes.
Centered by Design’s Favorite Holiday Gifts This Year
We rounded up each of our team members’ favorite gifts, from little luxuries that work perfectly as stocking stuffers to our top tomes (books are always a classic choice!) and splurge presents.
Top Spots to Buy Lighting Online, According to Interior Designers
As an interior designer, I’m very particular about lighting and window treatments. These are two things that can majorly change the way your home looks and feels, even more than furniture can. Lighting especially can make such a big difference with overall style and scale — for instance, you may opt for a large dining room […]
The Big Reveal: Our New Studio!
Earlier this year, we gave you a sneak peek into our new Chicago design studio. We’ve been hard at work renovating this space into a place that’s equally functional and beautiful for our growing team. Today, we’re revealing the transformation photos!
How to Choose a Kitchen Hood You’ll Love
Besides sucking up food odors and preventing your house from smelling dinner for hours, a range hood can be a focal point of the space, adding style and flair to your kitchen. Here’s what to know about range hood ideas.
Project Reveal: Southern Charm Renovation for a Young Family in Wilmette
We were delighted to take on this major renovation to this 4-bed, 3.5-bath home for a Chicago family who recently relocated from the city to the suburbs. Though the 1930s-era house is in Wilmette, we wanted to bring in all the charm of homes found in the South, a style the homeowners are very drawn to.
Behind the Scenes of Centered by Design’s Rebrand
Spring is a season of newness and the perfect time to reveal a fresh look and space for Centered by Design.