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Behind the Scenes of the 2023 Lake Forest Showhouse and the Room We’re Designing
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 their homes with furniture, it
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 and get inspired. Frances Merrill,
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
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!
