Tucked in a wooded site on the shore of a quiet lake, this home has all the elements of a quintessential cottage pulled together with a fresh, contemporary feel. It’s also the first stop on our 2023 ...

The owners of this Plum Island cottage eschewed sandy neutrals in favor of old-time fun when updating the kitchen. It was the homeowner’s idea to go with a retro vibe in the kitchen of her 1951 beach ...

Working with the slope and flora of the stunning Walloon Lake shoreline, landscaper Charles Robinson created an enchanted outdoor living area for his cottage. Photo by Todd Zawistowski Charles ...

When retirees Bruce and Jim Gaynor asked architect Lindsay Woolf to design a cozy Lake Vista cottage that wouldn’t feel like new construction, Woolf, no stranger to historic houses, nailed the main ...

If you're redesigning your cottage, then cottage lighting ideas are a must. Often overlooked, lighting is a vital aspect of renovating a room and should be considered from the outset rather than added ...

Marc Ashkenas took a circuitous route to become a residential designer and builder. A native of Southern California and student of mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley, Ashkenas became involved in ...

Thirty interior and landscape designers reimagined the 1929 mansion owned by late “Home Alone” filmmaker John Hughes for the biennial Lake Forest Showhouse and Gardens, which benefits Northwestern ...

Forty-seven of the Chicago area’s top interior designers converged upon an 1895 estate to transform it into the 20th Lake Forest Showhouse, a palace of interior decor ideas. The 3.5-acre estate was ...