Mitchell’s Take

Chicago’s New Public Spaces Inspire Great Design

Published: July 6th, 2015

Those of you who know me know how inspired I am by the genius of Chicago’s magnificent architecture. With a constant tension between the desire to build and the need to preserve, this is a city of immense innovation. Over the last few weeks, I’ve visited some of the city’s newest public spaces — the […]

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5 Home Design Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Published: June 22nd, 2015

Ever walk into a home and sense that something is wrong, but you can’t quite put your finger on it?  When that happens to me, I immediately turn my attention to the 5 most common home design mistakes homeowners make.  Here they are: 1.     Your Rug is Too Small or Too Large The […]

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TUFT LOVE: Tufted Sofas for Contemporary Interiors

Published: June 15th, 2015

If your idea of a tufted sofa is that tone-on-tone beige thing in Grandma’s living room, get ready to remodel your thinking.  Tufted sofas are a hit in contemporary design. The best part of tufting is the range of ways it can be done. The most popular form is diamond tufting pulled in a way […]

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