Air Apparent
In the Montgomery, an open floor plan takes dramatic advantage of the light-drenched view
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Trailer Made
A vintage motor home gets a hip, eco-sensitive makeover
Light Fantastic
A Bucktown three-flat morphs into a sleek modern house with dramatic outdoor spaces
Flight of Fancy
A hands-on homeowner turns a boring bathroom into something that really soars
Past, Perfected
With its tapered, dark-shingled side walls and gabled roof, the new porch blends beautifully with the architecture of the stucco-and-brick house, built in 1911. To wire the Arts and Crafts–style...
Backstory
What's hiding behind a modest cottage in East Village? A shrewdly contemporary addition, a lush private garden, and (surprise!) a boathouse
Best for Kids—and Parents, Too!
Chicago is rich with possibilities for families, which is why we've devoted this story to providing a guide to the best stuff for kids, parents, and moms-to-be. Take along our...
Floor Show
The latest trends, tips, and strategies for buying and decorating with rugs
Eye Opener
To see potential in a small space, it helps to have real vision
The Essential Mudroom
A once-humble home feature becomes—voilà!—the new must-have amenity