by Habitar Design | Jun 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Residential construction costs have risen far faster than inflation over the past five years. A bathroom renovation that once cost $20,000–$30,000 now commonly costs $30,000–$45,000 or more — an increase of 50% or higher. Many of our clients expected pricing to soften...
by Habitar Design | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
What is Farmhouse Chic? There’s something about walking into a home that just feels right. Calm. Warm. Inviting – yet still clean and elevated. That’s the essence of farmhouse chic. As a Chicago interior designer, I often see clients drawn to this feeling...
by Habitar Design | Jun 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Adding custom built-ins in Benjamin Moore ‘Ocean Floor’ add grandeur to what was a pretty ordinary space. The bookcases with rolling library ladder add so much character and seemingless endless storage. Before After The Jendaya Blue Stone wallpaper by...
by Habitar Design | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Smaller homes need to think of spaces having dual purposes. In this 2-bedroom West Loop condo, the 2nd bedroom needed to be both home office and guest bedroom. A murphy bed surrounded by custom built-ins was the answer. Before After Custom built-ins are painted in...
by Habitar Design | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Kitchen A cabinetry update with Tafisa laminate in Acacia Honey mirrors the design aesthetic in the primary bathroom. It is a bright contrast to the ‘Black Tempal’ quartz countertop and blacksplash by Caesar Stone. Modern light fixtures and newly polished...
