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Modern living room with a beige sofa, white rocking chair, plants, and a fireplace, featuring large windows and dark wood flooring.

Andreas’ Greektown Loft

Name: Andreas Location: Greektown, Chicago Size: 1,000 sq. ft. Years lived in: 8 months I’m inspired by the Danish Modern movement, specifically Grete Jalk, Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner. I really wanted my home to look different than any place I’d seen before. I wanted it completely different than the way it was when I moved in…and it is (see the “Before” photos). And I love good chairs!

Heather Blaha

Jun 2, 2006

How To: Make Rice Paper Roller Shades (Guest Post)

Ever thought of making your own shades? If you’d like to know how to make rice paper shades, here’s how I do it. (Watch. Ask Questions. Have confidence. Curse me for making it look so easy…)I love these shades because they’re simple and organic and function well. They glow like Naguchi lamps. They work splendidly for our San Francisco Victorian or Bungalow tall, narrow, double hung windows (38″ wide max, unless you can find wider paper).

Maxwell Ryan

Mar 1, 2006

House Tour: Mott Street Micro Palace Week #3

The waiting game. It’s getting a bit trying over on Mott Street this week, as Amy says that she has entered “that delightful ‘no one shows up when they say they will’ stage of renovation.” The kitchen is halfway in and the adjustable shelving is nearly up.House Tour: Week #2House Tour: Week #1House Tour: BeforeAlso, there is a bit of crisis.

Maxwell Ryan

Feb 9, 2005