Layne Dixon

It’s small but has a mid-century modern fireplace, hardwood floors, and retro bathroom tiles.

Bridgette and Steven Haulenbeek have filled their chicago rental apartment with cool art and furniture, some made by Steven.

Courtney and Colin have totally transformed their Chicago home with lots and lots of color.

Designer Michelle Sturgis’ cottage needed love when she and her husband purchased it, but they made sure to keep all the charming details like the original brick wall, railings, doors, and more.

See inside interior designer Jessica Blue’s colorful, maximalist Chicago home with smart storage and decor ideas.

After Shelby toured this 700-square-foot Chicago condo, she loved it so much she wrote the previous owner a handwritten letter. “I was like, ‘I’m ... begging you to let me live here.’” The letter worked. Now she and Collin reside in their small-but-mighty space, curating a sort of maximalist museum dedicated to the relationships that keep them afloat.