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6 Must-Visit Shops In The Highwood Design District

By Olivia Price By Olivia Price | August 24, 2022 | Home & Real Estate

With Highwood Design Week set for Sept. 19 through 24, we take a look at a few must-visit spots in the Highwood Design District.

The ABL Group

One of the premier home improvement firms on the North Shore, The ABL Group has established itself as a go-to company for comprehensive design needs. The team specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and provides custom carpentry, wallpaper installation and painting. ABL also offers high-end home goods from brands like Canadel and Park Hill, as well as Annie Sloan paint. 259 Waukegan Ave., Highwood

The ABL Group is renowned for making North Shore clients’ design dreams come to fruition PHOTO BY RYAN MCDONALD
The ABL Group is renowned for making North Shore clients’ design dreams come to fruition.

Carpets of Highwood

For more than 35 years, Carpets of Highwood’s immense stock of carpet, vinyl and hardwood has allowed clients to make their flooring dreams come to life. And for those going green, a variety of eco-friendly products and services are on offer by request, so there’s no need to sacrifice style for sustainability. 2699 Waukegan Ave., Highland Park

Earth Renovation & Design

Earth Renovation & Design provides a range of services from demolition to drywall installation to carpentry and tiling, and offers personalized pieces made in-shop by owner Joel Wasserman. With over 25 years of experience in full home and commercial renovations, the team of construction experts and designers are a North Shore staple for reno needs from start to finish. 51 Highwood Ave., Highwood

The Gabby Milano lounge chair from Summer Classics Home PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
The Gabby Milano lounge chair from Summer Classics Home

IC Signs & Graphics

IC Signs has been in the business of making eye-catching prints since 2006, starting as a design firm called CH Conceptz, and has since expanded to work with restaurants, hotels, shops and more, including Orangetheory and Lucky Dog. The full-service, family-owned shop offers everything from LED and digital signage to backlit letters and box signs. 417 Sheridan Road, Highwood

Street Level Studio

Design and marketing agency Street Level Studio has been serving Chicago-area clients for more than three decades. One of its most exciting endeavors is the agency’s creation of Beyond the Surface custom wallpapers and murals for both residential and commercial spaces. The studio’s surface designers produce bespoke wall decor that gives each space a personalized character. 214 Green Bay Road, Highwood

A stunning Lake Forest space by The ABL Group. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
A stunning Lake Forest space by The ABL Group

Summer Classics Home

Summer Classics Home carries outdoor dining sets, lounge chairs, bar carts, rugs and lighting available for customization from Summer Classics Home and Gabby—all of which are built to withstand Chicago’s ever-changing weather. Products have a clean, timeless look and can be altered with fabrics and an abundance of materials such as teak, resin and outdoor wicker to match any aesthetic. 1850 Second St., Ste. 162, Highland Park



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