From the best showrooms to the top tastemakers, these 50 people and places are shaping the design scene in Chicago.
This moody Gold Coast project by Craig & Company seduces with wallpaper by de Gournay, rug by Scott Group, table by Jean de Merry, chairs by Holly Hunt and chandelier by L’Antiquaire.
BEST HISTORICAL RENOVATION
Tribune Tower Residences
tribunetower.com
BEST LIGHTING RESOURCE
Lightology
lightology.com
BEST FABRIC RESOURCE
Fishman’s Fabrics
fishmansfabrics.com
KING OF COLOR
Nicholas Moriarty Interiors
nm-interiors.com
Steven Haulenbeek, “RBS Cactus Lamp” (2021)
BEST TILE SELECTION
The Fine Line
finelinetile.com
BEST CUSTOM GIFTING
Artists Frame Service
artistsframe.com
BEST HOME ACCESSORIES
Redefined Decor
redefineddecor.com
MASTER OF BATHS
Kaufman Segal Design
kaufmansegal.com
The Tribune Tower tempts residents with more than 55,000 square feet of amenity areas on four different levels.
BACKYARD DREAM-MAKER
Chalet
chaletlandscape.com
BEST SURFACE SHOWROOM
Cosentino Chicago
cosentino.com
FAVORITE DESIGN DISTRICT
River North Design District
rivernorthdesigndistrict.com
MOST ALLURING NEW SHOWROOM
Roca Chicago
rocatileusa.com
Exclusive to residents, the 25th-floor crown beckons with inviting seating areas, outdoor terrace grilling, a fire pit and stunning city views.
MOST UNIQUE DESIGNER COLLABORATIONS
House of Hunt
houseofhunt.studio
BEST CUSTOM FURNITURE
Lagomorph Design
lagomorphdesign.com
BEST MODERN FURNITURE
Ligne Roset Chicago
ligne-roset.com
In this Aspen project by Kaufman Segal Design, the stunning surroundings of lush landscaping and views of the Maroon Bells peaks are matched with the bathroom’s gorgeous vanity by Colorado Architectural Millwork Supply, Antolini natural stone countertops, and Waterworks faucets and hardware.
MOST DARING DESIGN
Roche Bobois Chicago
roche-bobois.com
THE ALL-IN-ONE
210 Design House
210designhouse.com
LARGEST ANTIQUES RESOURCE
The Golden Triangle
goldentriangle.biz
Verdant with 25 mature trees, large planting beds overflowing with flowers, and a made-for-entertaining bluestone patio, this Wilmette project by Chalet is a showstopper.
THE DYNAMIC DUO
Steve Somogyi and Filip
Malyszko, Steve + Filip Design
steveandfilipdesign.com
QUEEN OF COLOR
Jasmin Reese Interiors
jasminreeseinteriors.com
BEST SPECIALTY CLOSETS
Poliform Chicago
poliformchicago.com
Design House’s offerings include this eye-popping Snaidero ELEGANTE Bespoke luxury modern kitchen in the custom combo of Heartwood and Ossido Nero ceramic finishes.
BEST KITCHEN RESOURCE
Studio41
shopstudio41.com
BEST BATH RESOURCE
Waterworks
waterworks.com
BEST NATURAL STONE
Calia Stone Boutique
caliastone.com
The Golden Triangle offers room after room of sumptuous Asian and European furnishings.
ONE TO WATCH
Vintage Refined
vintagerefined.com
BEST RESIDENTIAL RESOURCE
Boffi Chicago
boffi.com
BEST HOMEGROWN PRODUCT
Gil Melott Bespoke Luz Lighting
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Roche Bobois’ Bombom sofa serves up serious flair.
BEST RENOVATION TEAM
New Explode Construction
necchicago.com
MOST FABULOUS SHOWROOM UPDATE
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove
subzero-wolf.com
BEST OUTDOOR RESOURCE
Mariani Landscape
marianilandscape.com
Power couple Steve Somogyi and Filip Malyszko of Steve Filip Design
BEST WALLCOVERINGS
Phillip Jeffries Chicago
phillipjeffries.com
BEST CONTEMPORARY ART
Steven Haulenbeek Studio
stevenhaulenbeek.com
BEST ART VARIETY
Gruen Galleries
gruengalleries.com
Queen of Color, indeed: Designer Jasmin Reese goes for the bold with walls in Champion Cobalt by Benjamin Moore, an Osborne & Little wallcovering on the ceiling and a striking antique mirror in this Lincoln Park abode.
BEST DESIGNER PAINT PARTNER
Farrow & Ball
farrow-ball.com
BEST RUGS
Oscar Isberian Rugs
isberian.com
BEST CUSTOM HOMEBUILDER
BGD&C
bgdchomes.com
Hand-constructed and handsomely patinated, the Gil Melott Bespoke Luz SC Form 9 bronze sconce adds impressive warmth to any room.
BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT - CHICAGO
Craig & Company
craigandco.com
BEST CARPET
STARK
starkcarpet.com
BEST FLOORING
Exquisite Surfaces
xsurfaces.com
Steven Haulenbeek’s “RBS Webcoat Lamp” from 2020 is a marvel of texture and form.
BEST SPECIALTY TILE
Artistic Tile Chicago
artistictile.com
BEST FURNITURE RESOURCE
Design Center at theMART
designcenter.com
THE NEWCOMERS
Huili Feng and Ross Barney, Tumu Studio
tumustudio.com
Craig & Company decked out this multi-generational retreat in the South Carolina Lowcountry with a chandelier by Ralph Lauren, ottoman by Bunny Williams Home and lamp by Christopher Spitzmiller.
THE MODERN MASTER
Rae Muranski, Moderne Living
moderneliving.com
THE MAXIMALIST
Summer Thornton Design
summerthorntondesign.com
BEST TECHNOLOGY FOR THE HOME
AVDG
avdg.com
Rae Muranski’s discerning eye— demonstrated in these chic Italian walk-in closets, island and wardrobe with sliding doors—is at the heart of Moderne Living’s success PHOTO COURTESY OF MODERNE LIVING
THE QUEEN OF CLASSIC
Jessica Lagrange Interiors
jessicalagrange.com
THE TRANSITIONAL MASTER
Michael Abrams Interiors
michaelabrams.com
BEST DESIGN BUILD
Centaur Interiors
centaurinteriors.com
Craig & Company decked out this multi-generational retreat in the South Carolina Low-country with a chandelier by Ralph Lauren, ottoman by Bunny Williams Home and lamp by Christopher Spitzmiller.
BEST RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT - NORTH SHORE
Morgante Wilson Architects
morgantewilson.com
BEST BEDROOM WITH A VIEW
Gemma Parker Design
gemmaparkerdesign.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF STEVEN HAULENBEEK STUDIO; BY RICHARD POWERS; COURTESY OF TRIBUNE TOWER RESIDENCES; COURTESY OF TRIBUNE TOWER RESIDENCES; BY DAVID O. MARLOW; COURTESY OF CHALET; BY TONY SOLURI; BY JEROME NALZANO; COURTESY OF ROCHE BOBOIS; BY KATRINA WITTKAMP; PHOTO BY MICHAEL ALAN KASKEL; BY RYAN MCDONALD; COURTESY OF EGG COLLECTIVE; BY LESLEE MITCHELL; COURTESY OF MODERNE LIVING; BY TONY SOLURI
