Explore the home remodel before and after of a charming 1936 duplex located in the midwest. Husband and wife Ken and Erin Francois live on the main floor while they lease out the upstairs unit.
Profile Features
How a Simple Hashtag Impacted the Design Industry
Meet the Founder of #HandmadeModernHome. Erin Francois describes her interior design style as Handmade Modern Home and it’s at the core of her content strategy on her blog, Francois et Moi. Read more to see how this hashtag has impacted the design community.
Space Tours
Wit and Delight’s Studio125 in Minneapolis
Kate Arends of Wit and Delight leads a team of writers, photographers, graphic designers and other creatives who work and create in a space called Studio125, located at the historic Frisk building in Northeast Minneapolis.
Resources
Selecting the Perfect Quartz Stone Surface
A foundational element of a mood board is often the type of stone for projects ranging from kitchens, bathrooms, backsplash, tub surrounds and more. No matter what project you’re working on, quartz stone is always our stone choice for several reasons.
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Meet the Founder of @the_real_houses_of_ig, a luxury home and design community
Kate Rumson is a force in the home build industry, and is one to watch in leading the way for inspiration in luxury interior design. She runs the Instagram account @RealHousesofIG with a community of 2.7 million followers.
Space Tours
The Frances: A Gorgeous Photography Studio and Creative Space in Chicago
A creative studio set in Chicago, IL. In a photography studio, lighting is the most important element to creating your best images. The Frances is flooded with natural night, which sets off the hardwood floors and clean design accented by a subdued palette.
Remodel Projects
First Impressions Matter: A Bright Entryway Before and After
Lissadee on Lake Drive shares her first remodel project in their new home. She tackles her entryway and updates from a single front door to a double front door making a dramatic impact.
Remodel Projects / Resources
How to Identify A Remodel
As you start your next home-buying journey, use these tips from Lissadee to help consider whether the purchase is simply a remodel investment or your long term home as she navigated through her first kitchen remodel.