Designer Marshall Erb Opens The Doors To His Home And Shows Us Why He Loves Antiques, Galley Kitchens and Burlesque

Posted on January 21, 2019February 1, 2019 by Marshall Erb

“I’m not an open floor plan person at all,” says designer Marshall Erb. “I think a space should reveal itself to you slowly. I equate it to why burlesque is so appealing: It’s the slow reveal. If you walk out and expose everything, there is nothing left to discover.” Along...Read More

On Being Honored at the ASID Illinois Celebration of Design

Posted on October 20, 2018November 26, 2018 by Marshall Erb

Last month, the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID-IL) honored me with one of their 2018 Design Excellence Awards. I’m proud to share that I was a First-Place winner in the Bath Category. This year’s ASID-IL program placed a spotlight on a slate of exceptional work...Read More

Budgeting for Art from the Start

Posted on October 9, 2018October 22, 2018 by Marshall Erb

What kind of artwork would give your newly redesigned living that just-right aura you’re seeking? Maybe a cute little print you picked up at an antique shop would do the trick. How about a $5 million Jackson Pollack canvas? They both might work well, but as you can see, the...Read More

What’s in the Best Match for Ultra Violet, Pantone’s Color of the Year?

Posted on May 23, 2018May 25, 2018 by Marshall Erb

I was recently asked by fixr.com to share my insights into finding colors that will work well with Ultra Violet, Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year. Specifically, I was told to choose three colors as effective matches for Ultra Violet, which is PANTONE color number 18-3838. This was a fun...Read More

de Gournay – Story of a Dream

Posted on December 10, 2017December 11, 2017 by admin

What’s a designer’s day like? Besides meeting with clients and traveling to jobsites, I’m constantly learning about the latest products created by our incredible suppliers. Sometimes that means we are touring a production facility or work room and sometimes the product comes to us. I recently had the pleasure of...Read More

Fine Art Framing – A Vendor Visit to Armand Lee

Posted on April 20, 2017December 10, 2017 by admin

[caption id="attachment_440" align="aligncenter" width="900"] A reproduction of a 17th century frame. Hand carved and finished by Armand Lee in Chicago. The wavy mirror was also made in house to replicate old glass.[/caption] One of the most important aspects of a home’s interior is the artwork. It offers the homeowner a...Read More

On Being Honored as One of the Best Interior Designers in Chicago

Posted on February 6, 2017 by admin

We announced our selection by Freshome.com as one of the "Top 20 Best Interior Designers in Chicago for 2016" and we are humbled by this. This is a great honor, of course. The recognition validates our long-term approach of trying to see each new project with fresh eyes and balancing...Read More