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

Posted on January 21, 2019April 21, 2020 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, 2018April 21, 2020 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 Named a Top Influencer in the Home Design Industry

Posted on February 13, 2017February 6, 2017 by admin

We are excited to announce that our firm has been named one of 2017’s Top 200 Design Industry Influencers by Fixr.com. What company we keep! This list includes interior design luminaries like Bunny Williams, Mary McDonald and Anthony Ingrao — some of the true giants in our field. Just to...Read More

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

Posted on February 6, 2017April 21, 2020 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

A Dream Home Comes to Fruition

Posted on June 5, 2015October 23, 2018 by admin

The grand opening party may be over but the celebration continues at the Design Center at the Merchandise Mart inside the Dream Home. After all the hard work leading up to the event and welcoming hundreds of guests on opening night at the gala  it is fun to reflect on...Read More

Dream Home – Opening Tonight!

Posted on April 16, 2015July 17, 2018 by admin

Last October we received the invitation from The Design Center at the Merchandise Mart to participate in the upcoming Dream Home 2015.  We were excited and honored to be asked to participate in this prestigious show house along with several of  Chicago's finest and most respected interior design firms. Show...Read More