de Gournay – Story of a Dream

Posted on December 10, 2017October 2, 2020 by Marshall Erb

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 31, 2020 by Marshall Erb

[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, 2017December 31, 2020 by Marshall Erb

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, 2017December 31, 2020 by Marshall Erb

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, 2015December 31, 2020 by Marshall Erb

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, 2015December 31, 2020 by Marshall Erb

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