Nothing says opulence like an ornate ceiling in a historical building. Whether dramatic arches, figurative paintings, impressive carvings, or sculptural relief work, architects, artists, and designers of the past paid a lot more attention to
traditional style
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Two of my favorite activities are selecting fabrics and rehabbing antique furniture. I love seeing the potential in a beautifully shaped antique furniture piece and envisioning the transformation that a new fabric cover would unveil.
My travels in Western Europe and visits to traditionally decorated homes and castles have made a big impression on my decorating style and experience. One of my favorite decorative delights is viewing the textiles used in luxurious homes.
Is anything as visually satisfying as a set of decorative before and after pictures? They are so fun because you can appreciate the results in the contrasts. One of my favorite interior décor projects is this black-and-white-themed bathroom
Welcome to Grandeur on Grove. Pull up a chair and join me on a journey through traditional home design. After we bought an 111-year-old home in Oak Park, Illinois, in 2017, I spent the next three years decorating that home in a
