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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Designer at A. Klein
- Sep 18, 2019
- 1 min
What's Coming in Home Decor?
I'm often asked about trends in home furnishings. It's great to know what's coming so you keep your home looking current, but for the big...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Designer at A. Klein
- Sep 18, 2019
- 1 min
Where Do Designers Go For Inspiration?
Often you hear designers asked where they get their inspiration for the creative designs they develop. Personally, the very first place I...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Designer at A. Klein
- Jun 25, 2017
- 1 min
Dramatic Decorating Effects with Shadow
While walking at the Chicago Botanic Garden I took a few pictures, not even paying attention to the dramatic shadows that the trees had c...
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By: Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Designer at A. Klein
- Jun 2, 2017
- 1 min
Summer Evenings Perfected with Lighting
We Midwesterners really know how to enjoy our summers outdoors. We love to make the most of every warm beautiful day that we can. And as ...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Nov 1, 2016
- 1 min
How to Get a Unique Dining Table
I hear it all the time. "There are so few furniture stores around and so many of them have the same styles of tables. I can't find anythi...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Oct 20, 2016
- 1 min
How to Decorate with Flea Market Finds-Part 4
A final post of pictures from Gold Rush Days in Minnesota. Here are a few more ideas on how to incorporate found items into your home dec...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Oct 5, 2016
- 1 min
How to Decorate with Flea Market Finds-Part 3
Continuing on from my previous posts on decorating with found items, here are some more pictures and ideas from the Gold Rush Days show in M
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Sep 22, 2016
- 2 min
How to Decorate with Flea Market Finds-Part 2
Here are some more ways to use interesting pieces that you might find at a flea market or vintage sale. These pieces were spotted at Gold...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Sep 8, 2016
- 2 min
How To Decorate with Flea Market Finds-Part 1
There is no better way to add personality to an interior than to add flea market finds. These pieces, usually vintage, give a home unique...
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By: Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Designer at A. Klein
- Aug 24, 2016
- 1 min
Before and After Vanity Chair
This vintage outdoor chair was in good shape and had a fun design, but it didn't work as a vanity chair in the Hollywood Glam bedroom we w...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Aug 11, 2016
- 1 min
Southern Inspiration
Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina have so much to offer. Not only are they historical cities with interesting stories and...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Jul 26, 2016
- 1 min
How Does a Designer Enhance Your Home?
You can't always tell when a designer has played a role in creating a beautiful home, but you do know a beautiful home when you see one. ...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Jun 22, 2016
- 1 min
Backsplash Before and After
This is a great transformation because it looks like it should have always been this way. The only real change to this kitchen was the re...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Jun 21, 2016
- 1 min
Trends in Office Design
I had the opportunity to attend the premier office furnishings trade show, NeoCon, last week. Although my business is focused on resident...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- May 16, 2016
- 1 min
Summer's Just Around the Corner
These blooming flowers and trees reminded me that even though it's still cold here in the Chicago area it is Spring, and Summer will be h...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- May 9, 2016
- 1 min
Architectural Masterpiece?
Some believe that the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois is an iconic masterpiece of the International Style of architecture, and I woul...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- May 3, 2016
- 1 min
Immerse Yourself at Restoration Hardware's RH
Even on a cold, rainy spring day, inside the restaurant at the new RH in Chicago it feels like you're outside in sunny warmth. I had a t...
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Alisa Levy Klein/Lead Interior Designer at A.
- Apr 15, 2016
- 1 min
Gain Square Footage Without Construction
With a few design tricks you can utilize unused space, helping you to gain valuable square footage within your existing home. You can le...
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