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Chicago Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Chicago is the epicenter of the Midwest. We spent more than 40 hours conducting research on Chicago real estate and looked at more than 130 apartment buildings in the city, categorizing them by location and comparing them with a set list of variables. We hope you enjoy this Chicago apartment guide and the many neighborhoods we feature.

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These Stunning Rooftop Deck Designs Will Have You Wishing for One of Your Own

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The most common place to find a rooftop deck is in the city, where lack of space lends itself to building up. However, their unprecedented views make rooftop decks an enviable feature in any home. Decide how you want to use your deck. They are: Lounge area: The most common use for a rooftop deck is a lounge space.

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Here Are 6 Surprising Home Improvements That Will Get You the Most Bang for Your Buck When You Sell

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you’re thinking granite countertops, wood floors or a new outdoor deck top the list, you might be surprised to read that none of those three are mentioned. And buyers are on the hunt for one, especially in colder places like Chicago. In fact, most of the top six home improvements driving profitable sales today are unexpected.

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Cooking Fresh is Easy in Modern Outdoor Kitchens

Trendir Magazine

Modern Outdoor Kitchens Designs It’s not difficult to build an outdoor kitchen but professional modern kitchen designs look that much more alluring and stylish. You can now find contemporary ready-made designs made just for the outdoors in manufacturers’ collections and not rely on the old building methods.

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4 Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for Sale (and They’re Awesome)

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

All of Wright’s homes were designed using his theory of “organic architecture.” Stuart Richardson Residence | New Jersey The home is designed to be hexagonal both inside and out. Sherman Booth House | Illinois Three stories tall with a rooftop deck. The best example of his work is Fallingwater, built in 1935.

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20 Dramatic Home Exteriors Proving Black is the New Black

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When it comes to home design, black may be the new black. But with the influence of prominent designers (think Johnathon Alder and Simon Doonan), 21st-century home trends are changing. Another shot of this home by GS Architects , showing how the black exterior perfectly pairs with the wood decking and contemporary railings.

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Should You Decorate for the Holidays If Your Home is on the Market?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Regina Gust Designs Our first two realtors are against decorating for the holidays if you’re trying to sell your home. According to Anita Springate-Renaud, licensed partner and broker at Engel & Völkers Toronto Central , your festive decor can distract buyers from looking at the home’s raw design. To deck the halls – or not?