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Construction continues in two Hope Ignites Chicago properties. Earlier this year, our team “broke ground” at 824 Gaffield Place and 827 Gaffield Place, the future home of the Foglia Family Campus in Evanston.

Recently, work continued wit...

Most homeowners want a kitchen that feels bright and spacious, but they don’t want to sacrifice the storage needed for daily life. Removing cabinetry can create visual openness, but taking away storage can make it harder to keep things organized. The goal is to strike the perfect balance for the space—and how it’s used.

For years, open concept kitchens dominated home design as owners sought to create connected living spaces. Nearly half of those renovating in 2019 opened their kitchens into adjacent interior space, but since then, that number has trended downwards before more recently flattening out.

As renewed attention in alternative layouts swells, more peop...