School Pride Shines from Above
Educational designers might learn a thing or two from Julie Williams of Larson & Darby Group in Rockford, Illinois. The firm received…
Nothing Says “Welcome” Quite Like Flowers.
At first glance, you’d swear you were looking at a full-scale renovation of the second floor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In truth,…
Go Big – Or Go Home
New Scales, Patterns and Finishes Add More Drama, Design to Dimension Walls from MDC CHICAGO (December 2019) — Designers, we dare you…
MDC Interior Solutions Introduces Duratec Wall Protection
CHICAGO (September 2019) – MDC is pleased to introduce Duratec, a breakthrough concept in highly durable wall protection. Conceptualized for the wall…
Think Inside The (Color) Box
MDC’s latest design tool is an industry-first, one-stop solution for creating a perfectly curated color story CHICAGO (August 2019) — Color is…
Digital Curated
A custom-designed wallcovering is one that every designer can appreciate. What could be better than having a style created specifically around your…
Dimension Walls
A complete, inspired room design is one that discovers the perfect balance between several key artistic elements. While some of these elements,…
Duratec
If you design for high-traffic service industries, you know it well. Someone nicking the side of the wall with an unruly cart.…
Color Box
When approaching a new design project, where exactly do you begin? Typically it is not with a small decorative accent, a lamp,…
Grocer Discovers Fresh Looks that Last
The more familiar you are with your favorite grocery store, the faster you can shop up and down the aisles. Senior Interior…
The “Wow” Factor without the “Wow” Price Tag
Interior design is the closest thing we have to time travel. An apartment complex clubhouse in the Chicago suburbs recently moved out…
Restful Stay Starts with Eye-Popping Welcome
Like the cover of a book, a hotel lobby sets expectations. It projects an image that tells guests they’ve come to the…
Zintra Matches the Endurance of Flywheel Cyclists
There’s a lot riding on the interior design of Flywheel cycling studios. Heart-pounding, music-driven workouts keep Flywheel members coming back for more.…
The Look of Metal. The Price of Gypsum Board.
Even an expert eye can’t tell the difference. The ceiling appears to be made of metal panels that lend a silvery sheen…
Interior designer finds stunning new way to save money at the bank
There’s that moment when you hang a painting and the beauty of a newly appointed space becomes perfectly complete. Interior Designer DeNae…
These Talented Architects Spend a Lot of Time Staring at the Walls
SERA Architects had a small budget and a big idea when they set about renovating the third floor of their offices in…
Laurens Restoration has a 25-year history of making things look new again.
A two-year growth spurt prompted Laurens Restoration to update their offices after more than two decades running a successful business. They know…
“Intellectual graffiti” frees the mind at creativity-driven school
Glenbrook North High School ranks among the top schools in Illinois and nationally, due largely to its focus on individual creativity. It’s…
Dry erase paint turns ancient chalkboards into a modern-day teaching tool
“Getting white boards into our classrooms was one of our priorities for this year,” explains Nettelhorst Principal Cindy Wulbert. They hoped to…
MDC’s Collaboration With Thom Filicia Continues To Wow With Stunning Styles
NEW YORK (November 2018) – MDC and Thom Filicia have proven to be a powerful design duo, and their collaboration continues to…