August 4, 2026 
A Home That Grows With You
By Ava Markoutsas ABLAZE Design Group One minute, your kitchen island is covered with sippy cups and coloring books. The next, it is homework headquarters, a snack bar for a
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February 5, 2026
ABLAZE Design Group’s Lake Forest Showhouse Kitchen Longlisted for 2026 Créateurs Design Awards
Highwood, IL — ABLAZE Design Group is proud to announce that its Lake Forest Showhouse Kitchen has been longlisted for the 2026 Créateurs Design Awards (CDA), an international design competition
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ABLAZE Design Group Named NARI Regional Remodeler of the Year
Residential Kitchen Over $200,000 Highwood, Illinois (February, 3rd 2026) ABLAZE Design Group has been named a 2026 Regional Remodeler of the Year (RotY®) Award Winner by the National Association of
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December 29, 2025
How to Avoid Surprise Paint Undertones – Choosing Paint in Real Lighting
Picking paint should feel simple, but it rarely is. A color that looks warm and creamy in the store can turn weirdly pink at home. A “clean white” can suddenly
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December 12, 2025
Finishes That Age Well: What Still Looks Good After Years of Daily Life
It’s easy to fall in love with a finish in a showroom. It’s harder to love that same finish three years later after fingerprints, cleaning, sunlight, kids, pets, and everyday
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November 29, 2025
Designing a Primary Bedroom Retreat: Lighting, Color, and Layout That Actually Relax You
A primary bedroom has one job: help you unwind. Yet many bedrooms feel more like a catch-all space than a retreat. Clothes drape over chairs, lighting feels harsh, and the
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November 11, 2025
Home Office Design for Real Life: Backgrounds, Lighting, and Storage for Video Calls
A home office should make your day feel easier, not more stressful. Yet many work-from-home setups evolve piecemeal – an extra chair here, a mismatched lamp there – until the
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October 31, 2025
Fireplace Feature Walls: Stone, Plaster, Tile, and Integrated Storage
A fireplace is naturally the heart of a room—but the wall surrounding it decides whether it fades into the background or commands attention. Modern fireplace feature walls blend architectural design
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October 13, 2025
Color Temperature by Room: Warmer, Cooler, and Why It Matters
Lighting isn’t just about brightness—it’s about mood. The color temperature lighting you choose affects how a room looks, feels, and even how people behave in it. Warm tones invite comfort,
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