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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How to Avoid Surprise Paint Undertones – Choosing Paint in Real Lighting

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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Finishes That Age Well: What Still Looks Good After Years of Daily Life

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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Designing a Primary Bedroom Retreat: Lighting, Color, and Layout That Actually Relax You

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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Home Office Design for Real Life: Backgrounds, Lighting, and Storage for Video Calls

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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Fireplace Feature Walls: Stone, Plaster, Tile, and Integrated Storage

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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Color Temperature by Room: Warmer, Cooler, and Why It Matters

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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Durable Bathroom Design: Moisture-Smart Layouts and Finishes

Durable Bathroom Design: Moisture-Smart Layouts and Finishes

Bathrooms work hard. Steam, splashes, and daily traffic challenge every surface, so design choices have to keep their good looks even after long, humid mornings. A moisture-smart bathroom design doesn’t

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