designchicagomag.com 4 DESIGN CHICAGO theMART 78 THE MART SHOWROOMS Directory 58 BLEND A MODERN 50 On the cover: Maison Pierre Frey wows with a new collection celebrating the beauty of French gardens. photography by phillipe garcia Old Bones, New Life Designer Meghan Jay refreshes an 1890 Chicago Victorian and creates a home for her young family. 72 La Vie Est Belle The history of Pierre Frey, now in its 91st year, is the history of French decorative arts. DIRECTORY INSIDE Letter 6 From the Editor in Chief Gallery 8 A galaxy of design from the showrooms at THE MART. The Kitchen Files 16 Indoors or out and from rooftops to lakefronts, the kitchen is the key to joyful gatherings. Sanctuary 24 Wellness begins in the home, in the room where self care comes first. Age of Innocence 28 Children’s rooms to love. Dark & Deep 32 No matter the season, dark colors and rich textures create the perfect mood. Balancing Act 38 Searl Lamaster Howe harmonizes vintage charm and contemporary function in a refined yet relaxed fusion of midcentury modern and Parisian style. Global Affairs 44 Jenny Magdol and Steffie Oehm of Alter Interiors bring a hint of British charm to this Spanish Revival home. Sight Lines 66 It’s all about the view at this Wisconsin retreat. All rights reserved. DESIGN CHICAGO Magazine is a production of ASPIRE One Communications, Inc. Any reproduction or re-use of the articles, images and content without the express written consent of Aspire One Communications Inc., is strictly prohibited. Aspire One Communications Inc., 246 Main Street, Cornwall, NY 12518 ©2026 All Rights Reserved. THE MART M a n a g e m e n t P A U L C . H E I N E N Chief Operating Officer pheinen@themart.com B Y R O N M O R T O N Vice President of Sales & Leasing bmorton@themart.com M A R G A R E T C R O W Director of Marketing mcrow@themart.com M I C H A E L J . R A B A T I N Managing Director of Marketing mrabatin@themart.com DESIGN CHICAGO ASPIRE One Communications, Inc. PRESIDENT S T E V E N M A N D E L ADVERTISING SALES M E L A N I E B R O W N S T E V E N F I S H E R EDITOR IN CHIEF D E B O R A H L . M A R T I N EDITORIAL DIRECTORS M A R G A R E T C R O W M I C H A E L J . R A B A T I N EDITOR P A U L H A G E N CONTRIBUTING WRITERS D A N I N E A L A T I T H O M A S C O N N O R S C A R L D E L L A T O R E N I C O L E H A D D A D K E L S E Y M U L V E Y CREATIVE DIRECTOR G L Y P H C O VOLUME 7 ISSUE 1 Jessica Blue Interiors recasts a traditional Lincoln Park home for the modern era. U R B A N R E T R E AT TO THE TRADE AT SHARRIS.COM