Guest Articles

The articles below are written by guest authors and not necessarily the opinion of the designers at Ember & Brune. None of the photos/work shown is necessarily associated with Ember & Brune.

Some rooms look beautiful in photos but feel slightly off in person. A sofa may seem too heavy for the space, a dark cabinet may pull attention to one corner, or a large window may leave the opposite wall feeling...

Some homes feel welcoming the moment you walk in, while others never seem to settle, even with beautiful furniture and expensive finishes. The difference often comes down to layout, light, scale, flow, and how naturally each space supports daily life....

Connected interiors don’t need identical finishes, matching sets, or copied color palettes to feel calm. When materials, lighting, architectural details, and furnishings are selected with intention, each room can maintain its own character while still feeling connected to the larger...

Ceilings shape more than the top of a room. As the leading full-home interior designer in Chicagoland, we view ceilings as part of the complete story, not as an afterthought. The right treatment can influence scale, light, movement, and architectural...