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Interior Design Inspiration: Fluted Accents

In this Chicago co-op, I took traditionalist cues from the 1930's building it sits in but gave the space a fresh point...

formal living room with blue silk velvet sofa, staffordshire dogs and oil portraiture, interior design by Summer Thornton in Chicago's Palmolive building. For more photos, visit www.SummerThorntonDesign.com

Video Tour: Palmolive Building Remodel

Did you see our recent Palmolive building renovation featured in House Beautiful? If you're wanting to see more of...

living room coffee table

How to Style a Stunning Coffee Table

One of my favorite pieces of furniture for the living room is oftentimes the coffee table, particularly when I can...

Parisian Interior sunroom with steel doors and steel windows in a sun room or greenhouse

How to Decorate Like a Parisian

Ahhh, Parisian style - there's nothing quite like it. From the timeless fashion to gorgeously decorated homes,...

How to create a gallery wall, Summer Thornton Blog, Interior Design by Summer Thornton Design

Design Inspiration: How to create a stunning gallery wall

Who doesn't love a chic gallery wall? As a fan of mixing prints, styles and colors - gallery walls are the perfect...

How To Decorate a Bar Cart, Styling, Summer Thornton Design Blog

Design Inspiration: How To Style A Bar Cart

I love adding a touch of romance and glamour to every space I design, and one of my favorite pieces to style is a...

Design Do: Decorative Ceilings

Decorative Ceiling at Versaille Exterior Ceiling at Sacre Coeur Ceiling at the Baccarat Crystal...