KEEPING UP WITH AKD

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Blue armchair and ottoman with side table and art

My Designer Predictions for the Biggest Design Trends of 2025

December 4, 2024

Living room with white couch, light wood, and built-in bookshelves

Step Inside My Latest Project, a Soothing Lincoln Park Oasis

November 6, 2024

Luxury kitchen with marble island, gold light fixtures, and white cabinetry.

The Five Spots in Your Home You Should Invest In

October 9, 2024

A living area featuring a yellow chair, artifacts on the wall, and a wooden console

How to Display Your Passions at Home, The Designer Way

September 11, 2024

Interior design studio featuring pink couch, throw pillows, patterned rug, and accessories

Take a Tour of the New AKD Studio, A Design Lover’s Home Away From Home

August 7, 2024

White bedroom with blue bedding, a wooden nightstand, a printed rug, and accessories.

What to Read This Summer + How to Create the Perfect At-Home Reading Nook

July 10, 2024

Outdoor lounge area with in-ground pool, lounge chairs, and covered outdoor patio

The Ultimate Outdoor Living Space: How to Enjoy the Summer at Home

June 12, 2024

Mudroom with patterned wallpaper and navy blue paint

Going Bold: My Favorite Patterned Wallpapers & Statement-Making Paint Colors

May 8, 2024

Step Inside My Latest Project: A Colorful, Art-Filled North Shore Home

April 10, 2024

Custom kitchen island with cutout for pet food bowls

Designing With Four-Legged Family Members in Mind

March 6, 2024

Blue couch and colorful decorative pillow in an airy living room designed by Amy Kartheiser Design

Impactful Design Changes You Can Make in a Short Amount of Time

February 7, 2024

10 Years of AKD: 10 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self

January 10, 2024