The Design Journal · A House of Luxury collection
Luxury is not a checklist or a price point. It is the way light moves through a room, the privacy a plan provides, and the quiet confidence of details chosen with care.
The collection
Some qualities are visible immediately. Others reveal themselves slowly, through the way a home supports an ordinary day. This series looks beyond labels and square footage to consider the architectural decisions, materials, and lived experiences that give a property lasting presence.
Written and reviewed by Kelli Berggren, each essay reflects the design-aware, market-informed perspective House of Luxury brings to buying, building, and presenting homes across Northwest Indiana.
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After fire damage left little beyond the garage and sunroom, 2602 Shannon Drive became a 3,430-square-foot study in reconstruction, color, craftsmanship, and one very hands-on renovation.
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How thoughtful paint, lighting, flooring, and hardware can transform a kitchen without replacing everything that is already doing its job.
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Why orientation, privacy, grade, views, drainage, access, and neighboring land should be evaluated before finishes ever enter the conversation.
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How orientation, window placement, sightlines, and the rhythm of daylight influence the way a home feels and lives.
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A considered look at privacy, proportion, storage, light, and the everyday details that make a primary suite genuinely restorative.
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Why privacy depends on the homesite, floor plan, views, sound, landscaping, and the boundaries between shared and personal space.
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How proportion, material, repetition, and restraint allow cabinetry, trim, paneling, and built-ins to make a home feel complete.
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Why editing, consistency, negative space, and a clear hierarchy often make a home feel more luxurious than adding another feature.
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