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Article: Magic spaces High style greets visitors to DreamHome.(Home Garden)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
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- April 26, 2009
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Byline: Deborah Donovan Daily Herald Homes Writer ddonovan@dailyherald.com
The DreamHome at the Merchandise Mart represents high fashion in decor, with each designer scouring Mart showrooms to create a room for a mythical well-traveled empty nester couple.
Kimberly Allyn, a well-traveled suburban designer, recently toured the rooms to share her insights on the highlights of the home, which will be open through Dec. 18.
The bathroom, designed by Chicagos Christopher Michiels, known for appearances on HGTVs "New Spaces," received Allyns nod as a "brilliantly over-the-top" design.
Other decor was more conservative, probably reflecting ...