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Seamless Technology Integration in a Modern Farmhouse

Mills was approached to provide comprehensive technology solutions for a beautiful vacation home about an hour outside of Chicago. Designed to serve as a cherished family retreat spanning three generations, this project presented an exciting opportunity for us to work with both an architect and a builder with whom we love to collaborate.  The involvement…

“Retro” Home Theater

Mills was approached by one of our long-time clients with the idea of converting some unfinished basement space into a home theater. Specifically, they wanted to take design elements from a nearby historic theater while including state-of-the-art audio and video. And, importantly, it needed to be a comfortable place to spend a few hours watching…

Industry Trend: Outdoor Technology

In which “room” in your home do you most frequently entertain guests? A recent study by interior design and decorating website Houzz shows that outdoor spaces are most often used for entertaining. In the study, 83% of respondents use their backyards as entertaining spaces (download the full Spring Houzz Landscaping Trends Study here). Additionally, 56% of homeowners…