Despite a postponement due to the pandemic, participants and organizers of the Lake Forest Showhouse held steadfast to their plans and their dedication to supporting a worthy cause. Since 1985 designers, both interior and landscape, have pooled their time and talents in support of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago.

Their efforts and creative endeavors have come to fruition, making this visit to the Showhouse as much a triumph as it is a tour. We're going inside—and up close—for a look at the details that make each space inside this year's Lake Forest Showhouse, one-of-a-kind. Behind the doors of this historic estate, statement fringes can be seen at every turn, trimming upholstered ottomans, sofas, table skirts and seat cushions. Watch for embroidered borders, velvet tapes and the sweet scallop of fan-edge braids.

The Lake Forest Showhouse remains open through August 9.

MUDROOM
Savarie Interiors LLC and Michele Frigon Design
TRIM Bali Cotton Tassel Skirt Fringe

Photo: Ryan McDonald

POWDER ROOM

Sarah Vaile Design
TRIM Barcelona Ombré Fringe

Photo: Aimée Mazzenga

SUN ROOM

M + M Interior Design
TRIM Bali Cotton Tassel Skirt Fringe

Photo: Aimée Mazzenga

LIVING ROOM

Kelly Hurliman Design
TRIM Sloane Velvet Border

Photo: Aimée Mazzenga

SUN PORCH

Shelley Johnstone Design
TRIM Bali Cotton Tassel Skirt Fringe (table), Tiverton Fan Edge (pillows), French Piping (seat cushion)
 

Photo: Cynthia Lynn

BEDROOM

Studio Gild
TRIM Oberon Bullion Fringe

Photo: Aimée Mazzenga

OFFICE

Stephanie Kaslow Interiors
TRIM Barcelona Ombré Fringe (window seat), Sloane Velvet Piping (pillows), Le Jardin Key Tassel (floor poufs)

Photo: Ryan McDonald

TEEN GIRL HANG OUT

Alexandra Kaehler Design
TRIM Bali Cotton Tassel Skirt Fringe (sofa), Harbour Cord (pillow)

Photo: Aimée Mazzenga

GUEST BEDROOM

Cynthia McCullough Interiors
TRIM French Double Welting

Photo: Aimée Mazzenga

LITTLE GIRL'S BEDROOM

Joey Leicht Design
TRIM Normandy Tassel Tiebacks (bed), Vivienne Embroidered Border by Lori Weitzner (Roman shade), Annecy Chair Tassels (chairs)

Photo: Ryan McDonald

TWEEN BOY'S BEDROOM

Mark David Designs
TRIM Bali Linen Border (shower curtain) and Somerset Ikat Border (seat cushion)

Photo: Ryan McDonald

POTTING ROOM

James Thomas Interiors
TRIM 2" Hannah Border (curtains), Bali Jute Fan Edge (shelves)

Photo: Werner Straube

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