Timeless Elegance by Janet McCann:

We have so many exciting new projects in the pipeline and can’t wait to share them here. Today we’re revisiting a sensational design by Janet McCann — a shoot we photographed nearly a year ago that has since appeared in multiple publications, both online and in print. It remains one of our all-time favorites.

Janet’s work reads as elegant and timeless. Her designs are distinguished by custom, handmade, heirloom-quality furniture — a lost art in an era when many designers simply select off-the-shelf product. Every piece, down to the smallest sculpture, is one-of-a-kind. That attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship mark her as a true artist among designers.

Over the next several posts we’ll showcase a few rooms from this project and highlight aspects of Janet’s approach. We’re also looking forward to covering her new projects soon. More to come.

Bespoke Kitchen Remodel by Geno Benvenuti :

We met architect Rod Kelly and interior designer Susan Purkey on-site as they walked us through this extensive kitchen remodel. The team at Benvenuti & Stein are masters at reimagining spaces. When you step into the completed kitchen, you find yourself asking, “Why didn’t the architect do this in the first place?”

Benvenuti handcrafts all their millwork and builds custom cabinetry by hand from scratch in their own production facility. Before installation, every piece is assembled and checked to ensure a perfect fit. In my 30 years of photographing high-end homes, I’ve rarely seen work of this caliber. Geno Benvenuti often says each project becomes a labor of love — and you feel it the moment you open a drawer or glide your hand across the fine finishes.

Below are some favorites from this project: clean lines, meticulous joinery, tactile hardware, and superlative finishes.   

Some favorites below.  To see more of our work, or to schedule a photo shoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Key Interiors Office Breakroom:

As architectural photographers we sometimes photograph simple spaces.  The key is to make the simple spaces look amazing, to capture what the builder, architect and interior design visioned.  I believe this one simple image is a demonstration of doing  just that.  This commercial break room by Key Interiors is beautifully designed.  Form follow function.  It’s extremely well executed and is certainly a pleasant space for a break from the office, to prepare a quick snack, grab a coffee or have an informal meeting.  Debby Hill heads up the design department at Key, and her team may just be the finest commercial interior designers in the business.  Oh, and I love the ‘pop’ of color that the counter stools deliver.  More to come!

To see more of our work, or to schedule a photo shoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Nate Kipnis Architecture - Mid-Century Modern:

Catching up on displaying some images from a shoot last year with architect Nate Kipnis.  The home’s  mid-century modern architecture would not be out of place in Palm Springs, yet here it is tucked neatly into a mature Northern Illinois subdivision.  The execution is flawless.  

To see more of our work, or to schedule a photo shoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Chicago Contemporary Kitchen by JMD -

Couldn’t help revisiting images from this contemporary Chicago condo by JMD Builders. The entire apartment reads like a gallery—fine art balanced with custom-built furniture, each piece curated into the architecture. High-gloss kitchen cabinetry frames glorious slabs of marble; the island’s waterfall edge, carved from matching stone, turns a utilitarian centerpiece into a sculptural statement. Light and materiality play together throughout the space, elevating everyday surfaces into moments of artistic reflection. This condo was truly something special—one of our all-time favorites. 

To see more of our work, or to schedule a photo shoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Contemporary Master Suite by JMD -

We photographed this contemporary master suite for high-end builder Jerry Dardick of JMD Builders. This condo has been featured in multiple publications, our featured projects, and blog sites — a true benchmark project where no expense was spared. Every detail, down to the paint on the wall, is bespoke. JMD’s craftsmen designed and executed a one-of-a-kind space.

Some favorites of the suite:

• Custom framing the bed and integrated lighting that creates layered, ambient illumination
• Hand-selected finishes and wall treatments chosen to read beautifully in both daylight and artificial light
• Bespoke closet system with fully integrated storage and refined hardware details
• Subtle architectural details: recessed niches, flush ceilings, and perfectly proportioned sightlines that elevate the overall composition

The craftsmanship, material nuance, and spatial flow that make this master suite exceptional.

To see more of our work, or to schedule a photo shoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Bespoke Landscaping by Kings:

It’s been a while since our last project feature — we’ve been swamped — but we finally got a day on site with Kings Landscaping and are excited to share the first of those shoots.

Noel King met us at this Georgia-style estate and walked us through their recent work. For this project Kings installed a fine stone knee wall across the front of the house. The craftsmanship of the wall and the matching stone staircase is exceptional: tight joints, consistent coursing, and clean, purposeful lines that complement the home’s brick exterior.

Behind the wall they backfilled and planted a lush garden bed of evergreens, perennials, and low shrubs. The planting softens the formal brick façade and introduces warmth and seasonal interest to the entry sequence, creating an inviting, layered approach to the front door.

Below are a few favorites from the shoot that highlight the masonry detail, the stone stair geometry, and how the planting integrates with the architecture. We appreciated the care Kings took to balance durability and refined aesthetics — a good reminder that well-executed hardscape and thoughtful planting together make an estate feel both grand and welcoming.

To see more of our work, or to schedule a photo shoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com