Windy City Rehab

Alison supports old friends when a renovation maxes out their budget.

Alison uses every design trick after a homeowner makes a major mistake.

Alison is granted full design freedom to expand a family's historical home, and it's a dream job until the homeowners get an eviction notice from their short-term rental. Now, Alison and her team are under pressure to finish the job in under 30 days.

Alison goes big and takes on a full renovation of her own Spanish-style villa, finding pieces from across the globe to take it to the next level. Her stress soars, however, when she tries to find the time to stay in Vegas to get the job done right.

Two projects challenge Alison in different ways, forcing a tough decision.

A condo project turns challenging when city code forces expensive delays.

Alison mediates her friend's budget battle without compromising the design.

A client's project is right up Alison's alley – a converted single-family home with history and high-end finishes. But the pressure is on when a one-year deadline is set to get the job done, and he tells Alison he's moving in whether it's ready or not.