We love sourcing local furnishings, whether we are working close to home in the Chicago area or out of state. They bring a sense of place and authenticity to a home. In this case, our clients discovered local painters at an art fair and we commissioned them to create wall art throughout the home, including this piece in the foyer. Proportion was another consideration for this soaring stairway. We selected tall, bamboo branches for the clay pot and a large, open chandelier to balance the two-story space. Photo by Cole Horchler