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Every figure who has shown the world the way to beauty, to true culture, has been a Rebel.

10/28/2026

We woke up in Charleston, SC this morning! We got an incredible tour of the UECo factory and met the team and makers behind the collection at The Urban Electric Co..

Come along with us as we glimpse at how their American lighting company creates their collection by hand.

Makers in the United States are so important and companies like UEco and American Building Arts College in Charleston are ensuring they are preserving history and the knowledge of incredible trades: metal smiths, glass, plaster, shade making, etc.

10/27/2026

We are taking some of the senior team to Charleston for a design inspiration trip and a big part of the itinerary is a visit to Urban Electric’s headquarters.

As a firm, we love the impact great lighting makes on a space. It is the jewelry which takes the design over the top (with the added benefit that it is very unlikely that little hands are touching them unlike most everything else 😊).

The breadth of possibilities in Urban Electric’s products mean they often find their way into our designs. I (Marli) had a chance to visit their facility when I first launched Rebel House and was impressed by the integrity of the manufacturing process, as well.

Here is a sampling from our portfolio (including kitchen pendants from my very first project as Rebel House if you make it to the end).

Looking forward to taking in all Charleston has to offer. Nothing charges our creative batteries quite like travel!

📷 credits:
1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9: Ryan McDonald
3, 4, 5: Mike Schwartz
6: Lindsay Salazar Photography
10, 11: Aimée

10/26/2026

The guest suite of our Montenero project will be put to good use soon as we are about to hit season in Naples.

It has been such a beautiful fall in Chicago that we aren’t green with envy yet, but just give it a few more months and our tunes will change…

📷: Mike Schwartz
Styling: m a t t h e w
Featured in FLORIDA DESIGN MAGAZINES

10/21/2026

Marli here, I am the principal and founder of Rebel House.

I started the business solo at my dining table over 11 years ago and now we are a team of 10 working on national projects. I knew this is what I wanted to do back when I was a kid penning future homes on pads of my mom’s graph paper.

My parents are both artists - my father painted Dutch inspired photorealist still-lives and my mother transitioned from photo realist painting to creating her own graphic design business when I was born. I was lucky enough to be raised surrounded by art and artists, (they were literally always around our house for dinner), we took many trips to France (where my parents met in art school) to visit with their friends and teachers. You could say I had a front row seat to what it takes to be an artist and entrepreneur and learned early how to handle larger-than-life people—there was always someone with fame, famous adjacent, or a big personality hanging around.

The process of envisioning a space, both in how it lays out architecturally, as well as how it looks and (maybe more importantly) feels, is what I live for. I’m a people pleaser. I like making things for other people. Working with families and businesses to create something unique brings me an immense amount of joy.

I firmly believe it is my role to take what my clients are envisioning, that secret hope they have harbored for, and elevate it. That comes from marrying the art of what we do with strong process and organization. We bring exciting, beautiful ideas to the table and also execute them at a high level.

Thanks for following along this journey with me. I am so appreciative of all the love and support from this community and enjoy sharing our rebellious projects and ideas over at Rebel House!

There are some big things happening in 2027, so I look forward to sharing more soon!

10/19/2026

When scale is done right, even the grandest spaces feel digestible. Swipe right for some context on just how grand this kitchen really is.

When you stand in the space, the scale of the elements of the design make it feel comfortable, despite the size.

📷: Mike Schwartz
Styling: Cate Ragan
Project featured in aspire design and home

10/15/2026

A little in progress update for your Thursday featuring Pale pêche micro concrete in this new construction bathroom

10/13/2026

We are about to embark on the next phase of renovation on this 110+-year-old home. The stylish owners have taken such care to update the look and feel while honoring the history the home carries.

📷: Mike Schwartz
Styling: Britt Fitzpatrick

The custom brass-wrapped built-ins in with their limestone counters have been an office favorite since we installed them. They provide storage and utility in the grand dining room.

📷: Mike Schwartz
Styling: Britt Fitzpatrick

Hand-painted murals in both the dining and entry add such character and atmosphere.

We are excited for what’s in store next!

📷: Mike Schwartz
Styling: Britt Fitzpatrick

10/02/2026

On The Boards: A sneak peek at a historic project we have had the pleasure of breathing new, fun life into for a stylish, young family.

Stay tuned as this one comes to life!

09/26/2026

Bunk room in Utah for those fun family and friend gatherings that require late nights, fun stories, and good snacks.

Address

905 Green Bay Road
Winnetka, IL
60093

Website

https://www.rebelhousedesign.com/

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