Design Partners

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is a versatile paint that works beautifully on furniture without priming or sanding; it's easy to use and quick to dry. Custom Window Treatments don't have to be expensive! Simple placement of a decorative tape, proper fullness for drapery, a bold pattern for dramatic impact. Our Home Design Center offers you a unique opportunity to explore a variety of quality made, hand picked Rugs. Our "curated collection" offers you the most updated options today and will keep you ahead of the trends.

Our curated selection of Custom Draperies and Blinds offer our clients the ability to dress all the windows in the house, regardless of how many bells and whistles they wish to incorporate. Our suggestions include a wide range of products, from blinds and simple drapery panels to motorized treatments that can include exclusive imported fabrics and trims. We match products and clients based on style, function and budget. For this reason our window treatments are always high in value. Window treatments incorporate functional privacy and light control and add beauty to a room.

We are here to help! Schedule a one-hour personalized session to learn any Annie Sloan Chalk Paint technique specific to your project. Beginner and advanced painters are welcome. You will also receive a special discount for any in-store purchase made the same day. Techniques to choose from: Chalk Paint Basics, Simple Vintage Look, Two Colour Distress, Sealing Techniques using Wax and Lacquer, Colour Washes, Smooth and Modern Finish, Restoration Hardware Style Finish, Distressing & Stenciling, Dry Brushing, Detail Brush Work and Gilding Wax, Using Pearlescent Glaze.

The ABL Group offers a variety of Custom Furniture Lines for your home. Our exceptional design consultants create functional luxury home living spaces tailored to your specific tastes and budget. Stop into our design center located in Chicago's North Shore and talk to one of our consultants to explore your options today!

Traditional styling and rich hardwood slats ensure Parkland® Wood Window Blinds complements the lines of any room. Fashioned to create a warm and inviting home, they're available in a variety of colors and three slat sizes. Alternative wood provides amazing performance. This smart alternative to wood has classic good looks that don't age. In realistic TruGrain® finishes or a large selection of solid colors, and with operating and decorative upgrades available. Sleek, thin aluminum slats offer maximum light control and a clean, uncluttered look.

The ABL Group is located in Downtown Highwood just north of Highland Park. We welcome you to explore our design center and experience all we have to offer. Whether you're looking to reinvent a piece of furniture with a combination of our collection of curated fabrics and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® or looking to redecorate your entire home, we have everything you need to make the process seamless and smooth. We have products that are sure to please including VOLUSPA candles and diffusers. We are located at 259 Waukegan Ave Highwood IL 60040.

Imagine a world where you can control the lighting, sound system and window treatments by the push of a button or with the sound of your voice. Give us a call today to learn more. It's your home and your light to control. Want to ensure you wake up on time, have glare-free light throughout your rooms and make sure you can savor every beautiful sunset once your workdays are done? Hunter Douglas window treatments with PowerView Automation can be scheduled to open and close precisely when you tell them to.