CHICAGO (November 2025) – Soucie Horner Design Collective (SHDC), one of the country’s preeminent multidisciplinary design companies, announces the expansion of its hospitality portfolio with two new rental properties: Fairview in Saugatuck, Michigan, and The Carriage House in Chicago, Illinois. Both are designed and owned by SHDC’s co-founders – Martin Horner and Shea Soucie, respectively – and represent a significant evolution in the firm’s growing hospitality division.
Celebrating 25 years of award-winning interior design, SHDC has earned acclaim for creating exquisite residential and commercial spaces around the world. Through its hospitality portfolio, the firm extends that legacy to a more personal scale – inviting guests to step into the world of SHDC and experience its artistry firsthand. Each property features bespoke details and furnishings, including handwoven SHIIR Rugs, offering guests the rare opportunity to touch, feel, and live within the materials and craftsmanship that define the firm’s work.
“Soucie Horner Design Collective has always believed that design has the power to move people,” say Soucie and Horner. “Our hospitality projects are where that philosophy comes to life. These properties are not just places to stay; they are experiences that invite connection and inspiration.”
With the addition of Fairview and The Carriage House, SHDC Hospitality now encompasses a trio of distinct yet interconnected destinations – each a reflection of the firm’s belief that true luxury is about essence, not excess. At the historic Wickwood Inn, where SHDC’s boutique hospitality vision first came to life, thoughtful design, warm service, and Chef Rose Duong’s seasonally inspired menus create an experience that is both refined and intentional. Recent enhancements – including the adjacent Bungalow accommodations, a new pool, and lush outdoor gathering spaces – expand the inn’s offerings while preserving its intimacy and charm, inviting guests to discover the quiet beauty of Michigan’s Art Coast.
Fairview: A Modern Retreat with Soul
Located just minutes from Wickwood Inn, Fairview extends that spirit into a modern retreat with soul – one that balances history, craftsmanship and quiet luxury. Originally built in 1850 and lovingly restored under the direction of co-founder Martin Horner, the three-bedroom home blends 19th-century charm with contemporary refinement for an experience that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Nestled in a picturesque neighborhood near downtown Saugatuck and the Lake Michigan shoreline, Fairview captures the rhythm of lake life.
Designed to welcome groups and families of all ages, Fairview’s expansive layout, lush yard, and multiple gathering spaces make it ideal for connection and comfort. Guests also get exclusive, guest-only access to Wickwood Inn’s meals and amenities during their stay (available for an additional fee). Inside, light-filled spaces reveal layers of texture and story: Cowtan & Tout fabrics, antique furnishings, original artwork, and spa-like Waterworks marble baths with Matouk linens and laBottega amenities. Each detail reflects Horner’s belief that beauty and comfort are inseparable. “Fairview captures what I love most about Saugatuck,” Horner says. “It’s design that’s grounded in nature and community – where every element connects you to the place around you.”
The Carriage House: An Urban Jewel Box
In Chicago’s picturesque Lincoln Park, The Carriage Housereimagines city hospitality. Designed and owned by co-founder Shea Soucie, the historic residence sits on a tree-lined street steps from luxury boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, and incredible parks – an ideal location for exploring one of Chicago’s most beloved neighborhoods on foot. Behind its ivy-draped façade lies a three-bedroom private retreat that blends classic architecture with contemporary livability, inviting guests to experience the city not as visitors, but as locals.
Inside, thoughtfully curated spaces exude elegance: plantation shutters, plush queen beds with fine linens, and marble-accented baths. A reimagined wine cellar, once a humble root cellar, now serves as a warm space for gathering, with vintage metals and patinaed woods reflecting the tactile richness that defines SHDC’s design language. “The Carriage House celebrates Chicago’s creative DNA,” says Soucie. “It is elegant yet approachable, shaped by the architecture, artistry and soul of the city we call home.”
Together, Wickwood Inn, The Bungalow, Fairview, and The Carriage House form the foundation of SHDC’s growing hospitality collective – a portfolio defined by places that balance heritage with modern sensibility. Each property reflects the firm’s belief that design is most powerful when it stirs emotion and fosters connection. This next chapter marks a new era for SHDC, one that expands its creative vision beyond interiors into immersive guest experiences. Bookings are now available, welcoming travelers to experience the art of SHDC hospitality firsthand.
About Soucie Horner Design Collective
Soucie Horner Design Collective (formerly Soucie Horner, Ltd.) is a leading force in the world of design. The firm’s approach transcends mere aesthetics, creating spaces, products, and experiences that resonate not only on visual and functional levels, but emotional and experiential levels, too. Soucie Horner Design Collective encompasses residential and commercial interiors, custom products including SHIIR Rugs, and design-forward hospitality experiences. All are highly personalized to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each individual client, customer, and guest. Founded in 2000, Soucie Horner Design Collective is led by Principals Shea Soucie and Martin Horner.
