In this episode of Design District, we explore how art moves beyond the gallery and becomes part of the spaces we live in every day. Featuring Mike Miller of CI Design + Build, Emily Trausch of JC Licht, and artist Carlos Rivera, this conversation examines how artwork, photography, color, framing, and interior planning work together to create homes that feel personal, collected, and deeply connected to the people who live in them. From considering art earlier in the design process to understanding how commissioned pieces, paint color, natural light, and placement shape the way artwork is experienced, these experts share how art can bring meaning, depth, and visual impact into everyday spaces. About CI Design + Build CI Design + Build is a Chicago-based design-build firm specializing in full-service custom renovations and luxury residential interiors. Founded by Michael Miller, the firm brings together architecture, interior design, construction, furnishings, and art procurement to create highly customized homes from concept through completion. About JC Licht JC Licht is a leading paint, wallpaper, window treatment, and home décor resource serving the Chicagoland area. Known for its Benjamin Moore paint expertise and in-store design support, JC Licht helps homeowners and design professionals select colors, wallcoverings, fabrics, and custom treatments that bring a space together with intention. About Carlos Rivera Carlos Rivera is a Chicago-based artist and photographer focused on fine art, interiors, architecture, portraits, and visual storytelling. His work explores composition, light, place, and the way photography can exist both as artwork and as part of a thoughtfully designed environment.