Home, Art, and Books Under One Studio Roof

A single hub connecting Chicago Home Staging, Karen Fike Art, and Floodlight Press. Thoughtful design and storytelling - guided by The Layer Beneath.

Beneath-the-scenes magic of the un-glossed creative process - layers or meaning, story, and craft revealed.

Elevating listings with curated design that makes spaces irresistible.

• BOOK SERVICES

• SEE TRANSFORMATIONS

Paintings and mixed-media works that explore memory, topography, and the quiet narrative - beneath the surface.

• EXPLORE OWNING BEAUTY

• VIEW CURRENT WORKS

Stories and artful offerings of resilience, humor, and heart—illuminating the beauty that lies beneath the chaos.

COMING SOON.

The Layer Beneath is the through-line for every branch - our behind-the-scenes practice guiding design, art, and publishing.