Design as an Art Form
Welcome! We design and create perfect spaces. Our work reflects the personality of our clients and their unique residential spaces. Talk with us about your dreams for your home.
Focused, Space-Specific Design
Our focus is on renovation and design of kitchens, living spaces, bathrooms, entryways, and unique spaces, which can present complex design challenges. Our Chicago-based design studio specializes in discovering and defining the opportunities hidden in these spaces, and we utilize old-world approaches to solve modern design problems. Thoughtful planning can reveal potential while maintaining architectural character. Custom furnishings, lighting, and finishes add timeless comfort reflecting our client’s style and personality.
Full-Scale Renovation & Design
Home renovation presents opportunities and sometimes constraints. We oversee projects from architectural review and space planning through material selections, custom furnishings, and final styling. Decades of experience offer a deep understanding of how people live. By partnering closely with our clients, listening to their desires and needs, we create designs that define the function and beauty of every room.
Problem-Solving for Complex Spaces
Awkward layouts, aging construction, and vexing, antiquated floor plans are where the most rewarding design outcomes emerge. Decades of design experience have taught us that every spatial challenge points to design solutions that suit the homeowner and the home. We uncover opportunities and create interiors that function beautifully.
Relationships Built Over Time
Trust is a big compliment. Many clients turn to us to lead a second, third, or even fifth project. The same is true of the artisans and craftspeople with whom we collaborate. Most have been our trusted partners for decades. Their old-world craftsmanship and exceptional skills are accompanied by a project focus that’s rare today. Enduring relationships and expertise offer continuity and understanding, and allow us to tackle complex projects, leading to beautiful outcomes.
Custom Furnishings & Decorative Arts
Many of the elements we create for client homes are simply awe-inspiring. Working alongside highly skilled artisans, cabinetmakers, upholsterers, metalworkers, and craftspeople, we design custom furnishings, millwork, and handmade details that suit the space perfectly. Our tradespeople are trusted partners who enable us to achieve a level of craftsmanship that cannot be found in a catalog or purchased in stores.
Local & National Projects
We’ve got deep Chicago roots; however, our design projects are located throughout the country. We collaborate with clients in cities, vacation destinations, and historic communities across the United States, creating residences that reflect both the personality of the home and its residents.