Working with Dawn was amazing! I reached out for help selecting a paint color for a tricky room in…read moreour house (the kitchen). During our 2-hour consultation, Dawn not only found a color that perfectly matched our style, counters, and backsplash but also spotted opportunities to refresh the colors in the dining room and entry to bring the whole design together. Her color savvy is fantastic, and she asked great questions and listened carefully to incorporate our preferences and ideas. She left us with paint swatches for all three rooms, and the new colors look incredible. Dawn's color consultation more than exceeded our expectations, but she didn't stop there! She also suggested ways to update the kitchen and dining room lighting to be more functional and coordinated. Her after-visit email summary included links to all of the ideas she had offered, including multiple options for fixtures that were very affordable and perfect for our spaces. We love the new lighting. To top it all off, when we told Dawn about our longer-term goal of renovating our kitchen, she offered fantastic ideas for reconfiguring the space to make it more functional and appealing. She followed up with detailed recommendations in her after-visit email summary and included rough drawings to help us visualize thew space. The 2-hour consultation with Dawn was an incredible value, and we definitely want to work with her on the kitchen renovation project!

"I had an absolutely amazing experience working with Dawn Bach on my apartment layout and design. I…read morereached out to her before moving from Colorado to Illinois, and she took the time to schedule a call and clearly explain her role as an interior decorator and how she could help based on my space and preferences. Dawn provided detailed layout plans along with furniture, bedding, electronics, and artwork recommendations--all of which perfectly matched my style and lifestyle. Her guidance not only made the process easy, but it also saved me over $900. I truly got everything I asked for and more. Thank you, Dawn! I will absolutely recommend you to anyone looking for an interior decorator."

We've furnished our dwellings with RH over the years. Now we don't have to drive to the Schaumburg…read moreoutlet. This is one rather cavernous room filled with couches, tables, beds, rugs, outdoor furniture. All very decidedly neutral. Prices are marked down but still pretty pricey. Still, the furniture was in very good condition and available (no waiting). I think RH furniture is well-made and quality. They had pillow covers and towels but I didn't see all the other furnishings and accessories at the other stores. I'll come back when I have something specific in mind to purchase.

American was our sales person and she was extremely helpful. She provided excellent customer…read moreservice and I highly recommend asking for her when you visit the store. The new outlet had a lot of options to choose from and the discounts were pretty good. We ended up with a sofa and two chairs. We had them delivered via a third party company that they recommended and that company was on time, and reached out to share their feedback before they moved the furniture which was greatly appreciated. Overall we are very happy with the selection we made.

Fourteen years later, my curtains continue to be beautiful and durable! Recently, a minor fix was…read morerequired. Kim's installer came and fixed it right away. Thank you, Kim! (Photo from summer)

This review is for our experience with Kim @ UE. She was amazing flat out. She was prompt, willing…read moreto work - take calls - texts at non working time hours as she gets it done! We have a new construction home so we needed drapery suggestions. So she came 2 days later, took measurement and made amazing suggestions. While we opted not to utilize her services and order drapes, that is the only reason she gets one less star because I can't speak on the finished project/products. Kim was amazing and I wish her the best! She has an amazing eye and brings suggestions to to the table! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!

We had a wonderful experience with Roman! Roman was…read morerecommended by a relative and we asked him to design a single family, 3,000 SF, brick home in Chicago. Roman listened to our needs, concerns and style preferences and was full of ideas and solutions. He was also conscientious of our building budget. Roman had great ideas for both our floorplans and home exterior. Even after we selected an exterior design, he continued to improve upon his own work. For us, that endless creativity exemplifies Roman's talent and passion for architecture. We are very happy with our home plans and cannot wait to build!

From the owner: Structural Evaluations, Reports, Diagnostics and Design for the residential and light commercial…read morerealtors, attorneys, architects, buyers / sellers, mortgage and insurance companies in northeastern Illinois. Experienced, licensed, insured, independent, responsive. Over 50, unsolicited, Five-star reviews on Angie's and Thumbtack.

I had such a wonderful experience with Habitar when they updated my kitchen that, after recently…read moremoving, I decided to use them again to add an electric fireplace and shelving to a blank wall in my new living room. Their work did not disappoint! The designer was so helpful in transplanting my vision into a beautiful design plan within my budget. The workmanship is excellent and the workmen that did the instillation and painting were professional, diligent, and friendly. Everyone at Habitar from the owner, Mitch, to each person that works for him is helpful, thoughtful, and committed to doing good work. Having worked with them twice, I can confidently say that they are a delightful company to work with their work delivers beautiful results.

We had Habitar remodel our master bathroom last year. They did a wonderful job, working within our…read moreprice range, offering great design suggestions, and also completed our project on schedule. Each of the workmen and women was professional and a joy to have in our home (which we lived in throughout the remodeling process).

Natalia came out to meet with me for a consultation at my home which was very informative and I was…read moreable to see a lot of the work that her and her team have done. She was able to look at my space and give a lot of helpful advice about Reno/design/layout ideas. She explained that they do high-end, modern clean, looking designs, but they also do all other designs as well ( like my traditional looking home). They do big and small projects and continue to work with the homeowner even after the project is done. I would highly recommend!

I've been working with Natalia on designing our new rental. Yes, you heard that right, a rental!…read moreWe'll be here for about three years, but I still wanted our place to feel like home. Natalia has been incredibly helpful in guiding us through big, impactful design decisions that are practical and thoughtful, while also keeping costs reasonable since we don't want to invest too much in a rental property. I also didn't want an interior designer to fully design every detail of the place. I wanted to be involved in choosing pieces myself, but have someone I could trust to advise me on whether things would actually work in our space, and Natalia has been perfect for that. I'll text her with questions about furniture purchases, design ideas, or even quick installation decisions when our maintenance guy is here, and she always responds right away. My husband is also very picky, but he has been genuinely impressed with her advice and with how our place has come together. I know Natalia takes on much larger and more expensive projects than ours, but I have never once felt like we were wasting her time. She has always been responsive, kind, and very professional. I highly recommend Natalia to anyone looking for practical, thoughtful design guidance that respects your time and budget. We'll definitely be working with her again on our next home project whenever we move.

Milena helped us decorate our foyer and family room. She was amazing to work with. She has…read moreexquisite taste and stayed within our budget. She has contractors that she works with regularly who were so professional and did high quality work. We have worked with many decorators in the past and she was by far the best! Can't say enough good things about her!

From the owner: I start the project with a high-low budget that shows clients a range per room of what we will…read morespend. This allows them to make educated choices on where they want to spend money.

Quick notes on furniture shopping:…read more I learned of Casa Spazio from the lounge setup at Expo Chicago at Navy Pier. I went in to the store a few days later and really patient, friendly service. I loved two of their sofa pieces with movable backs and the flexibility on customizing it. Prices were competitive for the european contemporary style. The downstairs area had sale pieces too. I got a different sofa from elsewhere, but this place was on my top 5 after looking at about 30 stores.

Ordered 2 cabinets for our living room and product we received looked nothing like what was…read moreexplained to us (they didn't have in store). After waiting 14 weeks for these cabinets, we received this incredibly cheap looking product. The craftsmanship is terrible (see pictures) as the doors don't even align with the frame (note, 2 cabinets were over $1,500, you wouldn't think they looked like someone made them without tools). We instantly told them about the issue and their response was basically "sorry, you ordered them". These were not custom but simply a standard order for merchandise from their vendor yet they refuse to stand behind their product or recommendation and accept a return. Wasted lots of time and money dealing with this awful situation. Disreputable business.

From the owner: Blinded by the Light Blinds and Shades specializes in transforming your home with high-quality,…read morecustom window treatments. As a family-owned and locally operated business in Chicago, we offer a range of services to meet your unique needs: Custom Blinds: Tailored solutions for any window, providing style and functionality. Custom Shades: Personalized designs to control light and privacy while enhancing your décor. Custom Shutters: Elegant and durable shutters crafted to fit windows of all shapes and sizes. Custom Drapery: Beautiful, bespoke drapery options to add a touch of elegance to any room. Motorized Solutions: Advanced motorization for effortless control of your window treatments. In-Home Consultations: Expert design advice in the comfort of your home to help you choose the perfect window treatments. Professional Installations: Meticulous installation services ensuring a perfect fit and finish. Repair Services: Reliable repair services to keep your window treatments in top condition. We are proud to hold the Hunter Douglas Repairs Certification, reflecting our commitment to excellence and industry-leading standards. Trust Blinded by the Light Blinds and Shades to bring light and beauty to your home with exceptional customer service and expertise.

Donna Webster is a real pro when it comes to consulting for window treatments. I need lots of…read moreguidance and suggestions and she was "there for me" every step of the way. I have enjoyed the up-down shade for the past 4 years...I recommend WebDecor for product, pricing, and installation very highly!

I HIGHLY recommend Donna and Web Decors. Before we selected Donna we had received a quote from…read moreanother company as well as pricing things on the internet that would require self-installation. Donna was the first pro that we heard from and she should have been the LAST!!! We received the quote from the other company and the price they quoted us for two rooms was more than Web Decors quoted us for our entire first floor. I could not believe that there would be such a huge price difference in two different companies. Not only was the price for two rooms through a competitor more than all the work that Donna did but the other company did not quote us the wood shutters which were the most expensive part of this project. Donna is very good about communication and getting back to you very quickly on any questions that you might have. Her and her installer Brad are both professional and will let you know if there will be a delay. We were told that the install would be hopefully completed by Christmas and it was. We COULD NOT BE HAPPIER with the window treatments that Donna helped us pick out and that Brad expertly installed. Our house is 100 years old and we were a bit concerned that the wood shutters would look natural as extensions had to be used to get around the windows. It looks as though these were a part of the original house. We have had guests over who remarked on how beautiful the treatments look and how natural they fit into the room. It is common to get more than one estimate for a project but do yourself a favor. Get an estimate or two from a competitor and then call Donna at Web Decors and see what her prices will be. I am pretty sure that you will be pleasantly surprised by her pricing and I can guarantee that you will be happy with the finished project.