We were just looking for a designer and contacted 2nd City Homes about exterior color changes on…read morejust the front of our house. Walter said they would come out and take pictures of our house and send a few renderings with different color changes. Walter and Mirabelle came out, took pictures and were very pleasant to work with. Renderings were promptly sent with the different color changes. Unfortunately, the roof on the renderings were totally different then our roof lines. They had much more angles and valleys which made the house look more dramatic than our house which has a simple straight up and straight down roof. Contacted Mirabelle and asked if she could change the renderings to match our roof, she responded that they would have to come out and take all kind of dimensions to accomplish this. If I'm not mistaken, they have computer programs that allow you to just drop a current picture in and make whatever changes you want to make on coloring, etc. We got a few color ideas from the renderings but would have liked to see the exact rendering of our house with the different color changes. Before we make any changes, it would have been nice to see the actual rendering of our house. It would be unfortunate if we made the changes and have it not look as we expected due to the simpler roof line.

This is the third time I have used this company. The owners Walter and Mirabelle are very competent…read morefrom start to finish. The cost is always reasonable for the job. I have had them redo my whole bathroom, put in a new kitchen and dining room wood type floor and recently replace an old fan light fixture. All people in my house doing the work were excellent. Adam and Joe were here for the light and were excellent. Would highly recommend this firm and would call them if I needed a contractor in the future.

Joanna was excellent! She designed three of our main floor rooms including the family room, formal…read moredining room, and front sitting room. It was my first time using an interior designer and I couldn't be happier with the experience. She was very professional, easy to work with, flexible, and patient when we weren't ready to make a decision. She adapted our style beautifully and we love the result. I will definitely use her again in future when we're ready to redo other spaces in the house.

I was a bit nervous about working with an interior designer for the first time, but Joanna has made…read moreme a convert! When I enlisted her to redecorate my dining room, she came over to hear my ideas. She collaborated with me and was also direct when she thought I was going astray- which was just what I needed! Within days, she had a Pinterest board with recommendations and partnered with me to narrow down the purchase list. I love the results!

Jan has been our eyes for decorating and was able to pick every paint color that was perfect for…read moreour new house! Of course she did it while we were still living in Florida! This company has always been there, called back and been very creative in window treatment design and furniture arrangement. Jan went beyond our expectations. Our experience with Interior Motives has been terrific and I recommend them to everyone.

We have lived in Huntley for 19 years and have used Interior Design on numerous occasions -- for…read moredecorating suggestions, blinds, shades and drapes. We continue to go back to them because they are a quality shop with quality product. Jan is such a professional. She makes sure that the product is right and right for you and is great at follow up. We will continue to use them whenever we are in need of a decorator and interior products. If you are looking for quality products and great service -- Interior Design is someplace you need to check out. Bob and RoseAnn Richards

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.

From beginning to end Ms. Retrowski from Genre Interiors demonstrated a commitment to our…read moreredecorating project and a high level of professionalism. She spent time getting to know our family, our current decorating goals and our end vision. Keeping that in mind, she created a stunning design board prior to beginning the project that met our needs. Ms. Retrowski made visits to our home often as projects were being completed. The finished room is now my favorite in the entire house! I will continue to use Genre Interiors services and highly recommend their services to others.

From the owner: Genre Interiors delivers thoughtful, functional, and elegant design solutions, while honoring your…read morebudget and needs for both full-scale residential and commercial projects. Services include: Decorating, space planning and floor plan, color & finishes, consultations, window treatments, remodel, room transformations, room make overs, updates, kitchen & bath design, lighting selection, procurement of home furnishings, and staging for resale.

We recently needed to upgrade the interior of our restaurant with new blinds…read more Not only did Laura get us exactly what we were looking for, she did so in a cost effective and timely manner. The blinds she helped us select are beyond perfect. We are thrilled and our customers compliment them constantly! Thank you, Laura! MAPLE HOUSE CAFE MOKENA

Laura's work in gorgeous! She recently helped us remodel our master suite and the experience was…read moreamazing. Laura brought several ideas to the project that not only enhanced the beauty of our bathroom and bedroom, but also ensured they were timeless additions that would increase the value of our home for years to come. She kept an eagle-eye on both costs and details. Laura has great ideas for money-saving tips that do not sacrifice quality. Plus, she is a perfectionist, so every finishing touch was completed with exactness.

Steve and his staff listened and determined what we wanted, as well as needed. There were aspects…read moreof our original design I did not realize could pose problems that their professional eyes and knowlege picked up on - which again demonstrated their excellent attention to details and to the customer. As a very satisfied customer, I would recommend them to anyone for their design style, implementation and follow through. Gerri, Rush University

From the owner: We have four divisions under the corporate name…read more * Wonderful art, all styles, all mediums, all in stock. We have staff artists that can create any original style paintings. * Framing, we produce our own custom frames. We can deliver the very best prices, and service, with 1200 styles available. 48 hour service. * Custom cut glass and mirrors. We can also etch and sandblast designs, images, and logos on glass and mirrors. * Custom made office furniture to specific to job sites with different finishes. Receptions areas to Board room tables, all affordable and one of a kind. With or without corporate logos or designs.

Carolyn is fantastic to work with. She has been instrumental in helping design my new home.read more

Carolyn is very professional she listens to your specific needs. She is extremely creative…read more I was so impressed that she thinks outside the box. Weather it be a new paint color, tile or a full room she has an eye for beauty and knows her craft inside out. I would not hesitate recommending Style it Home. Carolyn was fantastic to work with. A true visionary.