We used Design Inside for our recent condo renovation, and we were pleased with our designer,…read moreAbigail. We had looked into three or four design firms and went with Design Inside because we got along well with Abigail from the initial consultation. She's friendly and had suggestions from our first meetings. Our remodeling scope was pretty basic (resurface hardwood floors, install new tiling, new lighting, new kitchen countertops/backsplash/hardware, painting, etc.) We weren't planning on taking down any walls or putting up new walls - hence "pretty basic" in our eyes! The initial few weeks involved back and forth with designs and occasional meetings with Abigail so she could get a handle on what we wanted done. Abigail was accommodating with meeting/phone times, and would often meet with us late afternoons or early evening. She created designs we had never thought of doing (enclosing in structural poles, wainscoting, etc). Abigail also was able to easily "read" my husband and I in terms of color schemes and we ended up choosing one of the first few samples of tiling and backsplash that she dropped off with us. Kudos for that! Abigail also provided us bimonthly hours summary / detail so we knew how much we were being charged for her services. She would break down the time she spent working for us by the minute and it was helpful to see where our dollars were being spent. From a "grand overall design", Abigail did a good job, but when we started getting into the details in the later phases, we did run into a few minor issues. I recommend ordering all materials / furniture / art yourself and not going thru Design Inside. With a little work on the intranet, you can find it cheaper, not to mention a lower delivery charge. We had a few material mix-ups with Design Inside - i.e. we received the wrong hardware; not enough tile or grout was ordered. Abigail's measurements for the den were incorrect so she didn't order enough tile / grout - her measurements for the wallpaper were also off, but this time we almost ordered too much. The invoice system used by Design Inside is a little confusing and you should pay very close attention and track your own expenses. It's hard to describe but trying to track all the bills and refunds with the invoices provided was difficult. Overall - I would recommend Design Inside and Abigail for your remodeling needs. I would just offer a bit of advice to double check measurements and order your own materials, but would still recommend the company. Abigail provided different designs and options that demonstrated her design skills as well as her ability to connect with us in terms of what our goal of the remodel was. In our eyes, that was key.

I hired Design Inside to remodel my living room and kitchen…read more First the pros: -The initial consultation and design work was professional and creative. -The backsplash they helped me pick out looks great. -the contractor they employ is a professional in all regards. The cons: -Their quality control process is non-existent. I had incomplete hardware delivered. I also had an entire incorrect sofa delivered. How they don check these things prior to delivery astonishes me. -After I started venting my frustrations they "gave up" on my project. This left me with an incomplete redesign: -I have drapery hung, but it is wrinkled as all getout because they didn't bother to bring a steamer. -They totally ignored accent items (pillows, etc). Basically they helped with the big ticket items (probably items they get a spiff on) yet ignored the pieces that tie a home together. When it was all said and done, I spent 5 figures with this firm and I didn't get the courtesy of a project follow up nor a simple "thank you for your business." Very disappointing. Long story short, their ideas are good but execution is severely lacking.

I cannot say enough about Nadia !! One of the best decisions ever made. We bought a house which…read moreneeded so much work in terms of designs, We found Nadia through Instagram. Her designs were stunning and We were immediately impressed. We decided to start with 3 bathrooms, she entirely changed the looks. Our bathrooms are timeless, and classic. She helped us in every step. With so many options out there, Making decisions became so easy with her guidance. She's very honest and so easy to talk to. We are going to be working with her in many other rooms in our house. All our friends were at awe when they saw her work done in our house !!Thank you so much Nadia. Can't wait to start other projects with you. She's simply Brilliant !! Hire her, you will not be disappointed !!

By far the greatest interior designer in Illinois. We worked with Nadia to fully furnish our newly…read moreacquired house in Naperville and we couldn't be happier with the results. Not only did Nadia came up with beautiful and detailed concepts for our rooms but she incorporated our ideas and personalities into her art. We are extremely happy with her choices and artistic tastes. She is a masterful designer that takes her profession very seriously. It's easy to see she is studious of current trends and styles. Our house went from a typical suburban house to a high class home in a blink of an eye. Why I give 5 reviews? - Nadia offers a portal where the process is fully accessible and transparent. - Offers plenty revisions for the concepts she creates - Accepts several forms of payment - Sticks to the schedule - Fully managed the project, remotely and on site...including managing contractors for a worry-less experience for us. - Came plenty of times to location to supervise project, show us color pallets, fabrics etc... - Excellent choice of quality sources for furniture. - Stuck to budget and detailed us where every cent went. - Gave us an incredible experience throughout the process and was very kind and understanding. She is very easy to work with. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the results. Every person that visits our house give us compliments which we just forward to her. We will def use her services again.

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.

We wanted to sell our condo in Edgewater but one room, the sunroom, had absolutely no furnishings…read morein it and needed to be staged. Our realtor recommended O Designs along with two other staging firms. I wasn't impressed with the response I got from the other businesses, but O Designs was responsive and excited to work with me from the start. The designer came to our place and took a look around at our mid-century style furniture. Based on the photos we saw on O Design's website we felt confident that they could design a sunroom that complimented what we already owned.....and they did. The furnishings were delivered on time as promised and expertly arranged. The sunroom looked terrific. We received an offer on our place within two days and signed a contract within a week! I highly recommend O Designs. Their flair for design and professionalism really added value to our sale.

Smooth, good listeners, and a fine finished product. Their photography was top notch, and their…read morescheduling department understood the demands of working with difficult condo rules.

My absolutely fav go to company for closets for years now!…read more Tammy, has truly remarkable eye for space, thoughtful layout ideas/designs and maximized every inch while still looking clean and stylish. The installation was seamless and the final result exceeded our expectations -- our closets are now both functional and visually appealing. If you're considering a custom closet project, I would absolutely recommend working with Tammy and the team!

Easily recommendable ... Amanda has almost 20 years of experience and it shows. She knows her…read moreproduct, was punctual and follows up quickly. Eric was very courteous and the same could be said about him. Both were very professional.

I had such a wonderful experience with Stratagem and their sister company when they updated my…read morekitchen that, after recently moving, 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 Stratagem 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.

Mitch and his team at Stratagem saw thorugh the entire process of the construction like I've never…read moreseen another contractor do. They built two beautiful bathrooms and, crucially, managed the project such that we could sit in the spectator seat comfortably. We live in a high-rise, and, for example, they communicated with the HOA so we didn't have to (insurance, freight elevator, loading dock, etc). When a minor issue surfaced years later Stratagem fixed it without questions asked. Great experience overall, haven't had another re-modeling project done in such a professional and (to us) easy way.

In 2013, I had the pleasure to work with Hilary Bailes of Hilary Bailes Design Ltd. Aside from…read morebeing classy, Hilary is certainly a design professional. This means that she is experienced and credentialed; she has gone though years of training and large design firm experience. (She's not an amateur, of which there are many.) I'm what you call a difficult client in the sense that I'm reluctant to completely surrender the design process and that I'm fickle. Nonetheless, Hilary was patient and a cooperative sounding board for my ideas. She did a superb job working with my space, selecting colors and fixtures. At the end of the engagement, she cheerfully refunded my unused retainer. Thus, I recommend her.

I cannot say enough great things about Hilary Bailes! She is such a pleasure to work with- very…read moreknowledgeable and also personable. My husband and I just moved to a new home and we were clueless about how to use our space. We also wanted to get things done in a tight time frame, and she was able to pull together paint colors for our entire house, lighting, furnture, and layout all under a month- that includes delivery time! Hilary completely understood our budget restrictions, lifestyle, and needs. She was able to work within our parameters and was always professional but so easy to get along with! I have to say I learned a lot just from being around her very skilled eye for design. As you can imagine, I would HIGHLY recommend using Hilary to make your home a more beautiful space!

Modern Spaces did an absolutely wonderful job staging our condo in Albany Park! I truly believe it…read morewas because of their magnificent work that we received an offer within 1 week of listing for sale. They were super responsive and could not have been more professional and all around AWESOME to work with! If you're looking to sell quickly, I would highly recommend staging. Though we initially reluctant to do the staging thing, we're so happy we decided to have it staged AND called Modern Spaces. It made such a huge difference - we almost immediately received an offer! If you're looking for a good, reliable staging company in Chicago, the Modern Spaces team will definitely not disappoint!!

I highly recommend Modern Spaces if you're looking for a staging company on the Northside of…read moreChicago. They are responsive, professional, affordable and most importantly did an excellent job staging my condo in Lakeview. I was very impressed with them overall. Especially after several companies didn't even respond to my inquiries. They immediately responded and had everything completed within a week of first contact!