My husband and I needed some decorating/design help, but were hesitant to consult a professional, as we only needed help in a few areas. We were having a tough time selecting backsplash tile & paint colors. But our biggest problem was designing an attractive & functional furniture layout in the living room/dining room (great room) of our Lincoln Square condo.

Kathryn and her team were outstanding. They listened to our needs, set realistic expectations, and helped us through every step. For each project, Kathryn gave tips to do it ourselves as well as provided vendor options, if we preferred to hire someone. They worked around our schedules, including an early morning paint consultation and an evening trip to Tile Outlet (great place that Kathryn suggested!). They always kept budget in mind – we couldn’t have been more pleased with the results. They are truly talented.

I will continue to consult with Kathryn and the entire Design Inside team for any project, no matter how big or small!

From time to time we here at Design Inside receive inquiries from the media about an article that an author has to prepare.  Recently I received a letter from someone that was looking for inspiration on ways to “dress” up your Thanksgiving tables.  When I got to thinking about this, I realized that this year instead of focusing on the fancy, over-the-top place settings, I was going to focus on less.  So, the theme for Thanksgiving 2010 is creating a beautiful, functional and reusable dining space on a tighter budget. Read more →

Every time we start off a new project for a client we always ask them to find photos of spaces they like or dislike. This process is extremely important because it not only helps you define your style to your designer, but it also helps you and your partner (if you have one) get on the same page. When looking for inspiration there are a variety of great sources; magazines, TV shows, existing homes, hotel lobbies and web sites. Here are a few of the favorite places I go for design inspiration: Read more →

May 13th, 2009 – Chicago, IL

Design Inside (designInside.us) has recently completed another project in the Chicagoland area.  This project was a living room, dining room, and kitchen renovation.  Please follow this link for photos of the transformation of this West Loop Town home. Read more →