As a luxury design-build firm, Hogan Design & Construction (HDC) knows that the success of any home remodeling project or new construction property is contingent on the teamwork involved to make it run smoothly. And, to make each project a true luxury experience, it also takes a solidly defined vision brought to life through exceptional design and meticulous planning to achieve the dreams of our clients. Key to this process is an experienced interior designer with a strong, varied style sense and great listening and communication skills.
With over 20 years in the industry, we have worked with a number of designers, and while many can have a strong sense of style, not all are created equal. In this blog, we want to call out our list of the top 5 interior designers in the western suburbs of Chicago. These designers continue to inspire us and come highly recommended from our own experience with them directly or through other builders and homeowners we know.
HDC’s Exceptional Interior Design Partners
At HDC, we work with both our in-house team of experienced and thoughtful designers as well as our extraordinary partner designers to deliver on our clients’ aspirations for their homes. We have seen, firsthand, their quality of design, attention to detail, and most importantly, their ability to translate client conversations into spectacular design selections and plans. The following three partner designers are exceptional at what they do and have a proven track record with us.
Haven Design Group
Haven Design Group (HDG) and its founder, Cara Mamott, have been with us since the start of our company’s evolution from a general remodeling contractor to the full-service, luxury design-build firm we are today. We have learned and grown together, with their rented space located in the upstairs room of our headquarters at 21 N 6th St in Geneva to their new location in the former Erday building (a partnered commercial renovation project).
HDG’s residential designs are inviting and inspiring. The transformation of each and every space we have worked on with Cara and her team has been noteworthy, and we continue to hear how much the end results have positively impacted the lives of the homeowners. These spaces are truly the conversation starters the HDG team promises.
Additionally, Haven Design Group’s holistic approach to commercial businesses is unique to the industry, with a focus on the creation and development of a brand and its essence delivered through their agency services and their interior design.
Intentional Spaces, LLC
Lisa Anderson of Intentional Spaces, LLC is the newest addition to our interior design partner lineup but has already earned a reputation in our company as an excellent listener and communicator with a strong technical design skill set and an amazing sense of style.
From commercial to residential, Intentional Spaces works with clients to gain a full understanding of how the space will be used and how it can be improved to transform the lives of the people using and living in it. Lisa’s strong organizational skills and her ability to translate our customers' personal tastes into beautiful designs while staying within budget is inspiring.
With her extensive design background in interior design, architectural design, and even furniture design, she is truly an expert in creating functional spaces that work for our clients' lives and look amazing in the process.
VARA Design
VARA Design, located in Aurora, IL, continues to deliver cutting-edge residential and commercial designs that are striking and functional. Their award-winning work can be found in homes, businesses, and institutions.
Megan Paul and her team truly inspire us with their interiors that often incorporate the newest and latest in interior design trends and applications, while ensuring that a space will remain relevant for years to come. The form and function are not forgotten too, creating homes and establishments that work for their inhabitants and visitors alike.
From our work together on community-centric commercial projects like Society 57 to our partnered residential projects, VARA has continued to wow us with their stunning spaces. Each design is unique and thoughtful.
Interior Designers on HDC’s Watch List
While we have not worked with these designers to date, their interior design work has caught our attention, and their reviews from others make us eager to partner with them in the future.
Drury Designs
Focused primarily on bathroom and kitchen interior remodeling, this design group, located in Glen Ellyn, IL, delivers stunning visual work with amazing attention to detail. Their reviews speak for themselves with over 35 years of experience in the industry and a team of designers.
Michael Abrams
Every interior of Michael Abrams design firm oozes luxury. Their streamlined, refined designs and elegant and rich material use in their projects are truly aspirational. Located in downtown Chicago, Michael Abrams and his team are truly a source for home design inspiration.
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