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)

It was a true pleasure working with Kim. We installed curtains and blinds throughout our house…read more They look terrific and we receive compliments on the window treatments all the time. We would highly recommend Kim and Urban Environments.

We were in London when Martins did the rennovations on our home. We didn't know exactly what we…read morewere coming back to. We opened the door . . . and walked into paradise. We felt like we were in someone else's home. Someone who had a lot more money than us! Martins isn't just a builder, or a designer. He's an artist. When you bring someone into your home to change it forever, you have to trust that person. When Martins came by for our first free consultation (something other people had charged us for), he stayed for two hours. He wanted to get to know us, and figure out exactly what kind of home we wanted. To say he cares about his work is an understatement! Other people we looked at charged us for that first visit, came in, took measurements, were out in 30 minutes, and then provided some cookie-cutter recommendations. Besides his off-the-charts talent, he is honest, flexible, responsive and easy and fun to work with... not to mention reasonable. He even provided us with guidance and recommendations to bring the overall costs down. If you're looking to do renovations on your home, that not only are beautiful, but also unique and specific to you and your family, your search is over. Martins Buka will not only deliver, but exceed your expectations!

My family hired the Martin family to do some work on my aunt's house in the suburbs. They were a…read morepleasure to deal with. Reliable and honest. Phone calls were returned and we always felt we were in the best hands. We remodeled our aunt's basement down to the studs and when the job was done, it was AMAZING. Highly recommended for remodeling jobs!

"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."

At last made my place look like I wanted it to. The team was actually listening to my ideas and the…read moreentire process was made very easy. I am obsessed with the way things worked out.

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.

It was truly an amazing experience! I reached out with an urgent need for staging after another…read morecompany canceled due to the pandemic. I'm very particular about style and needed a contemporary look to match the condo I was selling. Natalia went above and beyond , she carefully planned everything with just a few photos and measurements, and the results were exceptional. The full staging was completed in just a day and a half from my call ,absolutely impressive!

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!

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.

The best of the best. After long time of reviewing and…read moresearching for a good company I found 123 Remodeling that offer excellent service that gave the best offer. Defiantly i will recommend them thanks again.

I recently completed a full gut renovation of the bathroom and a kitchen refresh in my 1-bedroom,…read more1-bath condo in Chicago, and I cannot say enough good things about my experience working with Angie Joy (designer) and Stanley (contractor). The bathroom project included removing the bathtub and replacing it with a walk-in shower, new flooring, cabinetry, lighting, paint -- essentially a complete transformation. In addition, they completed a kitchen refresh that included painting, removing and replacing countertops, installing a new kitchen faucet, and updating the hardware. Both spaces turned out beautifully and feel completely upgraded. Not only was the quality of work excellent, but the project was finished ahead of schedule, which is almost unheard of in renovations. What truly set Angie and Stanley apart was communication and trust. I was not physically at the condo during the remodel, yet I always felt completely informed and confident in the progress. Their communication was clear, proactive, and consistent from start to finish. I also live in a building with a very strict HOA and tight security requirements, and they handled every rule, procedure, and restriction professionally and without issue. This alone was a huge relief and made the entire process stress-free. Angie's design guidance, Stanley's craftsmanship, and their shared professionalism and attention to detail made this an outstanding experience. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone -- especially condo owners who need a team that understands logistics, building rules, and how to deliver high-quality work without hand-holding. If you're looking for a designer and contractor you can truly trust, Angie Joy and Stanley are exceptional.

Kenneth is a true gem. I came by on small business Saturday because I knew the store would be…read moregorgeous and I wanted to see if they had a baby's first Christmas ornament. Reader, he remembered us from a month ago--the only other time I've been in this store. I know he wasn't just saying that because he cooed over my baby and specifically remarked about the fact that she was awake this time instead of sleeping through the shopping trip (which was true). This is what makes shopping at local businesses so much fun; you get to established a rapport with someone who lives what they do, lives their neighbors, and wants to make sure that you enjoy shopping with them. Again as I came through I thought about how I wish I could hire an interior designer with Kenneth Ludwig on the shortlist. They didn't disappoint with their Christmas decor. They have lots of ornaments, all beautiful, and other holiday items. I REALLY love the stocking holders they have. They look like those old ceramic Christmas trees that lots of our grandmothers had, and it even lights up. I am almost certainly going to be returning before Christmas to pick up a couple. If you're in the neighborhood, I highly encourage a drop by.

I was searching for a small couch for my new house. I was dealing with a small, kind of awkward…read morespace and am a picky furniture shopper. I stopped by Kenneth Ludwig Chicago because I learned he sells CR Laine furniture and that is the brand I had my eye on. Upon arriving, Kenneth was welcoming and listened to what I wanted. He's so knowledgeable about furniture and design, not pushy at all, and patient. I've been in his store a few times and each experience was great. I did end up purchasing a settee from Kenneth and that was about 1.5 years ago. The buying process was simple. The small couch is still in great shape, easy to clean, and looks great in my house. It was on the pricier side of furniture, but I not a shocking price. I will consider going back to Kennth Ludwig Chicago when purchasing my next nice piece of furniture.

My wife and I recently chose O.A Construction to fully paint our new home. Oleg, Russel, Roman, and…read moreVitalii were all so fast and detail-oriented workers. Each morning they would come in with a warm greeting and get straight to work. Each afternoon, before heading out, they would communicate the progress made and keep us up to date with the timeline. And they weren't just painting our home- they tackled caulking, sanding, smoothing, and any other repairs needed in the pursuit of doing the job right! We could not have asked for a more high-quality group of guys. Thank you Oleg and the team for transforming our new house into our new home!

Oleh came out the same day to give us a quote to paint awnings and stairs…read more I had 4 estimates and he was on the lower end of them. His communication was excellent and they did a great job!

We hired Carly to help us design multiple rooms in our house about a year after we moved in. After…read moreliving with blank walls for over a year and no real character to any of the spaces, we felt inspired but also stuck and overwhelmed with doing it ourselves. Ultimately, we decided to hire a professional to help us out and it was one of the best decisions we've made! When looking at designers to work with, I loved Carly's aesthetic. She made me feel comfortable with the timeline of the projects and the scope depending on my budget and desire to be involved. Carly helped design our living room, extra dining area space (we decided we wanted to repurpose the area as a conversation/cocktail sitting area), master bedroom, guest room/office, and daughter's room. We split up the projects based on priority and gave Carly clear direction when she provided inspiration boards. She picked some design elements that I never would have picked (dark blue accent wall, antelope carpet runner, a bold chandelier for our entryway, etc) but once she showed us, I immediately loved it and felt it fit! The experience with Carly at Unpatterned was fantastic because she really listened and understood the aesthetic we were going for and knew how and when to push for elements that she felt were important. Now, more than ever while we are quarantining at home, we LOVE that our home is colorful, reflects our personality, and is also way more sophisticated than we could've done on our own. For anyone at home right now with design projects in mind, call Carly!

I'm quite disappointed in my experience with Carly and Unpatterned. I reached out to Carly because…read moreLOVED her style and requested some help on a house remodel. I have pinterest boards galore and know pretty much what I want, but I don't necessarily trust my contractor on telling me what tile goes with the cabinets, or what counters are the best for bathrooms vs. the kitchen, etc. After speaking with Carly, I thought we were both on the same page, however she came back with a quote for 70+ hours of work. Which would be completely understandable if I just wanted her to take over the design of my entire house. But I didn't. I let her know I was looking more for guidance of certain decisions, and 10-20 hours was what I had budget for. I even asked if she could just prioritize the kitchen or master bath. She then said she could just do a 1-day/6-hour day with me where we went to two showrooms, and this would be $1,600. I told her, I really just needed some guidance and visiting showrooms didn't make sense (I had already picked out cabinets/plumbing fixtures) and I mentioned that I was disappointed she would not work with me. I never received a response. Her website claims that Unpatterned is "founded on the principle that there isn't a singular approach to design (or life)," that the "process is customized to each client," and that they "are committed to adapting to a variety of budgets." Apparently that is all talk. Unless you plan on spending tens of thousands of dollars on design, you are not worth their time.