We began work with DII in early 2011. My wife and I were looking to remodel our kitchen, dining, and family room areas. Our hope was to change our 1960's ranch into a contemporary open concept. Meeting with Jereme on several occasions, we soon realized he had a vast knowledge of expertize in the process of changing our home into the showplace we now have. First, he took all of our wants and ideas and began sketching possibilities of what our future home might look like. We were greatly excited when we met with him, as he had numerous variations of our for us to view and react to. After many discussions and exchanges of improved drawings, we were ready to proceed with DII as our architectural design specialist. At this time we realized that Jereme would take us from Auto-cad drawings of our layout to final plans within a very short time. We were quite impressed with the 3D renderings of our soon to be remodeled space. Signing a contract with DII was the sealing factor in getting our project underway. Not only were we given resources of materials of all aspects of our remodel, including lighting, flooring, cabinets, appliances, counter tops, but we were assured that he would work with through every stage of the process, acting as our project manager. Given that we lived over 100 miles from his home, he made numerous trips to the work site to meet with us, as well as, with our general contractor. His pleasant and professional work attitude was commented to us on numerous occasions by our contractor. As the completion of our remodel was approaching, Jereme took on additional responsibilities by constructing aspects of our project which included a closet, enclosed bookcase, and application of bamboo encased resin wall treatments in our kitchen-dining area along with our foyer. His desire to create a one of a kind finish to our home was evident in his willingness and ability to present sample options and then to follow through with completing each of these making sure each had both form and function in the final outcome. As the recipients of his expertize, we would highly recommend Jereme's service, both as a designer, as well as, a skilled contractor. David Smith read more

When we finally decided to do a major update on our 1970's era home, we knew we were going to need a lot of help with the design. We had seen Jereme Smith's work firsthand since he had recently redone the kitchen in our son's home, so we called him for a consultation. During our first meeting we talked about some of the changes we wanted to make, and we pointed out what we thought would be a major obstacle - an enclosed stairway to the basement right in the middle of the space. Jereme listened to our vision and came back to us with an innovative design that turned this liability into an asset, which is now the centerpiece of our spectacular new space - an open stairwell surrounded by a beautiful "river" of granite, and an open floor plan instead of a separate kitchen/family room, laundry room, dining room and living room. Everyone who comes into the house for the first time since the remodel is in awe of the transformation and they all love it as much as we do. We enjoyed working with Jereme on this project because he made it as simple as possible for us. He guided us patiently through the process, giving us suggestions and alternatives for all the materials and items we needed, making a checklist to keep us on track, helping us make the final decisions, and purchasing most of the items. He was also very conscious of our budget, making every attempt to keep costs low while not compromising on quality and functionality. While there were a few delays due to winter weather and some items we added to the design, the remodeling ran only a few weeks over the projected time. However, it was definitely worth the wait! We are greatly enjoying our beautiful new space, and we've recommended Design Insight to everyone who's asked us who was responsible for the transformation. read more

I'll be up front, Jereme, is our son-in-law. We were going to build a new house for our retirement home. It was on an old farm site. There were some buildings but no home. He asked if he could design our new house. We said Ok, with some trepidation. Why? Because Jereme loved modern architecture and we did not. We also wanted a sustainable house. I have to say, Jereme came through. We LOVE our house. I would classify it as a modern farmhouse. Whenever we wanted changes, Jereme would redo things until they came out the way we liked. Our house is very unique. The contractor as well as people he had build the house said it was one of their favorite projects. I know we had some new things that they had never worked on before such as polished concrete for the floors and Corten on the outside, as well as railings from steel cables. We also had reclaimed wood and in-floor heating as well as a wind tower. Looking back, the only area I can think of where I wasn't satisfied around the design was around our front door area. Jereme and I went over and over about the front door. I didn't like the way he was doing the whole area, but it finally was resolved when the contractor came up with an idea I could live with. We also regret trying to save money and doing electric in-floor heating. We now wished we had spent the money on Geo-thermal, but that wasn't the fault of DII. In fact, Jereme provided us research on multiple options. All in all, we are very happy with our home and would definitely recommend Design Insight, and Jereme, as someone to design your house. read more

I recently worked with Jereme on the renovation of my 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Lake Forest. He was recommended by my real estate agent, someone my family has done business with for years. After getting several proposals, I chose Jereme's because it was the most all-encompassing. I did not want to end up with any surprise add-ons as the work progressed. The process began back in January 2015 when we met and discussed what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted an updated open kitchen, in-unit laundry and updated bathrooms. The design process took several months. Unfortunately, some of Jereme's more innovative ideas regarding the laundry room were unworkable because of the plumbing layout of the building. The plans were finalized and demo day came in late April. Once construction began, Jereme would email me a list of things I needed to choose and when he needed them by so that the build could continue at a regular pace. He was very helpful with his opinions and generous in sharing any vendor discounts he had. I did not live close enough to check on progress during the week but Jereme sent me pictures and texted me with regular updates. The renovation was finally complete in September. It took longer than originally anticipated however it was well worth it. I was expecting a new kitchen and updated bathrooms but Jereme's design went beyond that and I ended up with a fully renovated and coordinated condo. I have been living in my new space for several months now and it is so much better than I expected. I love coming home to it every day. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Jereme and dii. We presented Jereme with nothing less than a significant challenge: to meet our needs for more space while retaining the character of our house all within out budget. From our first meeting Jereme listened to our needs and ideas and designed an addition to our home that exceeded our expectations. Jereme helped us navigate this unfamiliar process with a great amount of understanding and patience. He was always available and easy to talk to throughout the process. Jereme went the extra mile during the design phase including going with us pick out tile and conducting all dealings with permits and inspectors in a very timely fashion. Jereme brought excellent people into the project during the build phase, and was still communicating with us and present at the job site. Jeremes thoughtfulness and attention to detail was made even more apparent in the final product. The addition to our house was everything we wanted and more. We asked Jereme for something different, not your run of the mill second floor addition. What we got was a very custom, interesting and innovative addition. We can't wait to use Jereme for our next project. read more

My family and I recently went through a large remodel with Design Insight Inc. We combined our dining room and kitchen as well as updated a bar and fireplace in the living room. We couldn't be more happy with the results. DII turned a 90's kitchen into a modern, bright and airy functional space our whole family can utilize. We came to the table with some initial design ideas but DII really took what we had and expanded upon our vision making the space even better than we would have hoped. There are many little touches that I love such as pop up outlets in the granite countertops, a specific eating space for our dog, translucent panels that are beautiful but let additional light through, and expanded windows and skylights which was well worth the extra money. The team was professional and did their best to keep the construction zone contained. While I'm not sad to be done washing dishes in the bathtub, I think they made it as bearable as possible. I have already recommended Jereme and the team to neighbors and friends and have also started to re-do our basement with him as well. read more

We recently hired Design Insight to design and remodel the kitchen in a new home we purchased. We were given three design schematics and chose based on our preference and the opinion and expertise of the architect. There's a real advantage to working with DII as it's a full service company. The designs are thoughtful and cutting edge while considering your personal taste and the general contract work was completed without problems. It was so nice to leave the coordination and budgeting to the professionals while also having the eyes of a talented architect affirm your finish choices or suggest alternatives. Our budget was met and the kitchen is beautiful. We didn't have to keep track of anything, every purchase and vendor communication was handled through DII. Everyone who visits our new home remarks on the beautiful kitchen. We highly recommend Design Insight, Inc. read more

Design Insight Inc. Jereme Smith of DII has done two design and build projects in our home. We live in a duplex loft in downtown Chicago. The first project was a redesign and rebuild fireplace, second level railing and the stair railing. Jereme was given the challenge to build in as much storage and keep the design as sleek and modern as possible. He accomplished both and the work gets comments from anyone that visits our loft. The second project was to design and build a new bed that would be a art piece and function as a bed and provide storage. We had looked for two years to find a bed that we liked but were not able to find. The design that Jereme came up with is outstanding and received positive comments from everyone. He also designed a TV center for the bedroom that looks like a corner table when the TV is not being used and is lowered into the unit. read more

Design Insight Inc.(DII) worked with me and my loft space to create the perfect separation for my bedroom, all while taking into account the curves of the room, colors of the wood, and modern appeal of the loft. The final design was way beyond my initial expectations in terms of the "wow" factor. Not only did it create the illusion of a separate bedroom in my open space, but it was also aesthetically pleasing to look at. I was so pleased with DII, I also enlisted them for the remodel of my kitchen and 2 bathrooms a few years later. DII was great in taking my price points into consideration, and worked well with my busy lifestyle as far as my level of time commitment. They were excellent to work with. My Chicago condo was breathtaking, and when I moved to California, it sold quickly in a down market, thanks to DII. read more

Jereme helped us as we moved into our first home in the burbs. We had a ton of questions on what we could do with the place - especially as first time home owners. When we decided on the best first project for the new home, his creative team helped us design the project (a sit-in window bench in this case) and what it would look like. As a visual person, this was key. It was great to see such detailed mock ups before the work was started. Once we had the design in place, it took a little while to schedule the work (conflicts on both sides). But once we found the right timeline, the team was clean, fast, and respectful of our household (we had a baby who really needed her sleep at the time). The project turned out great and we are looking forward to picking Jereme's brain about the next project in the backlog! read more

Jereme and his team renovated our condo from design to build. Being a first timer to renovation, Jereme made the process really easy for us. We weren't pushed towards specific products but given instructions and recommendations to find items that would best fit our taste, budget and design. Jereme and his team were very professional and prompt throughout the project. It was easy to get a hold of them through text messages and emails. No project goes without hiccups. When issues happened with their contractor, Jereme was able to resolve the issues to our satisfaction in a timely manner. Overall, great experience with Design Insight Inc. Highly recommended for any type of renovation, especially for people who are new to renovation. read more

Design Insight Inc (DII) has worked with us at two separate houses! In the first space, Jereme help take an unfinished basement and turned it into a wonderful space with an office, bathroom, and amazing gathering/social area. His attention to detail was impeccable! He has the ability to create very forward thinking designs but was able to work with our transitional suburban style. We were so happy with DII, we immediately thought of Jereme to design a new master bathroom. His design and suggestions were beyond our imagination. His plans left no room for guessing, and the build out went as planned! If you are looking for a detail oriented, honest, and trust worthy company, look no further! read more

My husband and I have worked with DII on several custom projects in our condo --- a glass and stainless steel bi-level table and leather bench for our uniquely shaped kitchen, a polycarbonate toy box for our modern living room, and a lighted niche for our artwork --- and have been extremely pleased with the results! Jereme always met with us to discuss our ideas, used his own vision and creativity to suggest improvements, and provided drawings so that we could visualize the item in our home. The projects are always a "design in progress", and that allows for a perfect fit! We already have many ideas for future projects and will definitely call DII!! read more

Jereme transformed our closed-in dining room and kitchen (and living room) into an open exposure atmosphere with a new southern exposure brick window to let in light all day. Henri and the other workers were respectful of our needs to occupy the house during the renovation. The initial wall teardown exposed some obstacles, including several more heat runs to the upstairs than expected. Jereme and his contractor worked through the challenge and came up with an unobstrusive soffit to reroute the heat runs. The solution is an example of the imagination Jereme and his crew bring to design solutions. read more

We have had the pleasure of working with Jereme Smith and Design Insight Inc. for nearly a decade now. DII created several custom items for our last two homes, including a master bathroom spa oasis of our dreams. A complete office redesign is underway in our new home, and the initial designs far exceeded our expectations. It's refreshing to find a designer who can execute creativity with such technical and professional prowess. Jereme has a unique quality of taking your vision and creating something better than you could have imagined. Thank you! read more

We were employed as the General Contractor for a custom renovation designed by Jereme Smith at DII ARCHITECTURE. The design was incredible and enjoyable to build. We built a palace out of an old home through Jereme's design. This was the kind of project that could have been on HGTV. We received unbelievable amount of compliments that actually belonged to the architect. We can only build what he designs. We forward to working with Jereme in the future as its fun to work on a project well designed, thought out, and runs smoothly. read more

Jereme / DII Architecture did a fantastic job designing a new open floor plan for our family room, including a custom built wet bar. His design and attention to detail surpassed our expectations, while his project and relationship management skills made for a very smooth experience. Jereme really is a unique combination of both artist and technical architect/builder. We found him to be a consummate professional and we would highly recommend him for any renovation or new build. read more

I worked with them on few different projects this year and it was great and without problems every time. They are knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend them for any size job. I worked with Jereme on few kitchens and bathrooms and from my experience he comes up with some pretty great designs and pays attention to the project through its entire duration. Steve read more

We have had the pleasure of working with Jereme / Design Insight Inc. on a number of occasions on various projects. His attention to detail, quality and execution are what set him apart from most design builders we have worked with. His background in architecture is particularly apparent in his interior finish details. We can't wait to work with Jereme again. read more