I had such a wonderful experience with Habitar when they updated my kitchen 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 Habitar 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. read more

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We had Habitar remodel our master bathroom last year. They did a wonderful job, working within our price range, offering great design suggestions, and also completed our project on schedule. Each of the workmen and women was professional and a joy to have in our home (which we lived in throughout the remodeling process). read more

Habitar Design really transformed my bathroom and kitchen into something spectacular. Classic with a modern edge... it's hard to imagine what it looked like before. The whole space had been elevated. Could not recommend more! read more

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When we first started shopping around for a small kitchen project, we weren't sure who to work with. It was our first home renovation project, and we did not know how to go about the process. We first went to a big chain hardware store to get some guidance, but found them to be unclear and Not personable. But then we luckily found Habitar Design and Strategem Construction, and the difference was like night and day! From the very beginning, Mitch and the Habitar's team really took the time to listen to us, and made us feel heard and understood. We actually began our project way back in January, but when the pandemic began, our plans were understandably put on hold. However, Habitar was just stellar at communication overall - especially during the early months of the pandemic, when everything was so confusing for all of us. We never felt out of the loop with Habitar. The design process was thorough, and they explained everything in as much detail as we cared to hear. We fully understood the cost of all of our options, and so we didn't have any nasty surprises at the end. It was really nice to not worry about potential cost overruns through the job. We explained to them that we wanted to try and stick to our estimated cost as closely as possible in order to stick to our budget. However, like with any project, things happen, and sometimes the estimate is exactly that....an estimate! After expressing our concerns, and knowing that we were on a budget, Mitch and his team intervened to make sure that we all arrived to an agreeable situation. The Strategem construction team was professional, courteous, and respectful in every interaction we had. And while they were working in our home, we didn't even feel inconvenienced - they made as minimal an intrusion as possible. Any problems that came up were quickly resolved, and the whole team worked to find solutions. The whole process felt extremely personal - the owner, Mitch, even came out to see the job, and left us a small gift as a thank-you for our business! We would whole-heartedly recommend Habitar and Strategem to anyone who needs renovation work. If or when we ever have more renovation projects, we look forward to working with them in the future! read more

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It was a great experience from start to finish. They took care all of the work and we are extremely happy with our fireplace. read more

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My wife and I purchased a brand new condo in 2018. Though the layout was perfect, the sterile walls were a blank canvas waiting for an artist. We found that artist with MacKenzie at Habitar. The impetus for our whole-house project began with the fact that the original wall paint was not only drab, but held onto every scuff, scrape, and wipe. Once MacKenzie showed us some paint colors (utilizing obviously higher quality paint than what was already on the wall), she asked if there was anything else we were interested in. The fireplace! What can we do about our boring fireplace? Well, once she threw ideas out for that, we had to hear more. Long story short, what began as a simple paint job for 4 rooms turned into a remodeled fireplace, new ligh fixtures, 23 smart dimmers, wall paper in 5 areas, new paint in all 4 bed rooms, 3 bathrooms, two living rooms, dining room, kitchen, and entryway. That is how impressed we were with MacKenzie's design ideas. read more

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We worked with Habitar Design to create our beautiful media wall from design to construction. Our designer was MacKenzie and she took our input and came back with several options to discuss. We landed on a great design after scaling back a bit to meet our budget. The construction process was excellent- super professional, clean crew and very communicative along the way. We are thrilled with the end product and get compliments all the time. read more

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I had both my kitchen and bathroom designed by Kaplan, and both projects reflected exactly what I wanted, She was thorough, patient and an expert in the process. She was extremely professional and wonderful to work with. I have continued to enjoy the spaces she so expertly designed read more

I am picky and a perfectionist. Worked with designer MacKenzie, who not only met -- but exceeded -- my expectations and surpassed every marker. Her design (primarily kitchen and bathroom, paint throughout, replacement of shelving), her recommendations, her patience -- was just incredible. She was always professional, warm and an absolute pleasure to work with. Hats off to MacKenzie of Habitar -- a true professional who has great ideas, great taste and a great personality. My apartment is now a showcase thanks to her. read more

I worked with Habitar Design (as well as their sister construction company Stratagem) to update a wall mounted fireplace to become a flush mounted fireplace along with a custom mantle. I also wanted to update our family room's TV wall to include cabinetry, lighting and shelving. Heather was my designer and she did a wonderful job. She listened to what I was looking for, took into account my budget and created a beautiful design. Lines of communication were always open which was very reassuring (as I tend to ask a lot questions). I felt very comfortable with her and the team. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for interior design services *UPDATE* My family room project is completed and I couldn't be more pleased. Exactly how it was initially designed is exactly how it turned out. I was truly impressed with not only the craftsmanship of the custom cabinetry and shelves, but also the addition of cool tech features (we have lights that I can easily control with my mobile device). Pictures uploaded with both before and after shots. This company doesn't disappoint. read more

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I already had a design layout for my space but wasn't comfortable with all aspects of the decor. I mulled through hundreds of online photos from many interior design firms and came upon Habitar. I was impressed by their cohesive, and creative style and attention to detail. I arranged a consultation and felt comfortable moving forward. So glad I did! Kapan Shipman is very talented! She helped me find the design elements that made me happy and brought my space to life. The office staff was very helpful and communication was stellar. I highly recommend using Habitar Design. read more

We loved working with Habitar Design. We contacted them to help us plan for a big renovation that reconfigured our entire kitchen and dining floor plans and brought new life into our full main living space. We were really pleased with the entire process. Our designer, Heather, did a great job figuring out what we were looking to have done and helped us narrow down exactly what we wanted. After the initial consultation she immediately "got" our aesthetic and all of her ideas and the options she gave us to choose from were great. She truly designed the kitchen of our dreams. And she did a great job of walking us through the design and construction processes so we felt at ease signing up for a big construction project with their sister company, Stratagem Construction. read more

I had a really bad experience dealing with Habitar Design and was super disappointed with our home remodeling. I felt that my money was wasted, and if you can, stay away from them! Here's my experience: I contacted Habitar design early enough in order to be able to finish the project before a certain deadline. The designer (her name is MacKenzie) canceled our meeting several times due to personal reasons, which caused the project to start late. In addition, we were promised by the designer that we can have all the changes we want before the desired deadline we specified very early in the process, but the owner ended up telling me that it was impossible to finish everything by that deadline. Frustrated by the miscommunication, we still agreed to cut back some of the projects and work on the absolute important items: install hardwood floor, floor heating and install new windows. We then went on vacation, and hoped that things can be finished before we came back. The project got delayed one more time, and we were told that they won't be able to install the floor heating before we came back (again, they promised everything will be finished!). At this point, it is too late to change to a different contractor. We really want the construction to be done before we came back (we have a six months old baby, and live in a construction zone will be absolute hell to us and the baby). We ended up never getting the floor heating, but two loud fan heater on the floor. The room was originally planned to be the nursery. Without the heater but the loud fan, my daughter is either freezing in winter, or sleepless because of the loud noise coming from the fan. The room is completely useless now, and we spent more than 60K on this!! A huge waste of money!!! Do not use them if you can! If you still want to take the risk, add a contingency clause in the contract: penalty should be applied if project is delayed. Good luck! read more

I was extremely impressed with Habitar Design, which I used for my recent bathroom renovation. The team was professional and listened carefully to my vision for the space, taking inspiration from various design features I found online. They came up with a design that exceeded my expectations because they were able to include thoughtful touches that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. I got to review materials in person, the designer brought everything to my house. The cost of the services was reasonable and I feel that I received good value. It wasn't the fastest service, and that's not what I was looking for - it was important to get the right design, not the fastest design. read more

We worked with Habitar / Stratagem on our kitchen remodel, and we are delighted with the design and construction results. Hannah at Habitar was our designer and she did a fantastic job of listening to our initial ideas and assessing our space, and then designed a space that exceeded our expectations in both function and aesthetics. Hannah figured out how to take our fairly small kitchen and create much more space within the footprint, and also turn an overly large adjacent bathroom into a powder room, leaving room for a separate walk-in pantry. Hannah also had really great ideas for finishes and materials. We really love the results. Zane was our construction manager at Stratagem, and he did an amazing job at keeping us informed at all stages of the work and also making great suggestions along the way (undercabinetry lighting and millwork panels for the refrigerator, to name a few), and he caught many things that could have gone wrong in a very old and unpredictable house like ours. We felt complete confidence in the project at all times because it was in such good hands. And the carpenters who not only did amazing work but stayed late the last several days so that it would be finished before the holidays deserve huge kudos. Everyone we worked with was so pleasant and professional - it made the usual down sides of living with a construction project well worth it! read more

had some work done by them not very good. but most importantly Mitch's character is what made me leave this review. would not recommend them. read more

Habitar Design is an Exceptional, Outstanding, Extraordinary Design Firm! High Praise from an Excessively Particular Couple so this Says A lot..... I was given the opportunity to work with Habitar Design specifically working closely with Mitch Newman and designer Hannah Tindall. My boyfriend and I had just moved into a stunning downtown condo where we were excited to make it our own in terms of design, constructing modern built ins in the family room/living room, adding custom cabinets to our existing kitchen, new hardwood floors, updating two bathrooms and desired a new design layout. And let me say in all honesty, we are excessively demanding with details and obsessive with mundane details....and yet Habitar Design still exceeded our expectations! With many downtown condos, our space was small, but Mitch Newman and his design team allowed us to capture the feeling of "home" and express our taste in our new place. We were immediately drawn to Mitch Newman's attention to detail, level of professionalism, brilliant visionary work, and his craftsmanship is truly an artist's work. His background as a physician demonstrates a level of commitment and knowledge, and all his life experiences really allow him to be magnificent in his craft. I cannot stress enough, the level of quality in his craftsmanship---gorgeous, it was beyond beautiful and better than I had imagined! Our friends & family had no idea we had customized and designed our own built-ins with Mitch, they truly thought we had ordered them from one of the high end Italian stores in Chicago. He was a true visionary from his design of the plans, execution of the construction, selection of materials, even down to the choice of a cabinet or drawer fixture. We also loved working with Hannah Tindall as our designer. She was able to keep us organized with our design ideas and encourage our own creativity but allow us to showcase our design aesthetic in a tasteful, functional, and cohesive manner. Hannah Tindall worked tirelessly to make sure our experience was delightful and inspiring. I would highly recommend Mitch Newman, Hannah Tindall, and Habitar Design, and will definitely use them again in the near future. Unfortunately, my relationship with the boyfriend did end after 6 years, but the most difficult part was walking away from my beautiful home. I didn't want to leave my gorgeous home where Habitar Design inspired and captured my perfect aesthetic combination of personalized palette colors, room balance, modern comfort, and my love for the space. Thank you for the amazing experience and look forward to seeing you soon for a new project! read more

I used Habitar Design to help with decorating my new home. I already had most of the "big pieces" of furniture but needed help with accents, seating and colors to bring it all together. I worked with Hannah on 2 projects and she was amazing. I had a boring fireplace wall that they tiled and later came back and painted. I met with her a few times (at my house and her office) and shared a few pictures I liked. The colors and wallpaper she selected were exactly what I was looking for .... She also picked out some amazing accent pieces that I absolutely love. Not only was the look everything I was looking for put the contractors were extremely detailed and professional. read more

I highly recommend Habitar Design. They are total professionals and do beautiful work. Mitch and Kriz and Artur were a pleasure to work with. They built two beautiful walls of cabinets and bookshelves and also two fireplace surrounds/mantles. The work was done on schedule, and they left my condo completely clean. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Having never worked with an interior designer before I really didn't know what to expect. Now that I've worked with Karl Sponholtz of Habitar Design I know what I've been missing. I contacted Habitar after finding them on the web and Karl called me back within a few hours. He was so friendly and his personality so engaging I went from skeptic to excited while explaining what I thougth the project was on the phone. Once I met him, Karl really helped me focus and brought up ideas and information I would never have thought of. My kicthen is small and my bathrooms were very outdated. Karl walked in and within 3 hours we had a high level plan to work from. He was not only creative but also very technically savvy. It turns out Karl is also an architect so he brings more than your average designer to the table. Because I wanted to open the kitchen up and make it bigger he was the perfect fit for my job. My kitchen is incredible and my bathroom is like a spa. Even in this economy I know I've added value to the overall to my condo price. Karl struck a great balance of researching materials, colors, design documents and overall project details to help ensure my time was very well spent. He stayed within my budget and I couldn't be happier with the end result. read more

I utilized both Habitar Design and Stratagem Construction for my kitchen project. It was a good experience from beginning to end and I will engage them on again on my next project. Some of my highlights included: My initial request for a quote was promptly responded to. It was the owner that call me and he gave me confidence that I could trust his firm to complete quality work. The design guidance was great and I was provided as little or as much feedback as I needed in pulling the project details together. Utilizing Habitar flowed seamlessly into my engagement with Stratagem Construction. Pricing was very transparent and all questions were promptly responded to Construction work didn't begin until all materials were secured - it made for short duration project which was great Throughout the project the worksite was well maintained - they didn't leave materials all over and respected my home Once the work was completed I was encouraged to keep punch list of items that required more work. There were very few, and all were addressed promptly. My one critique was that my start date was delayed a bit. I should have expected that but it was still frustrating. However, communication with Stratagem during the delay was good and they did a solid job explaining the delay and managing my expectations. read more

Habitar (design) and Stratagem (construction) designed and built our fireplace and bookshelves. The result is worthy of a design magazine. Kapan, a senior designer at Habitar, also helped us select paint colors for the entire house, carpet samples, tiles for mudroom, drapery for kitchen and living room, discussed about furniture layout, gave us ideas about space usage. Kapan was very professional, experienced, personable, and easy to work with. First we had a 4 hour meeting, which was highly productive. She was very conscious of our budget. My husband and I have hard time in agreeing on any design choices for the house but she managed to find solutions that fit both of us. She acquainted us of several time saving web sources for drapes, light fixtures, and tiles. The results are great and we hear a lot of compliments from friends. We highly recommend Habitar and will continue using their services for years to come. Their sister company Stratagem also did some crown molding installation, window frame repair, french door frame repair, carpet installation, miscellaneous repair, mudroom tile installation. Mitch, principal at Stratagem, is very professional and knowledgeable. We are very happy to finally have found a contractor we can trust. It was hard to find a reliable contractor to get the crown molding done because the profile was hard to match and the ceiling had parts with very high ceiling (21 feet). Their price was very competitive and the craftsmanship was excellent. The fireplace and bookcase look like taken from a design magazine. Chris is a great carpenter and very resourceful. He was able to fix our french doors that other contractors recommended us to replace. The carpet installation was smooth and the pricing was very competitive, with sizable savings relative to Home Depot. We highly recommend Stratagem for any home improvement or building projects. We definitely will keep using them in the future. read more

We are so pleased with our new wall unit! It has just elevated our living room to a whole new level. This structure has added so much storage we have yet to fill it! The craftsmanship was just incredible. Stanley's attention to detail was amazing. This is truly a custom piece that we will love forever. read more

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Mitch is great! I had several conversations with him about a bathroom project for a potential condo purchase. He and I had several email exchanges and a phone call. Although his company was not going to be able to meet my aggressive timelines, Mitch offered a recommendation of another contractor and also gave a second opinion on a bid and scope of work I'd gotten from another company. Would definitely call Mitch again for help!! read more

Habitar designed the renovation of two adjoining 1-bedroom condo units into a single 2-bedroom unit with new master bath and walk-in closet. We were welcome in the design process. Habitar staff is very professional, they prepared a detailed design document that we could bring to the contractor. read more

My wife found Habitar here on Yelp and hired designer Kapan to decorate our kitchen, dining and living rooms. She absolutely loved working with her. We are very happy with the results. We now hired Kapan to furnish and decorate two bedrooms. We highly recommend Habitar's services. read more

I engaged Habitar to assist with the design and install of a built-in set of cabinets and countertop in my home - a very substantial set of cabinets for a large blank wall. I was very pleased with the design and contracting/outcome of the piece, and although there were some hiccups along the way (note: I have never NOT observed hiccups on any construction project), they were handled smoothly and professionally. I am utilizing them again on a few additional projects (a small bar and an updated laundry room). They were by far the most cost-effective option and the final piece is handsome and really ties the room together. read more

I recently worked with Habitar Design and Stratagem Construction. This review is for Habitar Design. I will review Stratagem once they are done with our place. Kapan is the designer for Habitar Design. I was timid about having her come over as I thought interior designers were only for high end condos/houses with a large budget. Boy, did she make me comfortable (made me want to befriend her right away). She is enthusiastic, sweet, and easy to work with. She listened & understood our style and budget right away. She helped me with various items. Most notably, she helped pick our paint colors and tile & tile layout for our bathrooms. I had been researching and looking for paint colors and tiles for months. I hadn't come close to finding anything I liked. Within 1 - 1.5 hours of Kapan's arrival, we had picked out paint colors for all the rooms of the condo and even the tile for the bathrooms. I also had her walk through our condo to ask her for her advice on furniture layout/color schemes/types of furniture pieces that would better suit our taste next time we are looking, etc. She was great about providing us with cheaper alternatives to stay within our budget without compromising "the look." I think having a designer can really save you money & time. Overall, I would recommend her to anyone/everyone. I am thinking of having her back at our place to help us hang our art/pictures/decorate. read more

I have worked with Habitar (design) / Stratagem (construction) twice. The first project involved turning an office into a baby's bedroom and the second involved adding a bathroom and moving / remodeling a laundry room. On the design side we worked with Kapan both times. She came up with a great design for my son's room and I am very happy with the colors - not too "cute" so he won't outgrow it quickly. On the bathroom we had limited space but wanted to have a full bathtub so my son can take baths. Again the design was great and Kapan incorporated a wall mounted toilet to save space - a perfect choice. On the construction side we worked with two of Mitch's GCs (Mitch owns the company). I was very happy with the quality of work and the speed. They were there to get things done and the project did not drag on as I have experienced with other builders. The quality of work was great. A final note on pricing - they are very transparent which I really appreciate after having dealt with other builders. On the design side they charge by the hour and on the construction side they price the whole project with different options that can be added / dropped to manage costs (ex would be built in lighting for a cabinet vs no lighting). One could use just the design side or the construction side if desired. I will definitely contact them when we embark on our next project. read more

We used Habitar Design for bathroom renovations after we had seen our neighbor's kitchen renovation and we couldn't be happier with the final result. Kapan was our designer and she was wonderful. She really guided us through the design process, listened to what we wanted and designed a gorgeous, full guest bathroom and part of our master bathroom. Not only is it gorgeous, but it is incredibly practical for what we need. (Also, we regularly receive compliments on our floor tile!) She stuck within our budget as well. Habitar was open, receptive and responsive to all of my questions throughout the process. Kapan also helped us update our master bedroom with a beautiful set of custom closets. The difference is so dramatic. I'm not sure how we lived with out it! When we have other projects in our house, we will definitely be using Habitar. read more

We used Habitar/Strategem to create a lofted area in our second bedroom, and to makeover the kitchen. The designs were creative and satisfied our requests. The whole crew was responsive to our needs and did a good job troubleshooting or correcting any issues that arose. We are happy with the finished product. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Habitar Design. I've never worked with an interior decorator or designer before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. When I moved to Chicago a few months ago, I was starting from scratch. I had moved into a high rise, and I didn't have any furniture yet. I also had a weird space to work with, as far as room layouts go. Kapan (one of their Designers) helped me out TREMENDOUSLY. She gave me great ideas on different layouts and my furniture options, and never "forced" me to buy anything specific...she gave me guidelines of what to look for, and where to go, and I picked out items based on my own taste after receiving creative input from her. The cost was great as well...which was one of the reasons I choose Habitar in the first place. There were times we went over our scheduled time a bit, and I wasn't charged anything extra...Kapan really helped me stay within my budget. I liked her so much I even referred her to my mom, who used one of Habitar's 4-hour design sessions to redecorate a few rooms in her house. My mom loved her as well, and the work they did looks great. I love my apartment now, and I always get great compliments. Another one of my friends recently bought a condo and wants to use Kapan now that he saw what she did with my place :) All in all, working with Habitar Design and Kapan was a wonderful experience and I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat (and I obviously have already). If your looking for help with interior design and decorating, whether its a big project or not, you'll be super happy with Habitar. read more

I recently worked with Stratagem Construction and Habitar Design to design and install a new Marvin front entrance for our house in Lincoln Park. Mitch and Kapan were wonderful to work with from the very beginning. The project was not very big but they treated me as if it was huge. I can't sing their praises enough and would hire them again for any project! read more

We worked with Habitar and Stratagem to design and build/install a wall unit. We needed something functional (for barware, bottles, and personal photos, etc.), modern and baby-proof. Hannah was our designer and she was understood what we wanted right away. She was very nice to work with, very collaborative and she turned things around quickly. When it was time for construction we really didn't have to lift a finger. Habitar and Stratagem handled everything from project management through installation (including electrical stuff.) The end result is better than we ever expected. Its a real focal point in our home, a show piece. :) We did end up spending more than we anticipated initially, but we wouldn't change a thing - the work is worth every cent, and we'd recommend Habitar/Stratagem to friends and family in a heartbeat. read more

So far I have given my deposit and we are in the design and planning stages to the new condo that I purchased. I think it is critical to use a design service for furniture selection and placement as I find it so easy to get things that are too large for the room space. I am working with Hannah who seems to be good at reigning in my ideas to something more realistic. This process is expensive as you are charged for phone contact and email contact with the designer, in addition to travel time to stores and the project site. These expenses can eat up your retainer fairly quickly at $150.00 per hour. I find that I am always mindful not to make contact without considering the cost. I will have some minor construction done as well. Construction will be with a separate company with supervision by Habitar. My advice have plenty of money on hand to begin this process. Invoices must be paid within ten days and a significant retainer is required up front to get started. read more

Mitch and his team were great to work with. Our home looks GORGEOUS! Mitch and his team did high quality work, the team was professional, and was very responsive to our needs. I would highly recommend them. You won't be disappointed! read more

After we moved into our new house, I was looking for some help with furnishing/decorating it. I talked with several different companies, and neither one felt quite right for me - until I contacted Habitar Design. I worked with Hannah, and she was absolutely amazing: fun, great listener, and what I appreciate even more - she pushed me just so slightly out of my comfort zone, for which I am grateful. I also liked and appreciated the fact that Habitar took what I already had (some colors, existing furnishing) and "built" from there, rather than having me make a 360 and start from "scratch". To date, I worked with Hannah/Habitar on furnishing several rooms in my house, and I am absolutely happy with the results. Highly recommend. read more

I give Habitar Design my highest recommendation and I would use their services again in a heartbeat. We recently had 2 bathrooms remodeled, the addition of another bathroom, as well as a fireplace remodel by Habitar Design. We can't say enough good things about our experience from start to finish with both Habitar and Stratagem (I have reviewed them separately) We worked with Karl for our design project and he was amazing. He designed our dream bathrooms and gave our home a facelift with his fresh ideas. He made what I thought would be overwhelming decisions easy and helped keep us focused. His design work was outstanding and he was able to think outside of the box to make our home a more functional and beautiful space. Mitch and Karl were professional, detail oriented, honest and reliable and I look forward to working with them again in the future. read more

I hired Habitar to help me do a design overhaul of a newly purchased condo - new paint, new kitchen back splash, light fixtures and furniture. I worked with them at my old place, too, and they are excellent. Very responsive they are careful to follow the budget you set (mine wasn't huge, so I appreciated that). They also have a partnership with a construction company so once they've helped you pick out things like paint and tile they can also arrange to have everything professionally done, which eases the burden of telling a contractor what items to order and how much. read more

I have had the ABSOLUTE PLEASURE of working with Kapan Shipman twice now - first as a residential client, she designed my vintage condo in 2011, and recently I used her on a commerical project to design my chiropractic office in Andersonville. She is so fun and really listens to what you say and more importantly, how you are going to USE the space. It was more like designing my home and office with my friend. She can do comtemporary designs but she really shines on funkier projects and mixing new and old pieces. Kapan can make a vintage bar and a west elm light fixture fit right in with an ikea bookshelf. She taught me to organize my travel finds in vignettes that tell stories. She reupholstered a gaudy chair with her own hands - she got rid of the red velvet on the cushions and replaced with fun yellow chevron and then painted the chair dark gray. So amazing. Even the way she moved furniture around the rooms changed the way the space is used and now it feels much warmer. She ran with my idea to use a dark brown in my bedroom and even suggested navy for the foyer for a dramatic effect. She did renderings to show me her ideas and incorporate some of mine. For my office we did reclaimed wood (warm) and a matte black oversized Sputnik light fixture (dramatic yet fun). I am so happy with the color pallette she chose. She knew where we should spend money for the biggest impact and where we could save money. For my commercial project, I used her partner Mitch and Strategem Construction after getting several quotes and am thrilled with the overall result. My vintage condo could be in Apartment Therapy, and the design of my office is part of the reason both my patients and myself love being there! Many thanks to Kapan and I know I'll be working with her again in the future & so should you. read more