I used to think an interior decorator was an artistic person who knew about color, design and all…read morethat artsy stuff. Lexi Nielsen is that and whole bunches more. I told her that I wanted a "zen" bathroom that had a calming, spa-like effect, and that I wanted it to be as eco-friendly in design and materials as possible. She not only came up with a beautiful design but she spent countless hours (even while on vacation) to source all the materials for high quality, low cost, and sustainability. She worked closely with our contractor and was here constantly to check on progress. One story of how she goes the extra mile: The day our bathtub was to be delivered, she offered to come by and meet the truck. I didn't see why she wanted to, but I said, sure, knock yourself out. She had the brains to get on the truck and inspect the tub before it disembarked -- and sure enough, it had a huge gouge in the porcelain. She told the driver to take it right back. I never would have known to do that. In addition to the bathroom job, Lexi helped pick out colors and wallpaper for two rooms that were switching from bedroom to office, and they came out great. A great value added with Lexi is that she knows all about Feng Shui and can direct your home's Chi into it's proper place. She is a delightful person and a really great listener. I am very glad our bathroom remodel is almost done, but I'll miss having Lexi around! I wonder what needs remodeling next?

My husband and I were so fortunate to have found Lexi to help us make key decisions with our home…read moreaddition. Although, we knew our design esthetic, we needed help with choices that made proportional sense, had functionality and at times, compromising. Lexi was very professional and efficient in coming to our space, envisioning what we wanted and what would be best. She helped us with final decisions in our master bath with tile design and lighting (so important). She also assisted with other aspects of our home remodel that we are so happy with the results. Hiring Lexi saved us time and money in making some important design decisions. We highly recommend her company.

I have used MKaufman design for various projects at various properties…read more Professional and easy to work with. Priced right and very knowledge in all aspects of construction and design. Highly recommended to anyone looking for these types of services.

Kaylan has been a joy to work with. She is easy going, provides great advice and does not push…read moreanything on you. I would highly recommend working with Kaylan for any of your design needs!

I have worked with Kaylan both for a bathroom remodel and then to help style our new home. She has…read morebeen a pleasure to work with! I appreciate that she brings a number of options at all price points and is very patient with my many questions! Very professional to work with and I would highly recommend.

The service at Top Design is second to none for selecting the right product for the home, for being…read moreup front, and for trusting them. The installers were very professional, caring for the surrounding areas in the work space, and hard workers. Overall they did a stellar job, and my new kitchen looks great. They were very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and made several terrific suggestions about care and maintenance. My ugly kitchen cabinets are now beautiful, thanks to excellent work done by Ron. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who is considering a bath or kitchen remodel.

We worked with Top Design twice in the past year. The work included bathrooms remodeling, baseboard…read moreinstallation, and several smaller tasks. Our experience with the team has been very positive. Roland, our project manager, is very knowledgeable, reliable, and responsive. Being a first timer with these projects, we found Roland's expertise to be a big help. He consistently offered valuable guidance and solutions throughout the process. Our communication was quite smooth. He made sure that our questions and concerns were addressed timely and completely. In terms of the work, Andy and Richard did an impeccable job. They both had tons of experience in the trade, and paid great attention to details. Their skills and craftsmanship were clearly shown in the quality of the work. Overall, we are really happy and satisfied working with this team. We are grateful that they made our house so much more beautiful and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

I can't believe how remiss I have been in not writing up a review for Interiors by Maribeth!…read more Maribeth and Jovita have been an essential part in sourcing fabric for our upholstery projects over the last 3 years. Maribeth's eye for color is unmatched. The team is talented and fun to work with, and really approached our projects with enthusiasm and insight, never pushing an agenda. Our relationship began when we were looking for a particular upholstery fabric and color-way from an English fabric company that we hoped to use for a pair of heirloom chairs .... I'd refer anyone who is making big decisions about fabric to check in with Maribeth and her team first!

I cannot say enough good things about Maribeth. She's the only decorator I use & I've been in the…read morereal estate game for thirty years. Maribeth is mind boggling, actually. She really knows her craft, it's like she was born to be an interior decorator. Her ability to put design schemes together is amazing. I swear I think she knows all the paint colors and their number designation(s) by memory. One time she was explaining something to me and I said: "What do you mean?" She drew a sketch of it and it looked like a masterpiece in the Art Institute. Years ago, the rental market was 'down' and I'm a landlord. I couldn't rent out an apartment and I had at least seven showings. I said to myself, I'll call Maribeth (get the color schemes) and have the apartment repainted. I did just that, first showing after Maribeth and the new paint, the apartment rented in the FIRST showing. As a matter of fact, I will NEVER use any other interior decorator, but Maribeth.

We hired Chris and his team for a home renovation project that included a new kitchen cabinet under…read moreour breakfast bar, home theater setup and custom built-in shelving around our fireplace. From the start, the pricing was very reasonable and completely transparent. Even when additional work or extra care was needed, there were never any hidden charges. Any added costs were discussed with us beforehand and only moved forward with our approval. It feels rare to find a contractor who is genuinely trustworthy and stands by their quoted pricing. The entire team was friendly, professional, and a pleasure to have in our home each day. They took the time to talk through decisions with us and shared their decades of experience whenever we felt stuck, helping us make choices we were confident in. One moment that really stood out was when Chris arrived extra early one morning just to inspect a specific section of our built-in shelving. He told us the alignment had been keeping him up at night and wanted to come back with the right tools to make a cosmetic adjustment. It was one of many examples that showed how much he genuinely cared about the quality of the finished product rather than simply getting the job done as quickly as possible. It's hard to overstate how valuable that level of craftsmanship and pride in their work is. We couldn't be happier with the final result and would gladly recommend Chris and his team to anyone looking for a contractor they can trust.

I would give these guys twice the number of stars if I could. All deserved. From the very first…read moremeeting, I loved Chris' energy and creativity. He was the first person who understood my vision for gorgeous, handcrafted walnut cabinet and drawer fronts. Everyone else in the market was trying to sell me on laminate or a faux wood fabrication. Chris invited me to visit the company's shop before making my final decision. He welcomed me in, proudly shared their work, and even had a walnut sample made for me! That sealed the deal. They are true artisans. Long story short, I ended up hiring them not only for the cabinets, but for the entire kitchen remodel from countertops to lighting, electrical, painting, and appliance installation. They brought great ideas to the project -- and did it all in less than 3 weeks! The whole crew was so thoughtful, talented, and detail-oriented - and they kept my place as clean as possible during construction. I'm hiring them to remodel my bathrooms next!

We just finished our third renovation project with Glenbrook Remodeling, and we are very happy with…read moreour new basement! We had remodeled our master and hall bathrooms with Glenbrook Remodeling so we were excited to come back to them with our basement remodel. They took our dark, scary, 80s wood-paneled basement and turned it into a light, modern, and inviting space where we actually want to spend time. As we saw with our bathrooms, the design, craftsmanship, and communication were all impeccable and gave us great confidence throughout the project. We love working with Alex, Mike, and Renata.

We recently finished a remodel of our utility room/ mud room with Glenbrook Remodeling. It was a…read moreflawless experience from beginning to end. Great design, great workmanship! So easy to work with. Beautiful end product. It is now a stylish and functional utility room/ mud room. Thank you Renata, Alex & Mike and the team!

I took Julea's multiple day jam Packed interior stylist…read morecertification course. The itinerary covers all of the basics you need to get started. Four years later I have relocated to Florida and have brought on 3 design associates to accommodate the growth of my design business. If you are wanting a career in interior design or are a realtor wanting top dollar for your listings, take Julea's class. Don't hesitate!

Had my first consultation with Julea and she's great so far! Obviously knowledgeable as well as…read morepersonable. In addition all signs point to her as an astute business woman as she didn't let a little snow make her miss our appointment. She was on time-maybe a little early.So far so good!