Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

It would not be an overstatement to say Elizabeth Drake changed our lives! She took our tired, dated house and transformed it into an elegant home that is inviting AND comfortable! Not only is she super talented, she's practical. She understands people and lifestyles. She took the time to get to know our family, and then she created and masterfully executed a plan that's not just beautiful, (and on time and on budget) but totally works! I cannot imagine embarking on a project without her!

Elizabeth has real artistic vision. She is such a good listener. She knows how to prioritize needs and wants and pull the essential new and the old favorites all together into a polished, comfortable and satisfying whole. She brings a joy to her work that shows in every beautiful detail, and makes the process a happy adventure. I would recommend her without reservation.

I hired Elizabeth to replace the floors in my downstairs living area and to completely remodel my kitchen. The hardwood project included my stairs, requiring new railings as well. The new slate floor in the foyer extended into my powder room which also was updated. The project lasted 11 weeks. I am very happy with the result. She has a wonderful eye for beautiful details. I have used her skills in the past, and I am currently using her design skills again for my master suite.

What a pleasure to work with such a talented designer! Elizabeth Drake was prepared for every meeting to keep the project moving forward. She represented the client’s vision and communicated it to our team for an end result that was stunning. We would definitely recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for an interior designer with exquisite taste and skilled project management.

I was a consultant with Elizabeth Drake Interiors for a major condo renovation in Evanston, IL were we assisted the owner with a dynamic reimagining of this 1950s mid rise unit. Drake worked through a maze of design ideas, storage concerns, and base building issues while creating a unified and dynamic interior decor for her appreciative client. Working with Elizabeth has given me exposure to a whole new set of interior design ideas and solutions, expanding my network immensely.

Elizabeth Drake has a wonderful sense of design and color and comfort. She helped us make our favorite rooms more attractive and livable and recaptured parts of our home that had gone unused. Elizabeth was always respectful of our wishes and our budget. And she was a pleasure to work with. First-rate!

I have had experience with a number of very talented and professional designers. Elizabeth Drake is at the top of my list. She listens well. She is able to balance a zillion details like budget restrictions and deadlines and color preferences with ease. She is flexible and creative. Elizabeth used her talent and abilities to make my dreams a reality, and she succeeded beyond my expectations. I love with the colors and fabrics in my home; the effect is exactly what I hoped for. It's practical and suits my family's lifestyle, too. I would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone looking for an interior designer.

I've been working with Elizabeth for many years. She first rescued me from some early design mistakes I made while attempting to decorate my first home. With her patient, respectful and easy style she taught me about design and helped me to better understand my own tastes. When it was time to tackle a new house and full construction project, Elizabeth was with me every step of the way. She interfaced with the trades, suggested important changes, helped to keep me on budget, presented me with options for paint color, window treatments, flooring, cabinetry, furniture, fabric and accessories. I told her that my goal was to create a home that was bright, warm, inviting and beautiful but casual at the same time. As I look around me today, I can't help but smile and feel eternally grateful to her. My home is all that and more. It is clearly a welcome retreat for our family and friends. From the living room to the laundry room, everything fits together beautifully. She made the whole process feel fun and rewarding. I highly recommend her for any project, big or small.

Drake Interiors is precisely who you want in your home while creating it. This team is one who cares about not only your taste but quality of product. You

Elizabeth has worked with me on two houses, each quite different and has come up with great design ideas on how to make them cool without breaking the bank. In one case, she helped me transform a 1892 Victorian with fresh, contemporary furnishings that gave it a cool, surprising look. In the second case, she's helped me style a country farm house in rural MI that's all about comfort and coziness.. She also came up with a great compromise solution for finishing our farm's basement that made it a fun, liveable space. Probably the highest praise I can give her is that my husband trusts her judgment explicitly. When she says something is worth spending money on, he listens and believes her!