The Inman Company

We hired Shane just before we were about to close on a new condo in downtown Chicago. The condo was in good shape already, but we really wanted to bring in an expert to bring it to the next level. Since we were not yet living in Chicago, we had very limited time to meet and interview with potential designers. Shane was flying back from another project the day we had to fly back home, but he was able to meet with us right after he jumped off a plane before we flew home. He came to the property and quickly did a walkthrough, pointing out a bunch of great ideas we had never even thought of. After chatting with Shane for bit, we decided he would be a perfect fit for us and our project. Our condo was not super big, about 2000 sq. ft. and we didn't have a lot of money to spend, but Shane had no problem fitting in with our time constraints and budget. We flew up to Chicago for a 2nd, more through walkthrough of the condo, and also did a bunch of shopping with Shane. He always made us feel like we were his most important client, and was always very accessible and easy to chat with. It was a lot of fun bouncing ideas back and forth and watching our vision and his come together as one. Unfortunately, the deal to buy the condo fell through so we were never actually able to complete the work, but we had a great experience working with Shane and can't wait to work with him again on our next project!

I worked with Shane Inman at The Inman Company for 3 years. I started my design career with Shane, first as his intern and then working as his assistant. During this time, Shane shared his knowledge, experience, and creativity with me. He would stress the importance of knowing the ins and outs of all the trades involved in the design industry, customer service, and to think out side the box when coming up with design solutions. I am so grateful that I was able to work under such a talented designer. I would recommend Shane and The Inman Company to anyone who is looking to hire an interior designer.

When we decided to renovate our 15 year old home we knew it would be a daunting task not only because what we had in mind was a major renovation, but also because we would be attempting to manage the project from out-of-state. The whole renovation process, from start to finish, progressed with ease thanks to Shane. During the initial design phase, Shane spent as much time with us as was necessary to understand what we hoped to achieve and then he came up with creative and practical solutions that fit our lifestyle. Then, during the actual renovation process, we were confident that things were being done properly and on time because Shane is extremely organized, is keenly attentive to detail, and has a strong sense of responsibility to his clients. He also had an excellent working relationship with our contractor, suppliers, and trades people. In the end, our house turned out absolutely amazing!

My husband and I hired Shane Inman to help with our Law Office project. We initially bought a building with the intent to do a quick remodel. As these projects go, that was not possible and we ended up tearing down a building and starting from scratch. Although we did have a competent builder on board, Shane's input and expertise SAVED our project. Not only was he able listen to our needs and desires, not only for ourselves, but for our clients needs and turn it into something spectacular, he delivered A+ customer services, was always timely with deadlines and often exceeded our expectations in every area. The project has been completed for sometime, but there isn't a day that goes by that someone doesn't complement the appeal of our office. As a law office that deals with lives stressful moments, it is great to know that our clients feel comfortable, relaxed and confident while they are with us! Highly recommend and I look forward to our next project with Shane!

"Having never used an interior design professional, we weren't sure that we would be the ideal clients because of our small residential project. We also have to admit we were skeptical that hiring a professional may be expensive and unnecessary. We couldn't have been more wrong. With Shane's help, we stayed within our limited budget, and actually saved money. He knew the best people in town to help us, and lead us to do things right the first time around! We are so happy with the way our project turned out. Looking back we can't imagine where we would be if we hadn't partnered with the Inman Company. Shane opened our minds to design ideas we wouldn't have thought of ourselves, and gave us confidence to execute them. Our project must have been a small one for him, but Shane always treated us like we were his top clients. We are very satisfied, and give Shane our highest recommendation!"

I found some of Mr. Inmans photos of a kitchen he had done and fell in love with his lighting design. I emailed him and inquired about the pendant lighting he had used. Not only did he respond extremely fast but we emailed eachother 2-3 times and he was very helpful and informative. He seemed genuine and excited about his profession. Unfortunately I live 800 miles away or I would have hired him in a heartbeat!