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address: "6 Walker Avenue, Highwood, Illinois 60040, United States"
latitude: 42.2035
longitude: -87.8141
phone: "(847) 687-3253"
website: http://silkthumb.com
rating: 5
review_count: 5
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followers: 26
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# The Silk Thumb, LTD

Original Houzz profile: [The Silk Thumb, LTD](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-silk-thumb-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1200308732)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Highwood, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Mundelein, North Chicago, Highland Park, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Glencoe, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Lake Bluff, Highwood, Green Oaks, Kenilworth, Knollwood, Bannockburn, Indian Creek, Mettawa, Fort Sheridan, Ft Sheridan, Glenview Nas, Great Lakes
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

The Silk Thumb is a modern twist on silk floral design for homes & businesses.  For 35 years we have been beautifying the Northshore & Chicago-land areas. The Silk Thumb prides itself on carrying the finest in silk floral stems, plants and trees. We create an atmosphere that matches our clients home with our unique designs.  Whether you need a dining room centerpiece or large foyer arrangement, we can take care of your silk floral needs.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Dining Room Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Entry Design
- 3D Rendering
- Holiday Decorating

### Areas Served

- Chicago
- Arlington Heights
- Mount Prospect
- Glenview
- Buffalo Grove
- Northbrook
- Mundelein
- North Chicago
- Highland Park
- Libertyville
- Lake Forest
- Deerfield
- Glencoe
- Long Grove
- Lincolnshire
- Lake Bluff
- Highwood
- Green Oaks
- Kenilworth
- Knollwood
- Bannockburn
- Indian Creek
- Mettawa
- Fort Sheridan
- Ft Sheridan
- Glenview Nas
- Great Lakes

### Typical Job Cost

$100 - 5,000

We can work within budgets to create a beautiful lasting look.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | The Silk Thumb, LTD |
| Address | 6 Walker Avenue, Highwood, Illinois 60040, United States |
| Phone | (847) 687-3253 |
| Website | http://silkthumb.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 26 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/home.php
- X (Twitter) — Silkthumb
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=24377618&trk=hp-identity-name
- Blog — http://www.silkthumb.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [The Silk Thumb, LTD](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-silk-thumb-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1200308732)
- **Website:** http://silkthumb.com
- **Phone:** (847) 687-3253

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- I was recently interviewed in the Chicago Tribune

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2018), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer, Nov. 2017**

> We deal with designing high end homes and commercial spaces across the Mid-West. Julie, and her very-close to real silks ALWAYS fit the bill. She is very responsive, knowledgeable, and most importantly passionate about what she does.

**Comment from The Silk Thumb, LTD:**

> Thank you Tiffany!! Love adding my faux plants and flowers to your brilliant interior designs!

**★★★★★ — Decorating Den Interiors, Oct. 2015**

> I am an interior designer who has hired Julie many times over the years to provide that all-important final layer of accessorizing to a room or entire home, and she has never disappointed me! I can't say enough about how easy Julie is to work with ( even though I am VERY picky!) Since Julie does a custom look for every client she listens to our ideas and respects the budget range, and in the end produces a realistic, beautiful, classy look every time. We just completed a dental office and the client and his patients are delighted with the results. Julie provided the final layer of "jewelry" that dressed up and warmed up the spaces. I won't use anyone else!

**★★★★★ — Nancy Anderson Design, Aug. 2015**

> I'm an interior designer, and have used Julie several times for my client's needs. She goes way above and beyond! Her incredible eye for color, proportion and detail, combined with her amazing work-ethic are a winning combination! I'm glad to refer her to my clients, because she never ever disappoints! I've had her make small arrangements, like an orchid for a bathroom counter, all the way up to an enormous arrangement for a grand entry, like one would see in a hotel lobby, and each time I'm beyond satisfied- I'm thrilled with the results! She does both residential and commercial work, and there's nobody better in the Chicago area for artificial plants and arrangements than Julie Brugioni with The Silk Thumb.

**★★★★★ — PC Custom Woodwork, July 2015**

> I have had Julie at The Silk Thumb make several arrangements for me, both for personal and professional use.  Her design ideas and use of color is amazing, and the flowers/plants look SOOOO real.  In fact, I had Julie make an arrangement for one of my customers as a "Thank You" gift.  My customer absolutely loved it!  And, she even watered it for a week until she realized that they were silk!  True story!  If you need an arrangement of any size, for any reason.....birthday, holiday, Mother's Day, client gift.....you absolutely can NOT go wrong with The Silk Thumb.

**★★★★★ — Brian Kelchen, Feb. 2014**

> I have hired Julie several times to complete gifts for my clients. Everytime they call me up to thank me for the wonderful arrangment. If you want a professional gift for your best clients for birthdays, new arrivals, or repeat buisness Juilie is the person to talk to.

## Selected projects

- [Highland Park Residence - Custom Dining Room Decor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-residence-custom-dining-room-decor-pj-vj~6309895)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Outdoor UV protected Products](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-uv-protected-products-pj-vj~6309891)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Riverwoods Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverwoods-project-pj-vj~2706549)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Port Clinton Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/port-clinton-place-pj-vj~2706539)
  - Location: Vernon Hills, IL
  - Photos: 4
- [10 Year Anniversary Party](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/10-year-anniversary-party-pj-vj~2706526)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Modern silk floral designs and plants warming up Northwest suburban home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-silk-floral-designs-and-plants-warming-up-northwest-suburban-home-pj-vj~1389932)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Adding beautiful realistic silk designs to your home make you and your guests feel cosy and comfortable without the replacement costs.
- [Chicago Home Custom Silk Floral Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-home-custom-silk-floral-designs-pj-vj~1255055)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: After visiting this amazing home in Chicago, we created custom silk floral designs that enhanced the beauty of each room they were in. We hand selected the vases and each stem that was chosen for each floral design. Only using the best of the best stems on the silk floral market. I love the way they all turned out! Warming up the rooms and adding "life" without the maintenance. Schedule a home consultation to add custom silk florals in your spaces!
- [Museum Pointe Condominium, Lobby centerpiece - Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/museum-pointe-condominium-lobby-centerpiece-chicago-pj-vj~1054431)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Extrodinary Floor pieces- Wow factors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/extrodinary-floor-pieces-wow-factors-pj-vj~370484)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: birch papyrus curly willow
- [Indoor Pool Room - Permanent Botanicals for poolside bliss](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indoor-pool-room-permanent-botanicals-for-poolside-bliss-pj-vj~847400)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Holiday Decorating](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/holiday-decorating-pj-vj~799563)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Custom Silk Trees](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-silk-trees-pj-vj~370362)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Outdoor Silks - store on off seasons](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-silks-store-on-off-seasons-pj-vj~370314)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Fabulous centerpieces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fabulous-centerpieces-pj-vj~370300)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-silk-thumb-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1200308732)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Is this product available for sale?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: We make custom silk arrangements..I can recreate another piece that is similar for you. Our website is silkthumb.com you can call 847-687-3253 or email julie@silkthumb.com to schedule an appointment or get more information. Thank you!

**Q: Colors** *(in Photo Questions)*

Would love to know the exterior colors used on this house?  Thanks.

A: We only designed the plants for the home...so I do not know the details of the paint of housing info but you could look on HGTV.com under the 2016 Smart Home they may have details there!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*