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address: "Glenview, Illinois, United States"
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# Mason and Brass Design Studio

Original Houzz profile: [Mason and Brass Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mason-and-brass-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1202650448)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Glenview, IL
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2022–2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Mason and Brass Design Studio |
| Address | Glenview, Illinois, United States |
| Phone | (847) 372-0341 |
| Website | http://www.masonandbrass.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 8 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Mason and Brass Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mason-and-brass-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1202650448)
- **Website:** http://www.masonandbrass.com/
- **Phone:** (847) 372-0341

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2022–2023), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 48.0
- Value: 46.0

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — Laura Crist, Jan. 2022**

> We hired Elizabeth to level-up our Nashville home so my husband and I could enjoy it now and make more on it when we decided to sell. She refreshed our kitchen with new counters and modern cabinet pulls, as well as a backsplash. She also added a textured wall covering for a dramatic, 14-foot accent wall in the living room and helped with the selection of lighting. She redesigned our master and guest bathrooms with new countertops, lighting and wall art. Even though she’s based in Chicago, Elizabeth was super easy to work with remotely. She always found the right price point for us so we could splurge on certain unique pieces and save on more transitional decorative items. Our home is sophisticated, elegant and classy.

**★★★★★ — Jancey Straseske, Nov. 2021**

> After eight years in a house that needed updating, my husband and I had to decide whether to move or renovate. We loved our neighborhood and our house had potential. Our contractor recommended Elizabeth and we're so glad that he did. With Elizabeth's design help, we completely reconfigured our first floor and renovated our upstairs master bath. The best money we spent was getting Elizabeth on board. We wouldn’t have survived without her. We moved out to a nearby condo and ultimately ended up leaving town for 10 weeks. Knowing she was managing this project and making all the little decisions that would have driven me crazy gave me complete peace of mind. We love our ‘new’ home.

**★★★★★ — mistyseidl, Nov. 2021**

> When we moved into our brand-new, bare-bones house, we trusted Elizabeth with everything from design and furniture to the personal finishing touches. She has great positive energy and stays steady when things go wrong so she can quickly fix them. My father was an architect. I grew up learning about design and have so much respect for her. She is methodical in her design approach and how she manages her subs. Elizabeth is worth every penny. Even to this day, I don’t make any design decisions without consulting with her.

**★★★★★ — rgorney, Oct. 2021**

> Elizabeth has an amazing eye to make ordinary spaces extraordinary. Our home was plagued by awkward angles and wasted space. She moved, reduced and extended walls to solve that problem. For example, she converted two small rooms in the front of our home into one functional, beautiful room. She completely gutted our dated kitchen and figured out a way to give me everything I wanted, including an island, banquette with storage and beverage bar. Elizabeth takes pride in everything she does and sees it as a reflection of her. She’s genuinely excited to make a difference in her clients’ lives. Her subs know she’s the boss and want to please her by doing each job right. I can’t wait to work with her again!

**★★★★★ — Stephanie Linn, Oct. 2021**

> Elizabeth did an amazing job on my son’s nursery five years ago and I will never do another design project without her. She is stylish but practical, confident and very innovative. A skilled project manager who pays attention to every detail. She sources from the most reliable subcontractors and vendors to save me time and energy. Over the last few years, Elizabeth renovated our formal living room to make it a kid-friendly space, and also did our master and en suite bath. We’re now working on a completely new kitchen. I trust her implicitly. She has a firm hand to keep my husband and me from making bad, costly decisions.

**★★★★★ — B K, Oct. 2021**

> Elizabeth is so much fun to work with! Always upbeat and happy, prompt and responsive. She gutted our dark, gross kitchen and transformed it into my favorite room in the house. She moved windows, installed quartzite countertops with a unique matte leather finish, and added an island and more cabinets than we originally had. It’s classic but trendy. My new kitchen makes me want to cook more. I can’t wait to entertain my family at the holidays. Our next project is the master bath and exterior painting.

## Selected projects

- [Worth the Wait](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/worth-the-wait-pj-vj~7118326)
  - Location: Chicago, Illinois
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: We took an odd functioning and dated kitchen and created a space that is easy to work in while at the same time creating something timless and beautiful!
- [While You're Away](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/while-you-re-away-pj-vj~6745647)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 6
- [Evanston Clean & Eclectic New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evanston-clean-and-eclectic-new-build-pj-vj~6745669)
  - Location: Evanston, IL
  - Photos: 11
- [Sweet Swenson Kitchen & Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sweet-swenson-kitchen-and-bath-remodel-pj-vj~6745667)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 8
- [Open Up Ranch Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-up-ranch-remodel-pj-vj~6745652)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 7
- [North Shore Sweet Kitchen Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-sweet-kitchen-addition-pj-vj~6745650)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 11
- [West Side Stunner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-side-stunner-pj-vj~6745645)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 15
- [Midwest Light & Bright](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midwest-light-and-bright-pj-vj~6745642)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 34

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mason-and-brass-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1202650448)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107037369/list/wish-list) — 39 ideas
- [KITCHENS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145894724/list/kitchens) — 2 ideas
- [Coffee Station](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145894416/list/coffee-station) — 4 ideas
- [PMM PROJECT](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141209022/list/pmm-project) — 2 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/elizabeth2040)

## Community Q&A

**Q: I love this kitchen. Did you use a blend of cabinet door styles?** *(in Photo Questions)*

It looks like the uppers are inset and the lowers are flush full overlay? It looks so clean and beautiful!

A: @cris gantz
Awe thanks! These are actually all full overlay- we just use a bottom panel on the uppers to make them appear inset. Mixed Stained White Oak uppers with Black Painted Maple lowers.

**Q: What is the wood type and stain used on these cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the wood type and stain used on these cabinets?

A: Custom stain White Oak. You can see more pictures of my designs on my own Houzz page Mason and Brass Design Studio.

**Q: Love the countertops and cabinets!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Please share the details.

A: Cabinets are a custom stain on White Oak.

**Q: Where is the refrigerator?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I'd like to see more of this layout...

A: Opposite side of the room and paneled. You can see more pictures of my designs on my own Houzz page Mason and Brass Design Studio.

**Q: Lovely backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)*

Not really a question but just want to say that was a clever idea mixing horizontal and vertical tiles to echo the cabinet layout! But ok I'll ask: what is the source of these perfect tiles? Thanks.

A: Thanks! The tiles are from TileBar.com Montauk Gin. You can see more pictures of my designs on my own Houzz page Mason and Brass Design Studio.

**Q: paint color again.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi. This is so beautiful and  unique. What is the black paint color?

A: This is Benjamin Moore Black Iron. You can see more pictures of my designs on my own Houzz page Mason and Brass Design Studio.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*