--- title: "Interior Design Partnership — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interior-design-partnership-pfvwus-pf~1226731655 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1226731655.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Interior Design Partnership" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/dff37f780732264e_2214-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, United States" latitude: 42.2374 longitude: -87.8482 phone: "(847) 612-0185" website: http://www.interiordesignpartnership.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 68 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Interior Design Partnership Original Houzz profile: [Interior Design Partnership](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interior-design-partnership-pfvwus-pf~1226731655) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Lake Forest, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Northbrook, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Lincolnshire, Lake Bluff, Northfield, Riverwoods, Mettawa, Fort Sheridan - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Interior Design Partnership LLC (IDP) is a full service interior design firm dedicated to creating beautiful, functional spaces that invite and inspire. Located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, we work with homeowners and builders both locally and nationally. Whether you are building a new home or simply refreshing a single room, IDP enjoys working with a range of styles and budgets. At IDP, we believe in the power of collaboration. We work closely with our clients on the North Shore of Chicago and around the country to create spaces that are just as inviting as they are functional. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Home Theater Design - Downsizing - Drafting - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Historic Building Conservation - Garage Design - We provide the following services: residential int - bathroom remodel - color consultation - commercial interior design - complete turnkey interior design service - construction project management. - eDesign - kitchen remodel - renovations ### Areas Served - Chicago - Northbrook - Highland Park - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Winnetka - Glencoe - Lincolnshire - Lake Bluff - Northfield - Riverwoods - Mettawa - Fort Sheridan ### Typical Job Cost $80,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Interior Design Partnership | | Address | Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, United States | | Phone | (847) 612-0185 | | Website | http://www.interiordesignpartnership.com | | Followers on Houzz | 68 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Interior Design Partnership](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interior-design-partnership-pfvwus-pf~1226731655) - **Website:** http://www.interiordesignpartnership.com - **Phone:** (847) 612-0185 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — amykstaley, Nov. 2020** > Vicki and Kendall were a dream to work with! They designed our dining room and formal living room for our new home in southern California. Every time I walk into this space my jaw drops. The overall design, attention to detail, and feeling of peace this room brings to our home are the biggest reasons I’d recommend IDP. Not to me to mention, Vicki and Kendall are so fun to work with. We started this process during Covid yet they were able to coordinate all deliveries and an install day using a receiving team here in LA. What a breeze! We’re so glad we chose IDP for this project and hope to use them again soon. **★★★★★ — Donna Short, Jan. 2019** > IDP review > > > > In the October 2017 we finally decided to refresh, rather than sell, our family home in Illinois. We had invested our $ to update our retirement retreats but each time we returned “HOME” we sighed because our house felt and looked “tired”. > > We knew that IDP would be our choice for the refresh having seen the magic they created in the homes of our friends. We wanted that same feel in our home but were overwhelmed by the scope and also did not want to spend the short time that we resided here to be “under construction.” > > Before we met with IDP’s mother /daughter team Vicki and Kendall, we made a list of our goals and priorities . Our challenge was three fold: retaining special furniture pieces we loved, limiting choices of fabrics and furniture from which to select due time constraints and feeling of being overwhelmed, and timing the project to keep disruption in our lives to a minimum. All of these goals were met by IDP. > > As we walked through the house in late November, with Kendall and Vicki, it was evident that this project was growing with every room we visited. We agreed that 9 rooms needed a make-over (flooring, window treatments, reupholstery, lighting, rugs, paint, new furniture, etc). > First impressions were shared and my husband and I agreed that in order to do this project right we needed to INVEST in IDP and their talent. The budget we suggested allowed for IDP to created the outcome we hope for. > > Vicki and Kendall presented us with a binder of specific ideas and costs after a second meeting in their studio. Contractor costs were included in this quote. Turnaround time was amazing. We were leaving Jan 4th for the “season” and would return in early May. We had a signed contract and and orders were being placed by mid December. > > > Trust was a great deal of the project: trust in IDP decorating choices, trust for them to manage our home, with workmen, while we were absent for four months, and trust that the project would be finished when we arrived home. > > Communication and transparency for costs for additions or substitutions were forthcoming and clear. Working with the subcontractors (who were amazing), managed by IDP, were seamless. The IDP followed up with each inquiry efficiently until we were satisfied. > > Best part was, and continues to be, the working relationship we share with IDP. We were constantly amazed at the time they spent (almost daily) at our home during the project ; overseeing the details of the contractor, post construction housekeeping, and of course “fluffing” and accessorizing for the BIG REVEAL in May. We especially loved that our special possessions were displayed in our refreshed spaces, connecting the old with with new. > > We think IDP loved seeing our reaction to the finished rooms as much as they were proud of the outcome of the project. Our home is our pride and joy. We love coming home and love BEING home! Thank you Kendall and Vicki. **★★★★★ — Marilyn and Ron Koepke, Jan. 2019** > We bought our house in May, 2018 and moved from out of state in September. IDP was recommended by both my daughter and her mother-in-law who had used their services. Vicki and Kendall are a very full service decorating team. They helped us choose drapery material for our entire home, and had the drapes made and hung by an excellent company. They helped us with all our furnishing needs, including furniture for our family room, master bedroom and lower living area. They also provided an excellent painting company to paint the entire interior of our home, and helped us choose carpeting for two rooms. They even supervised the painting and carpet laying before we moved to the area! Vicki and Kendall were always on time, extremely personal and could not have been more helpful during our move. They provided us with names of many of the local resources we now use. Our home is beautiful and our move was so much easier because we were working with IDP. **★★★★★ — Peachtree Blinds of Chicago, Aug. 2017** > I have been working with Vicky and Kendall for several years. The spaces they design are always incredible. I find myself in awe at how they take their clients visions and turn them into reality so perfectly. It is a pleasure to install window coverings at the end of their projects so I get to see the end result. Vicky and Kendall are two of the most professional but personable, kind hearted designers I have the pleasure of working with. Thank you for trusting me with your window covering needs. **★★★★★ — Betsy Hartman, Aug. 2017** > My husband and I hired Kendall and Vicki to help us refresh our living room space. They were very professional and listened to our desires and ultimately presented with an idea we loved that required very little tweaking. They looked at the other spaces in our house and were able to understand our style perfectly. We were amazed with the outcome and are in love with the space they created for us. We will enjoy this for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Pam Talbot, Aug. 2016** > Design Partnership has worked with me over the last few years to refresh and revitalize my home. From a kitchen renovation to the living room, four bedrooms, family room, reading room-- they took it from ideation to completion on time and on budget. They listened to me carefully and helped me refine my thnking so that the final outcome pleased ME-- and I hope made them proud too. Fun to work with, professional, knowledgeable, resourceful, responsive, and thoughtful. **Comment from Interior Design Partnership:** > Thank you Pam! You are a pleasure to work with! **★★★★★ — Renee Edwards, Aug. 2016** > Kendall and Vicki at IDP are fantastic! As a team they provided fantastic feedback, color and design ideas for my home project. They are honest, listened to my ideas/thoughts and worked together to create great suggestions. I would hire Kendall and Vicki again and would highly recommend utilizing their expertise in color and design. **Comment from Interior Design Partnership:** > Thank you for the great review! We loved helping you with color and design inspiration! **★★★★★ — Caroline S, Aug. 2016** > Facing a home interior project can be exciting and daunting all at the same time. With the help of Interior Design Partnership (IDP) though, my husband and I have never felt overwhelmed by the task at hand. > From large-scale projects such as kitchen, bath and office remodeling to smaller decorating projects – IDP is a master at streamlining the various details to keep projects manageable. The IDP team is collaborative with the various stakeholders, always prepared for meetings and helpful when vetting details during the construction phase to the finish line. They will source all your needs whether you require a general contractor, painter or upholstery service…they always know who to call if you don’t. > Design goals are understood with a keen sense that every client is unique. We are a couple who prefers a more limited role in the selection process. We typically have a meeting about the vision and let IDP develop the plan. They are quick to gauge likes and dislikes, budget and timelines. As a result, we have found that design plans with IDP move efficiently from idea to implementation. > IDP is also innovative – a master at repurposing, when appropriate. Often times, designers can be rooted in launching with new furniture and appointments. I find IDP to be flexible, open to working with a variety of price points and willing to guide on budget allocation. The design plan also includes an itemized budget so we are completely aware of the potential total expense and can plan accordingly. > My husband and I have enlisted IDP on each and every home project, as we are very aware that we need support when it comes to such endeavors. Whether small or large scale needs, if seeking a consummate professional in interior design we highly recommend IDP. **★★★★★ — Kathleen Peacock, July 2016** > I am an interior designer working for a high end home furnishings store and have worked with Vicki Murphy @ Interior Design Partnership for over 10 years. We have a great working relationship b/c she is fun, organized and so thorough in what she does - not to mention that she is very talented with her interior design ideas! Vicki has developed some very long time clients who continue to come back to her with every residence they purchase in addition to new referrals that come her way! Her attention to detail and the client's needs is extremely high which I believe is the secret to her many years of success. I hope to continue to assist Interior Design Partnership in many projects to come! **Comment from Interior Design Partnership:** > Thank you Kathleen! We couldn't do what we do without your help and expertise! Here's to many more projects together! :) ## Selected projects - [Three Sparrows -- Weekend & Summer Home in NE Illinois](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/three-sparrows-weekend-and-summer-home-in-ne-illinois-pj-vj~7350020) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Bright London Townhouse Meets Downtown Lake Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-london-townhouse-meets-downtown-lake-forest-pj-vj~7067458) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 43 - [Blue and White New Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-and-white-new-traditional-pj-vj~5897432) - Location: Lake Bluff, IL - Photos: 31 - [Transitional Suburban Chicago Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-suburban-chicago-kitchen-pj-vj~5546636) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 10 - [Lake Forest Refreshed Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-refreshed-traditional-home-pj-vj~5546711) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 60 - [Elegant and Minimal Suburban Chicago Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegant-and-minimal-suburban-chicago-penthouse-pj-vj~5546652) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 31 - [Lake Forest New Traditional Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-new-traditional-living-room-pj-vj~2697881) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Photo credits: Casey Harrison - [Timeless and Tranquil home on Chicago's North Shore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-and-tranquil-home-on-chicago-s-north-shore-pj-vj~2816590) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 12 - [Lake Forest New Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-new-traditional-pj-vj~2697857) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 8 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/interior-design-partnership-pfvwus-pf~1226731655) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169991000/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/interiordesignpartnership) ## Community Q&A **Q: cabinet paint color please** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the kitchen cabinet paint color A: Hi there! It is actually a custom wood stain on white oak cabinets. **Q: are the cabinets painted or stained. Color and brand please.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! We used a custom stain for these cabinets. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*