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address: "333 Busse Hwy, #675, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068, United States"
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# MAKS Design Studio

Original Houzz profile: [MAKS Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/maks-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1325487120)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Park Ridge, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Berwyn, Mount Prospect, Oak Park, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Rolling Meadows, Franklin Park, Norridge, Wood Dale, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, River Forest, Rosemont, Kenilworth, Golf, North Shore
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves

MAKS Design Studio tailors spaces to reflect each unique personality with a client focused approach. We are a full service design firm with projects ranging from styling to remodeling and project management.  

Owner and Lead Designer Angela Murphy has BFA in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design and more than 12 years experience as an Interior Designer in the Chicagoland area.  Her priority is understanding and interpreting her clients needs into beautiful, unique spaces and taking the stress out of the remodeling process.

### 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
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Project Management
- Playroom Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Art Selection
- Basement Design
- Sunroom Design & Construction
- Sustainable Design
- Home Staging
- Drafting
- Green Building
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Chicago
- Evanston
- Schaumburg
- Arlington Heights
- Palatine
- Skokie
- Des Plaines
- Berwyn
- Mount Prospect
- Oak Park
- Glenview
- Buffalo Grove
- Park Ridge
- Northbrook
- Elk Grove Village
- Niles
- Wilmette
- Morton Grove
- Rolling Meadows
- Franklin Park
- Norridge
- Wood Dale
- Lincolnwood
- Winnetka
- River Forest
- Rosemont
- Kenilworth
- Golf
- North Shore

### Typical Job Cost

$500 - 50,000

Pricing ranges from small packages to tailored pricing per project needs.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | MAKS Design Studio |
| Address | 333 Busse Hwy, \#675, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068, United States |
| Phone | (773) 418-5530 |
| Website | http://www.maksdesignstudio.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 26 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MAKSDesignStudioInc/?ref=bookmarks
- Blog — www.maksdesignstudio.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [MAKS Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/maks-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1325487120)
- **Website:** http://www.maksdesignstudio.com
- **Phone:** (773) 418-5530

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — jenpesc, March 2021**

> Angela made our long-distance bathroom remodel & full condo repainting so easy.  I sent her a few ideas and colors that I liked and she captured it perfectly.  She worked seamlessly with our contractor and was able to be on site when we weren't.

**★★★★★ — Dana Corrigan, June 2018**

> If you are in need of design or remodeling services Angie is the way to go! She is AWESOME!! I was looking to have a bedroom designed and she did an excellent job - I loved all of her ideas. She's also easy to work with - she was always available and responsive. I was working against a tight budget and her pricing is very reasonable.

**★★★★★ — User, Feb. 2016**

> Was very impressed with the ideas she brought to our bathroom project. We ended up moving and not doing the update but will be in touch when we are settled in the new house.

## Selected projects

- [Park Ridge Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-ridge-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~6877411)
  - Location: Park Ridge, IL
  - Photos: 2
- [Small Chicago Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-chicago-bath-pj-vj~6435935)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 2
- [Chicago Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-bath-pj-vj~6435905)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 9
- [Brookfield Redesign](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookfield-redesign-pj-vj~6376932)
  - Location: Brookfield, IL
  - Photos: 23
- [Loop Small Bath remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loop-small-bath-remodel-pj-vj~2524772)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Suburban Master Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-master-bath-remodel-pj-vj~1559010)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Chicago Lakeview Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-lakeview-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~466142)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Chicago Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~466134)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Glenview guest bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenview-guest-bath-pj-vj~100133)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Chicago Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-master-bath-pj-vj~100099)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Chicago Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-addition-pj-vj~100094)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Evanston Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evanston-master-bath-pj-vj~100088)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Evanston Kids Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evanston-kids-bath-pj-vj~100074)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Chicago Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-kitchen-pj-vj~100070)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Morton Grove Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morton-grove-kitchen-pj-vj~100066)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Evanston small master](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evanston-small-master-pj-vj~100064)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Evanston Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evanston-bath-pj-vj~100061)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Evanston Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evanston-kitchen-pj-vj~100054)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/maks-design-studio-pfvwus-pf~1325487120)

## Ideabooks

- [dattomo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79529457/list/dattomo) — 42 ideas
- [living room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62903961/list/living-room) — 3 ideas
- [faux fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/79306203/list/faux-fireplace) — 1 idea
- [Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20470310/list/office) — 25 ideas
- [shelves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75366771/list/shelves) — 6 ideas
- [small entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75366280/list/small-entry) — 4 ideas
- [formal living room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74697197/list/formal-living-room) — 4 ideas
- [victorian interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62708811/list/victorian-interior) — 3 ideas
- [general](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/287321/list/general) — 24 ideas
- [McGady](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50568426/list/mcgady) — 10 ideas
- [corner hood](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46809462/list/corner-hood) — 14 ideas
- [cooktop in front of window](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46898225/list/cooktop-in-front-of-window) — 2 ideas
- [backsplash windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46898146/list/backsplash-windows) — 3 ideas
- [banquette](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46858931/list/banquette) — 1 idea
- [contemporary fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28825950/list/contemporary-fireplaces) — 8 ideas
- [Products](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27338328/list/products) — 1 idea
- [stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25188596/list/stairs) — 7 ideas
- [wet bar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1858804/list/wet-bar) — 6 ideas
- [sunroom/porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/371172/list/sunroom-porch) — 2 ideas

[See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/murphyakm)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What is the shower floor tile?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The shower floor tile is 2X2 tumbled ming green marble

**Q: Vanity and toilet dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi, can you give me the dimensions of the vanity and the toilet?  I mainly need the width on each.  What is the brand of vanity??

A: The vanity, I believe, was Fairmont Designs.  You can contact them to find a vendor in your area.

**Q: What are the dimensions of the shower, the vanity and the toilet?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you for your questions. The vanity is 24"  We finished this bathroom a few years ago.   I believe the vanity was Fairmont Designs. You would have to contact them to find a vendor in your area to get a quote.

**Q: what are the dimensions of this bathroom?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The bathroom is 7'-5" X 5'-8"

**Q: Beautiful bathroom! Where did you get your shower door?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The shower door was custom made by a local vendor

**Q: The mirror is perfect! Is it a medicine cabinet. ?Recessed ?Dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: There is a medicine cabinet directly over the vanity and then we did a custom mirror piece that ran the rest of the length of the wall to appear as one large piece.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*