--- title: "DF Design Inc — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/df-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1325495080 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1325495080.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "DF Design Inc" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8113ac1b0b1eb077_2455-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3610 Smoke Tree Ln., Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012, United States" latitude: 42.2662 longitude: -88.3213 phone: "(815) 479-0047" website: https://www.dfdesigninteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 31 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 142 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # DF Design Inc Original Houzz profile: [DF Design Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/df-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1325495080) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Crystal Lake, IL - **Serves:** Arlington Heights, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Glenview, Crystal Lake, Northbrook, Saint Charles, Mundelein, Highland Park, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Wilmette, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Geneva, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Cary, Winnetka, Barrington, Fox Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Glencoe, Long Grove, Island Lake, Lincolnshire, Inverness, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Lake Barrington, South Barrington, Fox River Grove, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Deer Park, North Barrington, Oakwood Hills, Prairie Grove, Port Barrington, Tower Lake, Bull Valley, Lakewood, Arizona - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (31 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves DF Design, Inc has been creating timeless environments for the entire home throughout Illinois & Arizona since 1991. We are dedicated to providing the finest interior design and custom home remodeling products and services. Visit our website: https://www.dfdesigninteriors.com to learn more about our interior design process and how we can help you. We believe that whether you plan to remodel your home or update your furnishings, it's important to have a plan. Our Interior Design Plans include home improvement solutions and pricing customized to your project and budget. DF Design offers full-service interior & exterior design consultations. A great starting points for many of our clients are the General Interior Design Consultation or the Paint Color Consultation. This is a valuable experience for those who are ready to begin a project themselves and also, those who are looking for professional services to be done for them. Once the Consultation has been completed, we'll create a Design Plan that suites the needs of the client. Custom furnishings, Window Treatments, Rugs, Artwork and Accessories are planned for each room in the home. Services including flooring, painting, fireplace updates and fully managed custom home remodeling services are also considered in our Customized Design Plans. If you have any questions, please call us! We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. ### 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 - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Entry Design - Custom Furniture - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Basement Design - Custom Rugs - Home Staging - Kitchen Remodeling - Custom Window Treatments - Executive Design & Build - Exterior Color Design Consultations - Home Office Design - Interior Design Consultations - Interior Designer - Paint Color Consultations - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Hoffman Estates - Glenview - Crystal Lake - Northbrook - Saint Charles - Mundelein - Highland Park - Algonquin - Lake in the Hills - Wilmette - Huntley - McHenry - Woodstock - Geneva - Libertyville - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Cary - Winnetka - Barrington - Fox Lake - Hawthorn Woods - Glencoe - Long Grove - Island Lake - Lincolnshire - Inverness - Johnsburg - Lakemoor - Lake Barrington - South Barrington - Fox River Grove - Barrington Hills - Kildeer - Deer Park - North Barrington - Oakwood Hills - Prairie Grove - Port Barrington - Tower Lake - Bull Valley - Lakewood - Arizona ### Typical Job Cost $450 - 1 million Costs vary depending on the size and scope of each project. We offer Consultations Services, Furnishings and also Design & Build packages. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | DF Design Inc | | Address | 3610 Smoke Tree Ln., Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012, United States | | Phone | (815) 479-0047 | | Website | https://www.dfdesigninteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 142 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/dfdesigninc - X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/dfdesigninc - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-frankowski - Blog — https://www.dfdesigninteriors.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [DF Design Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/df-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1325495080) - **Website:** https://www.dfdesigninteriors.com - **Phone:** (815) 479-0047 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of the Fox - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Interior Design Society](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-design-society-pfvwus-pf~1829752925) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 31 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mary Bierbusse, Aug. 2024** > My husband and I were looking for a design professional to assist us with selecting paint colors for our home. We were planning to repaint the entirety of our home. Dennis listened to what we were trying to achieve and was very helpful in providing us a color palette. We have had the painting done and are very happy with the color selections. He worked to find colors that would coordinate with flooring and counters which was a wonderful bonus. I highly recommend Dennis for your design needs. **★★★★★ — Jason Finfrock, Oct. 2023** > After weeks of considering countless color and material combinations we called df design. It was the best thing we could have done. Dennis has such a gift with all of this and within just one consultation we came to a top-down exterior plan for our house remodel. We can’t recommend him highly enough. It was a truly enjoyable experience and we look forward to calling him again for future projects. **★★★★★ — HU-326411201, Sept. 2023** > My house is 27 years old and needed painting. While I know when something aesthetically appeals to me alas I have no inherent artistic talent at design. Nonetheless I was very particular about what colors to paint the exterior of my home. Additionally as I was in no rush I’d spent a couple years looking for a quality painter I felt comfortable with. > > Having accomplished that task I searched for a design consultant. After talking with 3 companies I found DF Designs and ended up using Dennis. > > I depended on Dennis’s suggestions throughout the project which I witnessed for the 5 days it took to complete. In short, the result was magnificent. Not only were the colors schemes great but following Dennis’s suggestions to the letter turned out to be well advised as described in the following: > > And so the entire house had been painted save the window trim boards, shutters and front entryway. It looked spectacular. Living in the northern suburbs of Chicago in what my youngest disdainfully refers to as a “McMansion”, a predominant color scheme seems to be early 19th century farmhouse - paint window and door trim white! > > But Dennis suggested painting the trim boards the same dark gray color as the siding rendering them effectively part of the siding; and the shutters and front entryway a beautiful black. White was reserved solely for the house trim. Clearly these were revolutionary ideas so, being a true child of the 60’s, they appealed to me. That (and having paid for the advice) I said damn the torpedoes full speed ahead!! Follow Dennis’s instructions to the letter!! > > I followed Dennis’s recommendations and the result was astonishing. > > Great job Dennis. > > Thanks > Paul **★★★★★ — HU-154196233, March 2023** > Extremely happy with our design consultation. Didn’t know what paint colors to choose but knew we wanted contemporary design. I wanted contemporary colors while my wife wanted to be conservative and we both got we wanted with the use of accent walls being more colorful. Also got great advice to modernize our lighting and cabinet hardware. I recommend having Dennis assist with any interior decorating needs. **Comment from DF Design Inc:** > So nice to hear that you are pleased with the Consultation and the results! We appreciate your feedback and thank you again for choosing DF Design! **★★★★★ — HU-868912264, March 2022** > Dennis was a pleasure to work with and he resolved my color choice problem! He worked with my ideas to develop a wonderful color theme for my condo including suggestions for other design ideas such as flooring, casing, and backsplash. Very happy with the results and I learned a lot. **Comment from DF Design Inc:** > Very nice to hear that you were pleased with the Consultation! We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing DF Design! **★★★★★ — HU-819822017, Sept. 2021** > We highly recommend df design – Dennis is very professional and patient. We engaged Dennis for an exterior color consultation on our home exterior project. We discussed what we wanted and the concerns we had. He spent a considerable amount of time looking at the house, the outdoor lighting effects on color (and undertone effects), and feel of the neighborhood. He considered all aspects of the exterior – front walkway/entry, entry doors, outdoor lighting, landscaping, and deck. He not only recommended color choices, he recommended style choices (at our request), and provided thorough explanations to our questions. Additionally, his response time to follow-up questions was extremely fast. Dennis went above and beyond! > > It was a pleasure working with Dennis – we will definitely request his services and expertise on our future project. **★★★★★ — sueallyn, June 2021** > After two years in our home, we were ready to paint and make it our own. I found I was overwhelmed by color choices. Dennis did a two hour 'Color Consult' with us in our home. He interviewed us, asking important questions and actually listening to the answers. He spent time in each room looking a current colors, lighting, and other details. He shared his observations, asked for clarification, offered several suggestions and choices. We walked each room with him as he shared the colors we had selected. We have a color pallet! > > Dennis is professional, personable, efficient and so knowledgeable. I have color samples (actual paint chips) for each room and a color pallet that will serve me well for years to come. I have now moved from being overwhelmed by paint samples to interviewing two painters! > > Great investment in your home and yourself! **Comment from DF Design Inc:** > Thanks Sue! Great to hear you were pleased with the Paint Color Consultation service! **★★★★★ — HU-212843236, May 2021** > From the first meeting we knew that DF Design and Shardon Builders were the perfect team for our kitchen makeover. Attention to detail and consideration of customer satisfaction was addressed on a daily basis. Project timeliness was practically flawless through demolition, pandemic, holidays and bad weather. The early estimate of 7-8 weeks to completion was on target and the results could not have made us happier. We cannot thank Dennis, Tony, and their crew of skilled craftsmen enough. **Comment from DF Design Inc:** > Thanks so much Joann! We have enjoyed working with you on your kitchen renovation and are so pleased that you enjoyed the process! **★★★★★ — Sue O'Brien, Oct. 2020** > With so many ideas swirling around in my head for my new master bathroom, I asked Dennis to sort things out for me! We did a FaceTime consult which turned out great, and Christine followed up with a written version of his recommendations. I showed him the tile I purchased from Floor & Decor for the walls and floor, and my cabinet and countertop samples. I needed advice on wall color and lighting especially. Dennis recommended the colors and special paints to use when painting a bathroom, and the lighting turned out great! All in all, Dennis helped me avoid some costly mistakes, and we are loving our new bathroom! **Comment from DF Design Inc:** > Thanks Sue! So nice to hear that your project was a success - thanks for choosing DF Design for your consultation! **★★★★★ — Linda Kutt, July 2020** > Highly recommended! We engaged DF Design Inc. for paint color selections in preparation for our home’s exterior to be repainted. With Dennis’ expertise, all elements were considered such as existing natural surroundings, landscaping, colors in brick and stone along with our desire to elevate our home’s overall appearance. All of his recommendations for paints, colors and sheens were used resulting in our great satisfaction! **Comment from DF Design Inc:** > Thanks Linda! Nice to hear you are happy with your exterior. We appreciate your business! **★★★★★ — Eric Larson, July 2020** > My wife and I purchased our retirement home in 2017. We wanted to customize it to our style. The problem we encountered was selecting an exterior paint color to compliment the multi-color reddish brick which was on the lower half of the house. Dennis was selected to assist us with the extensive painting project. He was most attentive to our concerns regarding the house color and complimentary trim and accent colors. After surveying the house Dennis suggested a couple paint color combinations. His insightful approach made it easy to make a final decision. We have received numerous compliments from neighbors, family and friends. We are exceptionally pleased with the final results and would highly recommend Dennis for any paint color selection assistance you may need. **Comment from DF Design Inc:** > We are very happy that you got great results with the exterior consultation and paint recommendations. Thank you so much for the kind review! Dennis **★★★★ — Lisa Hewitt, May 2020** > I hired DF Design for a virtual consult on flooring and painting colors. They were extremely professional and helpful during my consult and helped me stay on task and not get distracted in 100 different directions. This made the focus very narrowed and we were able to make color decisions together effectively so that I could start the process of my remodel. Will definitely use them again. Would have given 5 stars if in person, but nothing to do with their services. Just a bit more of a challenge. **Comment from DF Design Inc:** > Lisa, It's great to hear you were pleased with the Virtual Design Consultation! We really enjoyed working with you remotely on your project.! We look forward to hearing about the progress of your remodel! ## Selected projects - [Kitchen Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-design-pj-vj~6314743) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Woodstock Rustic Kitchen Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodstock-rustic-kitchen-design-pj-vj~6314764) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Mundelein Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mundelein-master-bathroom-pj-vj~4604573) - Location: Mundelein, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: Master bathroom renovation in Mundelein, IL features granite counter tops, chrome plumbing fixtures, dark wood cabinetry, chrome cabinet hardware, updated color palette and custom window treatments. - [McHenry Master Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mchenry-master-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~4604468) - Location: McHenry, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: Master bathroom renovation in McHenry, IL features large scale porcelain tile for the floor, faux marble porcelain tile for the shower, granite counter tops, new Soaker Tub, chrome plumbing fixtures, dark wood cabinetry, chrome cabinet hardware, glass shower doors, updated neutral gray color palette, Spa Beach Style Framed Art - [Crystal Lake Exterior Design Consultation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crystal-lake-exterior-design-consultation-pj-vj~4604259) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Exterior design consultation included color consultation for siding and paint colors, etc. - [Crystal Lake Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crystal-lake-master-bedroom-pj-vj~4604055) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: Master bedroom renovation in Crystal Lake, IL features custom window treatments, framed arts, carpeting and furniture in a neutral color palette. - [Arlington Heights Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arlington-heights-home-renovation-pj-vj~4602712) - Location: Arlington Heights, IL - Photos: 16 - Description: Renovation of Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room & Master Bath in Arlington Heights, IL residence features a minimalistic design with custom window treatments, custom furniture, framed art and wood flooring in neutral graige color palette throughout home.. - [Sun Room \| Three Season Room \| Room Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sun-room-three-season-room-room-addition-pj-vj~2850895) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 4 - [Hawthorn Woods Rustic Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hawthorn-woods-rustic-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~2850868) - Location: Lake Zurich, IL - Photos: 5 - [Kitchen Renovation in Crystal Lake, Illinois](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-in-crystal-lake-illinois-pj-vj~2035607) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 5 - [Traditional Barrington Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-barrington-kitchen-pj-vj~2215249) - Location: Deer Park, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: This Kitchen Renovation is located in Deer Park, a village in Lake County, near Barrington Illinois. The homeowner's desire for the kitchen they envisioned was to keep the existing footprint, and also, their cabinets. They were happy with the layout of their kitchen space and concerned that a complete “tear out” would take too long. After evaluating the kitchen area and examining the cabinetry, I suggested a Design Plan that included keeping the existing cabinet boxes and replacing/redesigning t… - [Lake House Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-great-room-pj-vj~527666) - Location: South Barrington, IL - Photos: 6 - [Northbrook Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northbrook-home-renovation-pj-vj~527642) - Location: Northbrook, IL - Photos: 9 - [Transitional White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-white-kitchen-pj-vj~2231697) - Location: Palatine, IL - Photos: 1 - [Lincolnshire Illinois Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincolnshire-illinois-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~120314) - Location: Lincolnshire, IL - Photos: 2 - [Traditional Victorian with Transitional Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-victorian-with-transitional-style-pj-vj~120313) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 11 - [Palatine Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palatine-home-renovation-pj-vj~120210) - Location: Palatine, IL - Photos: 6 - [Traditional Kitchen Design and Renovation in Crystal Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-design-and-renovation-in-crystal-lake-pj-vj~527646) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 1 - [Foyers \| Entryways](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/foyers-entryways-pj-vj~120316) - Location: Algonquin, IL - Photos: 1 - [Long Grove Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/long-grove-home-renovation-pj-vj~1177185) - Location: Long Grove, IL - Photos: 15 [See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/df-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1325495080) ## Ideabooks - [Test](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123365649/list/test) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dfdesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Was Stan was used on the ceiling** *(in Photo Questions)* I would love to use it on mine three season porch A: Hello, This is the natural wood. **Q: where did you purchase the metal finials?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the look, curious where you found the metal finials? A: We sell the finials along with our custom window treatments. **Q: ceiling** *(in Photo Questions)* how was the recessed ceiling section done? what type of finish/technique? A: It is a faux suede paint technique **Q: Please can you tell me the wall and ceiling colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* The marbled blue with the brown is gorgeous A: The colors were custom blended on-site. I do not have an exact color to give you. **Q: Vanity** *(in Photo Questions)* Pls provide dimensions of the vanity. Thanks. A: This vanity was custom made for the space. Approximately 7.5' **Q: where is the ceiling fan from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's a Hunter Douglas fan. Not sure of the model. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*