--- title: "Jana Dahl Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jana-dahl-design-pfvwus-pf~1451307144 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1451307144.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jana Dahl Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5c6388ef047bef10_5340-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Lake Villa, Illinois 60046, United States" phone: "(847) 507-2776" website: http://http:/www.houzz.com.au/pro/janadahl/abode-design-stud rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 60 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Jana Dahl Design Original Houzz profile: [Jana Dahl Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jana-dahl-design-pfvwus-pf~1451307144) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Lake Villa, IL - **Serves:** Mundelein, Gurnee, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Antioch, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa, Long Grove, Lake Bluff, Lake Barrington, Green Oaks, Long Lake, Knollwood, Lake Catherine, Mettawa, Chicago IL, Ingleside, Lake Geneva WI, Minnesota, North Shore IL, Wisconsin - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Jana Dahl Design specializes in home and interior design, harmonizing the aesthetic and functional design process from concept to completion. Keeping the client informed each step of the way, supplying experienced creative solutions and options which enable thoughtful results. Over 20 years of experience as a designer and liaison between the client, architect, and builder to ensure the vision becomes real. Jana Dahl Design has accomplished and managed a wide variety of custom projects throughout the country. The majority of projects are downtown Chicago, North Shore, Lake Geneva, Minneapolis, and the surrounding local lakes area. Creating environments of pleasure that will revive the spirit of family and home. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Design Consultation - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Project Management - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Art Selection - Custom Home Bars - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Custom Rugs - Custom Entertainment Centers - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Downsizing - Custom Table - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Attic Conversion - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Mundelein - Gurnee - Grayslake - Libertyville - Lake Forest - Antioch - Lindenhurst - Lake Villa - Long Grove - Lake Bluff - Lake Barrington - Green Oaks - Long Lake - Knollwood - Lake Catherine - Mettawa - Chicago IL - Ingleside - Lake Geneva WI - Minnesota - North Shore IL - Wisconsin ### Typical Job Cost $0 - 4 million All project costs are based on the size and scope of the project, budget, and product selection. Working closely with the client throughout the process to control the costs is key. It requires a balance between thoughtful product selections, processes, and desired outcomes. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jana Dahl Design | | Address | Lake Villa, Illinois 60046, United States | | Phone | (847) 507-2776 | | Website | http://http:/www.houzz.com.au/pro/janadahl/abode-design-stud | | License Number | 4092-9787 | | Followers on Houzz | 60 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jana Dahl Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jana-dahl-design-pfvwus-pf~1451307144) - **Website:** http://http:/www.houzz.com.au/pro/janadahl/abode-design-stud - **Phone:** (847) 507-2776 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Patricia Kerkman, Feb. 2023** > Jana is very very professional. Not only does she listen to you and understand what your wants and needs are but also, she comes up with great ideas because she gets to know you. I have had her for three different homes, and I have loved all of them. Through the years, we have become good friends, and that was only through not only her expertise, but her great personality, which is friendly and warm. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. The home I am in now… I love you so much and I’m very happy. **Comment from Jana Dahl Design:** > Thank you Patti, I loved working with you!! Yes, getting to know you after our previous projects really helped design your new place to reflect your personality and lifestyle. I'm so happy you are enjoying your new home! **★★★★★ — Gary and Julie Frantz, Feb. 2023** > We asked Jana to help with a room flip, turning our dining room into a TV room and the previous family room into a dining room. For many people this would have sounded improbable. But, with Jana's expertise and vision, she guided us along the way to make the correct decisions on a variety of issues ranging from furniture to wall covering. The outcome exceeds our expectations! The wallpaper is the perfect "wow" when you enter our home. The new "Den" is now the family's favorite room and the relocated dining room will accommodate large dinner parties. The most appreciated part of this project is that Jana has the eye to repurpose existing furniture so that we had reduced expenditures for new pieces. This includes moving ceiling fans, to pictures, tables and chairs. > > What we appreciate most about working with Jana is her understanding of the desires and needs of the client. It makes reaching a consensus on all aspects of the project very straightforward. > > As a seasoned professional we trusted her design knowledge and incorporated her ideas that ultimately lead to a very beautiful, functional, and pleasing project. > > Would we recommend Jana to other? ABSOLUTELY! **Comment from Jana Dahl Design:** > Julie and Gary, thank you for your kind review. By providing me with a good understanding of the multi-functions required for your Everyday Etiquette business and your personal home and entertaining needs, it became clear we had to address the flow and balance between them. As a designer, I appreciate your openness to new ideas. It allowed us to maximize the use of each space by repurposing the rooms and several beautiful furniture pieces you already had. Happy to hear you love it! **★★★★★ — Um Zainab, Nov. 2016** > Jana was easy to reach. After we met and she went over the remodel process I decided to hire her for the project. Jana pays attention to every single detail and transforms your vision into reality. > Jana also makes custom window treatments and she was able to surprise me with those! > Overall she's patient, diligent, and I would hire her again for my next project. **★★★★★ — Nancy Nygaard, Nov. 2016** > I worked with Jana in Chicago for three years. She is talented, patient and friendly. Great person and awesome designer! **★★★★★ — JML Remodeling Inc, Oct. 2016** > We have worked with Jana on several projects, She has a way of listing to her clients style, wants and needs and bring it to life. Jana is very easy to work with and complements her clients styles brings attention to detail. She is able to guid you through you project that would other wise be overwhelming. **★★★★★ — Jack & Lorena Wallingford, Oct. 2016** > Jana reads her clients well!! She listens to their needs, style & desires, then she creates amazing options & designs that an untrained eye could never imagine! Her expertise and experience is amazing! Nothing is left out! She is able to work with any style of home & her love for variety gives her excitement and a challenge! She was very effective fulfilling the different tastes of a couple and made out home to be an expression of both my husband and myself! We love our remodel!!! Out home is warm and inviting for our family & friends! > Jana designed our kitchen, living room, master bath, entry, laundry & guest bath. Plus our Patio! > Her fun & caring personality was the icing on the cake! > Jana is a 5 star designer! **★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2016** > Abode Design has such a great eye for creating beautiful spaces through her amazing style and attention to scale. Her cabinetry designs are creative and functional, and always beautiful. Her homes are comfortable and innovative, inviting you feel like you could walk right in and feel at home. > We highly recommend working with Jana. She's a pleasure to work with and makes designing look easy. **★★★★★ — Sue Schultz, Sept. 2016** > Jana has a keen eye for color. She was very patient and easy to work with in pulling together a complimentary palette throughout our home. She provided all the samples necessary so that we could make decisions that we will be happy with for many years to come. **★★★★★ — RugGuy Galleriez Inc, Sept. 2016** > I have had the pleasure to work with Jana over the years. She generally calls me in to create beautiful rugs for her wonderful high end clients. Our latest project was a beautiful custom home with concrete floors. The rugs we developed warmed up the areas and enhanced the beauty of the home. Jana is a professional that is on top of her followup and does a great job communicating the details to her clients. **★★★★★ — Margaret Benson, Sept. 2016** > Jana really pays attention to her client's style. She'll bring samples and ideas, and as her client tells her what she likes or doesn't like from those, Jana tailors her selections accordingly. She is also very detail-oriented and makes sure the look is perfect right down to the smallest element. She is a pleasure to work with, easy going and fun. She is all-around a great designer. **★★★★★ — Mary Busch, Sept. 2016** > Jana is very informative, and patient with her clients. She spoke of different design aspects very well... and she is very committed to her clients. ## Selected projects - [Colman Woods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colman-woods-pj-vj~807750) - Location: Williams Bay, WI - Photos: 50 - Description: Strong, bold and elegant contemporary 13,000 square feet of entertainment and sanctuary bliss. Concrete, wood lighted open beam ceilings and walnut cabinetry and stairs are the foundation elements throughout this beautiful home. The owner required a place to store and display his stunning antique wood boats, a private office, a place to entertain large and small gatherings. This home does all of that and some. The primary kitchen is open to the living room and dining room and has views the natur… - [English Manor in Lake Forest, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-manor-in-lake-forest-il-pj-vj~2006384) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Remodel home to reflect an English Manor Estate - [Lake Geneva Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-geneva-remodel-pj-vj~2006563) - Location: Lake Geneva, WI - Photos: 46 - Description: This house is all about family, entertaining and lake living. Feeling like you are almost on the water on your own wood boat. We blended in teak and holly on the island and backs of cabinets and the watery blue glass tile back splash looks like ripples of water on the wall. Even the leather finished stone countertops looks like rivers flowing over the surface. The wood looking ceramic floor makes it easy to clean after large gatherings and sandy feet. Serious cooking happens in the kitchen while… - [Full Circle Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-circle-ranch-pj-vj~807854) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: This country estate is a bold and rustic 10,000 square foot home built at the top of the hill with valley below and private nature views. This home is the ideal entertaining home. Spaces were defined at the architectural phase so careful study of lifestyle could be incorporated in the floor plan. The large kitchen is comfortable for one cook but accommodates large gathering with many assisting in the preparation. The colors and textures throughout are warm and elegant. The layout of this home is… - [Kenilworth, IL Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kenilworth-il-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~807952) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Complete remodel and rearranged space in stately Kenilworth, IL home. By removing a full wall to the old breakfast room, light is now immersed into the once dark and secluded kitchen. With careful space planning, a small mud room is out of sight behind the new refrigerator and walk in pantry wall. The island has seating for 2 and a sink close to the refrigerator and range for food preparation. The colors are soft around the perimeter and the dark ebony stain on the island blends nicely with the… - [Benson/Simon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/benson-simon-pj-vj~807937) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: What do you do when she likes to read in her favorite chair and he likes to watch TV? You divide and conquer and give them both what they want. In this vintage Winnetka, Il home we gave her her own space to read and enjoy her found treasures and trinkets and gave new life to her favorite furniture. He gets to enjoy the game and they still spend time together. - [Steele Road House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steele-road-house-pj-vj~7319327) - Location: Lake Geneva, WI - Photos: 6 - Description: Farmhouse Fresh! It's the real deal, this is a working farm in a beautiful and tranquil country setting with rolling hills, old red barns, and the sounds of the wild and the farm. Trees shelter on one side of the house and spectacular views of the rolling meadows and fields on the other. - [Frank Lloyd Wright Tribute](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frank-lloyd-wright-tribute-pj-vj~7041824) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - [Lake House - Northshore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-northshore-pj-vj~2652166) - Location: Lake Geneva, WI - Photos: 13 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jana-dahl-design-pfvwus-pf~1451307144) ## Ideabooks - [Dearborn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/178965689/list/dearborn) — 4 ideas - [Green and gold](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/173951156/list/green-and-gold) — 2 ideas - [Anderson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/171650962/list/anderson) — 21 ideas - [Gartland](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/171650802/list/gartland) — 19 ideas - [greenfield shore house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/169736942/list/greenfield-shore-house) — 28 ideas - [Art And Meg](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166281878/list/art-and-meg) — 6 ideas - [Dawson Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162814357/list/dawson-lake-house) — 23 ideas - [Lake Geneva House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149477086/list/lake-geneva-house) — 94 ideas - [J&G Frantz](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148649068/list/j-g-frantz) — 18 ideas - [Echo Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146447044/list/echo-homes) — 74 ideas - [wallpaper](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134932391/list/wallpaper) — 202 ideas - [patti](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138025007/list/patti) — 82 ideas - [Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134935990/list/mudroom) — 7 ideas - [my house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52894892/list/my-house) — 152 ideas - [bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54020005/list/bath) — 345 ideas - [Exterior ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32763338/list/exterior-ideas) — 1283 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90481416/list/kitchen) — 652 ideas - [Interior architecture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75246884/list/interior-architecture) — 580 ideas - [office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/135004986/list/office) — 10 ideas - [Jared](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18413604/list/jared) — 10 ideas [See all 134 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/janadahl) ## Community Q&A **Q: How can I find the wall paper?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the wall paper! From which vendor can it be bought? A: Hi Natalie, We love this wall paper too. It's one of many tree papers that Cole and Son, Woods Powder Blue. They offer a wide variety of colors too. Hope you find a special spot for it in your home! Send me a picture when it's done. **Q: Bathroom Door Ideas** *(in Design Dilemma)* We have a master bath, but there is no door to the bathroom or to the separate area where the toilet and shower sit. What are our options if we want to add a door that's easy enough or not as expensive? Was thinking a double barn sliding door to cover the entire bathroom due to size of entryway from the bedroom, but if there are options for the toilet room, suggestions would be welcome. It's not a flat wall so not sure if a sliding door would work. A: I design complete homes and space planning for remodeling project as well as interior design for a living in the Chicago area and the first thing I ask my clients is how they live in the space. Do both people sharing the space get up in the morning at the same time? Lighting and noise become a consideration when one person is still sleeping and the other is getting ready or even when someone has to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. Is privacy an issue? I personally want the option to close a door when someone is using the bathroom, for their sake as well as mine. Additionally, it also appears that if you don't close the curtains in the bedroom you could be exposed to the neighbors as well. Putting any kind of door on a curved opening is going to come with a cost, just depend on how you want it to operate and how much you want to spend. It looks like the opening into the bedroom has a wide jamb which allows you to put a single swing door. if you don't want the expense of customizing a curved door, you could square off the top portion either with drywall or a curves wood panel or transom to go over the door. Be sure to consider whether or not a glass door is right for you, light from the bath will still be an issue if you do glass even if it is frosted and it does not give the same noise control as a wood door. The surface mounted sliding door will be the least invasive and can be changed later is you tire of it. If you have enough space, I would hang a single sliding door on the inside the bathroom, (watch out for light switches and HVAC interference). You may need to consider the door relationship and the chair rail. Either the door can be set out enough to clear the rail or you may need to remove the rail in that section and replace is with something flat that reflect a similar look of that detail when the door is closed. You'll have to ask yourself if putting a door on the bathroom entry provides enough privacy to solve the toilet issue (?) Unless you know for sure you want a door there too, I would advise starting with the entry door first. Good luck and hope you post a picture when you have it completed! **Q: Kitchen living room combo** *(in Design Dilemma)* Kitchen cabinets are grey from ikea and the counter is the sparkly man made expensive material and though I like this not so conventional color combo I feel like it's missing some color. any recommendations? to finish off the design?? there is another room that is open to which other homes use as dining room but we use as a family room at the moment. we have no curtains and the section is off white with big black entertainment furniture room with the same wall color as the kitchen. I could do same changes to this room as the kitchen to make it coherent. Thank you for your ideas! A: All great suggestions. Like the roman shades suggestion, that will add warmth and personality. Adding controlled and intentional color items in the glass front cabinets that tie in with the shade fabric and a great fruit bowl on the island and even a few functional items like a colored pepper mill or utensil container will all help add more color and style. But not to much clutter or you'll lose the clean feel you have now. You're right Yon, the glass light is lost with all the grey, definitely need a hanging light with some weight will add a lot too. I would also add color to the walls and the ceiling. How about a chalk wall. Please send pictures when you're done. love to see it! **Q: Countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you tell me the countertop color and where you got it? A: It's Ceararstone, Raven. You should be able to get it at any qualified stone showroom or fabricator. **Q: Remodel** *(in Photo Questions)* I need a backsplash. What company makes this one? A: Artistic Tile- Glass Pavarotti Pearl. **Q: is that a sky tube?** *(in Photo Questions)* is the light in the ceiling a sky tube? A: No, it's a recessed ceiling light. But is it sure looks like a skylight. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*