--- title: "YAMINI DESIGNS — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/yamini-designs-pfvwus-pf~151018867 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~151018867.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "YAMINI DESIGNS" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/da4321630f440133_5098-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Evanston, Illinois 60201, United States" phone: "(773) 680-0999" website: http://www.yaminidesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 43 best_of_houzz_awards: 20 followers: 236 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # YAMINI DESIGNS Original Houzz profile: [YAMINI DESIGNS](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/yamini-designs-pfvwus-pf~151018867) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Evanston, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Highland Park, Wilmette, Deerfield, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield, Kenilworth, Bannockburn - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (43 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 20 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Houzz Research - Insider - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - High-end Winner of Best of Houzz 2015 to 2025! Yamini Designs, LLC is a Chicago based interior design firm servicing both residential and commercial clients. Yamini embarks each interior design challenge with careful analysis and a creative, problem-solving approach. Whether your project is new construction, a remodel, or purely decorative, Yamini can take you from conception to execution, with a timely, budget conscious, and organized plan. ### 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 - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Entry Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Closet Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Drafting - Attic Conversion - Custom Murphy Beds - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Glenview - Northbrook - Highland Park - Wilmette - Deerfield - Lincolnwood - Winnetka - Glencoe - Northfield - Kenilworth - Bannockburn ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | YAMINI DESIGNS | | Address | Evanston, Illinois 60201, United States | | Phone | (773) 680-0999 | | Website | http://www.yaminidesigns.com | | License Number | \#RID00074 | | Followers on Houzz | 236 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049512231625&ref=bookmarks ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [YAMINI DESIGNS](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/yamini-designs-pfvwus-pf~151018867) - **Website:** http://www.yaminidesigns.com - **Phone:** (773) 680-0999 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID Excellence in Design Award, 2020: 1st Place, Residence By A Small Firm - ASID Excellence in Design Award, 2020: 1st Place, Showcase Design - ASID Excellence in Design Award, 2017: Honorable Mention, Bath Design - ASID Excellence in Design Award, 2015 and 2016: 1st Place, Bath Design - **Best of Houzz:** 20 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [NCIDQ Examination](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncidq-examination-pfvwus-pf~882083937) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 43 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mahek Parikh, April 2025** > My husband and I used Yamini's services to help redesign out formal living room and personal offices and we are so happy with the results! When we first moved into this home, we barely used our formal living room and it was essentially an untouched room in the house. With the help of Yamini we were able to turn it into an entertaining space for guests and a place the two of us like to wind down our evenings. Additionally, our personal offices were very bland but with Yamini's help, transformed into cozy and unique spaces. I get so many compliments on my office wallpaper during my work Zoom calls. Overall, Yamini listened to what we wanted and our goals for each of the rooms and turned into something great. Cannot recommend her enough! **Comment from YAMINI DESIGNS:** > Thank you so much, Mahek! It was such a pleasure to work with you and Lionel! **★★★★★ — bgoodman709, Dec. 2023** > Yamini is the full package. She's an extraordinary talent, who knows her craft and uses it to best fulfill her clients' dreams. She has tremendous vision, and can turn nothing into something special. She's fully collaborative and happily presents various options and ideas. She's highly creative to the point where I so enjoy just watching her at work in our home, where I can see her creative juices flowing. She's accommodating, considerate, a superb communicator, and the consummate professional. To top it off, she's an absolute joy to work with. My husband and I are so grateful that Yamini was available to help us with our current project, and we look forward to working with her again. **Comment from YAMINI DESIGNS:** > Thank you Barb, it has been such a joy to work with you as well. Looking forward to our upcoming projects! **★★★★★ — Maria, Dec. 2023** > Yamini did an excellent job presenting us with a cohesive design for our Hyde Park living room and entryway. She listened to our feedback and adjusted to our budget and timeline. She presented various options and worked well with recruiting contractors to complete the needed work on the fireplace, wallpaper and electrical. The pieces she selected were of excellent quality. She was very easy to work with and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great design experience! **Comment from YAMINI DESIGNS:** > Thank you so much, Maria. It has been such a pleasure to work with you and Carlos. **★★★★★ — sethweinberger, Dec. 2023** > Yamini is a treasure. She has a natural eye for design, and incredible experience with all aspects of home decor. She is thoroughly collaborative, and gives us multiple options for every selection. We have worked with Yamini on multiple homes, from small projects freshening up an existing home to soup-to-nuts design and decoration of a new apartment. She provides the kind of personal level of service and attention that is so appreciated. A true professional who loves her craft. **Comment from YAMINI DESIGNS:** > Thank you so much Seth! It has been a pleasure to work with you and Barb. I so appreciate our on-going relationship and the trust to have in me to help you make your dwellings into homes. **★★★★★ — Jeremy and Glen, Dec. 2022** > Yamini is fantastic. Full stop. Our custom home builder recommended her and she did not disappoint. While I am sure that many of her clients give her full license to decorate their homes (and with good reason), we were looking for a guide of sorts. Yamini was the perfect guide during our process of making all of the (myriad) selections for our custom home. She worked closely with us to understand our aesthetic goals, and acted as a brilliant curator so that we were making selections from a manageable set of outstanding options rather than the entire universe of possibilities. She also brought to bear her relationships with some of the best folks at suppliers (e.g., tile shops, countertop providers, lighting stores, etc.), whose knowledge was immensely helpful in guiding us to choices that were within our budget while meeting our design goals. Yamini was a true partner in our process, and will remain a trusted advisor for years to come; I cannot imaging not having had her by our side during this process! **★★★★★ — Danielle Vaughan, Dec. 2021** > I used Yamini in 2021 to help with a medium size remodeling project we did in our home. She provided extensive design consultation to me throughout the project from picking raw materials for construction, lighting, to furnishings and placement, to decor. I couldn't have done it without her. I had to make a lot of decisions in a short period of time and Yamini was there every step of the way. We were able to shop together in-person and online and get everything we needed for the project. She was patient with me when I changed my mind or was indecisive, and helped me make informed choices about how to stay on budget. Of course the spaces all turned out beautiful and I feel like I have a new house after all of the hard work. She is also an amazing human and I feel like I gained a friend in the process. **★★★★★ — Aditya Nemani, Dec. 2021** > Yamini is an incredibly talented creative genius! She helped me redesign my place from scratch and is very organized in keeping my design needs, mood boards, preferred vendors, and design themes prioritized. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking to redesign their living or working space!! A+++ **★★★★★ — Melissa Schopin, Dec. 2021** > Yamini was a pleasure to work with. On a high level she helped guide our project and decisions forward in a timely manner while always allowing us to make the final call. At the same time she helped us pick out the smallest design details and elements effectively. We would gladly work with her again. **★★★★★ — Jenny Maidenberg, Dec. 2021** > Yamini of Yamini Designs has been a true professional in helping us make a "down sizing" move from a large home to a condominium. > In our first phone conversation, she quickly understood our needs and helped us blend pieces from our home with new purchases. Her sense of scale and proportion were spot on and gave us the confidence to try new styles and trends. Yamini also welcomed some estate sale finds in to our condo remodel. If you need a refresh of an existing space or a complete decor upgrade, you will find a confident trained eye with Yamini. **★★★★★ — startupstella, Aug. 2021** > We hired Yamini to help us with a new construction build. It was a huge project! From the very beginning, Yamini was an amazing design partner to work with when we only had the slightest idea of what we wanted to build all the way through helping with the plans, making selections, and fully furnishing our home. Yamini helped every step of the way. > > Yamini was always extremely thoughtful and communicative. She learned our preferences and provided lots of options that took into account our lifestyle and how the space would be used. We wanted to build a home that was extremely functional for our young family, but also extremely beautiful. Yamini's expertise helped us do just that. She was always available and provided expertise and guidance that probably saved us an arm and a leg, and was extremely thoughtful of our budget and how we would get the most bang for our buck. We wanted to be thoughtful about spending on things that provided the most value- and Yamini was amazing with her expertise and design eye to help us find things like tile and/or kitchen finishes that were beautiful, functional and within our budget. > > Yamini has become like a member of our family after such a huge project, and I'm looking for other projects to do just to get to work with her again. She epitomizes professionalism and care, and you can tell she lays it all out for her clients and truly loves her work. > > I wouldn't hesitate to hire Yamini in any capacity for a project- she's the real deal, an amazing designer, a pragmatic professional, and a truly wonderful human. **Comment from YAMINI DESIGNS:** > Thank you so much Stella. It has been such a pleasure to work with you and your family on this project. **★★★★★ — Anu Neerukonda, July 2021** > Yamini is excellent to work with. My husband and I were moving to a larger rental and are expecting a baby in September. We wanted furniture that was readily available given significant shipment delays during the pandemic. Additionally space planning our apartment was quite challenging and Yamini was extremely thorough and came up with plans literally within a few days. She came with us to furniture stores and has a great eye and is able to quickly tell you what will and what won’t work. We finishing all our space planning, furniture selections and deliveries within 45 days. She has a great attitude and goes above and beyond for her clients. You can tell she really loves what she does! We look forward to working with her again when we move. > > Anu & Gautam **★★★★★ — A. Perry Homes, Oct. 2020** > Yamini Designs is a trusted Interior Designer whom has collaborated on past custom homes with A. Perry Homes. > > Yamini and her team have been a pleasure to work with. She has an extreme talent for aligning the interior design of the home with the architecture as a whole. Her capabilities, along with her eye for design, create a recipe for success in delivering an on time and on budget project. > > Yamini’s talents, coupled with her great team, lead to a stunning finished product! **Comment from YAMINI DESIGNS:** > Thank you so much! It has been a pleasure working with the skillful and competent team at A. Perry Homes! ## Selected projects - [Glencoe Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-residence-pj-vj~6050028) - Location: Glencoe, IL - Photos: 21 - Description: Our clients for this project were two high-level executives and their two busy teenagers who recently relocated to the Windy City. They tasked us with furnishing their newly purchased home in Chicago’s North Shore to accommodate their active lifestyle. The whole-house design challenge included melding the couple’s love of contemporary furnishings and art with the classical design of the house. We imbued each room with its own unique personality and tied the overall design together with texture a… - [Glenview New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenview-new-build-pj-vj~6712580) - Location: Glenview, IL - Photos: 41 - Description: This was a new construction project where we were hired to help select all the interior finishes and fixtures and design the kitchen and baths for the clients. After the construction selection phase of the home (primarily executed during the pandemic) we were then retained to furnish the major areas of the home. With a transitional style and easy to maintain finishes, this is the perfect home for our clients and their growing family. Additional images to follow. - [Modern Simplicity New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-simplicity-new-build-pj-vj~1829400) - Location: Bloomington, IN - Photos: 17 - Description: In this new-build project for a previous client, the goal was to create highly functional and modern rooms with clean lines and high style. The busy clients and their three children request a comfortable elegant home for their family and for entertaining guests. They were inspired by chic, streamlined kitchens and baths.Our goal was to bring inspiration to life with smart choices, within budget and time frame. - [Forest Lake Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-lake-renovation-pj-vj~6157065) - Location: Lake Zurich, IL - Photos: 13 - Description: This homeowner was gutting their lake house with the help of one of our trusted builder partners when we were tapped to design the kitchen and baths and to select finishes and light fixtures for the home. We designed the kitchens and baths, selected finishes throughout the house, and selected lighting with a quick turnaround. The end result is just what the client hoped to achieve: an inviting and family-centered lakefront home with a charming farmhouse vibe. - [ALE Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ale-solutions-pj-vj~4165900) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: When ALE Solutions asked us to help create a feeling of home and family for their corporate headquarters, we jumped at the chance! As the largest nationwide provider of temporary housing for people displaced by fire, tornado, earthquake, and hurricanes, ALE sought to create a more residential, “at home” feel for their new office space. Collaborating with Key Interiors, we tailored each area to provide the comfort, functionality, and style in this highly productive workplace. - [Ritz Carlton Residences - Upper](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ritz-carlton-residences-upper-pj-vj~6049774) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: Our client for this project, a young owner of two newly purchased condos in the Ritz-Carlton Residences, asked us to furnish this corner unit as quickly and economically as possible to put it on the rental market. She wanted a modern and upscale interior in keeping with the Ritz brand as well as adhering to her tight budget and timeline. We swiftly combed the internet and our favorite showrooms to find readily available products. We also mobilized our workrooms and tradespeople to execute the de… - [Ritz Carlton Residence - Lower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ritz-carlton-residence-lower-pj-vj~4166063) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Our client for this project, a young owner of a newly purchased condo in the Ritz-Carlton Residences, asked us to furnish this corner unit as quickly and economically as possible to put it on the rental market. She wanted a modern and upscale looking interior in keeping with the Ritz brand as well as adhering to her tight budget. We swiftly combed the internet and our favorite showrooms and mobilized our workrooms and tradespeople to outfit the space within weeks of the purchase. - [Classic Simplicity Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-simplicity-renovation-pj-vj~144031) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: For the owners of this classic style home, we helped to renovate the entire home prior to them relocating from another state. We renovated the kitchen, all the baths, and replaced the flooring, decorative lighting, and paint in the entire home. What was once a home with outdated finishes, fixtures, and cabinetry was transformed into a fresh and functional home for a family of four. - [Calm and Contemporary Master Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calm-and-contemporary-master-bath-remodel-pj-vj~637058) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Winner of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) 2015 Design Excellence Award: 1st Place in Bath Design. This home was a first-time home purchase for our clients who wanted a luxurious , spa-like, functional master bath that fit the footprint of their limited space and came in within their limited budget. With a reconfigured floorplan and custom vanity that provided all the function and storage they needed we were able to make great use of the limited space. We also were able to give them… - [Princeton Lane Townhouse Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/princeton-lane-townhouse-remodel-pj-vj~2637853) - Location: Glenview, IL - Photos: 20 - Description: In this townhouse in a northern suburb of Chicago, we renovated three bathrooms, a kitchen, and replaced flooring, lighting, and paint colors. The client wanted a home that reflected her traditional taste and was functional for modern living. What was once an out-dated home was transformed with updated colors schemes and finishes. A mix of higher end and middle price materials created a luxe look that was also easy to maintain and came in within budget. Our client was provided a beautiful, funct… - [Classic Contemporary Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-contemporary-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1521040) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This client brought us in to the project while she was still considering purchasing the home. The area of the home that bothered her the most was the outdated and dysfunctional kitchen. We created a new floorplan centered on an island that opened up the space and gave her considerably more work area in the kitchen. We selected fresh finishes and fixtures and reworked the lighting to provide an airier, more welcoming look. The result is a highly functional space that met all the needs of our clie… - [Luxe and Tailored Master Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxe-and-tailored-master-bath-remodel-pj-vj~1297370) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Tanglewood Master Bath Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tanglewood-master-bath-renovation-pj-vj~422462) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Washington St. Small Scale Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-st-small-scale-bath-pj-vj~570194) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Traditional Comfort](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-comfort-pj-vj~144041) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Deepwell Court Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deepwell-court-kitchen-pj-vj~570219) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Brigs Bend Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brigs-bend-residence-pj-vj~144060) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Brigs Bend Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brigs-bend-guest-bath-pj-vj~422543) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Weatherstone Residence Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weatherstone-residence-kitchen-pj-vj~1297496) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Tanglewood Guest Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tanglewood-guest-bath-pj-vj~422510) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/yamini-designs-pfvwus-pf~151018867) ## Ideabooks - [Concord](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/174742295/list/concord) — 2 ideas - [Yorktown](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164410485/list/yorktown) — 17 ideas - [Wood view](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108317962/list/wood-view) — 20 ideas - [Pleasant On Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164410469/list/pleasant-on-ideas) — 1 idea - [\#ImpactOfDesign](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54918666/list/impactofdesign) — 3 ideas - [Lake Forest Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164198562/list/lake-forest-ideas) — 2 ideas - [St. Regis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152923577/list/st-regis) — 2 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97892100/list/wish-list) — 7 ideas - [Fitch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143560647/list/fitch) — 5 ideas - [Martha Lane](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141870108/list/martha-lane) — 6 ideas - [Garrison](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140446518/list/garrison) — 4 ideas - [Wagner Rd Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129942210/list/wagner-rd-ideas) — 43 ideas - [Liberty Ln](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127554688/list/liberty-ln) — 9 ideas - [273 OGB DR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115412742/list/273-ogb-dr) — 2 ideas - [Endicott](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114345965/list/endicott) — 76 ideas - [Photography ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119372594/list/photography-ideas) — 1 idea - [273 OGB FAM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115807249/list/273-ogb-fam) — 1 idea - [273 OGB KITCH](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115806879/list/273-ogb-kitch) — 1 idea - [273 OGB LR](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114586385/list/273-ogb-lr) — 4 ideas - [2669](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59877893/list/2669) — 124 ideas [See all 56 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/yaminidesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where are the mirrors from or were they custom?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the mirror! Also, are they medicine cabinets? A: Thank you. The mirrors are indeed medicine cabinets and were purchase from Pottery Barn several years ago. **Q: Mirror** *(in Photo Questions)* I know you answered this question of where the mirror is from.. however, I can not find it on the website. Would you be able to share more? Thank you A: This mirror was purchased several years ago. It may have been discontinued by now. **Q: Is this vanity available with a single sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this vanity but only want one sink, is this design or another llke it? A: The vanity was from Pottery Barn a few years ago. **Q: Beautiful! Can you tell me the name of the floor tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for the name of the floor tile and shower floor tile and where to purchase. Thank you. A: Thanks, the floor tile is Palazzo Graphite 12 x 24 by Prosource. **Q: Elegant looking toilet** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share the kind of toilet in the picture with the single toilet and planter on the tank. Thank you! A: It is the Kohler Memoirs Elongated Comfort Height toilet **Q: What is the main floor tile and the shower wall tile? Also, grout?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the main floor tile and the shower wall tile? Also, what grout was used? A: The tile is from Prosource 12 x 24 Palazzo, Graphite, and the wall tile is Daltile 3 x 6 Rittenhouse Arctic White, grout Custom Building Products \#19 Pewter --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*