--- title: "Boomgaarden Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/boomgaarden-architects-pfvwus-pf~1635872491 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1635872491.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Boomgaarden Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e5d3cfef0d2f4411_7356-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1315 Central Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091, United States" latitude: 42.0765 longitude: -87.7246 phone: "(847) 226-3230" website: https://www.boomarch.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 304 last_updated: 2026-09-14 --- # Boomgaarden Architects Original Houzz profile: [Boomgaarden Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/boomgaarden-architects-pfvwus-pf~1635872491) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Wilmette, IL - **Serves:** Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield, Kenilworth - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves We are Wilmette architects who specialize in renovations & additions to existing homes. Since 1998, we've been working with local homeowners to turn their ideas into reality for their families. We coordinate the process of contractor selection and review construction until complete. From start to finish, we excel in finding you the best value for your remodel. Our projects range from Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka & Glencoe along the North Shore of Chicago. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Landscape Plans - Laundry Room Design - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - New Construction - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Evanston - Glenview - Highland Park - Wilmette - Winnetka - Glencoe - Northfield - Kenilworth ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 7.5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Boomgaarden Architects | | Address | 1315 Central Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091, United States | | Phone | (847) 226-3230 | | Website | https://www.boomarch.com | | License Number | IL 001-019325 | | Followers on Houzz | 304 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/boomgaarden.architects - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/boomarchtweet - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/boomarch/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Boomgaarden Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/boomgaarden-architects-pfvwus-pf~1635872491) - **Website:** https://www.boomarch.com - **Phone:** (847) 226-3230 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2006, 2013, 2014, 2018 - Wilmette Preservation Awards, 2010 - Chicago Home+Garden, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 - 'Best of Houzz Award, 2012- Renovation Style Magazine Cover & Showcase, 2012 - Chicago Home Improvement Magazine -January "Makeover of the Month", Make It Better - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-chicago-pfvwus-pf~437317530) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Bridget Beehler, Oct. 2019** > This architect firm is by far the best we've worked with in Chicagoland area. As one of their suppliers, their designs are thoughtful, functional, beautiful and most importantly accurate. They care about the customer from beginning to end, they don't just hand over the plans and walk away. We are privileged to work with such a company that truly cares about their projects like they were their own children! We highly recommend them! **★★★★★ — Alexis, Oct. 2018** > Boomgaarden Architects designed our bungalow conversion, counseled through each step of the process, provided referrals- including our General Contractor (who we hired and was terrific), and checked in throughout the project - helping us stay on track and work through issues. Our bungalow conversion maintained the original building's authenticity thanks to Boomgaarden's design and vision, but we have this amazing, expanded and thoughtful new second floor designed exactly for our family's needs. **★★★★★ — Meg Walters, April 2016** > We used Boomgaarden Architects for a master bathroom remodel. We were living abroad while this work was being done. Chad Boomgaarden and his contractor were absolutely professional and so easy to work with. They were thorough, timely, accommodating and attentive to our needs. We were operating in a budget so they were very thoughtful and honest about the costs and kept within our budget. I trusted them completely. Most importantly, the work was to the highest standard. I would absolutely use them again and would absolutely recommend them for any size job. (Our job was just the bathroom, but their specialty is complete renovations - which we were going to do with them, but ended up being relocated so put the house on the market). Without reservation, I would recommend them. **★★★★★ — Student - AEC & Design, Jan. 2014** > Chad was fantastic to work with. We did a gut of a 100+ year old house and are ecstatic with the results. This was our first project; Chad walked us through each step with as much, or as little, hand-holding as we wanted. He reworked our space beautifully and was on-site during construction when surprises arose. It is a pretty intense process, and Chad was a delight to work with. I look forward to working with him on future projects. **★★★★★ — holdenh29, Oct. 2013** > Chad was a great architect to work with, he listened to our ideas and help develop them into our design. He was very flexible and approachable and we would highly recommend him **★★★★★ — hpkhpk, Aug. 2013** > Excellent service -- thoughtful, detailed and appropriate for location. Chad did an excellent job designing our basement remodel. Worked well with us and the builder. Helped with the permitting process as well. **★★★★ — Joan, July 2013** > Chad was great to work with. He was very prompt, thorough, and easy to work with. He had great design ideas and was also very open to our ideas and wants. He is very talented and good at his work. **★★★★★ — trj888, July 2013** > We experienced Mr. Boomgaarden as a consummate professional in every aspect of our dealings with him. We were impressed with his obvious design skills and gratified by his always gracious willingness to take time to listen to our input. His communication was excellent, even for the smallest of questions or concerns. Would highly recommend to anyone for a project of any size. **★★★★★ — astressler, July 2013** > We are very pleased with the design and the service that Chad provided throughout the construction of our first floor addition. He took the time to understand the needs of our family and the challenges that we were facing with the living space in our 100 year old home. His design transformed the layout to meet the needs of our family while still maintaining the original charm of the home. He walked us through the entire process so we understood what to expect from day one to completion and always made himself available to answer any questions that came up along the way. I recommend him and would not hesitate to work with him again on future projects. **★★★★ — chicagopaul, July 2013** > I hired Boomgaarden for two projects over the years: one was a ground up house, the other a whole house gut and renovation job. I must say, both turned out great. > > My passion and standards for architecture are high. I know what I like, but can't always tell someone so unless I see some sketch or vision. In other words, I don't have a lot of imagination, but know what I like. Chad was really helpful in getting me to understand the trade offs of various designs or the thousand and one decisions that must be made when building or fixing up a house. > > Anyone doing a project would be well advised to consider him an excellent candidate. **★★★★★ — lasergirl55, July 2013** > After a flood damaged the interior of our home completely we had to find an architect and a builder who would be willing to work with a large loss insurance claim. I found Chad's work on the Internet and felt he had just the right artistic sensibilities to help us recreate the interior of our 100 year old home. After meeting with him, we were convinced that not only did he have the architectural chops to get the job done but he also was both incredibly personable and professional. When the first builder we tried to work with proved unable to move our rebuild forward, Chad suggested the builder who ultimately completed our work in an equally impressive manner. I would highly recommend Chad without hesitation to anyone who is in need of an architect. His work ethic combines an old school professionalism with a fresh perspective that exactly hit the mark for us. Most importantly he is smart, ethical and knows his stuff! **★★★★★ — Birchwood Builders LLC, Feb. 2013** > Worked with Chad on a small remodeling. Chad's plans were clear and detailed appropriately for the project. He responded quickly and was available when we needed him. ## Selected projects - [Sheridan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sheridan-pj-vj~10777) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 19 - Description: 1880's Victorian Renovation & Addition, Gut Rehab, City of Highland Park - [Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-pj-vj~5911919) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Romona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/romona-pj-vj~5662838) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 28 - [Ash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ash-pj-vj~5651433) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 18 - Description: General home renovation and addition for sunroom, master suite as well as new garage, drive and infrastructure services to the home. - [5th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/5th-street-pj-vj~473105) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 2 - Description: Craftsman Bungalow - [17th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/17th-street-pj-vj~4590520) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 19 - [Isabella](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/isabella-pj-vj~287019) - Location: Evanston, IL - Photos: 1 - Description: New House, Front Porch, Metal Roof, Standing Seam - [Dutch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dutch-pj-vj~287008) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 2 - Description: Dutch Colonial, Front Porch, Gut Rehab, Columns, Hardie Board, Dormers, Addition - [Fullerton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fullerton-pj-vj~8801) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 11 - Description: 1880's Romanesque Renovation & Addition, Gut Rehab, City of Chicago, Historic Preservation - [Dupee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dupee-pj-vj~4590509) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 3 - Description: Although the term bungalow is now commonly used to describe a small one- or one-and-a-half-story home or casual beach house, the word is derived from the Indian Hindustani word “bangala”, meaning belonging to Bengal. In fact, bungalows as we know them were first built in India in the mid-nineteenth century by the British. The intent was to design an informal, easily constructed, low to the ground structure with large porches and/or sheltered by wide overhanging eaves, a perfect way to deal with… - [Wilmette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilmette-pj-vj~4590399) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 3 - Description: New House, Custom Design - [Gregory](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gregory-pj-vj~4549832) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: American Arts & Crafts with Craftsman styling. With this renovation and addition, we have an example of a project where we took great pains to make use of the existing foundation and first floor during the gut-rehab and addition, saving the existing main house from modification. In doing so, we then had to design a solution to add on a kitchen and sun room, mudroom, along with attaining a master suite on the second-floor level, yet still retain the overall style and feel of their historic bungal… - [Carriage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carriage-pj-vj~8806) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 12 - Description: 1873 Neo-Craftsman Renovation, Renovation & Addition, Village of Wilmette - [Clifton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clifton-pj-vj~473083) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 24 - Description: 6-flat converted to single family residence - [Winnetka](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-pj-vj~287022) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 16 - Description: Mantel cabinets, Arched doors, Cottage Style, Family Room, Shelving, Dining Room, living & family room, dining room, kitchen renovation - [9th Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/9th-street-pj-vj~8790) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: 1920's Four Square Renovation, Gut-Rehab, Village of Wilmette. - [Greenleaf](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenleaf-pj-vj~287017) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 12 - Description: New House, Four Square, Front Porch, Cedar Siding, White Trim. Considered a truly American style, the massive and conservative detailing of the Foursquare (1895-1929) was an economical housing type suited to lots restricted in width, prefabricated lumber sizes and the housing boom of the 1920’s. Perfect for Wilmette. Easily recognizable by their boxy shape, steep hipped or gabled roofs, wide porches (normally), and simplified motifs foursquares were a refreshing change from the Victorian era. Th… - [Ashland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ashland-pj-vj~8789) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 2 - Description: 1920's Four Square Renovation, Gut-Rehab, Village of Wilmette. Considered a truly American style, the massive and conservative detailing of the Foursquare (1895-1929) was an economical housing type suited to lots restricted in width, prefabricated lumber sizes and the housing boom of the 1920’s. Perfect for Wilmette. Easily recognizable by their boxy shape, steep hipped or gabled roofs, wide porches (normally), and simplified motifs foursquares were a refreshing change from the Victorian era. Th… - [Wood Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wood-court-pj-vj~4590578) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 23 - Description: New House, Kitchen Design, Master Bathroom, Master Suite - [Chestnut](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-pj-vj~5651312) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 10 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/boomgaarden-architects-pfvwus-pf~1635872491) ## Ideabooks - [Hopkins Mid Century](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/181292529/list/hopkins-mid-century) — 7 ideas - [Dunn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160247748/list/dunn) — 2 ideas - [Palmer Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131067990/list/palmer-porch) — 1 idea - [Basement Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119575489/list/basement-remodel) — 14 ideas - [Boom Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16626183/list/boom-porch) — 9 ideas - [Regs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107839743/list/regs) — 3 ideas - [Gillespie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97859687/list/gillespie) — 6 ideas - [Brady Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43139664/list/brady-bath) — 1 idea - [Plampin Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30694566/list/plampin-exterior) — 1 idea - [Plampin Master](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30694244/list/plampin-master) — 3 ideas - [Boom Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21982074/list/boom-office) — 1 idea - [boomarch master bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16379239/list/boomarch-master-bath) — 3 ideas - [Shah](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15589161/list/shah) — 4 ideas - [Tabora](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12524758/list/tabora) — 3 ideas - [Kaczmarek](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12161990/list/kaczmarek) — 5 ideas - [Mudrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10803489/list/mudrooms) — 11 ideas - [Schildkraut](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10276122/list/schildkraut) — 15 ideas - [Lifton Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9394037/list/lifton-porch) — 9 ideas - [Sumit](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7923229/list/sumit) — 30 ideas - [Sweeney](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7524004/list/sweeney) — 3 ideas [See all 20 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/boomarch) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful! Can you provide specs on the fire pit bowl?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the gas regulator located? A: We found the fire bowl and ordered it, installed it, and it is a work of art. We used this company: Concrete Creations 19205 Lanark St Reseda, CA 91335 www.ConcreteCreationsLA.com Nava@ConcreteCreationsLA.com (818) 727-1078 (888) 299-8273 **Q: pendant lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* I am trying so hard to find pendant lighting like for over my island. Can you tell me the make? also are these black or oil rubbed bronze or other? thanks A: These were from Circa Lighting and are oil rubbed bronze. https://www.circalighting.com/ceiling/pendant/ Good luck! **Q: Porch columns** *(in Photo Questions)* Is that a glass tile mosaic, inset on the porch columns? Whatever the material, it is truly a very beautiful and unique design detail- so subtle and so creative! A: You have a good eye. It is a glass mosaic tile, yes. Thank you for your comment! **Q: what brand is this cabinet?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I hope this helps you in your search. It is a Porcher TETSU SERIES 42" WALL SYSTEM, KIT\# 98050. • Achieves the wall mounted faucet look using existing plumbing • Cosmetic mirror built into left inside mirror door • Integral shelf system allows for storage or room accents • Available in natural wood Mozambique (690) veneer from Africa, classic Asian Bamboo (680) and Wenge (610) finish that can work in any spa environment • Towel rails extend and retract by touch • 2 front drawers feature a self closing easy touch hinge • Vinyl based top coat with antimicrobial properties • Pre-assembled unit allows for quick installation • Chipperfield Wall Mounted Faucet \#5120.451 shown sold separately • Testu Oval Glass Bowl \#32190 shown sold separately Kit Components: ❏ 95020 36" Two Drawer Console Only ❏ 95050 42" Wall Unit Only Nominal Dimensions: 42" x 22-1/4" x 66" (1080 x 572 x 1696mm) Cabinet Only Dimensions: 36" x 18" x 14" (914 x 457 x 356mm) **Q: What is this grey color that is complimenting the living room? Please.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Unfortunately, I do not have that information. Best of luck. **Q: I love the four prints above the fireplace, Where can you order these?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Lisa, I'll reach out to the owner to see. Thanks. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*