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# Mary Cook

Original Houzz profile: [Mary Cook](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mary-cook-pfvwus-pf~1635893479)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2013–2021), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500,000 Ideabook Saves

Award-winning Chicago interior designer Mary Cook is the founder of Mary Cook Associates. Her revolutionary book  “The Art of Space: the Seven Fundamentals that Guarantee Great Interior Design” gives professionals and amateurs alike the ability to create functional spaces that are beautiful, inspirational, and transformative and to unleash the real power of great design.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design

### Areas Served

- Chicago

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Mary Cook |
| Address | 4011 N. Ravenswood Ave, Ste 112, Chicago, Illinois 60613, United States |
| Phone | (773) 975-9500 |
| Website | http://www.marycook.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 1006 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/marycookassociates
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/marycookassoc
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/mary-cook-associates
- Blog — http://instagram.com/marycookassociates

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Mary Cook](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mary-cook-pfvwus-pf~1635893479)
- **Website:** http://www.marycook.com
- **Phone:** (773) 975-9500

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2013–2021), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — UICyborg, Sept. 2020**

> Professionals in their field. We recently worked on a project, liked everything
> the project turned out to be above all praise.

**★★★★★ — Business\_Name\_Placeholder, Dec. 2014**

> I have worked with Mary Cook's team of professionals on seven model home design projects in the past year.  Each one of them has been a work of art.  Mary's team is professional, detail-oriented, efficient and above all, amazingly talented. The working relationship I have with their team is positive, friendly and open.  Attention is paid to every detail, no matter how large or small.  Their proposals and budgets are presented to us in a timely manner and they have gone out of their way to work with us when we have had challenging deadlines to meet.   Their interior design ideas are inspired and their execution is virtually flawless.  Every piece of furniture looks like it belongs exactly where it is placed.  Every detail-from lighting fixtures to decorative trim-is just right and the best choice they can make.  All aspects of the design come together perfectly, and best of all, they make it seem effortless-when I know it is anything but!  I would highly recommend Mary Cook and Associates to anyone looking for a professional and talented designer for their home, office, model home or company.

**★★★★★ — Glass Tops Direct, Dec. 2014**

> Your work is absolutely beautiful.  You are truly talented and I enjoy seeing all of your designs and great attention to detail.

**★★★★★ — Maxim Lighting International, April 2014**

> Mary Cook is extremely talented and professional. You are guaranteed to be in awe when you see your project completed. Mary Cook have installed many of our lighting Fixtures in her jobs and each time we were amazed. She has the great skill to take a doll space and make it fun and lively without going over-the-top, which many designers tend to do. AMAZING!

**★★★★★ — anzelika, Dec. 2013**

> It intersting and simple combinations. In addition to its ease of operating apparently lavishly.
> Ease of furniture and beautiful decoration.
> A beautiful combination of curtains and carpets, and the walls and chairs.

**★★★★★ — cr0269, Oct. 2013**

> The staff at Mary Cook are very professional, thorough and friendly. I have worked with them on a variety of large, medium and small projects. All have been successful and well designed. I have worked with them for over 10 years. I would highly recommend this firm.

**★★★★★ — celineehlers, Sept. 2013**

> I am a sales representative. I supply interior products to them. I have been working with them for 12 years. They specify my products for their projects. I have worked with many designers and have had very good success. They are a very nice group of designers and do extremely nice work.

**★★★★ — Katie Abramite Fuentes, Sept. 2013**

> I am a furniture and textiles sales rep that works with Mary Cook Associates on commercial projects.  They are easy to work with and I've always enjoyed their design staff.

## Selected projects

- [Restoration Hardware Branded Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restoration-hardware-branded-home-pj-vj~2016090)
  - Location: Northville, MI
  - Photos: 30
- [Creekside at Byers Station](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creekside-at-byers-station-pj-vj~2016153)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Liseter Shipley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/liseter-shipley-pj-vj~2016117)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Enclave at Shackamaxon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/enclave-at-shackamaxon-pj-vj~2015829)
  - Location: Scotch Plains, NJ
  - Photos: 23
- [Blume Belmeade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blume-belmeade-pj-vj~1252078)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Colt's Run](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colt-s-run-pj-vj~1252066)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Liseter Rosemont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/liseter-rosemont-pj-vj~1252051)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Liseter Heatherwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/liseter-heatherwood-pj-vj~1252040)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Liseter Bryn Mawr Duke](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/liseter-bryn-mawr-duke-pj-vj~1252032)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [The Legacy at Millennium Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-legacy-at-millennium-park-pj-vj~1159280)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [English Rows](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-rows-pj-vj~1142393)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: These townhome interiors were designed for M/I Homes, Inc. in Naperville, IL. Photography by David Burk.
- [Mayfair - Addison](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mayfair-addison-pj-vj~37670)
  - Location: Naperville, IL
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: In Mary Cook Associates' fifth project with M/I Homes' Chicago division, the interior design firm tackled a by-now familiar situation. Buyers in Naperville's Mayfair community want all the upscale options of city living with the comfort and convenience of living in a smaller, more relaxed community. The Addison model was designed with a young professional couple in mind, and addresses the design needs of this demographic with modern, clean lined furniture, ecclectic industrial accents, and a cal…
- [Riding Oaks- Duke Country Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riding-oaks-duke-country-manor-pj-vj~616721)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Geddes Glen- Henley Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/geddes-glen-henley-manor-pj-vj~610272)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [The Art of Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-art-of-space-pj-vj~600429)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 25
  - Description: The Seven Fundamentals That Guarantee Great Interior Design
- [Lakewood Prairie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakewood-prairie-pj-vj~600851)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Reserve at Medina](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reserve-at-medina-pj-vj~595944)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Pleasant Square](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pleasant-square-pj-vj~590046)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Regency at Monroe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/regency-at-monroe-pj-vj~575907)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Liseter Weatherstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/liseter-weatherstone-pj-vj~568215)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15

[See all 42 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mary-cook-pfvwus-pf~1635893479)

## Ideabooks

- [jeannis for susan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20536707/list/jeannis-for-susan) — 2 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/marycook)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What width did you use on your drapery material?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I have a similar two story window with sliding glass doors, limited wall space on the sides and don't want to cover the windows so am looking for minimal width that doesn't look to skimpy with the two story height.

A: I do not have that information.  Just total fabric for the entire order.  Sorry.

**Q: Do you know the names of the wall and ceiling colors?** *(in Photo Questions)*

They are great colors.

A: General wall color is Sherwin Williams Jogging Path SW7635 in flat finish.  Trim is Sherwin Williams Origami White SW7636 in semi gloss.  Ceiling is Sherwin Williams Oyster White SW 7637 in flat finish.  Thank you for your interest.

**Q: Comforter set** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where can I buy and what is the cost?

A: The bedding was from Pottery Barn Teen.  Classic metro in stone.  It has been discontinued.  This project was done back in 2013.

**Q: Blue Paint** *(in Photo Questions)*

Could you please tell me the name of the blue paint color? Thanks!

A: The paint color is SW6197 Aloof Grey.  It photographed more blue than it really is.  Thank you for your inquiry.

**Q: Love the are rug** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is it from?

A: Area Rug is by Rizzy HD2985 Highland.  Thank you for your interest.

**Q: No question...** *(in Photo Questions)*

Just wanted to say this is a STUNNING project.  Appreciate all the answers to product questions!

A: Thank you for the nice compliment.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*