--- title: "A Finished Space — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/a-finished-space-pfvwus-pf~1703436297 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1703436297.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "A Finished Space" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/be53f2c00576d3de_4869-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1925 Birchwood, Wilmette, Illinois 60091, United States" latitude: 42.0765 longitude: -87.7246 phone: 87667378378 website: http://www.afinishedspace.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 86 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # A Finished Space Original Houzz profile: [A Finished Space](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/a-finished-space-pfvwus-pf~1703436297) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Wilmette, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Northbrook, Highland Park, Wilmette, Deerfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves Transforming homes from Evanston to Lake Forest, we design and build each project from start to finish. Our design sensibility is understated and inviting. Smart layouts with clean lines and high quality materials are prominent in our work. Please visit us at www.afinishedspace.com to learn more. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Deck Building - Basement Design - Laundry Room Design - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Northbrook - Highland Park - Wilmette - Deerfield - Winnetka - Glencoe - Kenilworth ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 500,000 Range varies widely based on the scope of the project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | A Finished Space | | Address | 1925 Birchwood, Wilmette, Illinois 60091, United States | | Phone | 87667378378 | | Website | http://www.afinishedspace.com | | Followers on Houzz | 86 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — www.afinishedspace.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [A Finished Space](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/a-finished-space-pfvwus-pf~1703436297) - **Website:** http://www.afinishedspace.com - **Phone:** 87667378378 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — T M, Oct. 2017** > Jed's work is exemplary: > 1\. He's honest. Jed was upfront about the cost of the project, materials required, the process, expectations, and results. > 2\. His team is respectful. The crew was consistent throughout the project, got to know our family, greeted everyone in the morning, laid out drop cloths and repacked them every night, swept and vacuumed daily, and were completely friendly. > 3\. The finished work was fantastic. He led us through a redesign and finish of our master bathroom that looks modern, fits our home style, and feels twice as big as the previous bathroom without any dimension changes at all. The materials used were perfect for the design and fit our budget. > Will gladly work with Jed again on another project and recommend him and his team **Comment from A Finished Space:** > Many thanks, TK! We're happy to know you and the family enjoy the new bathroom. It was great to work with you guys. **★★★★★ — Ellen Lee, Aug. 2017** > Jed and team are truly the best! I am so glad I chose A Finished Space for my master bath bathroom remodeling job. They turned a brown and ugly 1970's bath space into a modern zen paradise. When I first talked to A Finished Space, I had a basic design created but their feedback and insight adjusted this design - and for the better. The team's additional guidance and recommendations on finishes and materials was also spot on. I couldn't be more pleased with the work and the experience of working with Jed and his team. I will hire them again in a minute. **Comment from A Finished Space:** > Thank you very much, Ellen. We're also glad to leave the 1970's behind us. Everybody on the team enjoyed building this for you, and we're thrilled you enjoy it! Working with you is a pleasure, and your bathroom is one of my all-time favorites. **★★★★ — Liz Trubey, Feb. 2017** > So happy we went with A Finished Space for our bathroom remodel. Jed really got what we were looking for - and had ideas we didn't know what we wanted. The people who showed up to work on our bathroom were prompt and polite. The problems we ran into were addressed and solved. The only thing I would change is I would have loved a weekly schedule for when we could have expected work to be done. Not a huge problem. Most important: The bathroom was finished on budget, despite the usual surprises, and we are delighted by the results! It is beautiful, functional, and fits in with our house. We love it! **Comment from A Finished Space:** > Thanks, Liz! Happy to hear you're enjoying the new bathroom! **★★★★★ — Deborah Brill, Jan. 2017** > We really enjoyed working with Jed and his contractors when we renovated our master bath. We chose A Finished Space because we loved their design aesthetic - we were not disappointed! Jed knew what we were looking for and worked with us to keep within budget and still get the high quality of supplies we wanted. His contractors were professional, clean and courteous. We highly recommend A FInished Space! **Comment from A Finished Space:** > Thank you, Deborah. It was great working with you and Ed! **★★★★★ — Emily Schwulst, Aug. 2016** > A Finished Space renovated our bathroom, and we are extremely happy with the new room. Fantastic design support and the crew is very considerate and professional. They went out of their way to make everything just right. The bathroom fits our style perfectly, and I have received several compliments on it. **★★★★★ — meredithrobins, Aug. 2016** > Jed with A Finished Space not only did beautiful work on my house, but he was such a pleasure to work with. > He added crown molding to our first floor and built ins to our family room that are perfect. The people Jed works with are just as wonderful. > I highly recommend his company! **Comment from A Finished Space:** > Thank you, Meredith. Glad we could help with those finishing touches! **★★★★★ — bceckman, March 2016** > We are thrilled with the completion of our master bathroom renovation! I believe the quality is outstanding and the cost appropriate for the work done. And very important to me, I'm also pleased that we were on budget through the entire project. My husband and I certainly needed Jed's design judgement and trusted his product recommendations. I'm convinced we could NOT have done any of the work (tub, shower, vanity, tile flooring...) or management of the sub-contractors on our own. We are grateful for Jed and the team that he assembled. We've already asked Jed to give us kitchen remodel ideas.... **Comment from A Finished Space:** > Many thanks! We were glad to work with you on this master bathroom, and even though the tub was delayed due to a labor strike, we're happy you're enjoying the final result (who knew the boys would be so eager to bathe in the new tub? An unexpected benefit!) **★★★★★ — samanthasears27, March 2016** > I can't say enough about A Finished Space! WOW!!! We have used them for several major projects in our home- they are incredible! Unbelieveable design, quality of work, service, honored budget and timeline, extremely dependable, and total perfectionists!....I could go on and on! Jed and Samantha go above and beyond!! **Comment from A Finished Space:** > We appreciate the kind words, Sam. We really loved working with you on your master bathroom, kitchen, fireplace, and dining room. We hope your family enjoys the improvements for many years! **★★★★★ — Kristen, Dec. 2015** > We hired A Finished Space to redesign and renovate a hall bathroom, and we have been very pleased with the finished product! The design consultation meetings were productive and collaborative, and the renovation process was much more pleasant than we anticipated! The crew was very respectful of the fact that they were working in a family home, and their workmanship was top notch. I highly recommend A Finished Space! **Comment from A Finished Space:** > Thank you very much, Kristen. We're thrilled you're enjoying the hall bath--we hope it serves your family well for many years. We're glad the experience wasn't too disruptive with your home office across the hall. Your final touch on the bathroom is fantastic, too! ## Selected projects - [Winnetka Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-master-bath-pj-vj~2567565) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 6 - [Highland Park Modern Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-modern-master-bath-pj-vj~2581373) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Winnetka Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~2397120) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: This 1925 Colonial limped into our lives in need of a head-to-toe overhaul. We obliged with a new roof, electrical, plumbing, insulation, kitchen, and bathrooms. The basement was finished, and the attic found new purpose as a "treehouse" with a bedroom and bonus room. We maintained the original spirit of the home while rejuvenating it for the next 90 years. - [Evanston Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/evanston-bathroom-pj-vj~2533919) - Location: Evanston, IL - Photos: 4 - [Winnetka Hall Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-hall-bathroom-pj-vj~2479287) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 3 - [Glencoe Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-contemporary-home-pj-vj~1146457) - Location: Glencoe, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: This 1980's era Glencoe home near the lake underwent a major transformation from three to five bedrooms with efficient space planning. Luxury finishes do not compromise the lean design sensibility. A completely reimagined layout with new mechanicals, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, closets, and dual laundry rooms included moving the side entry to the front of the house, fresh landscaping, and more than 3,000 square feet of new oak hardwood floors. - [North Shore Bungalow \| Wilmette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-bungalow-wilmette-pj-vj~1157346) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Wilmette Traditional. This 1920's bungalow benefited by opening the floor plan and updating the living areas. All new Viking appliances, quartz countertops, lighting, and a marble backsplash modernized the kitchen while acknowledging the historical character of the home. New bathrooms, paint, lighting, and mechanicals completed the renovation. - [North Shore Cape Cod \| Wilmette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-cape-cod-wilmette-pj-vj~1951633) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: This mid-century Cape Cod home needed a new layout, major electrical and plumbing upgrades, and plenty of attention after years of deferred maintenance. A new open floor plan, along with new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, windows, mechanicals, trim, paint, and landscaping returned form and function to the current owners. - [Lake Forest Hall Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-hall-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~1447793) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: The current owners requested this shower-to-tub renovation with young children and house guests in mind. At first sight, we realized it was out of step with the rest of the beautifully designed home. Builder-standard features were nearing the end of their useful life. Legacy design decisions created a muddy visual, and unusually dark color choices had shrunk the spacious feeling of the bathroom. The missing tub and double-bowl vanity were identified as critical improvements. We jumped at the cha… - [Winnetka Attic Renovation ("Treehouse")](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-attic-renovation-treehouse-pj-vj~2232188) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Not all attics are forgettable spaces, even if they seem to be easily overlooked on Houzz. In this case, the unfinished attic was a forgotten space, but the ceiling height and stairwell access hinted at the potential. When valuable square feet can be reclaimed from inefficient uses, we jump at the chance! The newly renovated attic received closed cell insulation and clear cedar beams, enhanced by dormer windows with their own window seats. The new windows encourage plenty of sunshine and a view… - [Winnetka Colonial Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-colonial-laundry-room-pj-vj~2185350) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 3 - [Highland Park Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-master-bath-pj-vj~2213865) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Common drawbacks of old bathrooms are easy to spot. The tiny shower stall. The massive jacuzzi-style tub, sometimes non-functional and rarely used. The extra long vanity with one sink. Bulk purchasing of the same type of surface materials. This bathroom had it all, and more. The owners embarked on a complete revision of the existing space to convert it into the master bathroom they always wanted. - [Logan Square \| Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/logan-square-chicago-pj-vj~1951632) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - Description: This Chicago single family home called for a new kitchen, bathrooms, basement, paint, and new character for the new owners on a limited budget. - [Winnetka Basement Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-basement-renovation-pj-vj~1858035) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 10 - Description: Full renovation of a basement in Winnetka. - [Wilmette Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilmette-bathroom-pj-vj~6084733) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 1 - [Lake Forest Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-kitchen-pj-vj~6084730) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 1 - [Wilmette Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilmette-kitchen-pj-vj~5400522) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/a-finished-space-pfvwus-pf~1703436297) ## Ideabooks - [117 Sterling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150475136/list/117-sterling) — 3 ideas - [Gerson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146615934/list/gerson-residence) — 55 ideas - [GTM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141073900/list/gtm) — 5 ideas - [Dark template](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130458383/list/dark-template) — 1 idea - [HPkitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112840525/list/hpkitchen) — 27 ideas - [windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120750428/list/windows) — 1 idea - [Skokie Master bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112404975/list/skokie-master-bathroom) — 1 idea - [Chaplick Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82517311/list/chaplick-kitchen) — 3 ideas - [Wilmette Home Renovation: Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28608371/list/wilmette-home-renovation-bathrooms) — 2 ideas - [Wilmette Home Renovation: Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28608166/list/wilmette-home-renovation-kitchen) — 2 ideas [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/afinishedspace) ## Community Q&A **Q: What are the dimensions of the island?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The island is 8' x 3'. **Q: Tile or Wood floors in the kitchen? Help please :)** *(in Design Dilemma)* We are purchasing an older home and will be completely tearing out the kitchen. We have a hallway to the garage door and foyer close to the kitchen and are trying to determine if we should do wood floors in the kitchen and have tile in the entries, which is quite close to the kitchen space or put ceramic tile in all of it. Thoughts, advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! A: We tear out more tile floors than we see installed in the Chicago area. Among other limitations, grout lines in kitchen tile are difficult to keep clean. We prefer hardwood as well. **Q: Ceiling Height** *(in Photo Questions)* What's the ceiling height? and how tall are the upper cabinets? Thanks! A: 9' ceiling and 36" tall uppers. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*