--- title: "Space Interior Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/space-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1761689427 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1761689427.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Space Interior Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9003d7f101c321f6_5104-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois 60610, United States" phone: "(773) 213-5433" website: http://www.spaceinteriordesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 48 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 222 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Space Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Space Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/space-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1761689427) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (48 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally \*Now taking consultations by phone or in person. Call for more information.\* Leslie Newman Rhodes is a recipient of the 2020 Best of Houzz designer award, a HGTV designer, designated one of the 15 best designers in New Orleans and one of the 25 best designers in Illinois. Leslie’s work has been featured in numerous international publications, blogs and books. Leslie has been involved in design for 49 years. As a young girl she would draw floor plans, and still finds that process soothing and challenging. At 18 Leslie did her first total renovation of a historic property and has done plans and design for buildings all over the US and in parts of Europe since then. Home design has always been an outlet for this creative person, who, in the past, owned and ran an art gallery, worked as a photographer, and potter glass blower. These have all help enhance her skills, and her life growing up in Europe gives her an unusually well rounded design approach and a variety of tools with which to approach each job. She is a creative and responsive designer who collaborates closely with owners to create a home of their dreams that represents their personality and that can stand the demands of their lifestyle. She has a gift for maximizing storage, and designing rooms that flow seamlessly into one another, always versatile and inviting. Residential and commercial, staging and re-arranging, hourly rates. Working in Chicago and New Orleans. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Kids Bedroom Design - Lighting Design - Entry Design - Playroom Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - House Plans - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Universal Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Design ### Areas Served - Chicago ### Typical Job Cost $15,000 - $5,000,000 I charge a flat hourly rate for all my services. Now taking consultations by phone or in person for $150/hour. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Space Interior Design | | Address | Chicago, Illinois 60610, United States | | Phone | (773) 213-5433 | | Website | http://www.spaceinteriordesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 222 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — space interior design - Blog — http://blog.builddirect.com/the-15-best-interior-designers-in-new-orleans/ ## Offers Consultations Available! Flat Fee _Call for more information_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Space Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/space-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1761689427) - **Website:** http://www.spaceinteriordesign.com - **Phone:** (773) 213-5433 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2016-19 Best of Houzz - New Orleans Top 15 Interior Designers - BuildDirect, Illinois - Top 25 Interior Designers - LuxPad, Featured in SPLASH magazine - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 48 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Katie Koch, Dec. 2018** > Space Interior Design and Leslie Newman is one of my favorite design firms. I work only with professionals and she is certainly one. Well know in New Orleans and Chicago areas. Beautiful style and great knowledge of products. I have worked with Leslie for many years! **★★★★★ — Alex Entratter, Dec. 2018** > Leslie is a miracle worker when it comes to creating a space that is unique and specific to any client's needs. As a real estate broker, I have had the opportunity to work with Leslie on a variety of different projects including interior design, rehabbing, & in-home organization. Leslie's top tier network of service providers, project management skills, and attention to detail make for an impeccable combination in ensuring that every project is as seamless & care free for all of my clients. Her extensive knowledge of Architectural Design & Construction guidelines allow her to not only create a beautiful space, but to manage her teams to ensure that your dream home or investment property is up to the highest building standards. I also can't stress enough her valuable skills of communication throughout the process that make what can be a stressful process so ENJOYABLE for all involved. I have loved working with her and can't thank her enough for taking care of many of my clients! **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > And how much have I loved working with you on everything...and everything we can work on together going forward! These words mean so much to me. This is what I want to be as a designer and I am so glad you think I am able to deliver on all these points. > Thank you **★★★★★ — Javi Atique, Nov. 2018** > Leslie has been phenomenal to work with! She came prepared for our first conversation and was full of ideas unique to my space. I knew instantly that she'd be great because I did not want a cookie cutter job. > > I'm not very well versed with design terms or creative ideas so I was a little concerned that the outcome may not be what I wanted. Leslie has an incredible way to guage people's taste and manage expectations so that the end product is better than one could have thought. We are still working on the project but I am super delighted by what has been done thus far. It can and will only get better from here :) She has great knowledge of products available in the Chicago land area and will go off the beaten path stores to find the right things for the space. Great energy and fun personality to work with. I have already extended the scope of the project and hopefully each corner of my condo will be touched by Leslie's magic hands when we are done :) **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > Javi, you have been such a blast to work for...your home looks and feels as vibrant and worldly as you are, and I am grateful to have had the chance to work with you. It is FUN! **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2018** > We were fortunate to have Leslie’s help with a difficult project for our family. She was simultaneously compassionate and effective with the end result being the perfect problem solver for us. > Leslie is the consummate pro. She brought an eclectic, innovative lens to our remodeling project. Space Interior Design gets our highest > recommendation. **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > I know you do not normally review people, and I am incredibly grateful you shared this. It has been pleasure to work with you, and to feel like I am making a difference. Thank you!! **★★★★★ — Karla Katz, Nov. 2018** > Space interior design is a very professional and talented firm . I have known Leslie and worked with Leslie for many years. Her experience and clarity shows and all of her work . Can’t wait for the next project! > I highly recommend space interior design for any project large or small. **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > Thanks so much, Karla. You know how much my clients love the beautiful antiques in your store and how much they add to the interiors I am lucky enough to do. **★★★★★ — Urban Environments, Aug. 2018** > I've been working with Leslie for over 10 years. She is an exceptionally talented interior designer and a master of space planning. She is beyond brilliant with her ability to organize a space and I'm always envious of how beautifully sophisticated and easy to live in her client's homes are upon completion. She is my go to for difficult design dilemmas, and always steers me right! **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > Thank you so very much for this!! You are always my go to as well. Good team!! **★★★★★ — Renee Salomon, Nov. 2017** > I have so much to say about Leslie and her fabulous work but, I will do my best to be brief. I’d give her 10 more stars if I could. > > MORE SPACE: leslie is amazing at finding space in your home. Every room that she worked on feels bigger, brighter and less cluttered. She easily gave me 10 times more storage than I had previously. Every space in my home is utilized to its fullest potential. We have some truly functional and amazingly beautiful build-ins that she designed. I don’t know how I lived without them. > > STYLE: Leslie’s eye for style is fantastic. I love her eye and she’s very hip. She’s even more talented in being able to draw out MY style. My home looks like ME. She took my incoherent ideas and thoughts and turned them into a truly beautiful and unique home. She took the time to understand me, my family, our routines, and life. She designed a gorgeous home that WORKS for us. > > HIGH/LOW: leslie knows where to spend money and where to save it. We have some spectacular pieces in perfect spots and highly functional but less expensive peices in other places. > > FRIEND: Leslie understands that construction on your HOME is a very disruptive and stressful experience. She was with me through every frustration like a best friend. She’s so empathetic and really puts her heart into her work. > > She’s the best. I’d hire her again for anything! **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > Wow! My heart!! > Thanks so much for this review and, needless to say, I am very proud of our collaboration and the fact that your home feels like you! > Happy to work with you anytime of course!! > Grateful > Photos to come in 2018 **★★★★★ — Zaid Interiors, March 2017** > There are no words to describe the talent Leslie Newman displays. She is above and beyond the job title 'interior designer'. Passionate and talented, she surpasses your expectations. We are grateful to continuing doing business with her. **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > Absolutely the same to you! I have so enjoyed how we mesh, and I could not do what I do without you **★★★★★ — Lynn Stair, Dec. 2016** > Over the past year, I have worked with Leslie on two different projects - my condominium in New Orleans and my home in New York. It has been an astounding journey of discovery, style, grace and constant amazement at Leslie's talent and experience. In each project, we started with existing elements - furniture, art, accessories, floor and wall treatments. Through the process of changing out some of the elements and relocating, modifying and reusing many of the existing elements, each of my homes evolved and has became more inviting and cohesive. Leslie sees potential and opportunity everywhere and recommended a combination of mostly subtle and a few radical changes that have resulted in my homes reflecting my personal style better than I could have imagined. > > One specific change that has brought me great pleasure is the rehanging of my art collection in my New York home, which Leslie coordinated over Facebook and without ever being in my house! She brought a fresh perspective to my art and recommended hanging works in different places and in different combinations. As a result, I am again enjoying pieces that had become stale in their old locations. My art now fully contributes to the ambiance of the rooms and both – the art and the rooms – have never looked better. > > I have worked with professional interior designers on my homes in the past but never was the process as much fun or the results as satisfying as these projects. Leslie is wonderfully creative and thoroughly professional. Her neutral interiors are calm and serene but she has a fabulous sense of color when it is used in a room. She works at the speed that you set for a project, but will counsel you to also spend time on certain things when they are critical for the success of the project. > > Also, both projects benefited greatly from Leslie’s knowledge of design resources and her strong working relationships with her contacts. All of the resources she recommended – upholsterers, art galleries, furniture and rug sources, electricians, plumbers and even furniture shippers - have been wonderful. As a client, I truly appreciated how much easier the process was for me when all of the parties enjoyed working with Leslie and would often go the "extra step" that added value for me. > > Thank you Leslie! **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > THANK YOU! I did think it was pretty cool to be able to hang a chandelier and adjust hanging of a whole houseful of amazing artwork by FaceTime on my phone!!! Our communication is great, and so things just flow...like my "you need a pink rug", which you heard without falling over! Always a good sign. **★★★★★ — Toby Osborne, Dec. 2016** > I have worked with Leslie Newman for a few years now. I help her to place her clients orders at the west elm store in Lincoln Park, Chicago. She is easy to work with and it is always a pleasure to hear her voice on the phone. If you are looking for a patient, smart and savvy designer Leslie is the one for you. I highly recommend Leslie for the job. **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > You are a total doll, and I truly love working with you! Tons!! **★★★★ — Digital Systems & Integration LLC, Dec. 2016** > I work with several designers around Chicago and Leslie is the most pleasant and enjoyable to work with. She is very organized with her projects and communicates very well with her contractors in a timely fashion. I highly recommenced Leslie and would use her in all of my personal projects. **★★★★★ — Snappy Tint, Nov. 2016** > We are a window tinting company based in New Orleans and we work with alot of designers. Leslie is a breeze to do business with and her clients are always such nice people. She gives her clients the most attention I have ever seen and the end results are as usual, stunning. Five Stars for this company. **Comment from Space Interior Design:** > And you are a breeze as well. You make it easy for me because you are straight forward and dependable... and nice. What else is there? ## Selected projects - [French Modern in New Orleans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-modern-in-new-orleans-pj-vj~6350275) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 3 - [Boho Naturals in New Orleans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boho-naturals-in-new-orleans-pj-vj~6350290) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 4 - [Nola Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nola-classic-pj-vj~4222506) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 22 - Description: A home filled with antiques and a busy vibrant young family needs both comfort and elegance. Combining the family antiques with modern artwork in peaceful tones let the inherited and the new work every day. I redesigned the floor plan around the new kitchen and tried to adjust the flow for entertaining small and large groups. I adjusted some furnishings throughout the house, re did the daughter's bath and a sitting room completely. I am so happy to see how this has embraced this family. - [New Orleans Art Lover's Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-orleans-art-lover-s-condo-pj-vj~5495543) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 13 - [City Sanctuary Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-sanctuary-chicago-pj-vj~555913) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: This multi use space shows soft grey furniture, and ikat in contrast to the sleek poliform kitchen and tv unit. There are multiple work/dining areas to accommodate this family of 5 and their actives. Furniture is an eclectic from Jayson Home and Garden, Restoration Hardware, West Elm, and Design Within Reach. - [Chicago Lake Side Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-lake-side-condo-pj-vj~5348296) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 2 - [New Orleans Lobby](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-orleans-lobby-pj-vj~4223400) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 3 - [Chicago North Shore Four Seasons Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-north-shore-four-seasons-room-pj-vj~555925) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: This is a room we added to my client's home to serve as a gathering place for her family for all seasons. It is multi purpose, and designed by me from the ground up. The tile floor is heated for comfort in the winter, and the glass is removable so screens can be put in for summer. It is fully air conditioned and heated featuring ceiling fans, there are tv and eating areas. Paneling is made of cement board to prevent mildew, and furniture is indoor outdoor, so the room is pretty much indestructib… - [Chicago North Shore Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-north-shore-kitchen-pj-vj~556088) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 11 - Description: This Long kitchen with low ceilings was designed to feel open and to function on every level for the client's needs. Custom cabinets by Legacy Woodwork, Hanstone counters by Losecco, Custom back painted glass back splashes by Glass works, custom hood by Scarff Metal works, cabinet pulls from Clark & Barlow. All drawer interiors are custom fitted, many cabinets have custom designed pullouts for appliances. Floor plan and details by Space Interior Design. - [Chicago Transitional Zen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-transitional-zen-pj-vj~555928) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 11 - Description: My client wanted a transitional condo with eastern overtones, very zen and a place where their artwork could shine. This was a total redo, for which I did the plans and all other design elements. The open plan allows almost all rooms to be visible from one another, and we had to allow for visiting family. Natural elements, beautiful artwork, and a pared down chic define this space. - [Chicago Artist's Office and Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-artist-s-office-and-studio-pj-vj~555920) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: Sleek white multi use office, studio, guest bedroom with mini kitchen in downtown Chicago. Space redesigned to provide tons of built in storage, comfortable guest area. Engineered Floor, Benjamin Moore Simply White paint, Corian countertops all specified by designer. Glass backsplash in kitchen area, and modern lighting - [New Orleans Classic Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-orleans-classic-charm-pj-vj~555943) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 11 - Description: Home redesign in collaboration with the Coveted Life, Kitchen enlarged to relate to the whole house and living space, baths re done, new layout for efficiency and flow - [New Orleans Condo in the Trees](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-orleans-condo-in-the-trees-pj-vj~4223449) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 7 - [Chicago North Shore Girl's Bedroom and Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-north-shore-girl-s-bedroom-and-bath-pj-vj~595792) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: Light, airy and "girly" this redo had challenges. The bathroom is all found space in the eaves of the attic, and designed down to the millimeter for efficiency with mirror covered cabinets, and electric swing out cabinets. Hand made tile, thassos marble open up a small space. This bedroom is sort of boho to reflect the daughter's style and has penny room for her growing collections. - [Chicago North Shore Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-north-shore-home-pj-vj~595904) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: two view of the dining room and some views of the entry show the contrasting colors and depth used in this residence. The play of dark and light continues, and is reflected into the kitchen. - [New Orleans Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-orleans-home-pj-vj~556094) - Location: New Orleans, LA - Photos: 3 - [Chicago Contemporary French](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-contemporary-french-pj-vj~556093) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: Delightfully french, but also urban, in style, this contemporary condo features black and white photographs, white denim covered seating, mixed use rooms, and a flowing comfortable layout that accommodates 2 or 30. Custom made dark wood bookcases and dining table ground the all white room. - [Chicago Condo Lobby](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-condo-lobby-pj-vj~556101) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 2 - Description: This awkward lobby now shines with a monochromatic palette, natural stone, wood paneling, simple seating groups. The windows are covered with a layer of sheer panels over frosted glass for privacy and softness. The furniture is covered in durable faux leather and shagreen fabric. The cocktail tables are from West Elm with custom honed black granite tops. There is a fireplace across from the banquette. - [Chicago Memory Care Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-memory-care-unit-pj-vj~556110) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - Description: This room was conceived, planned, delivered and installed all in 2 weeks, something to be proud of. All furnishings and artwork were found in stock at Restoration Hardware, Crate and Barrel, West Elm, Ikea. Family photographs are on the walls to help with memory. [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/space-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1761689427) ## Ideabooks - [Articles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103245857/list/articles) — 2 ideas - [Furniture and things](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64823450/list/furniture-and-things) — 1 idea - [kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/904877/list/kitchen) — 2 ideas - [laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34306685/list/laundry) — 1 idea - [Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/551723/list/bath) — 2 ideas - [bedrooom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1797464/list/bedrooom) — 2 ideas - [dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/765291/list/dining) — 1 idea - [Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/551701/list/living) — 4 ideas - [Tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/551687/list/tile) — 1 idea - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/551677/list/lighting) — 1 idea - [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/551629/list/stairs) — 15 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/spaceinteriordesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the backsplash!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the material and name? A: Taj Mahal quartzite! Happy to help **Q: Where can I find the light fixture in this lobby?** *(in Photo Questions)* We want to replace the fixture in the lobby of our building and this might work for us. Thanks - Chris A: so appreciate your question, but, honestly, it has been a while and I am not sure. I wish I could be more help **Q: Where is the Poliform shelving unit from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: poliform showroom...they can be customized with components depending upon your needs **Q: Cozy seating** *(in Photo Questions)* What's the size of the sectional and where can I get it? A: Wow! I wish I could help. My client had this when we started and so we sort of started from there. We reupholstered it, but I never knew the story of the sofa. **Q: Love the entire room! Could you please tell me the color of the paint?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The paint color is Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore, one of my favs **Q: What is the paint color of the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We painted the cabinets Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore. We also used this color in the adjacent rooms, full or half strength for continuity. I have used this on cabinets before because it ages well, and pure whites can sometimes look dated. Thanks for you inquiry --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*