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address: "2006 Palmgren Drive, Glenview, Illinois 60025, United States"
latitude: 42.0758
longitude: -87.8223
phone: "(847) 505-0072"
website: https://kwmdesigns.com
rating: 5
review_count: 10
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followers: 45
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# KWM Designs

> Chicago's Preferred Residential Design and Remodeling Company

Original Houzz profile: [KWM Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kwm-designs-pfvwus-pf~1828734385)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Glenview, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Des Plaines, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Niles, Highland Park, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Deerfield, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, Glencoe, Lincolnshire, Northfield, Kenilworth, Golf, Florida, Glenview Nas, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves
- Weekend consultations
- Woman owned
- Offers Custom Work
- Verified Hires
- Provides 3D Visualization

### Business highlights

- Woman owned
- Offers Custom Work
- Weekend consultations
- 19 Verified Hires
- Provides 3D Visualization

KWM Designs is a residential interior design company that focuses on remodeling kitchens, bathrooms & basements.  Projects range greatly in style from traditional to contemporary--every project is a unique reflection of the home owner.

Karen completed her undergraduate degree in interior design, graphic design, and business, and has worked in interior design for 20+ years and operated her own business for 10+ years. She takes great pride in the fact that most of her business comes from long-term, repeat clients and referrals, many of whom she has traveled all over the USA to continue to provide them with her professional design services.

### 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
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Built-ins
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Project Management
- Playroom Design
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Custom Home Bars
- House Plans
- Closet Design
- Universal Design
- 3D Rendering
- Basement Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Rugs
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Wine Cellar Design
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Decluttering
- Garage Storage
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Custom Countertops
- Custom Cabinet Doors
- Design Consultant
- Home Office Design
- Review/Create Layouts

### Areas Served

- Chicago
- Evanston
- Arlington Heights
- Skokie
- Des Plaines
- Glenview
- Buffalo Grove
- Park Ridge
- Northbrook
- Niles
- Highland Park
- Wilmette
- Morton Grove
- Deerfield
- Lincolnwood
- Winnetka
- Glencoe
- Lincolnshire
- Northfield
- Kenilworth
- Golf
- Florida
- Glenview Nas
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | KWM Designs |
| Address | 2006 Palmgren Drive, Glenview, Illinois 60025, United States |
| Phone | (847) 505-0072 |
| Website | https://kwmdesigns.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 45 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [KWM Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kwm-designs-pfvwus-pf~1828734385)
- **Website:** https://kwmdesigns.com
- **Phone:** (847) 505-0072

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642)
- [International Furnishings and Design Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/international-furnishings-and-design-association-pfvwus-pf~1863308180)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews**

### All 10 reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-331811419, Feb. 2019**

> I needed help in updating our 90 year old family home and furnishings. She made 3 suggestions of people who do leather furniture restoration. She dropped off samples of kitchen floor tiles. She recommended a floor contractor. She encouraged  my purchase of a wardrobe. She discussed bathtub finishing. I couldn’t be happier with all her recommendations!

**★★★★★ — Lynn Lowe, April 2018**

> I would definitely recommend working with this designer again.  She was organized and arrived on time for appointments and she had good suggestions re style and colors.

**★★★★★ — robert lipschultz, March 2018**

> Karen is an outstanding designer. She recently designed three bathrooms and a brand new kitchen. In the past she redesigned my family room as well as my living room. It has been a pleasure working with Karen she is accommodating and a very caring person. I have referred Karen to many of our friends who need new designs in their house. I forgot to mention that Karen also designed my 2000 square-foot basement which included a kitchen bathroom,bedromm and tv room.

**★★★★★ — Lisa Coleman Wyngarden, Nov. 2017**

> KWM Designs was easy and fun to work with. Karen understood my vision and took it to a new level of possibility. This was a big renovation project where Karen created a new layout design expanding our master bathroom and closet and created a master bedroom retreat. She  selected beautiful finishes and guided me to locations for affordable pricing. We are thrilled everyday with the final outcome of the project. Karen has also provided ideas for smaller redecorating projects which we are also thrilled with the outcome. We highly recommend KWM Designs for big and/or small projects.

**★★★★★ — Clare Rule, Nov. 2017**

> I have used Karen for many jobs over the past ten years ranging from remodeling my kitchen to simply redecorating my living room.  I could not have been happier with my experience. The quality of her work and her attention to detail is amazing.

**★★★★★ — Nancy Speers, Oct. 2017**

> I hired Karen to help me transform a formal living room/dining room/kitchen into an open floor plan that was functional and attractive for my whole family.   Karen did an amazing job spatially seeing the potential of the room and executing it to perfection.  Her professionalism, her work ethic and her relationships with others in the design business all led to the a wonderful renovation of our home!

**★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2017**

> From start to finish a pleasure to work with.  Design suggestions we're spot on with my taste's and contractors she worked with could not have been better and more accommodative to work with.  Like any project, we ran into several hidden issues that were quickly overcome with professionalism and high rise expertise from the team and the disruptions of living through a construction site were held to a minimum, which was much appreciative

**★★★★★ — Jane Wolfe, July 2016**

> Karen is the owner and principle designer with KWM Designs. Karen worked with me for a little over one year and she brilliantly guided me through my complete home renovation.
>
> She turned by small one bathroom house into a spacious two bathroom house.  She reimagined by kitchen to be open with a great flow and to a full wall of cabinets.  Karen designed the flow of my basement as well as supported by evert step of the way.
>
> Karen's support included going to stores I found to help ensure purchases and products match my budget and our vision.
>
> What I liked best about Karen - she allowed by vision to be realized and well as incorporating her design vision.
>
> I'll always use Karen to support any renovation!  I highly recommend her.

**★★★★★ — User, July 2016**

> KWM Designs did an amazing job setting up our new office location. Karen worked tirelessly to get us everything on time and under budget. She's amazing!! I would highly recommend her for any project, large or small

**★★★★★ — Traci Knudson, July 2016**

> Karen is fantastic to work with! She met our design objectives while staying on budget and on time. Our new office is beautiful! Karen was the key for sure!

## Selected projects

- [Wilmette Timeless Kitchen, Laundry Room, & Mudroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilmette-timeless-kitchen-laundry-room-and-mudroom-remodel-pj-vj~2959609)
  - Location: Wilmette, IL
  - Photos: 21
- [Northbrook Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northbrook-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2959518)
  - Location: Northbrook, IL
  - Photos: 12
- [Glenview Mud Room/ Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenview-mud-room-laundry-room-pj-vj~2946473)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 3
- [Kitchen Remodel open up to Great Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-open-up-to-great-room-pj-vj~2769416)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 29
  - Description: KWM Designs's is very proud of this stunning kitchen/great room remodel. The home owners embraced my design vision of transforming a small kitchen, dining room, and living room space into one open great room. Two walls were removed, a support beam was installed and windows and door were replaced to accomplish this design.
- [Master Bathroom Transformation to a Universally Designed Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-transformation-to-a-universally-designed-spa-pj-vj~2770263)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: KWM Designs is very proud of this entirely user friendly spa retreat of a master bathroom. My client's trusted my vision to flip the shower and toilet to the opposite side of the room to enable full access to every part of the bathroom for their changing needs. We were even able to incorporate a makeup station with a petite sink, separate from the 2 main sinks.
- [Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-remodel-pj-vj~2689204)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 17
- [Master Bathroom Spa Experience](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-spa-experience-pj-vj~2689224)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 6
- [Urban Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-townhouse-pj-vj~2689166)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 7
- [Timeless White & Grey Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-white-and-grey-kitchen-pj-vj~2689192)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 10
- [Urban Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-condo-pj-vj~2689194)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 9
- [Transitional with Modern Twist (Glenview) Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-with-modern-twist-glenview-master-bedroom-pj-vj~1853082)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This Master Bedroom is all about hidden storage to switch out seasonal clothing. It all began with new custom cabinetry followed by custom window treatments, custom bedding, a sleek desk for the family control center, and a designating a sitting area with rich velvet wing backs. The library ladder was the finishing touch. This room that was thought of as just a place to sleep has now become a sanctuary to get away.
- [Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Bar Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-master-bathroom-bar-remodel-pj-vj~1308344)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Blue/Green Master Bathoom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-green-master-bathoom-pj-vj~896426)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Modern Glam Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-glam-powder-room-pj-vj~2689200)
  - Location: Glenview, IL
  - Photos: 1
- [Custom Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-kitchen-pj-vj~896468)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Single Story Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/single-story-home-remodel-pj-vj~1307897)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Mosaic Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mosaic-master-bathroom-pj-vj~896449)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Entry with Stairwell & Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entry-with-stairwell-and-living-room-pj-vj~896432)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Basement Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-pj-vj~896423)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/powder-room-pj-vj~896451)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 42 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kwm-designs-pfvwus-pf~1828734385)

## Video

- [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840722305.m3u8?s=26e1a8c29e7d6e248956e8d3d5577595108f66cb&oauth2_token_id=1384357804)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120526804/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas
- [Schriber](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52261575/list/schriber) — 17 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kwmdesigns40)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Fun Pendant Lights** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love the fun pendant lights.  Can you tell you I can buy them?

A: I am happy to share that info.  I purchased them at IKEA.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*