--- title: "VESTA — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/vesta-pfvwus-pf~184679590 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~184679590.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: VESTA category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0a73176a028fc1cf_8767-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1357 W Concord Pl, Chicago, Illinois 60642, United States" latitude: 41.9008 longitude: -87.6528 phone: "(773) 252-7300" website: http://www.vestachicago.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 161 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # VESTA Original Houzz profile: [VESTA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/vesta-pfvwus-pf~184679590) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Oak Park, Glenview, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Highland Park, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Lake Forest, Forest Park, Lincolnwood, River Forest, Riverside, North Riverside, Chicago Metro, Gold Coast - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Award winning - High-end Since 2006 founder and award winning Chicago designer Colette Rodon Hornof is known for her luxurious living space designs that are rich in style and comfort. Her innovation, experience and meticulous discovery process ensures to deliver effectively and eloquently that translate clients’ desires into striking and vibrant kitchen and vibrant living spaces. Vesta celebrates the home and all its aesthetic possibilities, designing luxury high end kitchens and living spaces that honor the spirit and energy of those who dwell within. Come and visit the breathtaking showroom of fine cabinetry, appliances, unique fixtures and finishes on display. "Everything you imagine is real" ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Additions - Custom Pantries - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Home Extensions - Custom Walk-in Closets - Pantry Design - Wine Cellar Design - Fireplace Design - Outdoor Kitchens ### Areas Served - Chicago - Cicero - Evanston - Arlington Heights - Skokie - Oak Park - Glenview - Park Ridge - Northbrook - Highland Park - Wilmette - Morton Grove - Lake Forest - Forest Park - Lincolnwood - River Forest - Riverside - North Riverside - Chicago Metro - Gold Coast ### Typical Job Cost $90,000 - 250,000 Budget depends on scope of project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | VESTA | | Address | 1357 W Concord Pl, Chicago, Illinois 60642, United States | | Phone | (773) 252-7300 | | Website | http://www.vestachicago.com | | Followers on Houzz | 161 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/vestachicago - X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/vestachicago - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/colette-rodon-hornof-2060ba7 - Blog — http://vestachicago.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [VESTA](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/vesta-pfvwus-pf~184679590) - **Website:** http://www.vestachicago.com - **Phone:** (773) 252-7300 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - IIDA 2013 Red Award - Select Singular Space \| Member of NKBA \| ASID Industry Partner \| Member of Women's Presidents Organization \| Powerhouse SMART \| Designs for Dignity Board Member - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2025), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Home Builders Association Greater Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-greater-chicago-pfvwus-pf~1291865601) - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Chicago Appliance Professionals, April 2024** > Thanks for the great design. We really appreciated the professionalism and attention to details and quality that the whole team. **★★★★★ — Richard, Sept. 2023** > Colette and her Vesta team did a great job listening to what we had in mind for our kitchen and showing us a variety of very nice product lines at their studio to support our ideas. > We were offered professional guidance in the selection of the wall and base cabinets that best met our needs and fit our space and Colette personally came out to our home to confirm that the existing conditions - walls, ceiling and utilities would support their design. > The team was able to provide viable kitchen design options, working closely with us to improve the kitchen floor plan, select appliances and fixtures and provide a practical kitchen design that is both functional and beautiful. > We can not say enough about the service Vesta provided or the quality of the cabinets and the installation. Our high expectations were exceeded. **★★★★★ — Jorje, Feb. 2017** > Colette is the ultimate collaborator....she is smart, proactive, organized and thorough. As a designer I have worked with Vesta many times, and each time it has been productive and professional........Colette has extensive product knowledge, she has the ability to problem solve and the tenacity to stick with you until any challenge is met and successfully solved. She digs into the heads and habits of our shared clients to figure out the necessary functions of their kitchen and baths, then incorporates those features into the design in a thoughtful and considerate way. The team at Vesta and 2Rz are an inspiration and I look forward to every opportunity to work with them. **★★★★★ — LAMOU, Jan. 2017** > Colette is a great person to work with. She is creative, professional, efficient and fun. She knows her business and is honest about things she thinks will work and won't work. She also represents very high quality cabinet lines at mid to mid high price ranges. Colette is flexible and can look at design in various ways. Each project has an individual and creative bent to it. You won't go to Vesta to get the same look every time. I have recommended clients to work with her for all of these reasons. Vesta is also a great showroom in a very accessible location! I highly recommend Vesta and Colette. **★★★★★ — juliepshelton, March 2016** > This renovation project went completely smoothly-not a single glitch-because Vesta planned perfectly and monitored the execution every step of the way. This is a RAVE review! Colette and her team delivered a beautiful, practical design that met our needs and goals for a new kitchen. We entertain a lot and I cook every day- I wanted an efficient kitchen at a reasonable cost. I also wanted to maximize the storage and prep space in our kitchen's limited footprint. I got exactly what I wanted. The contractor Colette recommended was excellent and finished in record time. We never even had a punch list. Fantastic experience! **★★★★★ — Nicholas Moriarty Interiors (NMI, LLC.), Dec. 2015** > There are few showrooms that I trust as much as Vesta. Colette and her team are just as thoughtful, detail-oriented, and attentive to the client as we are. Vesta is one of the few showrooms I would actually send a client into without me present as I have the utmost respect for the way they conduct business. The world of high-end European cabinetry can be frustrating, especially if something goes wrong, but the team at Vesta does a terrific job at managing all projects from start to finish to ensure optimal results and ecstatic clients. I will happily continue to work with Vesta in the future and recommend anyone looking for kitchen, bath, or wardrobe cabinetry to highly consider Vesta for their project. **★★★★★ — Marilyn, Dec. 2015** > Vesta is the most professional group I have ever worked with. Their designs are amazing. They follow through on every detail thoughout the entire project. They take pride in their work. We would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — User, Nov. 2014** > It is always a pleasure to work with Vesta in designing kitchens for my clients. I have worked on several projects with Vesta for clients and they have been there through every step of the process. Detail oriented, conscientious, collaborative and fun to work with, I recommend Vesta for your next kitchen design. **★★★★★ — brucedmytrow, March 2014** > Creating your dream home is never an easy process. Colette has been with me every step of the way. Her attention to detail and Vesta’s extensive vendor network brought it all together. She listened to my specific needs, solicited ideas and guided me through the process. Colette’s passion for her work was contagious, minimizing stress and creating pleasurable experiences even through challenging parts of the project. Thank you, Colette and Vesta! **★★★★★ — Leslie Nolan, March 2014** > Colette and VESTA team made a kitchen remodel a simple undertaking, as they professionally managed all aspects of my project. They offered sound advice and made reasonable suggestions to design a modern kitchen for my urban condo. Using suppliers from Europe and leveraging local expertise, they designed a unique kitchen that I haven't seen in other city homes. I highly recommend VESTA's services. **★★★★★ — usamiele, March 2014** > Working with Vesta Chicago has really been a great experience from day one. > > Their support and vision from a manufacturing stand point is excellent. Colettes balance of common sense, attention to detail, customer focus and team approach in high-end projects has been very refreshing....they are a delight to work with! **★★★★★ — wetmorecj, March 2014** > I worked with VESTA to completely remodel my kitchen as part of a major home renovation. In all aspects of the project, Colette was professional, knowledgeable and responsive - exceeding my expectations at every turn. She provided meaningful information about cabinetry, appliances, lighting and surface materials that allowed me to understand trade-offs and make informed decisions. Her range of skills from high level vision to expertise in the details helped create a kitchen as functional as it is beautiful! For a complex project, the process was amazingly smooth. Although we encountered very few problems, Colette was incredibly quick and creative in resolving them - in my mind, the true measure of a customer focused business. I can recommend VESTA and Colette without qualification - I really enjoyed working with them and am thrilled with my kitchen!!! ## Selected projects - [Flame](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flame-pj-vj~7178447) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - [Luminous](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luminous-pj-vj~6365894) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - [Ultra](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ultra-pj-vj~7178435) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - [Reale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reale-pj-vj~1448048) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - [Avant- Garde](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avant-garde-pj-vj~394377) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: This is a remodel of an existing highrise apartment in Streeterville. The apartment was gutted and significant walls were removed in the kitchen to allow for a clear view of the lake and integration to the dining room. A breakfast table was added as a functional design feature, integrating storage and media. A sleek look to the space was achieved by a run of tall storage housing (2) ovens, a tambour unit to hide the mixmaster, integrated refrigeration and tall pantry storage. Keeping the counter… - [Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-pj-vj~415912) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: This home is located in the in the heart of Northcenter and situated on an oversized lot with a tremendous view of a landscaped backyard garden. The client’s desire was to open the back kitchen wall to take advantage of the garden view and to incorporate the kitchen into the rest of the home. By adding a 3’-0” deep addition at the sink wall and increasing the overall size of the windows, Vesta was able to expand the views and to open the floor plan to create a functional island. The island in tu… - [Metropolitan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/metropolitan-pj-vj~530837) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Combining 2 apartments, overlooking the heart of Lincoln Park, we were able to take advantage of the breathtaking views. Using sleek and contemporary materials created long lean lines that created sight lines to the outdoors. The palate ties nature back into the home. - [Flourish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flourish-pj-vj~2170303) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - [Pure](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pure-pj-vj~1412248) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: In collaboration with 2RZ Architecture, Vesta provided Kitchen and Bath Design. A unique combination of materials and design details blend to form a sleek and contemporary feel to this full floor Lincoln Park Condo. Highlighting the existing concrete column provides a nod to the original construction. - [Inspire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inspire-pj-vj~1426625) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: Working in collaboration with 2RZ Architecture, Vesta provided Kitchen and Bath Design Services for this 9,000 sf condo with 360 degree views of the city. Designing with clean, sleek lines in tandem with the neutral palette allows the city to become part of the interior. - [Visionary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/visionary-pj-vj~460596) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: This project is a remodel of an existing kitchen in the heart of Ravenswood. A window was removed to add more storage and countertops. A previously awkward back hall transition was re-designed to incorporate additional space, to house the small built-in kitchen appliances and tall integrated freezer. The goal of this project was to create space for everything in the kitchen and to minimize items sitting out on the countertops. A stand out feature was designed for the Buddha statue in eating area… - [Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elegance-pj-vj~499114) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: This highrise apartment had been designed and beautifully appointed back in the early 90’s but was desperate for an update. This Master Bath had an awkward angled shower with an enclosed toilet room that made it feel small and cramped. By eliminating the toilet room and squaring off the shower for a larger footprint, we gained physical space. The sleek modern design was enhanced by using a single large format tile type throughout. The Duravit soaking tub has a “reading shelf” built into the side… - [Luxe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxe-pj-vj~534291) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: This beautiful kitchen renovation project, combined an empty laundry space and the existing kitchen to create a vast, open and expansive new environment. The Owner wanted to maximize space , so Vesta created many hidden and secret storage areas and electrical outlets - all behind sliding panels, keeping the design sleek and minimal all throughout the kitchen. A rolling tamber unit and a complete range of Miele appliances, including a built in coffee machine, were just some of the luxury touches… - [Vogue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vogue-pj-vj~394357) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - Description: This Pied-a Terre in the city was designed to be a comfortable haven for this client. She loves to cook and interact with her husband at the same time. The main walls of the kitchen were removed to incorporate the entire living space. Sleek high end appliances were utilized to minimize the look of the kitchen and enhance a furniture look. Sleek European Cabinetry extends into the living space to create a media center that doubles as a buffet for the terrace. The tall monolithic column conceals t… - [Urban](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-pj-vj~527074) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - Description: This contemporary kitchen renovation project by Vesta, was the fusion of a vintage lake front space and modern sleek living. The space was opened up by integrating a wasted pantry and removing walls and cladding columns. A combination of a domed light cove and LED lights helped merge the two spaces into one living and functional environment. The block color and bold modern designed combined with the glass back splash, added a touch of edgy elegance to this Urban city kitchen. [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/vesta-pfvwus-pf~184679590) ## Ideabooks - [baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106137550/list/baths) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/coletterh) ## Community Q&A **Q: Brown field tile** *(in Photo Questions)* What is this fabulous field tile? Please provide brand, size and color. A: The tile is by Caesar and the Series More in the color Iridium. **Q: what is the stain color on the tall column?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The material is a wenge colored laminate. **Q: Who is the cabinet manufacturer?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: the cabinet manufacturer is Leicht **Q: are these the 2nd floor duravit 23 inch sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The sink is a Duravit 2nd Floor 23"W sink **Q: Can you tell me about this flooring? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is porcelain tile from Porcelanosa. It is named Tavolo Grigio. **Q: what is the tile used?** *(in Photo Questions)* is it helsinki by walter zanger or a silver cream travertine? it looks more white thab the usual silver cream color 12x24? A: RE-Use is the manufacturer. The depth is 14". And... thank you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*