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address: "Lake Barringon, Illinois 60010, United States"
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# Debbie Krukowski with Walter E Smithe

Original Houzz profile: [Debbie Krukowski with Walter E Smithe](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/debbie-krukowski-with-walter-e-smithe-pfvwus-pf~1866049820)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Lake Barringon, IL
- **Serves:** Arlington Heights, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Buffalo Grove, Lake in the Hills, Barrington, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Inverness, Lake Barrington, South Barrington, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Deer Park, North Barrington, Bull Valley, Trout Valley
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 5 Ideabook Saves

Life gets busy and all our time is precious! Our homes should be the best place to relax, rejuvenate and re-kindle special moments with family and friends. Why is it furnishing your own home is often the most "pressured" set of decisions you can make?

I take on your pressure and lead you through furnishing a home that bridges your "Style" and "Functional" Goals. A place you're proud to have guests, can't wait to spend time in...and where your newest dreams are free to flow!

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I've built a solid business with over twenty years of satisfied Residential Clients-Projects based on quality design and furnishings including Custom Furniture and Accessories. I specialize in "Total Look"/"One-Stop" projects, In-Home Consultations, Room Layouts, Art & Accents, Custom Bed Coverings and Window Treatments and more; serving the Barrington Areas, Chicago and Suburbs.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Custom Furniture
- Nursery Design
- Art Selection
- Custom Rugs
- Home Theater Design
- Custom Table
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Home Office Design

### Areas Served

- Arlington Heights
- Palatine
- Hoffman Estates
- Buffalo Grove
- Lake in the Hills
- Barrington
- Hawthorn Woods
- Long Grove
- Inverness
- Lake Barrington
- South Barrington
- Barrington Hills
- Kildeer
- Deer Park
- North Barrington
- Bull Valley
- Trout Valley

### Typical Job Cost

$10,000 - 50,000

Most comprehensive Budgets include Artwork, Rugs, Accent Items and Window Treatments necessary for a room that's "Easy-on-the-Eyes"!

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Debbie Krukowski with Walter E Smithe |
| Address | Lake Barringon, Illinois 60010, United States |
| Phone | (847) 704-0796 |
| Website | https://www.smithe.com/designers/debbiekrukowski/ |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Debbie Krukowski with Walter E Smithe](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/debbie-krukowski-with-walter-e-smithe-pfvwus-pf~1866049820)
- **Website:** https://www.smithe.com/designers/debbiekrukowski/
- **Phone:** (847) 704-0796

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- IDS/CQRID Certified Residential Design Professional, Prior Best-of-Houzz Five Consecutive Years, Member of Interior Design Society, Chicago and Suburban Chapter and National Level

**Affiliations**
- [Interior Design Society](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-design-society-pfvwus-pf~1829752925)

## Selected projects

- [Clean & Fresh](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clean-and-fresh-pj-vj~6112425)
  - Location: Trout Valley, IL
  - Photos: 12
- [Transitional Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-lodge-pj-vj~6112441)
  - Location: Palatine, IL
  - Photos: 5
- [Cozy Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-living-pj-vj~6112434)
  - Location: Inverness, IL
  - Photos: 4

[See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/debbie-krukowski-with-walter-e-smithe-pfvwus-pf~1866049820)

## Ideabooks

- [Transitional Classic Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/182069601/list/transitional-classic-bedrooms) — 4 ideas
- [Griege with a Splash!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154207138/list/griege-with-a-splash) — 6 ideas
- [California Vibes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140752642/list/california-vibes) — 6 ideas
- [The Kitchen.... Bone's Connected to the Fam Bone!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137995336/list/the-kitchen-bone-s-connected-to-the-fam-bone) — 6 ideas
- [Coastal Vibes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137880350/list/coastal-vibes) — 4 ideas
- [Not Your Grandma's Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130564885/list/not-your-grandma-s-farmhouse) — 4 ideas
- [Midcentury at its Finest](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130564712/list/midcentury-at-its-finest) — 6 ideas

[See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/webuser-253487342)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*