--- title: "In Your Space Interior Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/in-your-space-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~2014330327 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2014330327.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "In Your Space Interior Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4db3aabf045be99c_5122-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois 60603, United States" latitude: 41.8798 longitude: -87.6285 phone: "(312) 346-9100" website: http://inyourspacehome.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 88 last_updated: 2026-09-01 --- # In Your Space Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [In Your Space Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/in-your-space-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~2014330327) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Glenview, Forest Park, Aspen, Cherry Creek, Cherry Hills Village, Denver, Hill Top, Vail - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Runa Novak of In Your Space, Interior Design, provides award-winning interior design services for clients in Chicago, New York, Denver and Aspen Colorado. Choosing the best interior designers in Chicago, Denver and Aspen is an important decision. You want to work with interior designers who are not just well qualified, but who also have the ability to understand their client’s tastes and exactly what it is that the client wants to accomplish with the project. The best interior designers not only have extensive experience and good taste, but they are also able to focus those talents in a way that provides clarity for the client with respect to their design goals and objectives. As a former fashion designer in Paris, and an interior designer with over 15 years’ experience in residential, commercial and furniture design, Runa has the experience and skills to help you accomplish all of your interior design goals. Most interior designers will simply design a space that suits their tastes, not yours. Runa believes that each project is unique and should, first-and-foremost, reflect the individual tastes of her clients. Her goal is to help you refine your personal style by first understanding what style it is that defines you, secondly by presenting you with choices that accurately reflect your tastes and finally by bringing everything together in a way that way that gets you exactly the design you desire. Runas’ extensive experience in the fashion and interior design industries, and working in residential & commercial environments, ensures that the selections she brings to the table are not only the very best available, but are also chosen from the largest population of available items. With the internet, we’re all exposed to beautiful things, but how do you decide which one is the best? With so much to choose from, a days’ worth of searching can leave you more uncertain than when you started. Helping to refine the selections and bringing all of these beautiful items together into a well-defined space that is uniquely yours is what Runa does best. As part of the team, you will be involved in all aspects of the design and planning, making this a pleasant experience for you, every step of the way. Whether you’re looking for an interior designer in Chicago, Denver or Aspen, and whether you are looking to remodel and entire house, office, kitchen or bathroom consider award winning designer Runa Novak & In Your Space Interior Design. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Color Consulting - Kids Bedroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Built-ins - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Closet Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Wine Cellar Design - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Glenview - Forest Park - Aspen - Cherry Creek - Cherry Hills Village - Denver - Hill Top - Vail ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | In Your Space Interior Design | | Address | Chicago, Illinois 60603, United States | | Phone | (312) 346-9100 | | Website | http://inyourspacehome.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 88 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Your-Space-Interior-Design/348215278687694?ref=hl - Blog — http://inyourspacehome.com/interior-design-blog-runa-novak ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [In Your Space Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/in-your-space-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~2014330327) - **Website:** http://inyourspacehome.com/ - **Phone:** (312) 346-9100 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Featured in Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, Western Home Journal and Private Air Luxury Homes - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Mikelle Kruger, March 2017** > Runa has impeccable taste, is a dream to work with, and makes projects easy, fun, and exciting! She is a true professional and takes care of every last detail. She respects her clients ideas and tastes and responds with a space of your dreams!!!! **★★★★★ — Scott Cousino, Oct. 2016** > I hired Runa to design our software company's new office space. We started with an empty shell and she turned it into a cool, trendy downtown software company. She was able to do amazing things with the budget that we had. Super cool lighting and great colors throughout. It has a great vibe that everyone loves. A very productive work space that looks awesome! **★★★★★ — Kristen Cousino, Aug. 2016** > This is the 2nd house that Runa has done for us. This was a new home that we built. It turned out amazing! She has so many great ideas and knows how to put it all together and make the house fabulous. She gets me to think outside the box which is just what I need. We absolutely love our home. The lighting is gorgeous, the colors are just what we wanted. Our kitchen, master bath and master closet are to die for. It's a beautiful home that is warm and inviting. We couldn't be happier! **Comment from In Your Space Interior Design:** > Thank you Kristen for inviting me into your home to help create your dream house for your family. We worked every inch of the house together from ground ZERO and your house has a special place in my heart. So glad to hear you love your home! Thank you. **★★★★★ — rituv, April 2016** > Runa and In Your Space helped design our newly constructed home, picking finishes throughout and designing our kitchen and bathrooms. Runa's expert eye, refined taste and attention to detail ensured that the design of our house flowed seamlessly! She is easy to work with and a truly dedicated professional. Thanks to Runa, our house is now a beautiful, comfortable and inviting home! **Comment from In Your Space Interior Design:** > Ritu! Thank you so much for your kind words and entrusting me with your home. You and Venu were so generous and open ( your international exposure is priceless) and graciously invited me to share your vision to help create your home. I loved working with you guys and your house. **★★★★★ — chateauridge, Feb. 2016** > Runa has decorated two of our homes and those of my daughters and daughter-in-law. Each house is decorated in a very different style and we have diverse budgets. In every situation the homes are 'showcases one can live in'. Whenever anyone comes to my home, they seem to stop and stare! I love it and thank In Your Space. Runa is dedicated, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She seems to be able to find just the right item or look to delight the eye and the pocket book. I highly recommend Runa and In Your Space. **Comment from In Your Space Interior Design:** > Thank you Barbara!!! You were one my very first clients dating back to late 1990's! Thank you so much for your support and opportunities all these years. I So love you, your family and your friends and the list goes on and can't thank you enough! **★★★★★ — Deanna Soulis, Feb. 2016** > I have worked with Runa and In Your Space, happily, on multiple occasions. First, my home looks fab! So many great ideas that she was able to implement within my budget. I felt like I got a lot for my money and was happy with the outcomes. Her subs were good and communicated well with me and with Runa. Very Happy with my home. **Comment from In Your Space Interior Design:** > Thank you for your kind words Deanna and your support throughout all these years! I'm so grateful for your ( you and your family) generosity and entrusting me with your home. I feel so happy every time I enter your house! **★★★★★ — bmcmaho, Feb. 2016** > Runa helped us transform our 2004 home into our dream home. We nearly gutted every room in the house, moved walls, made an addition and transformed the home from a mountain rustic feel to a current, fresh look. Runa presented us with lots of ideas to choose from and guided our decisions to keep the style of the total house in balance. Her expertise in lighting and plumbing fixtures was especially appreciated. The very best thing about a designer is they can open doors to all kinds of vendors that you would not be able to find on your own. Her guidance was tremendously helpful. Personally, my husband and I loved working with Runa. Her enthusiasm was contagious. The nine month process was truly enjoyable thanks to Runa. I highly recommend her! **Comment from In Your Space Interior Design:** > Thank you Barb for your kind words and for an amazing opportunity to work on your house. I was honored to be invited to help you and Pat on your project. It was a very exciting collaboration and I love the result! Thank you for your ongoing support and friendship. **★★★★★ — Pam P-l, Feb. 2016** > In Your Space is FANTASTIC! Runa Novak was superb. She had great vision and created our dream home. She incorporated what we wanted into a look that we loved - which was unique and warm. Very professional. **Comment from In Your Space Interior Design:** > Thank you Pam for your wonderful review and for a memorable opportunity and experience of working on such a great project. A truly one of my favorite homes and I loved our collaboration. **★★★★★ — vansteenhouse, Feb. 2016** > Runa has worked in nearly every room in my home. I find her passion and vision remarkable. Her perception of space and design is superb. I was encouraged to stretch my own vision and the results were heart warming. > > The fabrics she chose have endured as she promised. The style is as timeless as she assured me it would be. **Comment from In Your Space Interior Design:** > Thank you Andrea! You were also one of my first clients. You have always supported me to grow as a designer and had given me opportunities to grow my business and I appreciate you so much. ## Selected projects - [Aspen Modern Mountain Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aspen-modern-mountain-style-pj-vj~1470621) - Location: Snowmass Village, CO - Photos: 19 - Description: Aspen, Colorado, is a stunning part of the world. In Your Space Interior Design firm is one of Aspen’s top interior design companies and as you might expect given the beautiful Rocky Mountain resort location, Aspen interior design often involves working on projects with an outdoor theme. . Back to Nature. Runa Novak is a top interior designer. She is familiar with the challenges of creating a modern living environment that successfully incorporates elements from the natural environment beyond th… - [Modern Industrial Classic Style in Aspen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-industrial-classic-style-in-aspen-pj-vj~1470626) - Location: Aspen, CO - Photos: 14 - Description: Runa Novak, was delighted to be asked to work on a complete design and build project in the beautiful Colorado landscape. As an experienced designer with In Your Space Interior Design, Runa Novak is used to creating beautiful living spaces for discerning clients, but this particular project involved tearing down and then rebuilding an existing structure from the ground up. Interior design in Aspen often features projects of all shapes and sizes, but this particular project was more extensive tha… - [Transitional Modern Style in Denver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-modern-style-in-denver-pj-vj~1470636) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 10 - Description: Runa Novak, a top designer from In Your Space Interior Design, afirm that regularly undertakes design projects in Denver, Colorado, often takes her inspiration from the Great Outdoors. In the case of this particular project, the stunning Colorado views proved to be particularly inspirational, even if, the interior of the house was less so. The end result by the Denver interior designer’s project was truly breathtaking and several of the rooms were later featured in Colorado’s prestigious Homes a… - [Luxury Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-bathrooms-pj-vj~802300) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Runa Novak is one of the top interior designers in Denver. Over the years Runa has worked with hundreds of clients and designed some truly memorable bathrooms, either as standalone projects or as part of a larger design brief. Bathroom projects are always one of her favorites and she enjoys coming up with creative design solutions for smaller spaces within the home. Form Follows Function: Runa Novak is very aware of the fact that form follows function when she is designing a home for a client, a… - [Custom Goumet Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-goumet-kitchens-pj-vj~802460) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: The kitchen is the most important rooms in the house. It sets the stage for the entire house – aesthetically and functionally – so if you are planning a new kitchen or a complete overhaul of your existing kitchen, perhaps you should consider hiring the services of Runa Novak, one of the best interior decorators in Chicago. . Finding the Right Balance of Form and Function with Interior Decorating in Chicago. Runa Novak and In Your Space Interior Design, is a firm whose design projects have been f… - [Chicago Software Company](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-software-company-pj-vj~1473154) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Interior Design Rendering Services for Commercial and Residential Clients Why should you have to guess what your designer in mind? You shouldn’t. We can help to take the guesswork out of the design process with interior design rendering services from RCN Interior Design. It is one thing to see a pretty picture of a piece of furniture you found in a magazine, but how will that piece look in your living room? While pretty magazine images and story boards can do a great job helping us to visualize… - [Designer Stair Cases](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designer-stair-cases-pj-vj~792345) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Beautiful Staircases from Runa Novak and In Your Space, Interior Design Firm in Chicago Staircases are often taken for granted. But they shouldn’t be because a staircase is a major architectural feature in a home and if built centrally, it can create a sense of grandeur in an otherwise mediocre entrance room. . Designer Staircases. Staircases can feature both indoors and outside. Internal staircases connect different floors in the home. A large staircase can act as a focal point in an open plan… - [Custom Furniture Doors and Built-ins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-furniture-doors-and-built-ins-pj-vj~1473174) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Custom Walnut Table and Bench Hudson Furniture Colorado](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-walnut-table-and-bench-hudson-furniture-colorado-pj-vj~781576) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/in-your-space-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~2014330327) ## Ideabooks - [Deanna](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/177126469/list/deanna) — 1 idea - [Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166066722/list/michigan) — 1 idea - [LU](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163382567/list/lu) — 32 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163382523/list/bathrooms) — 9 ideas - [Laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163383315/list/laundry) — 15 ideas - [Built-ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163382872/list/built-ins) — 29 ideas - [Molding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163382282/list/molding) — 35 ideas - [Staircase/Railing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61897979/list/staircase-railing) — 5 ideas - [Windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163383543/list/windows) — 2 ideas - [Patio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163383529/list/patio) — 1 idea - [Added](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162945315/list/added) — 20 ideas - [333 N. Canal](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150618982/list/333-n-canal) — 1 idea - [310](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76367997/list/310) — 14 ideas - [Discussions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101688848/list/discussions) — 1 idea - [310 Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73072235/list/310-michigan) — 1 idea - [Corner built-ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72639899/list/corner-built-ins) — 10 ideas - [planters](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66776972/list/planters) — 36 ideas - [In Your Space Great/Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64439066/list/in-your-space-great-living-room) — 7 ideas - [In Your Space Luxury Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62739386/list/in-your-space-luxury-bathrooms) — 20 ideas - [In Your Space Custom Stairs and Built-ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64439490/list/in-your-space-custom-stairs-and-built-ins) — 10 ideas [See all 24 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/runa-novak) ## Community Q&A **Q: looking for where to buy this vanity and sink** *(in Photo Questions)* please let me know if anyone knows where i can get this? A: The semi- recessed sinks were by Decolav. I believe they have various sizes and shapes available depending on your vanity size. The vanity was custom made for the client's space. Please contact In Your Space for a quote. info@inyourspacehome.com or call 303-480-9886. Thank you for the inquiry. **Q: Help with Kitchen Layout** *(in Design Dilemma)* Apologies for a redundant post. Houzz and I had some disagreements. But anyways... When we bought this house, we bought it largely for the property. I hated the kitchen then, and I hate it now. We’ve lived with it for a while, in hopes it would grow on me. It hasn’t. Time to redo. As I’m sure many of you would advise, we visited a CKD. And then another. We don’t yet have a design we love. I’m mostly concerned with flow at this point. We will make it pretty. Hoping here for some thoughts on some of what we’ve seen and any new ideas that might come to mind! Here is where we are currently. Our wish for is to take what is currently 4 spaces across the back of the house (dining/kitchen/eating/family) and turn it into 3 (dining/kitchen/family). We are very open to reconfiguring the space/removing walls/etc to make this happen. Our budget is healthy and appropriate. Look to the comments for the options and pics of the current space. It won’t let me post all of it in the main post. Argh! A: Hi, I highly recommend leaving the Dining Room as is. There is such a thing as the space being “ TOO OPEN”. If you were to open up the Dining Room wall, you will face many more challenges including having a nonfunctional kitchen. You will lose Kitchen storage space for wall cabinets and the working triangle. Your Kitchen/Dining/Bay Window area combined should feel very open currently, if not, it’s because the kitchen is small/closed up/choppy, leaving a very odd shaped Bay Window area/ Family Room that is hard to work with. The layout I sent you (or that style) should solve all that. It will make your Kitchen and the Family Room huge and dramatic but most importantly, functional and balanced. Often, when people tell me they want to dress down a room, it means the room is not inviting. You can have a very formal room that is inviting or a very causal room that is not. So, in general, you can create more informal look through paint, wallpaper, wood work, lighting, furniture and accessories, however, the overall design/style/feel of the house will dictate how formal or informal a house is. Currently, Your Dinging room furniture ( very nice) is 1 dimensional (1 style, same color wood). Don’t be afraid to mix wood species, style, time periods and bring in more texture which will help the room feel more inviting. This is where you can bring your creativity, personality, your travels and interests to make your house yours (original). Of course, new paint and wallpaper will definitely help but always consider the paint colors in connecting rooms. Ideally, you want to have a paint scheme for the entire house from the very beginning even if you are planning to remodel in phases. This way, eventually, with every home improvement you make, you are working toward a goal of making the house more cohesive and finished. **Q: What is the manufacturer of the vessel sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The Vessel sink is from Artistic Tiles in Aspen, Colorado. **Q: What is the manufacturer and color of the counter top?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, The brand of the countertop is Caesarstone. I believe the the color is sleek concrete. Grey shades are tricky. Often it will look too tan, taupe or blue so always order samples and hold it up against the lighting, window, cabinets and appliances. If in doubt, go more earthy instead of blue, it will feel warmer. **Q: Would you mind telling me the manufacturer of this vanity ?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, The custom vanity was designed and had it fabricated by our designer. Just about any shape and sizes can be ordered through IN YOUR SPACE. Please call Runa at 303-480-9886 for details. Thank you. **Q: Can you please tell me who the manufacturer of the vanity is? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The vanity was custom ordered by In Your Space. The shape of this bathroom was very challenging. Please check out the before and after photo of this bathroom on our website: inyourspacehome.com. You can email or call for more information. 303-480-9886. Thank you. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-01.*