--- title: "Linc Thelen Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/linc-thelen-design-pfvwus-pf~2046882998 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2046882998.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Linc Thelen Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8b7311b80f933066_9523-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1620 W Carroll Ave, chicago, Illinois 60612, United States" latitude: 41.8805 longitude: -87.6873 phone: "(312) 593-5463" website: http://www.lincthelen.com rating: 4.3 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 444 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Linc Thelen Design Original Houzz profile: [Linc Thelen Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/linc-thelen-design-pfvwus-pf~2046882998) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** chicago, IL - **Houzz rating:** 4.3 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Providing architectural consulting, interior design and construction management based in Chicago since 2000. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Linc Thelen Design | | Address | 1620 W Carroll Ave, chicago, Illinois 60612, United States | | Phone | (312) 593-5463 | | Website | http://www.lincthelen.com | | Followers on Houzz | 444 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/linc.thelen - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/linc-thelen/17/a2/431 - Blog — http://www.lincthelendesign.blogspot.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Linc Thelen Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/linc-thelen-design-pfvwus-pf~2046882998) - **Website:** http://www.lincthelen.com - **Phone:** (312) 593-5463 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Meder Property Holdings, LLC, Feb. 2015** > I hired Mr Thelen to provide design and project management coordination for two project located in North Center. Mr Thelen handles the coordination with the GC and subcontractors and designed the interior of the house. Mr Thlen led by example and we were successful in selling both homes at a premium due to the excellent flow and deign of the houses. Mr Thelen and I are scheduled to work again on another project this Spring and I look forward. **★★★★★ — always2steps, Feb. 2015** > We hired Linc's team to redecorate our living room. Great experience from front to back. They stayed within budget, we're great to work with and finished when they said they would. The end result is amazing. We are about to contract with them to finish our basement in the spring. Looking forward to the new project! **★★★★★ — acollazo2100, Feb. 2015** > I have work with LT Design of the years , 1 st project was custom high-end Home in the kids playroom , he design and custom build a castle club house with build-ins and murals of landscape and etc on the wall tie in build-in , same project lower level (Man Cave ) custom painting on the wall with accessory detail designs , 2nd Project with builder to design spec home with custom finishes (doors ,cabinets ,floors exterior ,paint and trim) for new construction home sale, **★★★★★ — Jill Maremont, April 2014** > Linc is one of the most talented designers I know and simply a pleasure to work with. He is smart, creative and knows how to run a smooth project. In the few short years I have worked alongside Linc his business has flourished. The results are consistent: on time, on budget projects and happy clients. > > Linc seamlessly blends his talents in architecture and the arts to create a classic and unique design vision. His interiors are well-choreographed and masters the art of creating spaces that are timeless and eclectic, fusing a bit of the unexpected. > > His unique design-build approach allows his projects to extend far beyond the composition of the room's interior. Every choice is carefully considered, every detail weighed. His artistic vision and practical sense of space yield environments with a distinct architectural statement. **★ — jillchicago, July 2013** > No attention to details. Berated sub-contractors. Quality was lackluster. We have deep regrets for rehiring Linc to redo our kitchen. **★★★★★ — rkurinsky, Oct. 2012** > Our family lives in a house built in 1887. Mr. Thelen remodeled our entire first floor. He transformed our space. It is now more functional and looks amazing. We love his work and have recommended him to friends. They used him as well. We highly recommend Linc Thelen Design! ## Selected projects - [Black Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~5978871) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - Description: This couple purchased a second home as a respite from city living. Living primarily in downtown Chicago the couple desired a place to connect with nature. The home is located on 80 acres and is situated far back on a wooded lot with a pond, pool and a detached rec room. The home includes four bedrooms and one bunkroom along with five full baths. The home was stripped down to the studs, a total gut. Linc modified the exterior and created a modern look by removing the balconies on the exterior, re… - [Church conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/church-conversion-pj-vj~1389228) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~1935864) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Bucktown Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bucktown-modern-pj-vj~107150) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [French Inspired](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-inspired-pj-vj~1308291) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Bold Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-design-pj-vj~269194) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [80s Modern Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/80s-modern-renovation-pj-vj~87317) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Lakeview Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeview-charm-pj-vj~533638) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Paintings by Linc Thelen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paintings-by-linc-thelen-pj-vj~114737) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: This album illustrates some of my paintings and studies as an artist. - [Colors and Patterns](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colors-and-patterns-pj-vj~269231) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Classic Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-design-pj-vj~134553) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Rustic Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-modern-pj-vj~134318) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [North Shore Design+Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-design-build-pj-vj~92872) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Lincoln Park Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-classic-pj-vj~134197) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Modern Renaissance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-renaissance-pj-vj~128438) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Lincoln Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-pj-vj~51405) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [1 CS Interiors Chicago winter issue feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1-cs-interiors-chicago-winter-issue-feature-pj-vj~146553) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [NBC filming Open House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nbc-filming-open-house-pj-vj~114734) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Modern Prairie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-prairie-pj-vj~1952616) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/linc-thelen-design-pfvwus-pf~2046882998) ## Ideabooks - [bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183973313/list/bathroom) — 8 ideas - [maremont](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183181205/list/maremont) — 3 ideas - [beth kevin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/167842254/list/beth-kevin) — 1 idea - [Wilmette](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97452965/list/wilmette) — 6 ideas - [Modern architecture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/97453241/list/modern-architecture) — 15 ideas - [14 Peoria](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72259980/list/14-peoria) — 9 ideas - [modern barn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/95128560/list/modern-barn) — 7 ideas - [oza](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61787963/list/oza) — 105 ideas - [design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52708985/list/design) — 16 ideas - [saddle brook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63296736/list/saddle-brook) — 4 ideas - [D'Arco](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43685341/list/d-arco) — 11 ideas - [Church](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27692844/list/church) — 12 ideas - [leonard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34715209/list/leonard) — 7 ideas - [farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24454087/list/farmhouse) — 7 ideas - [Kenilworth](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44085896/list/kenilworth) — 1 idea - [Chin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/40506357/list/chin) — 1 idea - [Tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33813167/list/tile) — 2 ideas - [farragut](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21358665/list/farragut) — 4 ideas - [lincthelendesign's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2182832/list/lincthelendesign-s-ideas) — 60 ideas [See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lincthelendesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: love it! what roof color?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the roof brand and color you chose. its perfect A: Certainteed , Landmark , Morie Black. https://www.roofle.com/catalog/certainteed/landmark/moireblack **Q: remember the name of the tile on fireplace?** *(in Photo Questions)* remember the name of the tile on fireplace? A: Eldorado stone company cultured stone line **Q: color of the exterior??** *(in Photo Questions)* What’s the color of the exterior? A: Black beauty from Ben Moore paints **Q: Love the lighting! Do you have details?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, I'm interested to know what material the pendant lights are? And if you could provide the vendor information, that would be amazing! Thank you! A: If you go on to lightology.com and put in pendants this fixture will pull up in the search i did this project 4 years ago and i dont remeber the name of thw fixture **Q: what is your flooring color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know brand and color if flooring please :) A: All wood does not stain the same. This wood is a rift and character white oak Dura seal stain 3 parts country white and one part weathered oak **Q: So pretty!** *(in Photo Questions)* Are these Eze Breeze grids/frame black or bronze? A: I do not think they make black- their dark bronze looks black in person. If they do make black then yes I would have selected black. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*