--- title: "Catherine Schager Designs — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/catherine-schager-designs-pfvwus-pf~2113973096 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2113973096.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Catherine Schager Designs" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6af3ed5c0fd64a49_2217-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Northbrook, Illinois 60062, United States" latitude: 42.1254 longitude: -87.8465 phone: "(847) 361-4358" website: http://www.catherineschagerdesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 144 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # Catherine Schager Designs Original Houzz profile: [Catherine Schager Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/catherine-schager-designs-pfvwus-pf~2113973096) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Northbrook, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Skokie, Mount Prospect, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Park Ridge, Wheeling, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Mundelein, Niles, Highland Park, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Rolling Meadows, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Prospect Heights, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, Glencoe, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Northfield, Highwood, Riverwoods, Kenilworth, Bannockburn, Indian Creek, Mettawa, Golf, Fort Sheridan, Glenview Nas, Techny - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2020), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves At Catherine Schager Designs, we listen closely to our client's dreams about their home. We listen to how you want to live in your home, what's important to you, what makes you feel comfortable. We start there, with your dream and work with you to make all the right decisions to achieve your dream. We're your guide, your advocate, and sometimes a task master (!) Together, we'll create the home you love to return to every day. We specialize in kitchens, baths, and renovations of all sizes. One room or a whole house - we're here for you. Call us. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Custom Pantries - Lighting Design - Floor Plans - Universal Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sustainable Design - Green Building - Wine Cellar Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Closet Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Rugs - Custom Shelving - Kids Bedroom Design - Nursery Design - Playroom Design - Space Planning - Color Consulting - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Home Bars - Downsizing - Energy-Efficient Homes - Full Home Renovation - New Home Design - Sunroom Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Skokie - Mount Prospect - Glenview - Buffalo Grove - Park Ridge - Wheeling - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Mundelein - Niles - Highland Park - Wilmette - Morton Grove - Rolling Meadows - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Prospect Heights - Lincolnwood - Winnetka - Glencoe - Long Grove - Lincolnshire - Northfield - Highwood - Riverwoods - Kenilworth - Bannockburn - Indian Creek - Mettawa - Golf - Fort Sheridan - Glenview Nas - Techny ### Typical Job Cost $2,400 - $500,000+ Please reach out to us regarding your project and we will provide an estimate. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Catherine Schager Designs | | Address | Northbrook, Illinois 60062, United States | | Phone | (847) 361-4358 | | Website | http://www.catherineschagerdesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 144 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/catherineschagerdesigns - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/catherine-schager-akbd-allied-asid/8/a81/881 - Blog — http://www.catherineschagerdesigns.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Catherine Schager Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/catherine-schager-designs-pfvwus-pf~2113973096) - **Website:** http://www.catherineschagerdesigns.com - **Phone:** (847) 361-4358 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AKBD (Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer), Allied ASID - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2020), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Architecturally Speaking, Oct. 2020** > I have known and worked with Catherine for over 12 years now as a custom cabinetry fabricator in the North Shore. She has a remarkable understanding of her clients and how to incorporate their needs into beautiful designs that are both simple and concise and yet a pleasure to construct. Her straight forward approach towards customer relationships is likely her strongest asset. **★★★★★ — Alaina Murawski, Sept. 2019** > When we decided to build a custom home from the ground up I knew I had to hire Cathy. She is the consummate professional: she gets things done when she says she will, she knows her business and her products, she has impeccable taste and she is a pleasure to work with. Cathy is my go-to person for anything design related! **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thanks Alaina! It was great to work with you, Tim, and your entire team on the house! > May you enjoy it for many, many years! **★★★★★ — Michael Menn Ltd., July 2019** > I have worked with Catherine for about 10 years now both professionally and personally. She is very attentive to our clients needs. She listens, offers recommendations and consistently follows through on her promises. I would recommend Catherine! **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thank you, Michael! It's always great to work with you and your impeccable designs. We work together well because we both share the same values - giving our clients not only a beautiful space but seamless experience. **★★★★★ — Callahan & Peters, Inc., July 2019** > We have collaborated with Catherine Schager Designs over the years on various remodeling projects. Cathy truly cares about her client's wants and needs. She listens and makes recommendations based on her extensive knowledge and design experience. As General Contractors, we always enjoy collaborating with excellent designers. We look forward to teaming up on many more wonderful projects together. **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thanks, David! Right back at you! I love how we work together to resolve any issues that might come up- of course after brainstorming together first to minimize any. **★★★★★ — GOGO Design Group, July 2019** > Working with Catherine Schager Designs was a smooth sailing experience. Cathy provided a Master Bath vanity for my client and we could not be happier! Cathy's approach is calm, patient and very organized. I was extremely impressed with the spec book she provided to me and my Contractor so that we could easily install and expedite the process for my client. I love her cabinetry lines as well. They run the gamut of price range and style so that it was easy to select the perfect finish and style for my project while adhering to my client's budget. Both my client and I loved working with Cathy. She is simply wonderful and I can't wait to work with her again. **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thanks, Rebecca! It was fun to collaborate with you and see your beautiful designs come to life! **★★★★★ — Marble Emporium Inc, July 2019** > Catherine is a great designer to work with! She is very responsive and takes the clients needs into consideration. She has a classic style and we enjoy working together and recommend her! **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thank you, Juliette! I love working with Marble Emporium! You have a vast array of stone and quartz material and great service from helpful people! **★★★★★ — Earl Slavin, Nov. 2018** > I would strongly recommend Catherine. She has helped me on several homes remodeling projects. She came up with many ideas that never occurred to me and turned out to preform as she intended . When ever I need help, Catherine Schager is my first and only call. I like her thoughts and I trust her. **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thank you, Earl! High praise indeed! I've enjoyed working with you. **★★★★★ — Ruthe Schwartz, Nov. 2018** > Catherine was so helpful. > She came over and helped me pick the perfect paint and carpeting for my home. Ideas i would have never thought of on my own. She really had great advice on what would look good with my taste and décor. She seemed very knowledgeable on what looked good together and what didn't. She was very efficient and we got a lot done quickly. I felt like she really cares about her clients! **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thank you so much Ruthe! It was fun working with you! **★★★★★ — Jinny B, June 2018** > We had a great experience with Catherine Schager Designs. Cathy helped us decorate several rooms in our home. She has a great eye for design. We found her to be every bit as professional as she was fun and easy to work with. **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thanks so much Jinny! I enjoyed working with you. Have a great summer! **★★★★★ — Michael Schrage, March 2018** > Cathy provided a top notch design for our bathroom remodel. She was always available to us for any questions or concerns we had. She has a wonderfully warm personality and was easy to work with. We are very happy with everything she did for us. **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thanks, Mike! I so enjoyed working with you and Barb and am looking forward to the next adventure! **★★★★★ — User, March 2018** > Catherine is the ultimate professional. She’s smart, creative, reliable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Our new bathroom is beautiful and Catherine did it at our price range with no problem. **★★★★★ — Rob Oldenburg, May 2017** > Cathy's taste is impeccable. Also, she communicated selections to us in a clean and concise manner which made our job 100% easier. I look forward to the next project with her, and the next, and the next..... **Comment from Catherine Schager Designs:** > Thanks, Rob! It was a pleasure and honor to work with the Pickell team! ## Selected projects - [Glenview Renovations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenview-renovations-pj-vj~2493246) - Location: Glenview, IL - Photos: 29 - [Traveler Inspired New Home Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traveler-inspired-new-home-design-pj-vj~5861565) - Location: Lake Zurich, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: This was a new construction project and the owners are dear friends of mine. They consulted with me when they bought the property and even asked if I could refer them to an architect. The owners have a great design sense and knew the look they wanted. They love color and wanted to create a warm, colorful, interesting home that incorporated the many beautiful items collected through their travels. For this project I lead the design and furnishings of the kitchen, master bath, upstairs baths, & lo… - [Chicago Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-kitchen-pj-vj~6077554) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: I had the pleasure of working with Michael Menn and his fine team on this kitchen which was opened up to the dining room and family room. I supplied Greenfield cabinets with slab door style on the base cabinets and Shaker door style on the wall and tall cabinets. - [Glencoe Glam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-glam-pj-vj~6482594) - Location: Glencoe, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: Who says that functional needs to be ugly or boring? When you are working with professionals, you can have function AND beauty. Take a look at this project by Michael Menn Ltd.! We are proud to have provided Siteline cabinets! As you can see, function is a priority. Michael’s team provided lighting in the toe-kick area for illumination at night, a zero-height threshold in the shower, a shower seat that folds up, and a number of grab bars that aren’t institutional looking. We also provided a tall… - [Transitional Transformation in Western Springs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-transformation-in-western-springs-pj-vj~5504198) - Location: Western Springs, IL - Photos: 22 - [Northbrook Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northbrook-kitchen-pj-vj~1184779) - Location: Northbrook, IL - Photos: 22 - [Park Ridge Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-ridge-renovation-pj-vj~5502489) - Location: Park Ridge, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: A master bath and a hall bath in Park Ridge get gorgeous new transitional design makeovers with stunning Greenfield Cabinetry choices. - [Radiant Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/radiant-renovation-pj-vj~2912991) - Location: Northbrook, IL - Photos: 19 - Description: We remodeled the kitchen of this lovely home a couple of years ago (see Northbrook Kitchen). The homeowners invited us back to remodel the master bath, bedroom, and hall bath. They wanted to remove a giant tub that they didn’t use, expand and upgrade the shower, and create a make-up area on the wall opposite the vanities, all with a new, modern design. We added luxury features such as a radiant heat “warm floor”, contemporary dark grey porcelain tile and a Kallista body spray shower with Kohler… - [Lincoln Park Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-condo-pj-vj~87563) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: Small condo in need of updating in kitchen, bathroom and bedroom - [Northbrook Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northbrook-master-bath-pj-vj~1738682) - Location: Northbrook, IL - Photos: 10 - Description: For this master bath in Northbrook, we were tasked with changing some but not all of the elements in this bathroom with the goal of updating it and raising the tub. The client’s shower was to stay but they wanted just about everything else new. They wanted to replace their existing ceramic tile but complementing the existing travertine in the shower. We created a raised tub with a tiled surround that featured a decorative inset that continues the feeling of flowing water from the client’s glass… - [Delightful Contemporary Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/delightful-contemporary-update-pj-vj~3022690) - Location: Palatine, IL - Photos: 6 - [Spa Retreat Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spa-retreat-master-bath-pj-vj~3035614) - Location: Long Grove, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: This was an unexpected update for my clients. They discovered they had a mold issue and had to rip down several walls. The client called me in a panic asking if I thought it made sense to just close it back up and keep it the way it was and then re-do down the line or remodel now. I suggested remodeling now instead of essentially doing it twice. We worked with mostly in-stock materials, although the splurges were the tub and the custom shower doors. We utilized the Siteline cabinetry line that I… - [Unwind in Luxury Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/unwind-in-luxury-master-bath-pj-vj~3132868) - Location: Northfield, IL - Photos: 8 - [Buffalo Grove Kitchen and Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buffalo-grove-kitchen-and-bath-pj-vj~550204) - Location: Buffalo Grove, IL - Photos: 9 - [Northbrook Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northbrook-office-pj-vj~2265789) - Location: Northbrook, IL - Photos: 7 - [Glenview Condo Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenview-condo-kitchen-pj-vj~555993) - Location: Glenview, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: This kitchen remodel was a total re-hab of a poorly designed condo kitchen that didn’t function well at all. We suggested removing a wall between the dining and living room which made the kitchen so much more spacious and allowed us to put in a great island. By covering up an existing awkward pantry cabinet and re-configuring the lay-out to allow the client a functional pantry, tons of storage space and a better work flow were created. The client selected quartz countertops from Cambria and used… - [Northbrook White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northbrook-white-kitchen-pj-vj~2265697) - Location: Northbrook, IL - Photos: 20 - [Buffalo Grove Baths](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buffalo-grove-baths-pj-vj~550845) - Location: Buffalo Grove, IL - Photos: 6 - [Lake Forest Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-master-bedroom-pj-vj~2751622) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 2 - [Winnetka Lower Level](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-lower-level-pj-vj~2265805) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 3 [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/catherine-schager-designs-pfvwus-pf~2113973096) ## Ideabooks - [kitchen hoods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175983888/list/kitchen-hoods) — 10 ideas - [Adrienne- Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161362245/list/adrienne-fireplaces) — 4 ideas - [Wainscoting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163159158/list/wainscoting) — 6 ideas - [Paneled rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130792467/list/paneled-rooms) — 5 ideas - [Kitchen trends](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124928023/list/kitchen-trends) — 5 ideas - [Living room built-in ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117862101/list/living-room-built-in-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Wall mounted faucet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117503574/list/wall-mounted-faucet) — 1 idea - [Cabinet storage options](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89640347/list/cabinet-storage-options) — 5 ideas - [DeSio master bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78325556/list/desio-master-bath) — 3 ideas - [Fireplace Mantels](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46594683/list/fireplace-mantels) — 7 ideas - [Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60268347/list/fireplaces) — 11 ideas - [Banquette Styles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33115801/list/banquette-styles) — 20 ideas - [Sliding Barn Door](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33507695/list/sliding-barn-door) — 5 ideas - [Window Treatment Styles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31438927/list/window-treatment-styles) — 19 ideas - [Sheridan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23415391/list/sheridan) — 2 ideas [See all 15 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/catherineschager) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the toekick lighting! Question about the finishes** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm remodeling my guest bathroom and have a similar looking vanity. I really like the color scheme used here and would like to try and match. Could you tell me what countertop, floor tile and wall color was used? A: I would have to refer that question to the team at Michael Menn as they provided those. **Q: carpet** *(in Photo Questions)* This is a lovely traditional carpet for the stairway. Would you please share the brand and pattern name? I am wondering if it is a nylon carpet or a wool carpet? A: Hi and thanks for asking! It really is beautiful- but as this photo is a few years old, it may not be available any longer. It was purchased at Lewis Carpet in Northbrook and it is wool. If you go to Lewis, ask for Joe P or Anna! **Q: Love the paint** *(in Photo Questions)* What color paint is it? A: Thank you for the question! I am going to refer you to Michael Menn and his group as they had selected the paint colors! **Q: love the miirrors** *(in Photo Questions)* love mirrors. where can I buy them? A: Hi, the client purchased those online and I don't know the source. Sorry. Good options for wall mounted mirrors are: Pottery Barn, Lampsplus.com, and also your local plumbing showroom. Good luck! **Q: Geraldine Desnoyers** *(in Photo Questions)* what is length of vanity? A: Hi Geri, The length of the vanity is approximately 6’. Thank you for your inquiry. Happy New Year. Catherine **Q: What type if refrigerator is this? Is it counter depth?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, it is a SubZero counter depth fridge. Thanks for asking! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*