--- title: "Monika Ross — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/monika-ross-pfvwus-pf~2114376628 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2114376628.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Monika Ross" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/fcf39b9701cc96ff_0604-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Location by Request, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004, United States" latitude: 42.112 longitude: -87.9792 phone: "(224) 764-0708" website: http://monikarossdesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 56 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 125 last_updated: 2026-08-26 --- # Monika Ross Original Houzz profile: [Monika Ross](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/monika-ross-pfvwus-pf~2114376628) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Arlington Heights, IL - **Serves:** Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Streamwood, Park Ridge, Wheeling, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Highland Park, Wilmette, Vernon Hills, Morton Grove, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Lake Zurich, Deerfield, Prospect Heights, Winnetka, Barrington, Itasca, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Inverness, Lake Barrington, Highwood, South Barrington, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Riverwoods, Deer Park, North Barrington, Forest Lake - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (56 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2015–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - 10 years in business Design can be a trendy accent piece or a dream bathroom remodel. Perfectly arranged furniture or custom kitchen cabinets. Vintage or new, on trend or classic, design is what makes a house a home. At Monika Ross Design LLC design is a lifestyle. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Pantries - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Universal Design - Pantry Design - Basement Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling ### Areas Served - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Des Plaines - Mount Prospect - Hoffman Estates - Glenview - Buffalo Grove - Streamwood - Park Ridge - Wheeling - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Highland Park - Wilmette - Vernon Hills - Morton Grove - Rolling Meadows - Roselle - Lake Zurich - Deerfield - Prospect Heights - Winnetka - Barrington - Itasca - Hawthorn Woods - Long Grove - Lincolnshire - Inverness - Lake Barrington - Highwood - South Barrington - Barrington Hills - Kildeer - Riverwoods - Deer Park - North Barrington - Forest Lake ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Monika Ross | | Address | Location by Request, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004, United States | | Phone | (224) 764-0708 | | Website | http://monikarossdesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 125 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/monikarossdesigns - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=24901589&trk=nav\_responsive\_tab\_profile\_pic - Blog — http://www.monikarossdesigns.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Monika Ross](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/monika-ross-pfvwus-pf~2114376628) - **Website:** http://monikarossdesigns.com - **Phone:** (224) 764-0708 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Two 2014 Bronze Key Awards, One 2014 Silver Key Award - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2015–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 56 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jenica Polifka, Dec. 2025** > Monika was the perfect partner to work with on our home renovation. I came in with a very curated vision, and she helped bring it to life while making sure we covered every practical detail and steering us through the inevitable hiccups that come with any large project. She was a fantastic sounding board, a fun shopping partner, and offered resources we wouldn’t have known about on our own. I’m so grateful for her expertise and grounded, thoughtful guidance. **Comment from Monika Ross:** > Thank you! I LOVED how far you were willing to push outside the box. So many creative custom details implemented, just turned out truly amazing! Hope your family enjoys for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Louis Jared, Nov. 2025** > Monika is the best! Her designs were spot on for us because she took the time to get to know us and listened to our thoughts and concerns which made the project very customized and collaborative. We did an entire first floor renovation and she was able to guide us through the whole process with her eye for detail, knowledge, professionalism and calming demeanor so we got the home we had envisioned for our lifestyle. We get so many compliments on how nicely done, unique, and pulled together it all is! > > I would highly recommend her (and have already!) Thanks Monika!!!! **Comment from Monika Ross:** > We certainly came full circle on your renovation moving a kitchen, adding a bathroom and really making it so personal to you both! It was a pleasure! I am so happy you love the end result! **★★★★★ — Carrie Michael, Oct. 2025** > Monika is an incredibly gifted designer, project manager, and diplomat across multiple sub-contractors, family members, and vendors/suppliers. Our family unanimously is deeply grateful to Monika and gives her the highest recommendations on our MCM home remodel. Every day when I look around our home, I see all of Monika's recommended designs, materials, layouts, paint colors, and furniture placement decisions - and I'm so very grateful for her deep expertise that she brought to bring our family home to life. We get so many compliments from people on our home, and I always tell them it was Monika who helped us select everything. Our GC recommended Monika to help us both save time on making design decisions on the exterior and interior, as well as guide us toward the best design decisions. Monika delivered this and more. She has a deep well of vendors and suppliers, and she developed top sets of recommended options for us across multiple projects in our home, and they were all way more incredible than we ever could have selected on our own. Monika had options mixed in there that we wouldn't have seen the potential for by ourselves, yet became showstoppers in our home. Monika also has the rare gift of professionally guiding homeowners through the decisions and process. There are so many big decisions, and its hard for the homeowner to see how the entire renovation will come together in the end. I was deeply grateful to Monika for her guidance, and every literal decision we made with her was impeccable, because of her expertise. Our family also loves the paint colors she helped us select, again, many of them we wouldn't have arrived at on our own, and her guidance made our home so cozy and special. Monika is very gifted at working in a kind way with family members of all ages (helping kids make decisions for their rooms), plus helping the homeowner couple navigate decisions where they're not on the same page, and finding a win-win decision (she could moonlight as a family counselor!) Monika also was our rock, advocate, and complete professional amid vendor issues - we were very grateful for her kindness and professionalism. When in a field of guys from separate companies who weren't always from her chosen vendors, she held her own with complete professionalism to support us as the homeowners. Monika beautifully helped us make design decisions on everything from exterior to interior, down to details like lighting. We get so many compliments on our lighting, again, it was all Monika! I will remember Monika my entire life for her incredible expertise, creativity, wisdom, and diplomacy to remodel our home. If you are remodeling your home, Monika will be a key to your successful project and happiness! **Comment from Monika Ross:** > Wow, I am so deeply touched by your thoughtful feedback! Your family is the sweetest and it was so fun and easy working with you on your dream home! I know you will make so many beautiful memories in your new home! **★★★★★ — The Peóns, Oct. 2025** > Monika was amazing to work with. Her knowledge, creativity and care made the process of renovating my home seamless! I would highly recommend Monika! **Comment from Monika Ross:** > Thank you Tammy! Your project was so fun to work on, that bathroom floor and the nook are my favorite! Hope you enjoy for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Saima Jalal, Sept. 2024** > Monika is an excellent designer who pays attention to your needs and wants. She designed not only a stunning kitchen for us but one that is highly functional. I have my dream kitchen and even one year later am in awe of what Monika was able to accomplish for us. Thank you, Monika! **Comment from Monika Ross:** > Thank you so much Saima! Your kitchen was so fun to work on and I love all the personal touches we were able to incorporate! Especially that ice cream station! Hope you love and enjoy it for many years to come! **★★★★★ — Bathrooms x 4, June 2024** > Monika was incredible to work with from start to finish. We used her for a remodel of all four of our bathrooms. We had to move through the projects faster than anticipated and her efficiency was on point. She was also very hands on with man power herself when it came to the projects and timelines! It was incredibly appreciated. We will be using her again in the near future for our kitchen! **★★★★★ — Eileen Dordek, May 2024** > Monika did a fantastic job decorating our main bathroom and Jack and Jill bathrooms. She has great style. She got to know our style quickly and then gave us clear choices to make our decisions easy. She made sure to save money where we could but gave us a wide range of price ranges and selections so we could make the best decisions for us. She worked effectively with our contractors and stepped in if there were any issues. Monika is a true professional and I would highly recommend her for your decorating needs. **★★★★★ — Shayna, Sept. 2023** > We LOVED working with Monika on our primary bathroom renovation. We had never remodled before and Monika helped us feel comfortable with every step. We showed her some inpiration pictures to start and she helped us refine our ideas by asking questions and listening to us to meet our needs and our style. I loved how she helped us narrow down choices quickly for each item and then supported us as we made final decisions. It cut out so much stress! She also got quotes for the contractors, helped make recommendations and we were so happy with the choice! She worked seemlessly with the contractors, helping keep everyone in communication throughout the project. She's a true professional and was delight to work with. **★★★★★ — Brittany Polihronis, May 2023** > Monika truly helped us reimagine and transform our master bedroom and bathroom into the oasis we were looking for. She was patient with us and was able to adapt the style of the rest of our home into this updated area of the home. I would highly recommend Monika to work on any area of my home. **Comment from Monika Ross:** > Thank you so much Britt! I am so happy that you have a proper Master Suite that is not only beautiful but so much more functional for you both! It was a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Donna Perkowitz, Feb. 2023** > I recently worked with Monika on my vintage inspired kitchen remodel and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Monika was professional, friendly and easy to work with. She listened to my needs and provided valuable input on the layout, helping me make the most of my space. > Monika's assistance in material selection was spot on. She carefully considered my style and budget to recommend beautiful, high-quality materials that enhanced the overall look and feel of my kitchen. Her attention to detail was impressive and she was always available to answer any questions I had throughout the process. > I would highly recommend Monika to anyone looking for a talented and reliable professional to help bring their design vision to life. She has a great eye for design and a genuine passion for creating beautiful and functional spaces. **Comment from Monika Ross:** > Donna, thank you so much for the lovely feedback! I loved working with you and the transformation that took place all because you trusted me with your home! **★★★★★ — adrenth, Sept. 2022** > Monika did a great job with our new kitchen and floors! Just love the color of the floor and updated look of the entire first floor! She was easy to work with and had so many great contacts to help us with our project. Would use her again and recommend her to anyone looking ro remodel parts of thier home. **Comment from Monika Ross:** > Thank you Angela! Amazing what color can do to transform a space! Hope you enjoy your new 1st floor for many years to come! **★★★★★ — njacobsen, July 2022** > Monika is a wonderful designer, my mater bathroom is beyond what I even dreamed it could be! She is there every step of the way and helps with all of the decision making to ensure your space is the best it can be. I cannot wait to hire her again for my next project! **Comment from Monika Ross:** > Oh Thank you so much Nikki! Your master bathroom was so fun to work on! Hope you love it for many years to come! ## Selected projects - [Heritage House Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heritage-house-renovation-pj-vj~7720746) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 82 - [Moroccan Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moroccan-elegance-pj-vj~7597682) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 50 - Description: Designed to evoke rich cultural traditions and exotic aesthetics. - [Moody & Bright Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moody-and-bright-kitchen-pj-vj~7276700) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - Description: After a decade of dreaming and planning this designer finally got her dream kitchen! This was an extensive renovation, removing a load bearing wall and vaulting the ceiling created an open airy bright and moody space that can accommodate the daily family functions and host a huge family gathering. Brightness, contrast and warmth are what make this space inviting and innovative. Fully equipped with top of the line fixtures and appliance make this a chefs....and designers dream. - [Grand View Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-view-kitchen-pj-vj~7610697) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 51 - [Chefs View Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chefs-view-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~7610701) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - [Cosmopolitan Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cosmopolitan-renovation-pj-vj~7610687) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [French Revival Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-revival-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~7626628) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Sandy Waves Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sandy-waves-master-bath-pj-vj~7626630) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Botanical Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/botanical-spa-pj-vj~7626616) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 61 - [Double Duty Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/double-duty-beauty-pj-vj~7626631) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 68 - [Vintage Inspired Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-inspired-kitchen-pj-vj~7160883) - Location: Mount Prospect, IL - Photos: 17 - [Bold & Bright Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-and-bright-master-bath-pj-vj~6498550) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [Parker House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parker-house-pj-vj~6609843) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - Description: New Construction Build in Parker Texas. Materials, Furniture and Styling - Concept to Completion by MRD - [Colorful Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-oasis-pj-vj~7009705) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Full Circle Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-circle-renovation-pj-vj~7191017) - Location: Prospect Heights, IL - Photos: 48 - Description: We started working with these clients a couple years ago on their 1st floor reno, completely reimagining the layout of the kitchen space and adding a beautiful 4 season room. Converting the sitting room into a den, updating the dining room and turning the Master Bathroom into a modern oasis. We didn't stop there, the basement was fully gutted and redesigned. Complete with a full kitchen, bathroom, exercise room and the most tricked out home theater that you have ever seen! Come see how we came f… - [Bold First Floor Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bold-first-floor-reno-pj-vj~6793174) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 56 - [Illinois Ave Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/illinois-ave-reno-pj-vj~6869368) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Royal Elegance Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/royal-elegance-master-bath-pj-vj~6702632) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Master Bath Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-retreat-pj-vj~6860093) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Timeless 1st Floor Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-1st-floor-reno-pj-vj~6344677) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - Description: This home was certainly overdue for an update. The current kitchen and floor plan were original...and let's face it, it's just not how families of today live. Removing walls was not enough to give this family of 5 the flow they needed for their lifestyle. We started over with the layout of the first floor by converting the living room into a study, moving the powder room to create space for a walk-in pantry, butlers pantry and bumped out the back of the kitchen to create an expansive open concep… [See all 53 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/monika-ross-pfvwus-pf~2114376628) ## Ideabooks - [Baths](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31486621/list/baths) — 150 ideas - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75970270/list/lighting) — 167 ideas - [Seating](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122822688/list/seating) — 5 ideas - [Dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119657257/list/dining) — 22 ideas - [Schweiger Tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105503882/list/schweiger-tile) — 9 ideas - [Medley Res](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102275983/list/medley-res) — 1 idea - [Kids Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30642923/list/kids-space) — 9 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/monikarossdesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: What stone is the fireplace please?** *(in Photo Questions)* trying to find similar stone u used in fireplace but not having any luck - thx A: Hello! Yes this is the White Birch collection from Realstone Systems. White Birch Panel https://www.realstonesystems.com/product/white-birch-honed-panel/ Hope this helps. Best of luck with your project! **Q: floor color question** *(in Photo Questions)* any idea of the stain used on this floor? A: Thank you for the question, the floor stain is Jacobean! **Q: What countertops are these?** *(in Photo Questions)* What countertops are these? A: Hello, These are Pelican White Quartz from MSI. Pelican White **Q: Wood type, stain color??** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the cabinets, can you tell me wood type and stain color? A: Hello, Thank you, those are Walnut cabinets made by Custom Wood Products and they have their own stain formulas. I would say its close to a dark walnut stain. **Q: .... Flower Wall Art ...** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi where are the flowers from please many thanks A: Hello, they where from a local Etsy shop. Tons of options and colors on there. **Q: Where was the tile purchased?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking to use the same tile. Where was it purchased? A: I believe it was http://www.glazziotiles.com. You might be able to find it local as well. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*