--- title: "John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc. — Kitchen & Bath Remodelers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/john-robert-wiltgen-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~253233188 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~253233188.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc." category: ["Kitchen & Bath Remodelers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6df3fad805c911cb_0656-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois 60654, United States" latitude: 41.8923 longitude: -87.6373 phone: "(312) 744-1151" website: http://www.jrwdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 followers: 75 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/john-robert-wiltgen-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~253233188) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Evanston, Arlington Heights, Oak Park, Northbrook - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves The integration of art, architecture and design is fundamental at John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc. This inclusive approach applies to a residence being designed from the ground up, the ingenious restyling and updating of an existing home and the selection and installation of finishes and furnishings. In addition, JRWD often creates the construction documents and wields impressive construction management skills, often acting as a general contractor, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and to correct specifications. The result is always a distinct, unique residence expressing the owner's personal style. "Our work is dramatic," says John Robert Wiltgen. "No matter what the scope is of any given project, our ultimate goal is to design and implement an extraordinary residence that's unique to the client." The firm's name is synonymous with its reputation for excellence and superior quality in design, styling and craftsmanship. Clients also rely on JRWD to assist them to develop prestigious art collections. Those are among the many characteristics that solidify its long-term relationships with clients. Discerning developers also rely on the innovative expertise of JRWD, to review architectural space plans, craft award winning sales centers and design ingenious model homes that captivate buyers. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Remodeling - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Custom Pantries - Custom Walk-in Closets - Floor Plans - Sustainable Design - Drafting - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Design - Custom Home Bars - Lighting Design - Closet Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Furniture - Custom Rugs - Custom Shelving - Downsizing - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Plans - Kids Bedroom Design - Nursery Design - Space Planning - Sunroom Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Evanston - Arlington Heights - Oak Park - Northbrook ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - Please call for details. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc. | | Address | Chicago, Illinois 60654, United States | | Phone | (312) 744-1151 | | Website | http://www.jrwdesign.com | | License Number | 15247 | | Followers on Houzz | 75 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/JohnRobertWiltgenDesignInc - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-robert-wiltgen-design-inc.?trk=ppro\_cprof ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/john-robert-wiltgen-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~253233188) - **Website:** http://www.jrwdesign.com - **Phone:** (312) 744-1151 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Multiple Home Builders Association Greater Chicago Key Awards & Sammy awards. As well as multiple ASID Excellence in Design awards. , Please see our website www.jrwdesign.com for a complete list under "AWARDS" ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Peter McDonald, Dec. 2016** > Our experience with the JRWD firm was outstanding. Very creative design, schedule was perfectly executed and John and his team were great at optimizing our budget. I highly recommend John and his team of professionals. Additionally, John also did our home in Florida. **★★★★★ — Patricia Gerlach, Nov. 2016** > Working with John Robert Wiltgen Design Inc. is always a pleasure. John and his faithful staff are extremely creative, forward thinking and unbelievably hard working. An expert team. **★★★★★ — Irene Foxhall Jetton, Nov. 2016** > John Robert Wiltgen and his team did an extensive remodel and interior design of our condo. They are just terrific: creative, efficient and able to execute. John has a keen instinct about his clients' tastes, but introduces new ideas that always seem to work beautifully. He and his team are unfailingly responsive, kind and patient. They are perfectionists without pressure. **★★★★★ — Uniceverse, Nov. 2016** > As a sales representative for a large furniture manufacturer based in Chicago I've had the pleasure to work with John Wiltgen Design for almost 18 years. And in that time I've found John to be the consummate design professional. He and his staff exemplify the way a design office should be run. They're well informed, extremely organized and are always working towards the goal of bringing beautiful and well designed spaces to their clients. I have complete confidence in recommending the offices of John Robert Wiltgen Design **★★★★★ — Mark Essig, Aug. 2016** > I have used JRWD before, and they were fantastic to work with, John and his staff are terrific, and all of his subcontractors were incredibly professional. **★★★★★ — Monique Pieron Berkshire Hathaway Koenig-Rubloff, Aug. 2016** > John is a well respected, extremely talented, highly sought after interior designer in Chicago. I have known John for nearly 20 years. He was hired to work on many developments that I listed and sold throughout the city. He made my job very easy by creating amazing model homes so buyers could envision the possibilities. John's client list is very impressive. He has worked with many A listers in Chicago and across the country and even abroad. However, John is very humble and extremely down to earth. He won't boast about his successes and he treats every client and colleague with the uppermost respect. > John has worked with many of my buyers at Lincoln Park 2550, one of Chicago's most upscale condominium buildings. Every condo John has worked on is a masterpiece! **★★★★★ — Karen Crane, July 2016** > John is an exceptional interior designer. He brings a lot of passion and experience to his projects. He has a wonderful design sense and is energetic, knowledgeable, personable, professional and most of all, very helpful. > > I had the pleasure of working with John on the design of my home. John listened attentively to my ideas, likes and dislikes and immediately grasped the style I was looking to create in my home. He made great suggestions and kept me on track. At the end of the project, I had exactly what I wanted as a living environment. John is truly a talented designer and I would highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — susancre, Nov. 2015** > John and his team have deep experience in the multifamily space—both on the for sale condominium side and the rental side. Enhancing floor plans to make the most of the space, choosing common area finishes that are both stylish and durable, selecting unit finishes that are on trend and timeless at the same time—John adds value on several levels to his developer clients. He interfaces with the project manager, project architect, general contractor, leasing/sales agent and actual resident in order to make the entire interior design vision consistent at every level. And his clients are repeat customers across several different price points and geographic markets. > > JRW Design is professional, insightful and timely in their approach and design delivery. ## Selected projects - [Award Winning Modern Chicago Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-modern-chicago-suite-pj-vj~1430499) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 - [Urban Chicago Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-chicago-apartment-pj-vj~1302186) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - [Contemporary Lincoln Park Luxury Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-lincoln-park-luxury-apartment-pj-vj~1314742) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Asian Inspired Winnetka Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asian-inspired-winnetka-residence-pj-vj~1611724) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 14 - [Modern Chicago Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-chicago-penthouse-pj-vj~1314869) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 11 - Description: Art is an integral part of every project created by John Robert Wiltgen Design, Inc. The skillful incorporation into the overall architecture and design of each residence is our signature. So it follows that a Texan couples arresting art collection influenced both the design and color palette of the Chicago Trump Tower home they commissioned us to create for them. We moved and removed walls to make this space feel as large as possible. - [Modern Carlyle Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-carlyle-suite-pj-vj~1624120) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - [Modern Vintage Lincoln Park Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-vintage-lincoln-park-residence-pj-vj~1868091) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Contemporary Schaumburg Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-schaumburg-master-bathroom-pj-vj~1604048) - Location: Schaumburg, IL - Photos: 6 - [Contemporary Chicago Ecologic Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-chicago-ecologic-loft-pj-vj~1624092) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Traditional Inverness Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-inverness-renovation-pj-vj~1984049) - Location: Inverness, IL - Photos: 9 - [Contemporary Lakeview Luxury Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-lakeview-luxury-apartment-pj-vj~1624155) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - [Contemporary Fordham Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-fordham-penthouse-pj-vj~1614616) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 - [Contemporary Chicago Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-chicago-penthouse-pj-vj~1621263) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - [Contemporary Chicago Two Bedroom Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-chicago-two-bedroom-condo-pj-vj~1604622) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - [Traditional Bucktown Dream House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-bucktown-dream-house-pj-vj~1600368) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 11 - Description: This home, on a double lot, was a new construction project next to the Bloomingdale Trail, Bucktown, Chicago, IL. John Robert Wiltgen Design worked closely with the homeowners on the architectural layout, and exterior features before the foundation was even poured. - [Traditional Chicago Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-chicago-residence-pj-vj~1612707) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - [Traditional Millennium Park Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-millennium-park-apartment-pj-vj~1594248) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - [Contemporary Chicago Suburban Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-chicago-suburban-residence-pj-vj~1607161) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - [Traditional Drake Towers Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-drake-towers-renovation-pj-vj~1621317) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - [Modern Chicago Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-chicago-apartment-pj-vj~1614513) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 11 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/john-robert-wiltgen-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~253233188) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the wallpaper... where did you get it and what is it called?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, Gilded Age in Silver. It is vinyl which is what made it a great choice for the bathroom, yet the metallic stripe kept it dramatic and elegant. **Q: Can you share what is the material for the fireplace surround? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This fireplace is clad in a sandblasted black glass with a black absolute marble surround and polished stainless steel door. **Q: Can you please tell me the paint treatment on the ceiling?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The ceiling and crown treatment in this bedroom is hand applied silver leaf. **Q: Please can you tell me the name/source of this light fixture** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is a Charles Loomis light fixture **Q: Beautiful design! Can you tell me who makes those chairs. Thankyou** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you! The very lovely Donghia chairs were done in a beautiful Kravet fabric. **Q: Who is the artists?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the art originals or are they posters? A: Unfortunately we do not know who the artist is. These are vintage posters the client has had for years. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*