--- title: "Karp Design Studios — Specialty Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/karp-design-studios-pfvwus-pf~279141055 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~279141055.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Karp Design Studios" category: ["Specialty Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1963d6b107f2cb5c_9589-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois, United States" latitude: 41.8971 longitude: -87.6223 phone: "(773) 319-4180" website: http://www.karpdesigns.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 7 last_updated: 2026-09-13 --- # Karp Design Studios Original Houzz profile: [Karp Design Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/karp-design-studios-pfvwus-pf~279141055) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Specialty Contractors - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park, Glenview, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Burbank, Chicago Heights, Melrose Park, Elmwood Park, Evergreen Park, Bridgeview, Norridge, Hickory Hills, Forest Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Harwood Heights, North Riverside, Schaumbu - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves Build custom home studios, theaters, acoustical panels. Custom furniture and desks for recording studios. Artwork. ### Services Provided - home studio and theater design ### Areas Served - Chicago - Cicero - Evanston - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Oak Lawn - Berwyn - Oak Park - Glenview - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Burbank - Chicago Heights - Melrose Park - Elmwood Park - Evergreen Park - Bridgeview - Norridge - Hickory Hills - Forest Park - River Forest - River Grove - Riverside - Harwood Heights - North Riverside - Schaumbu ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Karp Design Studios | | Address | Chicago, Illinois, United States | | Phone | (773) 319-4180 | | Website | http://www.karpdesigns.com | | Followers on Houzz | 7 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Karp Design Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/karp-design-studios-pfvwus-pf~279141055) - **Website:** http://www.karpdesigns.com - **Phone:** (773) 319-4180 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2017** > We could not be happier with the work that Karp Design Studios did at our home. We had a wooden ceiling that required a lot of creative design and thought in order to both repair, and build a new section that matched the original. This is an excellent crew that worked quickly, professionally, and cleanly. Several people turned down this job due to the level of difficulty, and I think Karp is the only person in Chicago who was capable of tackling this job, and executing it perfectly. Totally thrilled with the work! **★★★★★ — Carlos Villalobos, Aug. 2017** > I had Karp Designs come in and design my personal writing and mixing studio and it turned out better than expected. It's perfect. The design phase went smoothly and materials were ready before date promised. The crew were super nice and came in and installed in 2 days. The build of the panels and treatments were top notch. I could not be any happier with their work, attention to details, and will have them design and build on my other projects as well. Thank you so much! **★★★★★ — Gunpoint Recording, July 2017** > I was familiar with Karp Design Studios excellent work, so i decided to hire the team to build me a custom production desk for a recording facility. I couldn't be happier. I simply provided my specific needs i wanted solved, and Karp Design Studios designed the solution. I was shown 3D renderings during the design process to make sure their vision matched mine. Final product is outstanding. **★★★★★ — Josh Shapera, July 2017** > I've worked with Kevin for years on many recording studio builds and remodels. His work is always amazing. His aesthetic unique and nothing seems to be out of his scope. **★★★★★ — Vince Lawrence, July 2017** > These guys are simply the best. I have seen them take literally any environment and create award worthy recording studios. Cost effective and efficient, Karp and his team are truly creative in their use of materials along with fantastic design. They were a perfect solution at the time an I plan on working with them again. **★★★★★ — Kaitlyn Heffron, July 2017** > The work of Karp and his team is truly sensational. I've never seen such detailed and creative design in my life. It was an honor to have him work on our studio, and I'll never look any further than Karp Designs for any future builds. **★★★★★ — Eric Chez, July 2017** > Ive worked with Kevin Rodgers/Karp Designs many times now, and each experience was terriffic. I initially hired Kevin to tune my home theater with different sound panels, bass traps, etc., but I was so pleased with the job (it sounded amazing after the work was done) that I had the entire theater built out by them in a rock n roll theme. It was so well done that it made the Wall Street Journal Mansion section a few years ago. Ive had several other projects done, and they keep getting better...I highly recommend Kevin and all at Karp Designs. ## Selected projects - [Periscope Post and Audio: Studio A](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/periscope-post-and-audio-studio-a-pj-vj~2569390) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Periscope Post and Audio: Studio B](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/periscope-post-and-audio-studio-b-pj-vj~2569406) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Periscope Post and Audio: Studio C](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/periscope-post-and-audio-studio-c-pj-vj~2569416) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Bodhi Spiritual Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bodhi-spiritual-center-pj-vj~2569446) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Prysm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prysm-pj-vj~2569645) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Hinge Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hinge-inc-pj-vj~2569352) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Lincoln Park Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-studio-pj-vj~2569570) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Elmhurst Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elmhurst-studio-pj-vj~2569658) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Highland Park Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-studio-pj-vj~2569555) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [XOXO Yoga Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/xoxo-yoga-studio-pj-vj~2569674) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [CAP Studios](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cap-studios-pj-vj~2569508) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Roscoe Village Cabinets](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roscoe-village-cabinets-pj-vj~2957975) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Bunk Bed & Built In](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bunk-bed-and-built-in-pj-vj~2958035) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Bronzeville Outdoor Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bronzeville-outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~2958422) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Louis Vuitton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/louis-vuitton-pj-vj~2569621) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - [Frankfort Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frankfort-studio-pj-vj~2569534) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Slang Music Group](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slang-music-group-pj-vj~2569652) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Frank Lloyd Wrigth Inspired Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frank-lloyd-wrigth-inspired-studio-pj-vj~2958481) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/karp-design-studios-pfvwus-pf~279141055) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-13.*