--- title: "Ann Kottler Home — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ann-kottler-home-pfvwus-pf~662823020 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662823020.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ann Kottler Home" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3e637f150420464b_9982-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1061 Lakeland Lane, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147, United States" latitude: 42.5881 longitude: -88.4554 phone: "(847) 848-2655" website: http://www.annkottlerhome.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 119 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Ann Kottler Home Original Houzz profile: [Ann Kottler Home](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ann-kottler-home-pfvwus-pf~662823020) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Lake Geneva, WI - **Serves:** Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Elk Grove Village, Lake Zurich, Lake Forest, Prospect Heights, Barrington, Itasca, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Inverness, Lake Barrington, Fox River Grove, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Deer Park, North Barrington, Port Barrington, Mettawa, Medinah, Walworth County Wisconsin - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves At Ann Kottler Home, our goal is to deliver an interior that exceeds your expectations. This is accomplished by listening to the client's thoughts, ideas, wants and needs. It's a simple concept and one that is valued by Ann Kottler Home. Whether your project is residential or commercial, your space needs to reflect you...your family...your business. Whether it's completely updating a space or providing solutions to issue that need to be resolved, our attention to detail comes from listening to our client's objective. Today's client is educated. You can work with anyone you choose. Our clients select Ann Kottler Home in knowing we are qualified to transform their space into the design of their dreams. Our business values are to build trust, be transparent, be truthful and honor promises as well as embody integrity. Our goal is to have you love your space. That is accomplished by listening and understanding your requests, delivering results within both budgetary and scheduling requirements and always exceeding expectations. The long term relationships we maintain with our trusted vendors and contractors cover all areas of the design industry including new construction, remodeling, flooring, countertops, cabinetry, faucets and fixtures, window treatments, upholstery, as well as access to all design showrooms, both physical showrooms as well as virtual/online. We believe in both classic design aesthetics while staying on trend. Ann is a member of ASID whose membership terms require continuing education in all areas of the design industry. A tasteful interior, professionally designed with classic sophistication whether it's transitional, eclectic, traditional or modern is an investment for decades to follow. That said, ultimately we want you to love everything we work on together and feel that we offer a very high level of service and expertise at a very fair price. It is a competitive marketplace, and Ann's strengths include a depth of product knowledge as well as an unyielding drive to research the best values for her client's dollar. In the end, we strive for a good client reference and a great testimonial not just for today, but for years to come. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Drafting - Attic Conversion - Custom Beds - Custom Murphy Beds - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Mount Prospect - Hoffman Estates - Buffalo Grove - Wheeling - Elk Grove Village - Lake Zurich - Lake Forest - Prospect Heights - Barrington - Itasca - Long Grove - Lincolnshire - Inverness - Lake Barrington - Fox River Grove - Barrington Hills - Kildeer - Deer Park - North Barrington - Port Barrington - Mettawa - Medinah - Walworth County Wisconsin ### Typical Job Cost $3,000 - 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ann Kottler Home | | Address | 1061 Lakeland Lane, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147, United States | | Phone | (847) 848-2655 | | Website | http://www.annkottlerhome.com | | Followers on Houzz | 119 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/annkottlerhome - Blog — https://www.annkottlerhome.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ann Kottler Home](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ann-kottler-home-pfvwus-pf~662823020) - **Website:** http://www.annkottlerhome.com - **Phone:** (847) 848-2655 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. **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 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Maureen Boyle, Aug. 2015** > We appreciated Ann's knowledge, support, and advice incredibly as we moved into a new home. She helped us from beginning to end, indicating picking out paint colors, creating room arrangements, selecting furnishings and lighting, and gathering samples for us. She was incredibly responsive and patient with us. Everyone who comes in to our new home comments on how awesome it looks. Thank you Ann! **★★★★★ — pschiltz, July 2015** > Ann did an excellent job helping us decorate our home. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about all aspects of design, and helped us to stay on budget without cutting corners. She helped us out with just about every aspect of our project and has an extensive group of professionals available as referrals. She made the overall experience of our remodel much less stressful! I highly recommend Ann! **★★★★★ — Deborah Lemonidis, July 2015** > I would highly recommend Ann for home design, She is an absolute professional and her knowledge of home design is impeccable. She also goes above and beyond to complete the job. > I called on Ann to assist in an upgrade of my master bath, The job ended up being a total gut of the bathroom, The results are amazing. She can assist with all aspects of the remodel. From picking out the highest quality materials to finding the absolute best painters and carpet cleaners. > She scours the stores and online for the best quality and prices. I needed floor and shower tile, vanity countertops, free standing tub, lighting, fixtures and even a mirror (which we found at IKEA for a steal) > Although her specialty is the design, she needs to add general contractor to her resume. She is on top of every aspect of the project. > Please call her if you need any updates to your home! **★★★★★ — V Upholstery Inc, March 2015** > I've known Ann for over ten years. I first started doing personal work for her and was very impressed by her decorating skills! I told her she should become an interior designer and am happy she did because she is very talented and knowledgeable in the filed. I have since worked with Ann on numerous projects and although Ann has great input, she truly listens to her client's ideas and incorporates them into the project. When the room is finished, it is ideal for the client. Without hesitation, I would use Ann's services on any project. **★★★★★ — kathleencrane, March 2015** > When you click with someone, you just know it right away! That’s how I have felt > ever since originally working with Ann Oakes. That was 10+ years ago, and she has > decorated our home in Illinois and also our home in Colorado. Ann just “gets us”. She > listens to what we think we want to do, offers her insight and perspective, brings us > options and ideas (many we would not have even thought of) and somehow > coordinates everything into an incredible living environment. Furniture placement, > window treatments, accessories, and selecting the dreaded “perfect paint color”! It > all flows, it all makes sense, it all reflects our style of living, and Ann makes it way > too easy to accomplish the project. With minimal guidance, Ann brings everything to > you. Options for anything we are looking to do - furniture, flooring, light fixtures, etc. > It’s simply amazing how easy it is to work with her. We have, and will continue to > promote Ann Oakes to friends and neighbors, family and co-workers. She’s the best > Interior Designer we’ve ever worked with! **★★★★★ — judyanglada, March 2015** > I started working with Ann when I needed some new accessories for my great room and before I knew it, my space went from nice but a little boring to WOW! Ann totally got my taste and found some interesting and beautiful pieces that helped create the look I always wanted. I just hired her for a makeover of my master bedroom and laundry room. Can't wait to see what she does next!! **★★★★★ — Matustik Builders, Inc., March 2015** > I worked on several remodeling projects with Ann Oakes and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a designer. Ann’s expertise, vision and hard work greatly contributed to the success of the projects. She takes the time and effort to understand the client’s wishes and ensures that the result is just what the client wanted. She is organized and thorough. I look forward to working with Ann in the future. > Thank you! **★★★★★ — User, March 2015** > What a fabulous experience it is to work with Ann Oakes. > > Ann has worked with us on several projects over the past 3 years. She is very creative in her use of colors, patterns and textures, and we love the results! She makes the entire process seamless and has given us an office that we are proud to show our clients. She met with our associates to make sure she included their ideas and work habits and was able to make a space they will enjoy working in for years to come. Ann has already helped us begin plans for our employee kitchen and second restroom. > > The Gordy’s team is looking forward to what she will do for us next. Ann also has a great network of specialists, so she can pull together large projects as well as small. > > Thank you again for making this a pleasurable and fun experience with truly fabulous results!!!! > > Rallee Chupich, Gordy's Lakefront Marine, Fontana, WI ## Selected projects - [South Shore Club Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-shore-club-kitchen-pj-vj~6189499) - Location: Lake Geneva, WI - Photos: 4 - Description: New Construction - [Nautical Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nautical-kitchen-pj-vj~6190849) - Location: Lake Geneva, WI - Photos: 5 - Description: Nautical Kitchen in a lakeside condo - [Open Concept Kitchen and Family Room Windham Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-concept-kitchen-and-family-room-windham-point-pj-vj~6190952) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Family Ranch Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-ranch-remodel-pj-vj~1411155) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 15 - Description: Wonderful transformation of a ranch home for a young family in suburban Chicagoland in collaboration with Delta Renovations of Barrington, IL. - [Master Bedroom Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-makeover-pj-vj~1366718) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Lake Geneva Vacation Home Rolling Green](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-geneva-vacation-home-rolling-green-pj-vj~831287) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Gordy's Marine, Fontana, Wisconsin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gordy-s-marine-fontana-wisconsin-pj-vj~1280793) - Location: Fontana, WI - Photos: 4 - Description: Renovated the lakefront Pro Shop, Boat House Ladie's Room and well as the Parts and Service Department at Cobalt Farms. - [Master Bath Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-makeover-pj-vj~1280476) - Location: Palatine, IL - Photos: 13 - [Fontana, WI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fontana-wi-pj-vj~6794694) - Location: Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI - Photos: 46 - Description: Home remodel [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/ann-kottler-home-pfvwus-pf~662823020) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154740757/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154740756/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Black Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120947414/list/black-kitchens) — 3 ideas - [Fireplace/Wainscot](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117983186/list/fireplace-wainscot) — 16 ideas - [White Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29876828/list/white-kitchens) — 29 ideas - [Bamboo Wallcovering](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74797588/list/bamboo-wallcovering) — 9 ideas - [Live Edge Headboards](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61793611/list/live-edge-headboards) — 4 ideas - [Kitchen Valance](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60602937/list/kitchen-valance) — 4 ideas - [Zen Bedroom Suite](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60569858/list/zen-bedroom-suite) — 17 ideas - [Teal Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52877673/list/teal-kitchens) — 6 ideas - [White Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50192856/list/white-bathrooms) — 82 ideas - [Lighting Option A](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56747896/list/lighting-option-a) — 10 ideas - [Front Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55943620/list/front-porch) — 6 ideas - [Sylvia's Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55513949/list/sylvia-s-kitchen) — 5 ideas - [kitchen islands](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53269368/list/kitchen-islands) — 17 ideas - [Laundry Room Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39278628/list/laundry-room-solutions) — 7 ideas - [Kitchen Backsplashes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46592822/list/kitchen-backsplashes) — 10 ideas - [Contemporary Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52626787/list/contemporary-home) — 17 ideas - [Breakfast Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47894359/list/breakfast-rooms) — 6 ideas - [Girl's Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47804073/list/girl-s-bedroom) — 4 ideas [See all 25 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/annkottlerhome) ## Community Q&A **Q: I LOVE the lamp. Can you tell me how I may purchase it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi! Thanks so much for your inquiry. The lamp is by Regina Andrew and is the Taper Hex Column Lamp. The shade is from Pottery Barn and no longer available. **Q: comfort for tv watching** *(in Photo Questions)* I am seriously considering this sofa, but also a CR LAINE taylor or Fisher. I need a comfortable sofa for a TV room, but one that is also "clean looking." It is our only sofa for guests since we have a piano room instead of a formal living room in a newer house. (Is is soft enough to take a nap on during a bad football game? LOL) A: This is my client's sofa from Arhaus and they love it! If you are in the Chicago area, I'd be happy to help you resource the perfect sofa and also extend you my trade discounts when possible. Thanks for the inquiry! **Q: where can i find this type of sofa and armchair** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking for a comfortable sofa and armchair (not too expensive) for my bedroom sitting area. Length of wall 87". I am looking for the type displayed in this picture. A: Hi Brenda, This chair and sofa is from Arhaus and is from the Baldwin Slipcovered Collection. Really great because the covers are easy to remove, wash and replace. These two pieces are at a lake home with high traffic of teenagers and pets and have held up beautifully, as well as being very comfortable. You can see more options at www.arhaus.com. If you are located in the Chicagoland or Walworth County area, please let me know if I can be of further assistance. I offer my professional trade discounts to my clients and Arhaus' are really great! Feel free to reach me at 847.848.2655 or ann@annoakesdesign.com. **Q: Fantastic sofa - do you have any pricing/purchase info you can share?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you! A: Hi! This sofa is the Garner sectional from Arhaus. They offer designer discounts off of retail if you work through a professional such as myself. The list pricing in available on their website at www.arhaus.com. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance! **Q: Entryway** *(in Photo Questions)* Do u think fawn brindle is too dark for a 2 story foyer? I love the color! A: If you're speaking of Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle SW7640 it is a beautiful neutral. The depth of the color and your liking it are completely subjective and also depends upon your lighting in that space. The SW website has a room visualizer whereby you can upload a photo of your foyer and see the color in your room. Additionally, you can also buy a small pint of any color at a SW store for a nominal fee and either put a swatch on the wall; or paint a foam core board, for example, if you're not sure if you're going to paint the space right away! Hope that helps! **Q: A dated butler's pantry is turned into a hidden cocktail closet!** *(in Before & After)* A: Wonderful work!!! Stunning! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*