--- title: "Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lenore-weiss-studios-llc-pfvwus-pf~662933476 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662933476.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ef73723d004e1f6b_9591-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Please call for information, Chicago, Illinois 60093, United States" latitude: 42.1054 longitude: -87.7535 phone: "(312) 632-6459" website: http://www.LenoreWeissStudios.com rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 145 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lenore-weiss-studios-llc-pfvwus-pf~662933476) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Highland Park, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, Glencoe, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Northfield, Highwood, Riverwoods, Kenilworth, Bannockburn, Mettawa, Golf, Fort Sheridan, Glenview Nas, Long Beach IN, Michigan City IN, Porter IN, Techny - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2019), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - High-end - Offers Custom Work Lenore Weiss Studios was founded on the belief that architecture must be inspirational, eminently functional, and delightful to all the senses: \- Provide homes that mirror the wishes, hopes and dreams of the people who live there — create a supportive sanctuary enhancing the lifestyle of its occupants \- Make everyday tasks not only easy to accomplish but a pleasure to do — now and in the future To make this possible requires only one thing from our clients: that you be you. To merit your trust, we bring a number of qualities to the drawing table: \- Award-winning experience in creating the environments our clients seek — from a simple kitchen remodeling to designing a corporate headquarters. \- Listening closely to what clients say — and sometimes what they don’t — to create customized design solutions that accurately reflect unique lifestyle requirements. \- Providing unusual expertise, from international design systems to the latest sustainable materials and technologies. \- Working well as part of a team — Our years of experience have enabled us to form alliances with other design professionals who excel in specific areas of expertise, and share our expectations for superior quality and customer service. We will assemble a team, as appropriate, to enhance project objectives with other design colleagues such as award-winning landscape architects, lighting, acoustical and electronic system designers, contractors, and even furniture makers and metal smiths. Our inclusive process includes effective communication practices ensuring that projects progress as smoothly as possible. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Historic Building Conservation - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Bookcases - Custom Cabinets - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Home Bars - Downsizing - Feng Shui - Kids Bedroom Design - Nursery Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Wine Cellar Design ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Skokie - Glenview - Park Ridge - Northbrook - Highland Park - Wilmette - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Lincolnwood - Winnetka - Glencoe - Long Grove - Lincolnshire - Northfield - Highwood - Riverwoods - Kenilworth - Bannockburn - Mettawa - Golf - Fort Sheridan - Glenview Nas - Long Beach IN - Michigan City IN - Porter IN - Techny ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 10 million We are happy to look at your project from renovations to new home construction. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC | | Address | Please call for information, Chicago, Illinois 60093, United States | | Phone | (312) 632-6459 | | Website | http://www.LenoreWeissStudios.com | | Followers on Houzz | 145 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/LenoreWeissStudiosLlc - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/lenore-weiss-studios-llc ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lenore-weiss-studios-llc-pfvwus-pf~662933476) - **Website:** http://www.LenoreWeissStudios.com - **Phone:** (312) 632-6459 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA, ALA, NCARB, USGBC, FSII - Listed as one of the 15 Best Architects in Chicago: http://www.builddirect.com/blog/the-15-best-architects-in-chicago/ - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2019), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Illinois Green Alliance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/illinois-green-alliance-pfvwus-pf~973972130) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Sheara Horwich, Dec. 2016** > My husband and I have been working with Lenore for over 20 years. She has done a number of projects for us including: our condominimum in Chicago, our home in Michigan and my husband's office. Lenore has elegant, understated taste, is extremely capable at designing a place that meets the lifestyle needs and is always a pleasure to work with. I rely on Lenore's expertise whenever I update anything because I know her gifted eye for decor will make the design and the colors of the space look fantastic. Additionally, Lenore has an outstanding memory. I don't know how she does it, but she remembers what the light fixture looked like that she selected 20 years earlier. So if I want to update the room, she knows exactly what will look nice in that space. Basically, I don't make a decorating move without Lenore'so expertise. **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > It's truly been a privilege to work for your family in so many different ways for all this time! **★★★★★ — BRENDA SERNICK, Dec. 2016** > We recently completed a house remodel using Lenore --principal at Lenore Weiss Studios. Lenore utilized her expertise as both an architect and an interior designer to create a beautiful open floor plan in our 40 year old colonial. At our first meeting, she asked us thought provoking questions about our lifestyle, how we used various rooms and what we really wanted out of the remodel. She worked with us to design a house that was ours and satisfied our needs. She redesigned our rarely used living room into a beautiful entertaining area complete with a bar and lounge seating area. She updated our tired and dated family room into a sophisticated but comfortable space which included the redesign of our old stone fireplace into a beautiful marble fireplace that is the centerpiece of the room. The paint colors she selected are sophisticated while being warm and cozy. She continued to work with me on staging our "new home" by placing our artwork, furniture and various pieces not necessarily back where they started but often in a new space in our home. She is very easy to work with, worked very well with my contractor and truly cared about our project. Her professional and integrity was apparent in everything we did together. I wholeheartedly recommend Lenore and Lenore Weiss Studios for your project!! **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > It's so gratifying to know you are enjoying all the spaces in your home in fresh and exciting ways! It was so fun discovering new ways to redefine the underutilized areas. **★★★★★ — blair miller, Oct. 2016** > Our remodel, which included removing walls and gutting the kitchen, gutting a bathroom and relocating the laundry from the basement, was not a straight-forward project. Lenore was involved in every aspect of the project from design and drawings, to structural issues and participating in contracting meetings. She was sensitive to our budget. Her expertise as both an architect and designer was impressive and she was a pleasure to work with. **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > It was great fun helping you transform your house! Thank you for your kind words. **★★★★★ — Inuwindows, Oct. 2016** > Lenore from Lenore Weiss Studios is a professional to the very core of the word. Having had the pleasure of knowing Lenore for over thirty years I have seen her grow into the fine Architect and Designer she is today. Her taste runs the gamut from Contemporary to Traditional and Transitional, but Lenore's ability to read her client and select design with respect to their taste is what makes her unique. Bringing together colors, tiles, architectural influences, and design ideas your project with Lenore will be one of a kind and in the end will resonate your own personal style. Lenore's ease in conveying information is sure to set her apart from her competition and she has a quality way in which to execute a project from beginning to end. **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > Being able to work with you for all these years has been terrific. Your ability to create just the right window treatments are the icing on the proverbial cake! **★★★★★ — Herb Sauser, Oct. 2016** > I have had the pleasure of working with Lenore for 20 years. In that time, whether the project was large or small, Lenore truly treats every client with the same level of professionalism and attention to detail. Her passion for innovative design using natural/sustainable materials keeps her on the cutting edge of contemporary interior architectural design. She listens to her clients and develops plans that can be completed on time and on budget; a true professional at everything she does! **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > Collaborating on projects with Herb and the group at DK&B over so many years has been a joy. His design talent and excellent product offerings consistently result in successful projects with happy clients. **★★★★★ — Michelle Silver, Oct. 2016** > Lenore is dedicated to helping her clients from start to finish, not backing away until the job is done to satisfaction. Her creativity outshines her competition and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. I would recommend her services in a heartbeat. **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > It's always a pleasure having you on our team, and benefitting from your expertise and guidance! **★★★★★ — Dan Fortman, Oct. 2016** > Lenore designed and managed a 12k sq foot addition/remodel to our office space. She is creative, collaborative and a consummate professional. Lenore’s keen eye turned our “boring” accounting firm environment into a fresh and modern workable space for our employees and clients alike. Lenore is a trusted professional and friend and I would highly recommend her for any project. **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > It was great fun helping your firm freshen its newly branded image. **★★★★★ — Carol Gaines, Oct. 2016** > Lenore redesigned my master bathroom. Her architectural acumen was stellar. She created an amazing use of space, integrating interesting angles and architectural interest. She helped me select vanities, stone, and fixtures which fit my style and which I all loved. I would highly recommend her. She is easy to work with and is just a very nice person. **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > It was a pleasure working with you and helping you achieve your goals for the master bath. It's so good to know you still enjoy the space! **★★★★★ — User, March 2016** > Lenore is everything you want in an architect. > > She listens -- designing a space around your unique wants and needs. She is creative -- recommending solutions others often don't think of, such as materials and processes from Europe. She is "green" -- recommending sustainable products and methods when these are a good fit or requested. She is smart and funny -- making time with her well spent as well as productive. > > I can't imagine working with anyone else! **★★★★★ — Chicago Green Insulation, Inc., June 2015** > Lenore is an outstanding architect who understands the needs of her client and the resources that are available to meet those needs. I regularly consult with Lenore on all things related to insulation and find her an outstanding professional who really cares about the needs of the client! **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > Thank you, Tom. It's always a pleasure to work with you and Chicago Green Insulation. You are truly leaders in the field of energy efficiency. **★★★★★ — judygreenberg1, June 2015** > As a realtor, I rely on like-minded professionals to collaborate with me in providing the best possible service for my clients. I know I can always count on Lenore. I recently had a client who needed to purchase a home in a specific area, but the housing stock was limited. We hired Lenore to help remodel an existing home we found in that area so that it would better suit my clients’ particular needs. She came up with unique and creative solutions to elegantly resolve some lingering design issues, and my client now loves living in the house that is completely theirs in every way. I love having Lenore as a talented resource to help me make my clients happy. **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > Thank you Judy! It's always wonderful to work with you - you have an unmatched talent for understanding your clients' real estate needs, reflected in your many accomplishments and awards, all of which are well-deserved. **★★★★★ — Geno Benvenuti, June 2015** > I have collaborated with Lenore on a couple of projects and find her to be thoughtful, creative, and knowledgeable about the latest products. She designed a stunning dressing room ( Girl cave) > which we executed as the contractor and the client was extremely happy and is contemplating another project with our combined forces. What I enjoyed about the process with Lenore was her attention to detail and her easy manor in dealing with any little issues that arose and from start to finish the project went smoothly! **Comment from Lenore Weiss Studios, LLC:** > It's great to collaborate on projects with other team members who are able to realize a vision with the same careful attention to detail. ## Selected projects - [Ravine Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ravine-residence-pj-vj~5788116) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 40 - [Bannockburn Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bannockburn-home-pj-vj~513582) - Location: Bannockburn, IL - Photos: 11 - Description: This award-winning single family home on Chicago’s north shore is an 8500 square foot space, designed to accommodate the social lifestyle of its family of five. Light bathed window seats and naturally sunlit circulation paths optimize views to enjoy the wooded five-acre site. Custom kitchen furniture was built with trees cleared from the location – and with an English country inspired style – the space is reinterpreted in a fresh contemporary way. Created under the auspices of Full Circle Archit… - [Lake Michigan Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-michigan-beach-house-pj-vj~2211273) - Location: Michigan City, IN - Photos: 6 - Description: This beach house along the shores of Lake Michigan was designed to be a contemporary retreat. The three level home is defined by its stunning views, emphasis on indoor/outdoor living, and controlled light through a system of shifting planes and expansive porches. - [Chicago Luxury Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-luxury-condo-pj-vj~7579494) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Home Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-addition-pj-vj~5498087) - Location: Evanston, IL - Photos: 15 - [Urban Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-oasis-pj-vj~7581365) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 - [Really Modern Midcentury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/really-modern-midcentury-pj-vj~7503331) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Chicago Highrise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-highrise-pj-vj~5705221) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Modernized Mid-Century Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modernized-mid-century-renovation-pj-vj~2171950) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 14 - Description: With an emphasis on connectivity, flexibility, and natural light, this contemporary renovation creates a series of dynamic spaces centered on the family. Constructed by C&P Remodeling, cabinets provided by DK&B, countertops by Marble Emporium, photography by Mike Kaskel. Here's what our client had to say about the project (from our reviews page): "Our remodel, which included removing walls and gutting the kitchen, gutting a bathroom and relocating the laundry from the basement, was not a straigh… - [Riverwoods Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverwoods-retreat-pj-vj~3877003) - Location: Riverwoods, IL - Photos: 19 - Description: This renovated home on an expansive wooded property was transformed to take advantage of the scenic views and to celebrate its surrounding site. Interior rooms were remodeled to create an open interaction between each another. - [St. Louis Condominium](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-louis-condominium-pj-vj~515647) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 9 - Description: This St. Louis condominium includes a granite water wall and fountain providing a naturally calming effect – and curved and contemporary forms hug visiting guests. An intimate tea-room (Sukiya) and an anteroom (midsuya) make this a one-of-a-kind retreat for the homeowner’s unique lifestyle. Using traditional beliefs and customs, we reinterpreted this contemporary space and created an experience of tranquil sanctuary for this well-traveled, philanthropic couple. - [Chicagoland Area Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicagoland-area-remodel-pj-vj~2711698) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - Description: This empty-nester home was in dire need of a re-design in order to offer a comfortable floor plan with more practical features after the owners’ children had moved away from home. Their current spaces needed repurposing to be more proportionate with their desired uses. The dining area was expanded into a social space, and the living room was designed to highlight focal points; particularly emphasizing the entertainment area and a modernized fireplace. - [Deerfield Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deerfield-remodel-pj-vj~2714119) - Location: Deerfield, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: This family enjoyed using their travel experiences as a way to entertain. They were particularly fond of collecting exquisite wines from across the world to share with their guests. As well, the family wanted an orderly way to both store and showcase their travel mementos and collectibles. To better manage their available space, Lenore Weiss Studios turned their empty living areas into practical space. - [North Shore Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-remodel-pj-vj~2211229) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 14 - [Condo on Lake Shore Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/condo-on-lake-shore-drive-pj-vj~2936772) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: Small space, large design impact for a compact Lake Shore Drive condominium. The removal of a primary kitchen wall and updated finishes delightfully transformed a basic cook area into a social space contiguous with main living areas and expansive lake views. - [Highland Park Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-remodel-pj-vj~516532) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: North Shore Remodel designed for a homeowner who loves to entertain in style. Created in collaboration with Architect Massimiliano Sposato, Cutting Edge Contractors, Copat Cabinets by Prestige Designs, LED lighting supplied by Lightology. LED cove lighting helps to define spaces. Bamboo flooring lends texture and warmth. - [Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~3877275) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 4 - [Chicago Gallery Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-gallery-condo-pj-vj~1239272) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 2 - Description: A creative couple desired to transform a condominium in a luxury high rise into a showcase for their art collection as well as frame the breathtaking lake view from their Chicago pied a terre. Public and private spaces were redistributed to accommodate an extra bedroom and bathroom for visiting guests. An integrated lighting and shading system, specialty finishes (venetian plaster walls) and luxe furnishings provide a sophisticated backdrop for city visits. Created under the auspices of Full Cir… - [Glencoe Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~598835) - Location: Glencoe, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: A small, dark compartmentalized kitchen was transformed into a light, bright, and highly functional workspace for a serious cook. Improved connectivity to the adjacent spaces was achieved by removing walls which enhanced the family’s more informal dining and entertainment style. Sleek Italian cabinetry and LED lighting details provide a clean visual vocabulary with an elegant effect. 3-D visualization by Architect Massimiliano Sposato, constructed by John Marshall Construction, cabinets provided… - [Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designs-pj-vj~7579998) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lenore-weiss-studios-llc-pfvwus-pf~662933476) ## Ideabooks - [Share-worthy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133330094/list/share-worthy) — 5 ideas - [Studio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133329430/list/studio) — 6 ideas - [senser](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27823072/list/senser) — 2 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lenore18) ## Community Q&A **Q: counter stools?** *(in Photo Questions)* where are the counter stools from? A: The client purchased the furniture separately, I'm sorry I can't help you. **Q: The countertops** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the surrounding countertops? A: We used Victoria Falls Quartzite on the perimeter countertops **Q: I am interested in the table** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes this table? A: Sorry I can't help you with this... the client purchased this on their own after the project was complete. **Q: What type of wood and stain color are these cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They are natural walnut cabinets from DK&B! **Q: island countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the type of material used on the island counter, and what is it called? It is unusually beautiful! A: Thank you! That is Fusion quartzite on the island countertop! **Q: where are the bar stools from** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry I can't help you with this... the client purchased this on their own after the project was complete. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*