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address: "1055 W Bryn Mawr, Suite F, PMB 214, Chicago, Illinois 60660, United States"
latitude: 41.9909
longitude: -87.6629
phone: "(312) 620-7029"
website: http://www.septentrionstudios.com
rating: 5
review_count: 2
best_of_houzz_awards: 1
followers: 27
last_updated: 2026-11-10
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# Septentrion Studios

Original Houzz profile: [Septentrion Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/septentrion-studios-pfvwus-pf~663433472)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Milwaukee
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2023), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 10 Ideabook Saves

-Convert condo units into luxury apartment rentals with custom finishes 
-Repurpose space to improve efficiency and increase potential rental income 
-Create comfortable atmospheres for living, working, and playing that reflect the needs of my clients
-Design Air BnB short-term rental properties
-Design and consulting for historic home renovations

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Space Planning
- Color Consulting
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Design Consultation
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Project Management
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Art Selection
- Closet Design
- Universal Design
- Basement Design
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Home Theater Design
- Downsizing
- Attic Conversion
- Decluttering
- Historic Building Conservation
- Garage Storage
- Interior Design Photography
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Chicago
- Evanston
- Skokie
- Wilmette
- Winnetka
- Kenilworth
- Milwaukee

### Typical Job Cost

$15,000 - 40,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Septentrion Studios |
| Address | 1055 W Bryn Mawr, Suite F, PMB 214, Chicago, Illinois 60660, United States |
| Phone | (312) 620-7029 |
| Website | http://www.septentrionstudios.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 27 |

**Social profiles:**
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/TweetJRobinson
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-robinson-aba17a3

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Septentrion Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/septentrion-studios-pfvwus-pf~663433472)
- **Website:** http://www.septentrionstudios.com
- **Phone:** (312) 620-7029

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Interior Design Certificate

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2023), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Lois Blanc, Dec. 2022**

> I have hired Septentrion Studios to renovate a couple of units in downtown Chicago and everything has always been great. We agreed on the schedule, the price and everything got respected. The renovations look exactly what we wanted and the units are now renting without any problems with very good tenant feedback.
>
> I recommend James and his team's work to anyone, they are very competent for these types of projects and they are very nice people.

**★★★★★ — Laurent Laffineur, Dec. 2022**

> I am a landlord and have used Septentrion Studios for many years to design and renovate my rental properties in Chicago. James and his team pay great attention to details and manage the projects on time and on budget. Prospective tenants love my units the minute they walk in, and they rent quicker thanks to the beautiful amenities.

## Selected projects

- [Lakewood Balmoral Historic Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakewood-balmoral-historic-home-renovation-pj-vj~6488569)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 15
- [Mies van der Rohe Junior One Bedroom in Lincoln Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mies-van-der-rohe-junior-one-bedroom-in-lincoln-park-pj-vj~4122774)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 14
- [One Bedroom Condo in the Darien in Lakeview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-bedroom-condo-in-the-darien-in-lakeview-pj-vj~4190497)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 9
- [One to Two Bedroom Conversion East Lakeview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-to-two-bedroom-conversion-east-lakeview-pj-vj~5956255)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Two Bedroom Condo Conversion Lakeview](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/two-bedroom-condo-conversion-lakeview-pj-vj~2284389)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Converted a one bedroom condo unit in a vintage building into a two bedroom with an open kitchen and living room floor plan.
- [Studio Conversion to Junior One Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-conversion-to-junior-one-bedroom-pj-vj~2284395)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Converted a small urban studio in a warehouse building into a junior one bedroom.

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/septentrion-studios-pfvwus-pf~663433472)

## Ideabooks

- [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157678026/list/wish-list) — 1 idea
- [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80559142/list/bathrooms) — 7 ideas
- [Septentrion Studios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80559211/list/septentrion-studios) — 12 ideas
- [Living Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80559032/list/living-rooms) — 4 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jamesabroad)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*