--- title: "Amy Kartheiser Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/amy-kartheiser-design-pfvwus-pf~94109661 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~94109661.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Amy Kartheiser Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e8b31ccd068dd023_0526-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "738 N Wells, 3rd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654, United States" latitude: 41.8923 longitude: -87.6373 phone: "(312) 270-1753" website: http://amykartheiserdesign.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 33 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 323 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # Amy Kartheiser Design Original Houzz profile: [Amy Kartheiser Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/amy-kartheiser-design-pfvwus-pf~94109661) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Glenview, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Highland Park, Wilmette, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Hinsdale, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, River Forest, Barrington, Riverside, Glencoe, Lincolnshire, North Riverside, Northfield, Highwood, Rosemont, Riverwoods, Kenilworth, Bannockburn, Fort Sheridan, Glenview Nas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (33 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2017–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Houzz Research - Insider - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Published nationally Amy Kartheiser Design (AKD) is a group of passionate design professionals who create layered spaces - interwoven with depth, detail and texture - that truly speak to each homeowner’s preferences and lifestyle. AKD champions the art of the mix by striking a measured balance between elegance and ease, seamlessly blending traditional elements, modern touches and global influences. Driven by founder Amy Kartheiser’s vision to bring happiness and warmth to the lives of others, AKD prioritizes compassion and forges strong relationships with clients, partners and the community with the spirit of giving back. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Playroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Drafting - Custom Table - Kitchen Remodeling - "Designer for a Day" Service - Full Home Interior Design - Full Home Renovation - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Arlington Heights - Glenview - Park Ridge - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Highland Park - Wilmette - Vernon Hills - Libertyville - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Hinsdale - Lincolnwood - Winnetka - River Forest - Barrington - Riverside - Glencoe - Lincolnshire - North Riverside - Northfield - Highwood - Rosemont - Riverwoods - Kenilworth - Bannockburn - Fort Sheridan - Glenview Nas ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - 1 million The minimum Project Requirement is $250K ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Amy Kartheiser Design | | Address | 738 N Wells, 3rd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654, United States | | Phone | (312) 270-1753 | | Website | http://amykartheiserdesign.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 323 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/amykartheiserdesign/timeline - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-kartheiser-91b89230 - Blog — http://amykartheiserdesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Amy Kartheiser Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/amy-kartheiser-design-pfvwus-pf~94109661) - **Website:** http://amykartheiserdesign.com/ - **Phone:** (312) 270-1753 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Our work has been featured in numerous publications including Elle Decor, Veranda, Luxe, Modern Luxury, Chicago Home & Garden, Crain's Chicago Business and more. - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2017–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 33 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Lee Rosenberg, July 2023** > If you are in the search for a design team for your home, you dont need to look any further. Team Amy is terrific in all regards. It begins with listening...and then the magic begins with creativity, experience, professionalism, responsiveness...and the human touch. The place where we live is now our "home". Best part; we are going to work again with Amy in our new home purchase. **★★★★★ — Mary Jo Fasan, July 2023** > Amy Kartheiser creates beautiful interiors that embody her global viewpoint and commitment to wellness. Her approach weaves a keen sense of refinement with livability, layering in special design elements that bring a sense of joy to everyday living. Amy embodies wellness not only through the creation of interior spaces, but also through her tireless support of her own mental health-focused charity, Under the Same Sky. On top of it, Amy and her incredible team seek to deliver the very best in client service, bringing a concierge-level experience that is always above and beyond. **★★★★★ — Christina Lucas, June 2023** > I met Amy at my studio in the summer of 2015. She was looking for unique fabrics for a special client. Since then I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Amy and her team over a multitude of projects; and what always stands out to me is their quest to continually seek out and curate the best home interior products that offer thoughtful design solutions for each of their clients' individual needs and styles. As a design resource it is a pleasure to help them to achieve their vision for their clients. **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > Thank you for your kind review, Christina! It is always such a joy to work with you when curating the perfect textiles for our clients. We are lucky to have you as one of our key partners in this business. Thank you for all you do :). xo. Amy **★★★★★ — HU-598177747, June 2023** > I've been a longtime partner of AKD, and as someone who works alongside design firms on a daily basis, I can confidentially say that Amy Kartheiser and her team are top-tier. Not only are their projects and designs incredibly sophisticated and elevated, but they are also thoughtful and deeply personal to the homeowners. It's something you don't see very often - a design approach that truly places the clients' tastes and lifestyle at the heart of all decision-making. > > I've found over years of collaboration with Amy and her team that they continually evolve their approach and practices while staying true to what makes them so successful - a white-glove experience for their clients. And as a partner, we also receive the highest level of collaboration, integrity, and care. It's a joy to work with Amy every day, and I highly recommend jumping at the opportunity to work with AKD if you have it. Homeowners, vendors, artists, collaborators, etc. will all be over the moon with their experience. **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > We feel blessed to have such wonderful partners like you to work with you. Thank you for always taking care of our clients and us, on all of the projects we collaborate on. We have no doubt our clients homes are going to turn out perfectly with you and your team by our side :) **★★★★★ — sarah norris, June 2023** > Amy Kartheiser turned our home into a place that I thought I would live in for a few years to a place I will never leave! She has a sense of style and creativity that enables her to pick up on exactly what you were imagining you wanted your home to look like and somehow you feel like you did it on your own. She also gently encourages you to stretch your vision and it's just those touches that I marvel at each day. Every morning I wake up and look throughout my home, I feel so incredibly grateful that Amy walked through my new and beautiful front door.!! **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Sarah. I am sure you and your family are already creating wonderful memories in your "new" home. There is not a space in your home that I do not love and I am glad you feel the same :) **★★★★★ — mluthman, June 2023** > Working with Amy and her team was an absolute delight from start to finish. Their innovative approach took both the interior and exterior of our home to new levels. Their ability to combine my personal preferences with their creative vision and still have a focus on functionality was incredible. Their thoughtful selection of colors, textures, and furnishings harmoniously blended together to create an atmosphere that is both inviting and visually stunning. I am forever grateful to have worked with Amy and her team – they are fun, warm and creative but most importantly, what they created brings a smile to our faces every time we walk in the house. Thank you Amy! **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > Thank you, Molly! It was truly our pleasure and such a joy to work with you on your incredible home. We loved your vision and it was so fun to make it a reality :). **★★★★★ — Natalie Baylon Danak, Jan. 2020** > We were very lucky to have Amy work on our home. She turned an outdated, mismatched space into a sleek, modern bohemian cozy home. She is very easy to work with, a great listener and was able to perfectly couple my husband and my very opposite design styles. Any problems that came up were quickly addressed. We absolutely love our home. **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > I feel like I was the lucky one having the opportunity to work with you on your home. Your attitude is infectious and I loved being around you during the time we collaborated together on your project. Thank you for everything! **★★★★★ — kim3404, Dec. 2019** > I hired Amy to help redo a couple of bedrooms and she exceeded expectations by far. Everything you read in her reviews is 100% true. She is a pleasure to work with, accommodating, thoughtful, genuine, generous of her time, extremely responsive and her style is superb. I can’t stop looking at my new bedrooms-they are so beautiful. My step daughter said “when you walk in you feel ahhhh”. Amy is a very special person. **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > Kim - Thank you for the incredibly thoughtful review. I am blushing :) It was a gift to have been able to work with you this year on your amazing home and I hope we continue to collaborate together. Thank you, again. > > Kind regards, > > Amy **★★★★★ — Jls, Dec. 2019** > We had a great experience working with Amy. She’s a talented designer and also was easy to talk to, great at follow-through, and responsive to our ideas and questions. She’s made our house warm, inviting, and beautiful. The rooms she designed are exactly what we wanted and also better than we could have ever imagined. **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > Jen - Thank you so much for the considerate review. It was such a pleasure being able to collaborate with you and Curt on your home and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity. I am so glad you are happy with the outcome because it is genuinely stunning! > > Kindest Regards, > > Amy **★★★★★ — Lisa, Dec. 2019** > Amy has an amazing sense of design and style. She is highly professional, organized, and responsive. She helped us with the design and layout of our entire home and we are very happy with how the space has turned out. It is both beautiful and usable for our family. **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > Lisa, > > Thank you so much! Working with you and Alex was definitely a highlight of 2019. Your new home is lovely, a perfect place for your family and dogs, and the two of you are a joy to be around. Thank you for trusting me with your space! > > Kind regards, > > Amy **★★★★★ — Joe Irrsh, May 2019** > We contracted Amy Kartheiser to design kitchen. She made the choices easy, > from the very first appointment we were very impressed. We are 100% hapy!! We highly recommend Amy for any job. **★★★★★ — Caroline Walther-Meade, Oct. 2018** > We hired Amy to do a full re-do of our loft apartment in Tribeca. She did an excellent job at presenting different options to us, would take on board what we had to say/reactions, and knew when to push us a bit out of our comfort zones. She is also completely client-service driven; she was incredibly responsive and available to us as our schedules required (often late in the evening and over the weekends). She was available to us as needed in person. Lastly the final work product was transformative -- she was able to include pieces and/or art that we did not want to part with and combine it with new and exciting pieces, colors, elements and textures, and she really showcased our home, as well as helping us great rid of the noise/items that we did not need. I would add that she was not afraid to disagree with us or present us with a different viewpoint. She interfaced extremely well with our NY-based architect and art installer, and found everyone else we needed to get the job done, with as little involvement on our side as possible. **Comment from Amy Kartheiser Design:** > Caroline - This was such a special project for us and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you and Bob on your home. We couldn't have asked for a better final result or parter to collaborate with. Thank you for making the entire process a joy to be a part of! > > Kindest Regards, > > Amy ## Selected projects - [Hideout in the Hamptons](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hideout-in-the-hamptons-pj-vj~7218596) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - [Lakeshore Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeshore-oasis-pj-vj~7218591) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [Textured and Tailored Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/textured-and-tailored-estate-pj-vj~6943139) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [An Art-Filled Entertainer's Haven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-art-filled-entertainer-s-haven-pj-vj~6977861) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Historic Home in Wilmette](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-in-wilmette-pj-vj~1941074) - Location: Wilmette, IL - Photos: 23 - Description: These professionally driven, socially active homeowners wanted a beautiful, yet calming space to relax at the end of a long day. The team updated the layout of the space, brought in many layers of cozy textures and added a few pops of color to make the house a home. - [Modern Tribeca Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-tribeca-loft-pj-vj~3664783) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Two well-traveled attorneys with a seven-year-old were excited to update their loft space to reflect their tastes and lifestyle. AKD incorporated treasures from across the globe, cozy furniture and impactful art to create a timeless space with modern edge. - [A Twist on Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-twist-on-traditional-pj-vj~6943154) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - [Industrial Turned Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/industrial-turned-modern-pj-vj~6942469) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: These easy-going homeowners were looking to breathe new life into this former manufacturing plant when they tasked our team with revitalizing the kitchen and adjoining living space. Considering the way they planned to use the space (think: feeding their two active teenage children) we dreamed up a sensible yet sleek layout that paid homage to the space's history. We look forward to continuing to add modern flair to this industrial space as we complete additional rooms — slated for completion in… - [Classic Meets Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-meets-contemporary-pj-vj~3012289) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: A serene space filled with sophisticated design elements, this single family home project combined classic and modern styles while keeping the homeowners’ toddler in mind. - [Lakeview Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeview-family-home-pj-vj~2039542) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 15 - Description: After living in this home for over a decade, this vibrant family of four was ready for a refresh. AKD improved the flow from room to room, making the home more functional and livable, while also incorporating layers of warmth and coziness to create a respite from the busyness of the everyday. - [Peaceful Lakeview Respite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peaceful-lakeview-respite-pj-vj~6023767) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: A large family with a bustling home needs a space that evokes feelings of calm – and AKD delivered. Mixing metals, textures and the beautiful artwork created by the homeowner herself, the team infused the home with a peaceful sensibility. - [Colorful Lakeside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-lakeside-retreat-pj-vj~6942478) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Art-centric Aerie](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/art-centric-aerie-pj-vj~6943190) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: For this art-enthused family of four’s transition from suburban to city life, the team designed around a beloved, ever-expanding art collection of unique pieces from across the globe to create a home full of personality and eye-catching details. - [Vibrant Winnetka Abode](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vibrant-winnetka-abode-pj-vj~1514926) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 14 - Description: When this family of five wanted to create a home as vibrant as they are, they brought AKD in to bring their space to life. Taking a “more is more” perspective on the design, the team worked with the homeowners to incorporate color, patterns and fun design details that make each room pop. - [Lake Forest Showhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-showhouse-pj-vj~2458403) - Location: Lake Forest, IL - Photos: 7 - [AKD Design Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/akd-design-studio-pj-vj~3012208) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/amy-kartheiser-design-pfvwus-pf~94109661) ## Community Q&A **Q: Can you please us tell manufacturer of chandelier? Thank** *(in Photo Questions)* It’s beautiful. A: Thank you! It is from Visual Comfort. **Q: three bench seat** *(in Photo Questions)* Where was the brown leather bench seat purchased? A: Hi there. The brown leather bench was purchased from 1st Dibs. Thank you! **Q: where is the wallpaper from please!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the wall paper from please? A: Schumacher! **Q: Hi there ! where is this rug from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi! This was a one of kind from Stark. Thank you! **Q: Who manufactures the velvet sofa?** *(in Photo Questions)* Or is it custom? A: Hello. This is actually a bed, not a sofa. It was made custom. Thank you! **Q: where can I design the hood metal flashing** *(in Photo Questions)* Gorgeous kitchen, where can I find that metal liner under the hood? A: Thank you for your question. The entire hood, including the metal liner, was all custom-made by our woodworkers. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*