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address: "3607 Harmony Cir, Elgin, Illinois 60124, United States"
latitude: 42.0293
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phone: "(708) 363-0258"
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# DEW Design Company

> Industry Leading Architects & Building Designers in Elgin, Illinois

Original Houzz profile: [DEW Design Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dew-design-company-pfvwus-pf~96222025)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Elgin, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago, Naperville, Elgin, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst, Buffalo Grove, Park Ridge, Carpentersville, Saint Charles, Elk Grove Village, Highland Park, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Glen Ellyn, Wilmette, Rolling Meadows, South Elgin, Geneva, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Franklin Park, Winnetka, Barrington, Glencoe, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, West Dundee, Lake Bluff, Northfield, Barrington Hills, Riverwoods, Deer Park, Sleepy Hollow, East Dundee, Wayne, Bannockburn, Glenview Nas
- **Verified License:** Yes
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2024–2026), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Pro Software User
- 10,000 Ideabook Saves
- Online consultation
- Woman owned
- Offers Custom Work

### Business highlights

- Online consultation
- Woman owned
- Offers Custom Work

DEW Design Company is a small residential architecture + design firm living and working in Chicagoland. Our founder, Ellen Whitehead AIA started DEW in 2020, and has over 10 years of experience in the industry. We've grown slowly, with a vision for creativity and flexibility in an architecture + design practice. We are now a small team of creatives who work hard to make our client's home dreams come to life.

We would love to help you brainstorm how to make your space better and pick finishes that compliment your style. Our design style is casual, comfortable, bold, and colorful. We always ensure we are bringing our client's taste to the table, enhancing their ideas, and creating incredibly usable spaces.

### 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
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Tiny House Construction
- Staircase Design
- Deck Design
- Garage Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Passive Solar Heating & Cooling
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Custom Home

### Areas Served

- Chicago
- Naperville
- Elgin
- Evanston
- Arlington Heights
- Des Plaines
- Mount Prospect
- Hoffman Estates
- Downers Grove
- Glenview
- Elmhurst
- Buffalo Grove
- Park Ridge
- Carpentersville
- Saint Charles
- Elk Grove Village
- Highland Park
- Algonquin
- Lake in the Hills
- Glen Ellyn
- Wilmette
- Rolling Meadows
- South Elgin
- Geneva
- Lake Forest
- Deerfield
- Franklin Park
- Winnetka
- Barrington
- Glencoe
- Long Grove
- Lincolnshire
- West Dundee
- Lake Bluff
- Northfield
- Barrington Hills
- Riverwoods
- Deer Park
- Sleepy Hollow
- East Dundee
- Wayne
- Bannockburn
- Glenview Nas

### Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - 1 million

Usually billed as combination of lump sum costs and hourly fees starting at $125/hour. You can expect the architectural fees to be about 10% of the construction budget, and Interior Design (Tile, plumbing fixtures, cabinet selections etc.) to be billed hourly.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | DEW Design Company |
| Address | 3607 Harmony Cir, Elgin, Illinois 60124, United States |
| Phone | (708) 363-0258 |
| Website | http://www.dewdesignco.com |
| License Number | 001.023956 |
| Followers on Houzz | 8 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/dewdesigncompany/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/dew-design-company/
- Blog — www.dewdesignco.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [DEW Design Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dew-design-company-pfvwus-pf~96222025)
- **Website:** http://www.dewdesignco.com
- **Phone:** (708) 363-0258

## Credentials

**Verified License**
- Number: 001023956
- Type: LICENSED ARCHITECT
- Issued by: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2024–2026), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498)

## Reviews

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

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Nana Schaab, Aug. 2023**

> Ellen (principal) at Dew Design and her team turned our ugly duckling 1964 split level into a diamond. She brought elegance and sophistication to our home and neighborhood. The team was so easy to work with and respectful of the budget. She provided ideas that I never would have thought of. Her professionalism is outstanding!! She understands your concerns and always finds creative solutions. Although, a whole house renovation is a lengthy and expensive process, I couldn’t have done it without Ellen and her team. She made it so easy and seamless. Thank you Dew Design and team for helping transform our house into our forever home!!!

**★★★★★ — HU-7135903, July 2023**

> I work as a subcontractor for Ellen and the DEW Design team. I have seen behind the scenes how Ellen and her team turn their clients dreams into reality. They are true professions and creative thinkers. I would highly recommend their services!

## Selected projects

- [Green + Pink Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-pink-bath-pj-vj~7604879)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: A lovely condo unit with an outdated primary bathroom, these wonderful clients brought us in to brighten the space and add some boldness. We used the existing footprint, but added so much storage and a luxurious tub/shower room by taking advantage of the existing ceiling slope and skylight. The result is a green dream with a fun punch of pink, all balanced beautifully with white and green floor tile, and a white oak vanity.
- [Forest Bathing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-bathing-pj-vj~7544027)
  - Location: Riverwoods, IL
  - Photos: 40
- [Classic Blue Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-blue-bath-pj-vj~7465465)
  - Location: La Grange, IL
  - Photos: 5
- [Lincoln Park Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-townhouse-pj-vj~7465455)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 9
- [The New Split Level](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-new-split-level-pj-vj~7245176)
  - Location: Arlington Heights, IL
  - Photos: 25
  - Description: An incredible client came to us after purchasing a split level home stuck in the past - hoping to add a first floor Master Suite and complete a Kitchen renovation. We tackled the project with enthusiasm, and our clients ended up basically with a new home. Photos by Erin Konrath Interiors Styling by Natalie Marotta Style Kind Words: "A neighbor was walking past our house last night when we arrived home. He stopped us to tell us what he thought of our house. His words: “Stunning “ “Sophisticated “…
- [Geometric Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/geometric-bath-pj-vj~7245092)
  - Location: Downers Grove, IL
  - Photos: 6
- [Color Forward](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/color-forward-pj-vj~7245070)
  - Location: La Grange Park, IL
  - Photos: 14

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dew-design-company-pfvwus-pf~96222025)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Tapestry?! Amazing!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Is that a tapestry on the wall of the blue bedroom? Wallpaper? Source? Beautiful!

A: Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray (HC-165)

**Q: How big is the wet room?** *(in Photo Questions)*

How big is the wet room?  What is the spacing between the two shower heads and the tub?

A: Hi there! The wet room is 7'-4" (wide - showerhead wall to window wall) x 6'-1" (deep - glass doors to tile niche wall). We like about 4 feet + from tub lip to shower fixture wall for standing space! This is about 4'-3" from tub edge to shower fixtures. This is a large tub - so a smaller tub could yield a smaller footprint!

**Q: Shower surround source** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me your source/ mftr for the gridded shower surround??

Gina 360-481-5550

A: Hi there! We had our local glass fabricator screen print the grid onto the glass. https://glassinnovationcorp.com/

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*