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KWM Designs

KWM Designs

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 Reviews
Interior Designers & Decorators
19 Verified Hires
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About Us

Woman owned
Offers Custom Work
Weekend consultations
Chicago's Preferred Residential Design and Remodeling Company
KWM Designs is a residential interior design company that focuses on remodeling kitchens, bathrooms & basements. Projects range greatly in style from traditional to contemporary--every project is a unique reflection of the home owner. Karen completed her undergraduate degree in interior design, graphic design, and business, and has worked in interior design for 20+ years and operated her own business for 10+ years. She takes great pride in the fact that most of her business comes from long-term, repeat clients and referrals, many of whom she has traveled all over the USA to continue to provide them with her professional design services.

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Business Details

Business Name

KWM Designs

Phone Number

(847) 505-0072

Website

kwmdesigns.com

Address

2006 Palmgren Drive
Glenview, IL 60025

Followers

45 Followers

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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

Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Custom Built-ins

Floor Plans

Custom Bathroom Vanities

Entry Design

Project Management

Playroom Design

Custom Furniture

Laundry Room Design

Mudroom Design

Nursery Design

Custom Blinds & Shades

House Plans

Custom Home Bars

Closet Design

Universal Design

3D Rendering

Basement Design

Custom Bookcases

Custom Walk-in Closets

Custom Entertainment Centers

Custom Rugs

Custom Fireplace Mantels

Wine Cellar Design

Custom Shelving

Custom Pantries

Downsizing

Drafting

Handicap-Accessible Design

Decluttering

Garage Storage

Kitchen Remodeling

Custom Countertops

Custom Cabinet Doors

Design Consultant

Home Office Design

Review/Create Layouts

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Areas Served

Chicago

Evanston

Arlington Heights

Skokie

Des Plaines

Glenview

Buffalo Grove

Park Ridge

Northbrook

Niles

Highland Park

Wilmette

Morton Grove

Deerfield

Lincolnwood

Winnetka

Glencoe

Lincolnshire

Northfield

Kenilworth

Golf

Florida

Glenview Nas

Michigan

Minnesota

Wisconsin

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Credentials

3 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2020 - Service
Best of Houzz 2019 - Service
Best of Houzz 2018 - Service
4 Houzz Badges
Houzz Pro Software User
Star Houzzer
Recommended on Houzz
500 Ideabook Saves
2 Affiliations
American Society of Interior DesignersInternational Furnishings and Design Association
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10 Reviews for KWM Designs

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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I needed help in updating our 90 year old family home and furnishings. She made 3 suggestions of people who do leather furniture restoration. She dropped off samples of kitchen floor tiles. She recommended a floor contractor. She encouraged my purchase of a wardrobe. She discussed bathtub finishing. I couldn’t be happier with all her recommendations!
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Lynn Lowe
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I would definitely recommend working with this designer again. She was organized and arrived on time for appointments and she had good suggestions re style and colors.
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robert lipschultz
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karen is an outstanding designer. She recently designed three bathrooms and a brand new kitchen. In the past she redesigned my family room as well as my living room. It has been a pleasure working with Karen she is accommodating and a very caring person. I have referred Karen to many of our friends who need new designs in their house. I forgot to mention that Karen also designed my 2000 square-foot basement which included a kitchen bathroom,bedromm and tv room.
Lisa Coleman Wyngarden
Lisa Coleman Wyngarden
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
KWM Designs was easy and fun to work with. Karen understood my vision and took it to a new level of possibility. This was a big renovation project where Karen created a new layout design expanding our master bathroom and closet and created a master bedroom retreat. She selected beautiful finishes and guided me to locations for affordable pricing. We are thrilled everyday with the final outcome of the project. Karen has also provided ideas for smaller redecorating projects which we are also thrilled with the outcome. We highly recommend KWM Designs for big and/or small projects.
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Clare Rule
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have used Karen for many jobs over the past ten years ranging from remodeling my kitchen to simply redecorating my living room. I could not have been happier with my experience. The quality of her work and her attention to detail is amazing.
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Nancy Speers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I hired Karen to help me transform a formal living room/dining room/kitchen into an open floor plan that was functional and attractive for my whole family. Karen did an amazing job spatially seeing the potential of the room and executing it to perfection. Her professionalism, her work ethic and her relationships with others in the design business all led to the a wonderful renovation of our home!
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User
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
From start to finish a pleasure to work with. Design suggestions we're spot on with my taste's and contractors she worked with could not have been better and more accommodative to work with. Like any project, we ran into several hidden issues that were quickly overcome with professionalism and high rise expertise from the team and the disruptions of living through a construction site were held to a minimum, which was much appreciative
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Jane Wolfe
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karen is the owner and principle designer with KWM Designs. Karen worked with me for a little over one year and she brilliantly guided me through my complete home renovation. She turned by small one bathroom house into a spacious two bathroom house. She reimagined by kitchen to be open with a great flow and to a full wall of cabinets. Karen designed the flow of my basement as well as supported by evert step of the way. Karen's support included going to stores I found to help ensure purchases and products match my budget and our vision. What I liked best about Karen - she allowed by vision to be realized and well as incorporating her design vision. I'll always use Karen to support any renovation! I highly recommend her.
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User
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
KWM Designs did an amazing job setting up our new office location. Karen worked tirelessly to get us everything on time and under budget. She's amazing!! I would highly recommend her for any project, large or small
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Traci Knudson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Karen is fantastic to work with! She met our design objectives while staying on budget and on time. Our new office is beautiful! Karen was the key for sure!
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Frequently Asked Questions

I specialize in residential interior design, with a strong focus on remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. My projects range from comprehensive full-home renovations to single-room designs and even smaller redecorating efforts. I also offer support for various other spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices, ensuring each project reflects the homeowner's unique style.

I don't specialize in one specific design style. Instead, my approach is to create spaces that are a unique reflection of each homeowner. My projects range greatly in style, from traditional to contemporary, ensuring your personal taste and vision are brought to life in a way that feels authentic to you.

Yes, absolutely. I frequently collaborate with trusted contractors and other design professionals to ensure a smooth and successful renovation. My relationships within the design and construction business help facilitate a wonderful renovation experience, as highlighted by past clients. I can also provide recommendations for specialized trades when needed.

Yes, I offer comprehensive project management from conception through installation and styling. My goal is to guide you through every step of your renovation, ensuring purchases and products align with your vision and budget, and that the final outcome is exactly as you imagined. I'm involved from start to finish.

While I don't exclusively work on luxury homes, my portfolio includes significant renovation projects, and I've had clients for whom I've traveled across the USA to provide my design services. My focus is on delivering high-quality, personalized design that transforms any space into a unique reflection of its owner, regardless of its initial scale.

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