skip to main content
Software
Integrations
Mobile App
Expert Support
All-In-One Platform for Construction and Design
See Pricing
Schedule a Demo
Talk to Sales: (888) 316-4595
My builder uses Houzz Pro to plan the timeline and give detailed estimates and daily updates with photos of progress, and provide invoices at pre-agreed key points in the build. This made the whole experience much more efficient and stress-free.
Steve W.
Client of Cribbs Construction
Learn More
Ideas
Discussions
Houzz TV
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
Mia Rao Design

Mia Rao Design

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 Reviews
Interior Designers & Decorators
Write a Review

About Us

16x Best of Houzz winner
Published locally
Award winning
Chicago, Illinois Custom Design Firm, Best of Houzz 2013-2017!
Mia Rao Design cultivates a genuine partnership with our clients. This personal connection is the foundation of our business and allows us to find your personal design aesthetic for your ideal interior space. Our soulful, energetic approach to design makes the creative process exciting – and accessible -- for our clients. Drawing from the client’s personal history and lifestyle, Mia Rao Design infuses character into a space. The ultimate objective for each project is to achieve a well-balanced, beautiful interior which is functional and uniquely yours. Established in 2001, our Chicago-based, full-service interior design team focuses on livable modern and classic design for both residential and commercial interiors. Mia collaborates with her clients to surpass conventional design ideas and to welcome a fresh approach to creating the ideal space. Her trademark intuitive nature allows her to connect with a client’s personality, needs and lifestyle. She uses that connection to transform a space into a true reflection of its occupants. Mia also draws design inspiration from the textures, patterns and colors she’s observed within nature and while traveling the world. She expertly blends styles and fuses a room into a cohesive, welcoming space. Mia’s designs elicit visual interest, depth and energy. Her arts-based education enriches her design awareness, affording her the ability to see a space as a blank canvas ripe for artistic and creative expression. Many projects continue in her home-base of Chicago, as well as in California, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and throughout Illinois.

Awards

Best of Houzz Design 2013-2017 Best of Houzz Client Satisfaction 2013, 2015, 2016

Category

Back to Navigation

19 Projects

Back to Navigation

Business Details

Business Name

Mia Rao Design

Phone Number

(312) 850-4841

Website

www.miaraodesign.com

Address

2003 W Fulton Street Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60612

Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 20 million

$50,000 - 20 million

Followers

742 Followers

Socials

Find me on Facebook

Back to Navigation

Services Provided

Interior Design

Kitchen Design

Bathroom Design

Living Room Design

Bedroom Design

Space Planning

Color Consulting

Furniture Selection

Kids Bedroom Design

Dining Room Design

Custom Cabinets

Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Lighting Design

Home Office Design & Construction

Custom Built-ins

Entry Design

Floor Plans

Playroom Design

Nursery Design

Custom Bathroom Vanities

Custom Furniture

Project Management

Laundry Room Design

Mudroom Design

Custom Blinds & Shades

House Plans

Art Selection

Custom Home Bars

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Closet Design

Basement Design

Custom Bookcases

Custom Walk-in Closets

Sunroom Design & Construction

Custom Rugs

Custom Entertainment Centers

Home Theater Design

Sustainable Design

Custom Fireplace Mantels

Custom Shelving

Custom Pantries

Custom Table

Attic Conversion

Custom Beds

Kitchen Remodeling

Back to Navigation

Areas Served

Chicago

Evanston

Arlington Heights

Palatine

Skokie

Oak Lawn

Oak Park

Glenview

Park Ridge

Northbrook

Niles

Highland Park

Wilmette

Deerfield

Hinsdale

La Grange

Forest Park

La Grange Park

Lincolnwood

Winnetka

River Forest

Riverside

North Riverside

Kenilworth

Glenco

Back to Navigation

Credentials

16 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2026 - Design
Best of Houzz 2025 - Design
Best of Houzz 2024 - Design
Best of Houzz 2023 - Design
Best of Houzz 2022 - Design
Best of Houzz 2021 - Design
Best of Houzz 2020 - Design
Best of Houzz 2019 - Design
Best of Houzz 2017 - Design
Best of Houzz 2016 - Design
Best of Houzz 2016 - Service
Best of Houzz 2015 - Design
Best of Houzz 2015 - Service
Best of Houzz 2014 - Design
Best of Houzz 2013 - Design
Best of Houzz 2013 - Service
5 Houzz Badges
Houzz Pro Software User
Star Houzzer
Houzz Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
100,000 Ideabook Saves
Back to Navigation
Featured Review
SZ
Stacey Zontini
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
From the first day we started working with Mia and her team, we loved them. We love their enthusiasm and passion for what they do. We love their ideas. We love their selections. We love how they got us and understood our taste and direction. We came Read Full Review
Write a Review

26 Reviews for Mia Rao Design

SZ
Stacey Zontini
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
From the first day we started working with Mia and her team, we loved them. We love their enthusiasm and passion for what they do. We love their ideas. We love their selections. We love how they got us and understood our taste and direction. We came into the project with ideas but they helped us put everything together. And we could not be more pleased how everything came together in the end. We love everything about them.
WJ
William Jacobs
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia and her crew took the time to learn about my tastes and interests and then took me by the hand--something I needed, for sure--and developed environments that are so warm, comfortable, and perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and working when I must. They are responsive and their communication skills are top-notch. 10 stars if I could give them.
JO
Julie OBrien
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We worked with Mia and her team on a kitchen and back of the house renovation. We are thrilled with transformation! We would not change one thing about our remodel. Mia and her team are very talented and do outstanding work!
Blender Architecture LLC
Blender Architecture LLC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We recommended Mia to select furnishings, art and decorative objects for a new single family home in Lincoln Park, for which we were the architect. Mia immediately connected with the Owner and she and her team selected pieces that compliment and bring depth into all the living spaces of the home. She is professional, flexible, and enjoyable to work with. I especially appreciate her ability to understand and respond to the design work of the home, and to engage with and support the personality and interests of the Owner.
DC
Dawn Collins
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend Mia Rao Design! We hired them for design and remodeling of an attic, dining room and living room. Mia is energetic, artistic and organized and her staff is responsive and reliable. She has been in the business for many years and has extensive professional contacts. From demolition to the hanging of the final picture, Mia was there to help make our home functional and beautiful.
Mia Rao Design
Comment from Mia Rao Design:
Thanks, Dawn!! You were so awesome to work with. I look forward to working with you again! Michigan house perhaps.....? :)
DV
Diana Villanueva
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Love how professional and attentive this team is!! Mia knew exactly the look I was after. She is sweet and always services with a smile. Laura was prompt and attentive to my needs. Can't wait to hire them for my 2nd floor project.
AR
archana_chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I hired Mia and her firm earlier in the year to help with the upgrades and furnishings needed for my condo. She was able to take a fairly characterless condo and turn it into a beautiful space to live in. Some of the attributes that made the experience & outcomes extremely positive were: * Mia takes the time to listen and understand her client's design, color preferences, budget etc. * She is incredibly collaborative, has high energy and easy & fun to work with. * She has a roster of extremely professional contractors (lighting, flooring, painters etc) who are able to deliver top quality outcomes. * She and her assistant designer - Robyn are extremely responsive, organized and keep the project moving. * Mia has a great eye for color and her design recommendations are not boxed into cliche designs - The end product is truly unique and a beauty to look at everyday. I am glad I had the opportunity to work with Mia and recommend her strongly!
EM
emilyweber321
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia helped us with our house renovation and designed our kitchen and master bath. She was very experienced and was a huge help to us.
GC
Gallerie One Distinctive Rugs & Carpet
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have worked with Mia on many rug projects for her clients over the past 10 years. Her clients benefit from her talents as a designer and her commitment to deliver high quality merchandise and exceptional service. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. Bernard Drzazga Gallerie One The Designer Rug Chicago
CP
Cari Pajauskas
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We enjoyed working with Mia Roa Design on the design and decorating of our new house. My husband and I were overwhelmed when we started an entire house remodel and I relied on Mia Roa Design to create a design plan that gave us an overall direction. Mia Rao and her team are very talented and professional. We had a wonderful experience with Mia Rao Design.
PO
popsgiga
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We hired Mia to re-purpose three rooms, dining room became a parlor, my office became the dining room and the living room became my new office space. Additionally, we gave our powder room a new look. Working with Mia and her staff was a great experience. She listened to our vision for each room and was very attentive to my goals, both financial and design outcome. The primary reason for the project was to have a larger space for formal dining as we entertain often. We are so pleased with the results and have used that new space often. She was a pleasure to work with and her attention to detail was very appreciated. Each room has a personality of its own yet flows well with the rest of the house. Thanks Mia for the beautiful transformation!
Saurabh Chaudhary
Saurabh Chaudhary
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I worked closely with Robyn from Mia Rao Design Inc to design / decorate my condo and I can easily say I couldn't have been more pleased. Not only does she have a great eye and impeccable taste, she is a thorough professional, is always on top of things and has great work ethic. She was somehow magically able to make sense of my vague ideas and design around them to create a truly unique look. Every time I look around, I can't help thinking with a huge grin on my face - "Yes, this is exactly how I wanted this place to look". Of'course, at times, she did have to steer me clear of some terrible ideas I had and boy, am I glad she did. Lol. She is extremely talented and knowledgeable and anything she does not already know (doubt there is much), she is able to quickly research. Simply put, I cannot recommend Robyn and Mia Rao Design enough.
JC
John Connolly
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia and her team were absolutely integral to my major home rehab turning out well. I had a subpar contractor and luckily Mia was there to keep things on track and get the end result I needed. Going into it, I had an idea of what I thought I wanted, but as the project developed I really ended up with something different and much better. The way she guided me allowed that to unfold with just the right amount of steering to keep it all together. It would have been a nightmare without them.
ME
melaniepete1
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia is a great designer and has a lot of resources to give you the look you want. She takes the time to know her clients likes and dislikes and is able to pull together your desired look. She is great at what she does. You won't be disappointed.
HE
hershey5
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia recently transformed my condo into a unique modern but functional space. She incorporated many of my suggestions into the design making me feel like I was part of the design team. Mia as well as the other vendors she subcontracted were always professional, knowledgable, and punctual. I love my new apartment and I loved working with Mia.
S1
s1u2c3c3e4s5s6
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
As a general contractor for over twenty years, I have collaborated with numerous interior decorators. Mia is by far the most talented and my personal favorite. Everything she does is exquisitely tasteful. She is easy going but very efficient . Her final product speaks volumes. I would recommend her to anyone . Distinctive Remodeling Inc. James J. Haack
KD
kdehayes
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We used Mia both in our city home and then again when we moved to Highland Park. Mia pushes you to think creatively (otherwise, why hire a designer, really), but does not oversell the idea if you do not love it. A consummate professional, Mia is flexible, friendly and fun.
EM
emilyweber
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia helped me do some re-decorating and she was wonderful. She has a great sense of design and the industry. She was really fun to work with and also very professional, she really knows what she's doing. I would definitely recommed her.
JR
jrember
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia is a true design partner. In our experience, she helped make our dream master bath a reality. With just a few simple pictures as inspiration, she understood and brought my style to life through her great design sense. She is collaborative, flexible, honest, professional, responsive and has been been great to work with. Looking forward to working with her on future projects and would highly recommend her team!
Jesse Chicago
Jesse Chicago
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Having worked closely with Mia Rao Design, Mia has proven herself to be a reliable and dedicated business partner. Her attention to detail and her ability to faithfully represent the design aesthetic of the furniture lines we showcase in our showroom has created an invaluable relationship. We loof forward to wrking with Mia Rao Design on many projects to come!
AR
architype22
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia Rao - a professional, dedicated and talented interior designer stands out alone in her field. My association with Mia goes back to April of 2012. First impressions always mean something, in Mia's case, it was everything. Her desire to offer the highest level of service to her clients shinned through on our first meeting at Ebanista. Mia’s cheerful personality and expert eye for design captured my respect from someone with a God given talent. My 20 years as a principle of Architype, LLC in Houston, TX to my leadership at Ebanista as Midwest Territory Manager I have not met many who have the talent and professionalism that Mia offers to her clients. My best to you my friend. John McCarthy / Ebanista Midwest Territory / Chicago Merchandise Mart
FI
fishguy1
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I am a painting, wallpaper and faux finishing specialists. I have completed many jobs with Mia Rao through he years. She has amazing taste and knows exactly what she is looking for. Her company and employees are very professional and a pleasure to work with. I have never had any issues with any jobs involving Mia.
LG
lgoldwyn
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia helped us decorate and update a home we just bought. She helped us with planning and overseeing the construction, including plans for new floors, lighting, and painting. She helped us determine which furniture we should bring to the new home, and helped us place all the pieces and the art. She coordinated all the trades people and helped us choose colors and accessories. Mia has a great personality is a lot of fun to work with. She has great taste and is wonderful with colors and coordinating pieces. She respected our budget and did not push any projects or items above our budget. I recommend her 100%.
DA
danz1
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia is comfortable working with contractors and her sunny disposition is always welcome on a job site. She blends colors and textures well and her homes are pleasing and well thought out. Artifex Builders
CA
caryweinstein
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Mia and her company have been a great pleasure to work for and with. Her company does great work and we are thrilled to be part of it.
Kevin Shapin
Kevin Shapin
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We are a workroom and have dealt with Mia on a number of projects. Business to business...A+ timely with paperwork organized professional clear communications and timely responses Designer A+ I can honestly say I have seen 1000's of fabrics and worked on 1000's of pieces. Her taste is impeccable and tailored to each one of her clients but at the same time you could take any piece and put it almost anywhere else and it will look like it was meant to be there as well. Her taste and talents transcend the space she is working on.
Back to Navigation

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a full-service firm specializing in custom design for both residential and commercial interiors. Our projects range from comprehensive full-home remodels to single-room transformations, including spaces like kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and home offices. We are dedicated to creating thoughtfully tailored sanctuaries for modern living.

Our firm specializes in livable modern and classic design, but we excel at blending styles to create unique, soulful spaces. We draw inspiration from textures, patterns, and colors to infuse character into each project, ensuring a well-balanced and beautiful interior that is uniquely yours.

Absolutely, we actively partner with architects and contractors from the initial design concept all the way through construction. This collaborative approach ensures every detail, from structural changes to the finishing touches, is meticulously managed for a seamless project experience.

Yes, as a full-service firm, we manage the entire project from the initial design concept through construction, installation, and final styling. We oversee every detail, ensuring a cohesive and beautifully finished space that reflects your vision.

Yes, we specialize in luxury and high-end residential projects. Our experience in the luxury interior design world is extensive, and we've been recognized by publications like Luxe Magazine, making their 'Gold List' in 2024, and are an Architectural Digest Pro.

FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.

Back to Navigation

19 Ideabooks

Back to Navigation

70 Comments

Commented: Where is this red couch from please?Hi Nancy. The sofa is custom by a local north shore Chicago fabricator. If you would like his information, let us know.
March 31, 2026
Commented: waterfall faux marble countertops or real?Hello! Thank you for the question. It is real marble. Unfortunately, we don't have the exact stone recorded.
February 23, 2024
Commented: who makes the mural wallpaperThank you! This beautiful wall treatment is a one-of-a-kind hand painted mural.
October 29, 2023
Commented: Love the wallpaper!@soonermagicmama Hello! We love this one too. The wallpaper is called Anthology Graffiti in color 111609 Chrysocolla by Harlequin
May 1, 2023
Commented: what kind /brand of porcelain slab is this?@eyoung1 Hello! This counter is porcelain from Transceramica! https://www.transceramica.com/ 
April 25, 2023
Commented: Kitchen LightingHello. Thank you for your interest. They are Thomas O'brien Robinson pendants.
February 16, 2023
Contact Mia Rao Design
By clicking "Send", you're creating a Houzz account and agreeing to the Houzz Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive calls or texts from Houzz and the selected professional about your request. You can opt out of text messages at any time
Mia Rao Design
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
By clicking "Send", you're creating a Houzz account and agreeing to the Houzz Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive calls or texts from Houzz and the selected professional about your request. You can opt out of text messages at any time

Find Interior Designers & Decorators to Help Get the Job Done

Tired of reading all the DIY tutorials? We are here to help. With over 1 million home professionals on Houzz, you’ll easily find the trusted Interior Designer or Decorator for your next project in Chicago, IL.

Read Reviews from Chicago Homeowners Like You

Read homeowners reviews before hiring the Interior Designer or Decorator to help with your project in Chicago. If you have questions, read other homeowners’ reviews or our discussion forum for a second opinion.

Easily Contact Trusted Interior Designers & Decorators

If you’re browsing Houzz and have a contractor in mind, then you’ll quickly find that requesting a quote is easier than ever. From one simple dashboard, you can manage all the Interior Designer or Decorator quotes you got.