Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.

Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

Full service residential and commercial interior design firm, established for over 37 years with a sub-specialty in hospitality interior design including hotel, restaurant, banquet hall, boutique hotel, senior living, country clubs, spas, sororities and condominium common areas. Our focus is on health, wellness + sensory design with a recognized brand of juxtapositioned rustic, modern and natural elements.

Services Provided

Art Selection, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Custom Storage, Custom Table, Custom Walk-in Closets, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Office Design & Construction, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Home Office Design, Sensory & Memory Care Design, Hospitality Design, Hospitality Design

Areas Served

Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Libertyville, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Wadsworth, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glenview, Glencoe, Highland Park, Evanston, Barrington, Riverwoods.

Awards

NCIDQ certified

18 Projects

Dining room - modern dining room idea in Chicago

City Condo Remodel

Inspiration for a rustic family room remodel in Chicago

Rustic Home in Wauconda, IL

Wauconda, IL

Example of a trendy living room design in Chicago

Residential Living Room Libertyville, IL

Inspiration for a kitchen remodel in Chicago

Kitchen Renovation Highland Park, IL

Home design - transitional home design idea in Chicago

Private Residence Highland Park, IL

Master Bedroom Libertyville, IL

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Business Details

Business Name

Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.

Phone Number

(847) 987-3634

Website

snickolsondesign.com

Address

Buffalo Grove, IL 60030

Followers

104 Followers

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28 Reviews for Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.

Newest first

5.0|28 reviews

Work Quality

4.8

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

Julie Kernan

Stephanie Nickolson is a gifted designer with an amazing eye. She worked with me on a kitchen update and was able to select the ideal colors and design. She listened to what I was hoping to achieve and then guided me to a solution that exceeds my every expectation. She is super responsive and not pushy in any way - I completely trust her and will be using her again in other parts of our house. She is the consummate professional and I highly recommend!

April 9, 2024

Lori Kash

Stephanie is fun to work with. She's upbeat, passionate about her work, and cares deeply about her projects, understanding what the client wants/likes (and doesn't want/like.) She is very creative, bringing us ideas and little touches that really make a difference. She was very receptive to our suggestions as well and would get excited about them. She is also good working within a budget. If she found us an item that was more than we wanted to spend, she didn't try to talk us into it but revised the search and kept going. If something wasn't up to her standards, she resolved the issue with options for us ASAP. Definitely recommend and would use Stephanie again!

October 18, 2023

Charlene Kurkjian

I live out of state and Stephanie graciously Face-timed me in order to look at my space and to give me advice on updating paint colors. I had a difficult trim and backsplash color that could not be changed so we were limited. Stephanie not only gave suggestions, but mailed paint swatches to help me decide. At the end of the day, she saved me time and money in my dining room, helped pick Stratton Blue from BM for my kitchen cabinets, which I love which brought the color and personality needed, and Silver Marlin for my sunroom for the pop of color and spa feel which looks amazing. Thank you Stephanie for helping someone who is extremely indecisive make all the right choices.

July 9, 2023

Kate

Stephanie is absolutely wonderful to work with for many reasons! She is professional, responsive, brings ideas and concepts that are unique, and is a genuinely nice person. My husband and I love working with her since she has ideas that are outside our norm; that's the reason why we hired a designer! We worked with her on our bedroom furniture, adding built-ins to our bedroom, and re-designing our walk-in closet; all turned out beautiful and we couldn't be happier! We are now tackling the living room with her (and have whole list of other areas once that space is done!).

May 20, 2023Last modified:May 20, 2023

Gail Abraham

When I told a friend I wanted to remodel my family room but I didn't even know where to begin, she referred me to Stephanie. I'm so glad she did! Stephanie was a delight to work with. She listened to what I wanted to achieve in my room. She was careful to stay within my budget. There were a few problems (as with almost all projects) but she stuck with me until everything was resolved to my satisfaction. I love my new family room and could never have accomplished it without Stephanie's help!

February 2, 2023

Linda Tieman

Over the years, Stephanie has helped us to update several rooms within our home. When we didn’t know where to begin with our projects, she came up with great decorating suggestions and ideas. She is very helpful and accommodating, and works with many highly recommended vendors and contractors to provide quality results. Our latest project, the total remodeling of our master bathroom, was rather involved, but Stephanie coordinated all aspects of the work with such professionalism. We are very happy with the new look! We will definitely be contacting her for decorating help in the future!

December 14, 2022

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We reached out to Stephanie for help converting our kitchen and living space into a more cohesive space. We appreciated that she seemed very interested in our project. Other designers we contacted ignored us or said the project wasn't worth their time. Stephanie was very patient, understanding, and responsive throughout the entire design process until we got it just right. She also assisted us in finding a responsible contractor to do the project for us. We love the final product, we are in that space 75% of the time at home, it was a practical update. Thank you Stephanie! We look forward to working with you on future projects and will also recommend your services.

December 30, 2021

Matthew English

Stephanie did an awesome job with my bathroom renovation. The colors, vanity, tub and shower fit so well together! I’m also using her for my kitchen renovation.

November 5, 2021

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Stephanie offered great insight and ideas for our kitchen and basement remodel, that made good, even better. We are very pleased with how things turned out. She was professional, service-oriented, and very nice to work with.

October 21, 2020

THP Builders

I worked with Stephanie with my kitchen and an outdoor Gazebo. She coordinated the entire design and furnishings on both. She has great taste and works very hard. Stephanie works to give you the dream your looking for in your home. I would work with her again and if you're looking for a great Designer you should use her!.

May 29, 2020

Jan Arnold

Working with Stephanie feels very comfortable . My budget is small and she made me feel as though I am her only client . She has interesting ideas and also receptive to mine . Stephanie is very patient and doesn’t push me until I am ready . I am happy with Stephanie’s expertise.

February 2, 2020

Steve Field

Stephanie was a delight to work with. She was very responsive to our concern that our great room was drab, and offered several excellent suggestions. She made a real effort to understand what my wife and I liked and didn't like, and tailored suggestions with that in mind. She was very receptive to our suggestions as well. She clearly takes pride in her work and goes out of her way to add the right touch, such as shopping for pillows for us. She is also very good with working within a budget, and doesn't push expensive options if that's not what is being sought. Her fee is fair, and she doesn't nickle and dime you with charges for every brief telephone call, etc. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

December 29, 2019

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7 Comments

Commented: Counter ChairsThese are great swivel chairs, aren't they? We purchased them from Ambella Home, one of our favorite makers.

February 3, 2022

Commented: What color will you NEVER find in your house?Red. It's probably terrible for a designer to say as I use it all the time for others, just not in my house.

September 19, 2014 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Pillows pleaseThis is just one pillow suggestion of many from Pier 1. I love mixing Pier 1's pillows in along with their textured ones.

July 31, 2014 in Design Dilemma

Commented: POLL: Early Bird or Night Owl?I love to run or do early morning yoga. It helps me organize, focus and get more creative.

May 21, 2014 in Polls

Commented: Help brightening a dark room in vacation cabinHi Leanne, I would suggest a color such as Santa Fe Tan by American Clay, an eco-friendly paint that gives much depth to a space as it can look ethereal and open up a space . I would also layer a ...

September 2, 2013 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Boring corridorArtwork spotlighted with lighting and interesting carpet runners for the floor. If budget allows, a neutral hemp or jute wall covering for the walls.

April 29, 2013 in Design Dilemma

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc. rated?

Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc. is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc. provide?

Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc. provides the following services: Art Selection, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Custom Storage, Custom Table, Custom Walk-in Closets, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Office Design & Construction, Home Theater Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Outdoor Kitchen Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Home Office Design, Sensory & Memory Care Design, Hospitality Design, Hospitality Design

Where does Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc. provide services?

Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc. provides services in the following areas: Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Libertyville, Long Grove, Vernon Hills, Wadsworth, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glenview, Glencoe, Highland Park, Evanston, Barrington, Riverwoods.

Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.