Interior Designers & House Decorators Near Elgin

“Mary Ann is wonderful to work with. She’s responsive to my questions and gives quick solutions. She came to the house, discussed what we wanted, drew up our plans, and made changes when needed. She helped us narrow down big decisions on paint color, granite, cabinets, lighting, etc. and everything she guided us on is gorgeous. I appreciate her going above and beyond to make sure we love our kitchen and I highly recommend her for your next house project.”

“We were referred to Pam McPeak of Southern Places by a family friend who utilized her services on a recent project. We met Pam in person initially to share our ideas and photos of our existing space. As usual, first impressions are essential for building trust and credibility. Pam was not only personable and professional but also willing to listen to our ideas, for which we are truly grateful. Our project, which we initially thought would be a simple refresh, was quite a surprise. It included fresh paint, furniture upgrades, new artwork, and, most unexpectedly, the installation of a large wall mural. Never in a hundred years would we have selected a wall panel mural on our own. It was outside of our design comfort zone. Sensing this, Pam walked us through hanging a wallpaper-based mural, asking us to trust her, which we did. She surrounded it with a matching wooden frame, which looked incredible. Another thing we liked about Pam's style was that she was very willing to work with pieces that had special significance to us and that we did not want to give up. She showed a unique talent for blending the old with the new. Finally, there were a couple of times when we only partially agreed with a piece or display that Pam had suggested. She worked with us to get things to make the tweaks necessary to get it just right. Needless to say, we are very pleased with how it turned out. Once a mere room, our space has been transformed into a place of inspiration and comfort, a testament to Pam's expertise and experience.”

“Very professional and listens to your needs. I needed to blend new and old and she made recommendations that were perfect for our family. Highly recommend.”