Phillip Harrison

At the beginning of 2020, we really felt that our house needed an interior upgrade. We had ideas but were sure how to bring it all together. We looked at several designers and found PH’s portfolio online. Their aesthetics immediately resonated with us and we reached out. Mark was extremely attentive, and quickly grasped the style we were going for - bold and colorful yet classic in foundation. We decided on living, dining, kitchen and the master bedroom as the first rooms to get upgraded. He gave us a lot of time to think thru choices yet moved us along. To me the best part was PH’s ability to bring their vision to life piece by piece through all the pandemic delays and kept their cool through unexpected cancellations etc. and both Mark and Mike were so amazing to work with. In the end, as the pieces came together their styling of our home really was the cherry on top. Our home looks it’s right out of a interior design magazine spread and we love the time we spend in it. I can’t wait to start our next project with them!

Mark Schubert successfully designed the perfect kitchen, updated my homes paint color and created a home gym for us. He really listened to what we wanted and made helpful suggestions to keep the price from escalating out of our budget. While I am not particularly savvy on the ways and lingo of decorating he was patient and worked to understand what we wanted and what would make us happy. We are so pleased with our home. Mark was always responsive to emails and phone calls and completed the work within the time frame promised. We had an excellent experience with him.

We interviewed four interior designers to renovate and update our small townhouse. Since our budget was tight, we made a list of priorities. Mark of PH assured us they work on small projects. Walking from room to room he was professional, organized, shared a wealth of knowledge and experience in design options, had extensive connections in the field, and was excited by the challenge to deliver the best design plan for our budget. We hired Mark finding him to be honest, talented, and passionate about his work. He prepared a detailed, design plan that represented our interests and his creativity with specific recommendations for each room, including vendors, contractors, estimates, photos, and more. He communicates with the contractors checking every step of the way to ensure the work is done correctly. He has an eye for detail and sets high standards which he achieves sometimes by looking at items creatively as works of art. Initially we couldn’t fully appreciate the style he drafted for the bathroom but now, finished, is the most complemented room in the house. Thank goodness Mark successfully guided two hesitant souls that could never have accomplished the same beautiful results as aesthetically, cost-effectively, and timely as he did. He transformed our house from a dark, cluttered, tired interior to a much brighter, more contemporary home, that feels more spacious and is comfortable to live in. We are very happy with the results and highly recommend Mark.

We used Phillip Harrison to help us get settled in our new home in Brookfield, IL. Mark listened, got our style and budget, and made wonderful recommendations for a sophisticated, kid-friendly home. When we had to unexpectedly sell a year later, our house sold in two days for asking price which was well over what we had paid just 18 months earlier. I have no doubt this was because of our work with Mark. We are even planning to use Phillip Harrison with at least one room in our new house virtually because we have so much trust in his work.

After working on some projects with Phillip, he is a very efficient, creative, and easy fellow professional to work with. We would certainly promote working with him not only as a professional, but from a client's perspective as well. Beautiful work!

I love working with Mark on all of my commercial and residential design needs. He takes his time and really listens to my visions and goals and always stays within budget. I highly recommend him!

Mark is fantastic. He is patient with his explanations and quick to warn against ideas that won't work well, irrespective of how excited we might be about them. This is critical when you don't have the expertise yourself and have to hire it instead. He's not a "yes" man, otherwise we'd have ended up with an incoherent mix of clashing styles. He knows what looks good and ensures he balances our preferences with what works well across an entire space. Mark is also great at managing us, another critical characteristic given our work commitments. He's persistent while being professional, which ensures progress. He has a wealth of knowledge, not just in the realm of decorating, but also about the building trades that are needed to create a beautiful project. He vets and oversees contractors thoroughly, monitoring their work to completion. We've been very pleased by the workmanship we've received, which we owe to his project management and relationships with high-performing tradespeople. We would not hesitate to recommend Mark and have rehired him several times for other projects throughout our home.

Working with Mark, the principal of Phillip Harrison, has truly been a great experience. My wife and I were looking for a design professional for various projects updating our current home and that's when we found Mark. From the initial consultation to final project closeout has been seamless, and he did a great job in guiding us throughout the process. Our design aesthetics meshed very well, and he took the time to listen to what our vision was and presented us with multiple options, whether we were doing major work such as redoing the kitchen, or simply replacing the curtains. Even if it was on a weekend or after work, my wife and I always appreciated that Mark would make himself available to visit with us whenever a large design decision needed to be made whether it was at our home or a vendor's showroom. He also provided peace of mind being onsite whenever we had contractors performing work, ensuring that everything was done to what we were quoted and his design requirements. Logistically, it was very easy to communicate with him and exchange ideas, see visual representations, schedule work/meetings, and handling simple tasks such as billing. We look forward to future projects we are planning on, and involving Mark, as his designs have made our home feel truly our very own.

We LOVE our space! From start to finish - Mark did an amazing job. We hired Mark to design the first floor of our new home. He took the time to get to know us and our likes/dislikes — blew us away with his design ideas and perfect use of space. We couldn’t be more pleased with the finished project. Working with Mark was a joy! Professional, talented, communicative...even helped me set up a smart home light system : ) I can’t wait for Phase 2!!

Mark did a great job listening to my family's needs when redecorating our bedrooms. He spent some time getting know us and understanding how we use each room. He chose pieces that would be comfortable and fun and he stayed within budget. Mark also helped us review our current library of art work to select pieces that work in each room that he redesigned. I would definitely work with Mark in the future.

I knew from the moment I met Mark, he was perfect for the job. I have been in real estate for over a decade and it was time for me to completely update my condo from top to bottom. There was not one idea I didn’t completely undertarand or agree with from Mark. Mark helped me transform my dares condo into my dream home. He selected everything from start to finish including re-furnishing everything. I had met with 3 different designers but I made an immediate connection with Mark. He made the process simple, fun and stress free. I told him what I wanted he gave me multiple options for EVERY step of the way. From paint to doors, backsplash to countertops, hardware to lighting, couches to linen. We re-did EVERYTHING and was top notch! I can’t wait to do my cottage! Every time friends or family come in for the first time, they are flabbergasted with how impressive everything came together. Thank you Mark!

We hired Phillip Harrison design to help us put the final touches to our newly renovated house. Mark was extremely thorough, patience, kind and was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had throughout the process. He truly helped us make our vision a reality and we trusted his advice and expertise the whole way through. We are so happy to have found Mark and we will continue to use him on all future projects. Take our word for it, we're extremely picky. Mark will not disappoint!!!

I can't speak highly enough about Phillip Harrison's services! Mark helped us with a home redesign that was more than we could have ever imagined!! His attention to detail, impeccable style, and expectation of quality was a breath of fresh air. He listened to all of our needs and desires and turned our well-loved house, into a perfectly styled and incredible home.