Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.

Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

Full service residential and commercial interior design firm, established for over 35 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, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Entry Design, Feng Shui Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Green Building, Guesthouse 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, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Home Office Design, Sensory & Memory Care Design

Areas Served

Antioch, Deer Park, Fox Lake, Grayslake, Green Oaks, Gurnee, Hainesville, Hawthorn Woods, Johnsburg, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, Lakemoor, Libertyville, Lindenhurst, Long Grove, Mchenry, Mettawa, Mundelein, Tower Lake, Vernon Hills, Volo, Wadsworth, Wauconda, Spring Grove, Ingleside, Lake Villa

Awards

NCIDQ certified

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17 Projects

Wauconda, IL

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22 Reviews for Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.

5.0|22 reviews

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4.5

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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

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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

Total Home Professional, LLC.

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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

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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

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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

Rachel Silverman

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Working with Stephanie has been great – and a lot of fun, too! We’ve had a fairly extensive project: we wanted to update our entire house after having raised teenagers and two large dogs. It was overwhelming and we were working within the realities of time and budget constraints. Stephanie helped us prioritize. She gave us ongoing direction on how to layout and furnish the kids’ rooms. She worked with our contractor to pick out all new trim and doors. And then the bulk of our work focused on updating the family room, living room and dining room. Stephanie came up with some really creative ideas that helped improve both the function and aesthetic of each room. Each room had its challenge with size and layout but the ideas she came out with really maximized the space and were feasible to implement. She also helped us pick out paint colors for the entire house, making sure it all flowed. Stephanie has a great style and is committed to making sure that whatever you choose meets all of your criteria. She is flexible, accessible and has a great network of vendors and suppliers. We would recommend Stephanie to help you with any project.

April 28, 2019

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We have worked with Stephanie before. Each time Stephanie listens and always comes through with beautiful suggestions. She is a such a pleasure to work with; no matter how small or how large the project. It's evident Stephanie works hard putting her heart and expertise into each design. We highly recommend Stephanie and plan to use her again!

September 26, 2018

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It was a pleasure working with Stephanie and collaborating on design ideas for enhancing my space. She is very detailed and ensures the project is completed to perfection. She was responsive throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Stephanie for all your interior furnishing improvements.

September 6, 2018

Mike Russell

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It was a pleasure to work with Stephanie Nickolson Design. We had a challenging schedule and budget in order to move our parents into an independent community right before the holidays. Stephanie met with our family on numerous occasions providing us with color pallets, picture boards, and various textures swatches. Once a plan was developed she utilized some furniture showroom floor pieces that helped us meet our delivery needs and also coordinated deliveries from various retailers to provide us convenience.The end result was a beautiful home with artwork, draperies, and bedding used to coordinate and tie in furniture and room transitions. She was practical yet stylish in her design choices for our aging parents and mixed together well updated fashion with warmth and familiarity. We would recommend working with Stephanie and we thank her again for making our parents happy!

February 10, 2018Last modified:February 11, 2018

Kristi Knull

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We hired Stephanie to help us remodel our kitchen and to redecorate our living room. She spent many hours helping us choose finishes and paint colors. The rooms are beautiful, cozy and functional. Stephanie's motto is "You have to love it!" and we certainly do! Stephanie is so reliable and fun to work with, that you will look forward to your next remodeling or redecorating project!

March 31, 2017

Comment from Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.:

Thank you for the great review Kristi! It was a pleasure working with you! It was also nice that I didn't have to travel far at all:)

Alanna Ollinger

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We hired Stephanie to work with us on our total home remodel that will occur in different stages. She had great referrals for contractors and other vendors. She is always attentive to our needs and was able to quickly understand our style and give us options for design that work so well together. She has done a lot of the legwork to just give us a few great options to choose from for finishes which helps save us so much time in this remodel project! Our project is still in progress but it's coming together quickly and we can't wait to see the finished results soon!

December 20, 2016

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6 Comments

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

Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.

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17 Projects

Rustic Home in Wauconda, IL

Residential Living Room Libertyville, IL

Kitchen Renovation Highland Park, IL

Private Residence Highland Park, IL

Master Bedroom Libertyville, IL

Dining Room Barrington, IL

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22 Reviews for Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.

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17 Projects

Rustic Home in Wauconda, IL

Residential Living Room Libertyville, IL

Kitchen Renovation Highland Park, IL

Private Residence Highland Park, IL

Master Bedroom Libertyville, IL

Dining Room Barrington, IL

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22 Reviews for Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc.

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6 Comments

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