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Monika Ross

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars42 Reviews
Kitchen & Bath Designers

About Us

Design can be a trendy accent piece or a dream bathroom remodel. Perfectly arranged furniture or custom kitchen cabinets. Vintage or new, on trend or classic, design is what makes a house a home. At Monika Ross Design, design is a lifestyle.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Bathroom Design, Custom Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Floor Plans, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Mudroom Design, Pantry Design, Universal Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling

Areas Served

Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Buffalo Grove, Deer Park, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Forest Lake, Glenview, Highland Park, Inverness, Itasca, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, North Barrington, Northbrook, Palatine, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Riverwoods, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Schaumburg, South Barrington, Streamwood, Vernon Hills, Wheeling, Hoffman Estates, Winnetka, Wilmette

Awards

Two 2014 Bronze Key Awards, One 2014 Silver Key Award

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Projects

Parker House

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Timeless 1st Floor Reno

32 photos

Master Suite Revival

12 photos

Black & White Hall Bath

13 photos

Grand White Kitchen

18 photos

Classic Marble Master Bath

19 photos
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Credentials

7 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2021
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2018
Best of Houzz 2017
Best of Houzz 2015
4 Houzz Badges
Star Houzzer
Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
1,000 Ideabook Saves
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42 Reviews for Monika Ross

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|42 reviews
Work Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Value
5.0
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Betty C.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Monika was wonderful in helping us with decorating our new home. She worked on our two-story family room as well as my husband’s office. Monika was great in listening to our clues and followed our style & what we wanted to accomplish. She was involved in every step of the process- from the initial design and picking the right furniture to purchasing and assembly/placement. We would definitely work with Monika again!
Monika Ross
Comment from Monika Ross:
Oh thank you so much for the lovely review Betty! Your family room is out of magazine, you will have amazing memories in this beautiful space!
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Carrie Nudo
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Monika is such a wonderful designer and a true gem to work with! She helped us throughout the entire process of our first floor renovation and we couldn’t have done it without her! Monika was amazing helping us with color schemes, floor plans, material selections and much more. She has a knack combining beautiful design with function. Choosing to work with Monika was the best decision we made regarding our renovation and we can’t wait to work with her again on future projects. Thank you Monika!
Monika Ross
Comment from Monika Ross:
Carrie, thank you so much for this lovely review! I loved working with you both on your remodel and it really is like a brand new home! I am sure you will have many great memories together.
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mkolsen526
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Monika was phenomenal to work with on our recent house renovations. We added a new master en suite, laundry and additional bedroom upstairs and completely remodeled the entire first floor of our house. There is no way we would have been able to complete the whole project without Monika’s advice and guidance. She was with us the whole process, from initial design to picking out tile and floor stain. We were completely overwhelmed by the entirety of the project and Monika helped break it down so we would felt more at ease. We are in love with the finished design and look of the house and it is truly thanks to Monika. We highly recommend her!
Monika Ross
Comment from Monika Ross:
MK - I am so touched by your very kind review! Makes me so happy that I was able to make the process a smooth one for you and that the end result is more than you imagined! Wishing you many lovely family memories in your fabulous home!
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Kristin Cooper
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
We started working with Monika on our master bathroom. Monika was able to turn the few ideas we had into a beautiful project. It seemed that within a few minutes she ‘got’ what we liked and was able to incorporate into a design that was functional and beautiful. As a She made the entire process from design to picking finishes to selecting and interacting with our contractor and adding final details all so easy. As a busy family, the way she did all of the legwork was tremendous! She also quickly rolled with all of the other side projects - master closet, small bath, master bedroom. We are so excited to have found Monika!
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Jessie Keene
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Monika is an incredible designer and I would highly recommend her to anyone!!! She is really easy to work with, quick to respond, and takes the time to think about and talk about all parts of your design project. On top of being a talented designer, she is a kind and wonderful person!
Monika Ross
Comment from Monika Ross:
Jessie, that is so incredibly kind! It was so fun bringing your home to life with a that sparkles...just like you! Hope you make many wonderful memories there!
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HU-598272084
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Monika worked with us on our master bathroom and we couldn't be happier. She zeroed in on what we wanted and came up with great suggestions. Also was very accommodating with changes we had, and was able to incorporate everything. Would recommend.
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Jamie McCord
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Monika is amazing to work with! I am so indecisive when it comes to design and she helped bring our vision to life for our basement remodel. Which included a full bathroom, kitchen, office, playroom, and mud room. She made the entire process easy and made recommendations that fit our taste perfectly. I highly recommend Monika and look forward to working with her on our next project.
Monika Ross
Comment from Monika Ross:
Jamie - thank you so much for the great feedback! Your basement doesn't even feel like a basement anymore - I am so happy that you love how it came together and wishing you many fun times down there!
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Jessica Kremsreiter
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Monika was fantastic! She assisted us with an entire first floor remodel, largely consisting of our kitchen, mud room, powder room and family room fireplace. Everything turned out beautifully! I relied on her Expertise & consulted with her frequently, even taking recommendations on contractors. I don’t know what I would have done without her. We can’t say enough good things about working with Monika :)
Monika Ross
Comment from Monika Ross:
Jess, Thank you so much for the very sweet review! It was so fun working with you on your remodel and just love how the space was transformed! Best of all things to your family!
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April Dowd
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Monika provided excellent design services for our project. What began as a master bath redo became a full master suite renovation. She quickly translated our desires into an overall plan to modernize and update everything: flooring, wall tile, cabinets, fixtures, paint and lighting, She also had great suggestions for furniture arrangements. She is professional, knowledgable and is easy to work with. We love our new space and I look forward to another project in our home with Monika taking the design lead.
Monika Ross
Comment from Monika Ross:
Thank you so much April! It was a pleasure working with you on your Master. I am so happy you are enjoying the new space!
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Eric SYVERTSEN
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Monika was great to work with. We wanted to do as much of the work on our project (Main floor and Kitchen) as we could and we had a budget that we needed to stay close to. She always had just the right ideas, recommendations, and contacts for the trades I couldn't handle myself. My wife and I are extremely happy with our results, we have a new home to come home to everyday. Thanks again Monika !!
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Ellen Delporte
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Monika has been extremely helpful from the first day I met her. She took time to learn about me and my sense of decor. She provided a plan for my kitchen knowing what my goal was. She helped me with the step by step process of selecting cabinets, counter tops, tile, and wall color. With her expertise, all the pieces fit together beautifully. Monika's communication skills are excellent. Whenever I had a question, she would answer it or seek the answer in a very timely fashion. She is a very good listener. During the remodeling process, I felt that Monika and I formed a close bond. She has such a friendly way about her. She is a designer who really cares about her client. I am extremely happy with the look of my "new " kitchen, thanks to Monika!
Monika Ross
Comment from Monika Ross:
This is so kind Ellen, it was such a pleasure working with you and I am happy that your kitchen is now brighter and a more enjoyable space!
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Nichole Wolverton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Monika came to us highly recommended by our friend. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her vision, knowledge, and creativity is top notch. Monika make our dream kitchen and laundry room come true. From the start of the project to the end, she walked us and the contractors through the plan and even the smallest of details. A project of this size can be very overwhelming at times and Monika always kept things positive. She walked us through all our selections of cabinets, counters, flooring and more. She has an excellent sense of style. We would highly recommend her.
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15 Comments

Commented: What countertops are these?Hello, These are Pelican White Quartz from MSI. Pelican White
May 10, 2020
Commented: Wood type, stain color??Hello, Thank you, those are Walnut cabinets made by Custom Wood Products and they have their own stain formulas. I would say its close to a dark walnut stain.
March 22, 2020
Commented: .... Flower Wall Art ...Hello, they where from a local Etsy shop. Tons of options and colors on there.
January 26, 2020
Commented: Where was the tile purchased?I believe it was http://www.glazziotiles.com. You might be able to find it local as well.
February 6, 2019
Commented: Where did these cute wall flowers and name come from?Thank you for your question, these where made by Jena https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleRoseCoDesigns?ref=ss_profile She can customize the colors to fit your room scheme. Best of luck with your project!
October 16, 2018
Commented: island dimensions?Hi, Thanks for your question. The island was 45" x 75"
April 4, 2018
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