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Interior design in Chicago

The studio's home since 2008. Jennifer leads the Chicago work — full interior design and kitchen & bath, from city residences to projects across the surrounding suburbs.

Led by

Jennifer Peterson

Serving

The greater Chicago area

Since

2008

Inverness Kitchen Transformation

A kitchen with white upper and lower cabinets, a stainless steel range and refrigerator, a white and gray patterned backsplash, and a blue kitchen island with a white countertop.

Arlington Heights Kitchen Transformation

A kitchen features a large island with seating, dark wood cabinets, white upper cabinets, and a patterned backsplash.

Inverness Living Space Refresh

A living room with a stone fireplace, a large TV, two light-colored sofas, a dark wood coffee table, and two windows with wreaths.

Western Springs Kitchen Renovation

A light blue kitchen features a central island with two bar stools, a range with a black and gold hood, and a farmhouse sink under a window.

Western Springs Bathroom Refresh

A small bathroom features a vanity with a white countertop and a gold faucet, set against floral wallpaper.

J. Peterson Design creates homes in Chicago, Illinois. Jennifer Peterson leads our studio based in Chicago, designing interiors across the city. We design homes that feel considered and personal to the people who live in them.

Homes in Chicago

Chicago's housing stock includes many 1920s brick bungalows in neighborhoods like Portage Park, often featuring galley kitchens closed off from dining rooms. We often address these layouts with Kitchen Design services. In Lincoln Park, 19th-century greystones frequently have primary baths split into two small rooms, which we combine and reconfigure with Bath Design. Many 1980s townhomes in areas like Lakeview have unpainted oak trim and cabinetry, prompting requests for updated Furnishing & Styling or Color Consultation to modernize these spaces. We also work with 1950s ranch homes in Beverly, where low basement ceilings are a common challenge during Full-Home Design projects.

Neighborhoods we work in

Portage Park
Lincoln Park
Lakeview
Beverly
Gold Coast
Old Town
West Loop
Wicker Park
Hyde Park
Andersonville

What homeowners in Chicago ask for

Homeowners in Chicago often seek Kitchen Design to open up 1920s bungalow kitchens. Bath Design is frequently requested for combining small, split primary bathrooms in 19th-century greystones. Many projects involve Full-Home Design for 1950s ranch homes, addressing challenges like low basement ceilings. Furnishing & Styling updates are common for 1980s townhomes to refresh dated oak finishes.

How we work in Chicago

Jennifer Peterson leads all projects in Chicago from our local office. The first visit to your home originates from our Chicago office. We design and document your project, and your chosen contractor then builds the work according to our plans.

Around Chicago

Millennium Park · Willis Tower · Art Institute of Chicago · Navy Pier · Magnificent Mile · Lincoln Park Zoo · Wrigley Field · Museum of Science and Industry

Projects

Our work in and around Chicago

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Western Springs Bathroom Refresh Western Springs

Arlington Heights Kitchen Transformation Arlington Heights, IL

Western Springs Kitchen Renovation Western Springs

Inverness Living Space Refresh Inverness, IL

Inverness Kitchen Transformation Inverness, IL

Streamwood Kitchen Refresh Streamwood, IL

Questions from Chicago

Do you work on projects within Chicago?

Yes, Jennifer Peterson leads our studio based in Chicago and designs homes across the city.

How do initial site visits work for Chicago projects?

Jennifer Peterson conducts initial site visits to your home, originating from our Chicago office.

What types of projects do you typically handle in Chicago?

We often work on Kitchen Design for 1920s bungalows, Bath Design for 19th-century greystones, and Full-Home Design for 1950s ranch homes. Furnishing & Styling updates are also common for 1980s townhomes.

Can you work with my preferred contractor?

Yes, we design and document your project, and your own contractor builds the work. We do not act as contractors.

How long does the design phase typically take for a Chicago project?

The duration of the design phase depends on the scope of work, such as a Color Consultation taking less time than a Full-Home Design project.

Good to know

Homeowners in Chicago may encounter approvals from condo or co-op boards for interior renovations. Projects involving structural, electrical, or plumbing changes will require city permits. Your own contractor is responsible for pulling all necessary permits for the construction work.

Towns we serve from Chicago

The same studio, wherever you are

Although we work in different cities, we operate as one studio. We talk through plans, share ideas, question each other, and bring another experienced set of eyes to the decisions that matter. Being sisters makes that collaboration especially natural — there is a shorthand, an honesty, and a shared standard that has been there long before the studio.

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What we offer in Chicago