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Avatar for Wendy Nobriga Interiors
Wendy Nobriga Interiors
5.0(
82
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"We would recommend Wendy in a heartbeat to anyone looking for interior design or decorating expertise. We started with one small bathroom layout project, and eventually used Wendy for almost every decision in our new house, from art and furniture selection, to cabinet layouts, to window design, to paint colors, to outlet and lighting placement, to crown molding design and so much more. She is creative, efficient, responsive, and very easy to work with. She is connected with so many different vendors and suppliers, and pays close attention to all details. Her pricing is very reasonable, and the value she delivers is priceless."
La Grange Living Room
Des Plaines Living Room
Bathroom with double vanity, white quartz countertops, freestanding tub, and marble hex tile floor.
Lincolnwood Living Room
Kitchen

+249

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ecoscape Architectural Design LLC
5.0(
25
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"I have built patios myself in the past so I felt comfortable selecting the blocks and creating the design. I purchased the blocks, the lights, and the pump and waterfall for the project. Harvey and team made the dream come to life and added their own spin on the design. I was happy to let them have some artistic choices as we went along."
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+44

Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Green City Gardens
4.7(
116
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"JD and his team were fantastic! They were professional, timely, and detail-oriented. They completely overhauled our landscaping and went above and beyond everything we discussed. I couldn't recommend them more."
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Design

+18

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.2(
29
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roman is a professional does a great job cuts no corners the workmanship is top notch if your looking to have a railing system installed he's your man would recommend him highly"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Grandview Construction, Inc.
4.9(
32
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeremy was excellent throughout the entire process, from our initial design meeting through completion of the job. After our basement remodel was finished, I hired Jeremy again to build a deck for our home. Again, excellent job and done in a quick and timely manner. I d hire Jeremy for any home improvement projects, excellent work."
Finished Product
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Finished space
New header in and tyvek installed
Finished product

+180

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
JW Creative
4.7(
20
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After buying a condo that was quite outdated, I became overwhelmed with design ideas and lost as to what needed to be upgraded. I also had challenges with the layout of the living room and guest room. After reaching out to a few interior designers, I decided to work with JW Creative as Jake, the designer in charge of my project, was very professional and understood what I envisioned for my home. The results were better than I had imagined, especially for the living room and guest rooms. Jake was able to make elements of my home work with the design that I had previously thought had to be replaced, which saved me thousands in unnecessary improvement. I was extremely satisfied with the quality and price of the items. I would not have been able to find such items at that price on my own. Their work definitely deserves five stars!"
Response time2 days
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
8
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After a year of working with us, Marc designed the perfect home for our family. He spent significant time on site to get to know the space and spoke to us frequently to ensure his design met our hopes and dreams. His final design is visually stunning and maximizes space use in a way that reflects both the history of the home and modern preferences. His expertise in Chicago building code and city offices was instrumental in our project being approved quickly. He reviewed bids with us to ensure we selected a GC who could do the job and had competitive pricing. He regularly met and emailed with the GC and suppliers to address issues as they arose during the job so that all were resolved to our satisfaction. Throughout it all, he was just a nice guy to work with during a process that can be very stressful."
Garage & Workshop
This is what the house looked like after it was completed.
Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for J & P Brothers Landscaping
J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Juan and his team was a great experience. Juan was very responsive via email and was very willing to work with us on the overall design and plant choice. He even came back to the table with new options for plants when we vetoed the original recommendations. His team was hard working and respectful, and overall did a great job. They even went above and beyond what I was originally asking for and cleaned up and mulched some beds that weren't even in the quote. Definitely would recommend."
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+50

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
R & G Almanza Landscape Inc
4.2(
252
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Serving Evanston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used R & G Almanza for the entire 2016 lawncare season, from spring clean-up through fall clean-up. R & G showed up in a timely fashion on a weekly basis, but they frequently missed small patches of grass while mowing and our grass looked terrible (thin and patchy) almost all year - I can't recall a single time I saw someone apply top dressing to any part of the lawn. We will not be using them again."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for design and decorating projects in Evanston, IL

Start by defining your goals and budget. Collect photos of rooms you love, jot down must-have features, and list what isn’t working in your current space. Share these details—and your target budget—during the first meeting. The clearer you are, the quicker a designer can translate your vision into a workable plan and keep costs in check.

Yes, working with an interior designer can help you save money. Designers prevent costly missteps, secure trade discounts on furniture and finishes, and coordinate the project so you don’t pay twice for the same work. Their upfront fee often pays for itself in avoided change orders, tighter timelines, and materials purchased at below-retail pricing.

A full interior design project wraps up in two to three months, on average, while a decorating job takes four to eight weeks. Timelines stretch if you add structural changes, custom millwork, or specialty materials, and unexpected shipping or permit delays can tack on extra days. Talk with your designer about project milestones and build in a little wiggle room.

Interview at least three pros whose portfolios match your style. Review their credentials and ask for references. During a face-to-face or virtual meeting, discuss your goals, budget, and timeline, and make sure their communication style and fee structure feel comfortable. The right designer combines technical know-how with a creative approach that clicks with you.

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