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Avatar for Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.2(
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Serving South Elgin, 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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JGib Interiors, LLC
4.9(
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jennifer was great in helping me envision the plan I had for remodeling my great room. She made suggestions that I would not have thought of and balanced the total design. She listened to what I had in mind and took it to the next level. If I had any negative, it would be that she became a bit less involved when I didn't choose her contractor. All in all, though, very happy with how it turned out!"
Dining Room Bar
Dining Room
Hall Bath Refresh
Modern Farmhouse - Kitchen
Unfortunately the entire kitchen was destroyed

+131

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
44
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"i highly recommend J & P Brothers Landscaping. Juan helped me to design the landscaping, and he was prompt in getting the estimate to me. Juan and his crew were very professional and did an amazing job transforming my front yard! I will definitely be hiring them again for my backyard."
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+50

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
D&D Landscape and Sprinkler Services, Inc.
4.5(
572
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dean is amazing. He is easy to talk with, understood what we wanted and came up with the perfect design. Work was done beautifully and professionally. We will be contacting him in the spring to bring his landscaping skills to the front of our house."
Landscaping
Landscaping
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 Front Landscaping (one view)

+18

Response time8 hrs
275 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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BSC Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
56
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"BDC Landscaping exceeded expectations and I am delighted with the gorgeous results. The step required a jackhammer to remove. The crew was polite and efficient. They implemented the design perfectly and cleaned up every day."
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Completed project dressed up for Halloween!
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+17

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AQ Landscaping Inc.
4.9(
10
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Arturo and his crew were and have always been amazing. I have had Arturo working in my gardens for nine years. His quality is unquestionable and the work is lasting. He figured out how to drain water from a back wall and for the first time in 25 years, I had a dry basement - it was remarkable. His hardscape work is beyond beautiful. He put in two retaining walls, while also laying a patio with existing material. People who visit are always taken with the beauty of what he and his crew created. Finally, Arturor is honest, hard working, has integrity and is dependable to a fault. When he finishes a job, the yard is perfect, he carries everything away. He is the only person I allow to do my work."
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+21

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for design and decorating projects in South Elgin, 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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