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They say that home is where the heart is, and the spaces in which you spend the most time eventually become part of who you are. I believe everyone deserves to be inspired by the spaces where they live. Contact me today and see what I can do for you.
"Kristie is very knowledgeable and great to work with. She is a very good listener and her attention to detail is excellent. I liked the way she shared her ideas without being overbearing or dismissive. Her follow up is very good. I was just a little unclear about the parameters related to her fee, i.e: how much follow up from me is included in terms of questions. I enjoyed meeting with her and definitely benefited from her expert counsel."
Katie and Bill R on July 2019
They say that home is where the heart is, and the spaces in which you spend the most time eventually become part of who you are. I believe everyone deserves to be inspired by the spaces where they live. Contact me today and see what I can do for you.
"Kristie is very knowledgeable and great to work with. She is a very good listener and her attention to detail is excellent. I liked the way she shared her ideas without being overbearing or dismissive. Her follow up is very good. I was just a little unclear about the parameters related to her fee, i.e: how much follow up from me is included in terms of questions. I enjoyed meeting with her and definitely benefited from her expert counsel."
Katie and Bill R on July 2019
Titan Flooring, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I hired this company to lay wood flooring throughout the house, to refinish the stairs and to replace all banisters and railings. I couldn't be more please with how this project came out. The people that worked here were professional and did a phenomenal. Hands down, some of the best people I've worked with. They showed up on time, the quality of the work was fantastic and they left my house cleaner than when they started. I was so pleased with everything and everyone related to this job that I called them back to renovate my kitchen. They are the only company I will use going forward. I was lucky to find them. "
Sue V on April 2025
Titan Flooring, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I hired this company to lay wood flooring throughout the house, to refinish the stairs and to replace all banisters and railings. I couldn't be more please with how this project came out. The people that worked here were professional and did a phenomenal. Hands down, some of the best people I've worked with. They showed up on time, the quality of the work was fantastic and they left my house cleaner than when they started. I was so pleased with everything and everyone related to this job that I called them back to renovate my kitchen. They are the only company I will use going forward. I was lucky to find them. "
Sue V on April 2025
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
We bring old-world, quality craftsmanship to every unique project we take on. We specialize in a variety of major home improvement projects to include additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, major renovations and home repairs. We work efficiently with our resources to ensure your project is completed on time and on budget. Were licensed and insured & look forward to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Communication was excellent. They provided me with all the information I needed to understand the details of project. In addition, they responded promptly to all of my questions"
Ganiyu S on August 2024
We bring old-world, quality craftsmanship to every unique project we take on. We specialize in a variety of major home improvement projects to include additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, major renovations and home repairs. We work efficiently with our resources to ensure your project is completed on time and on budget. Were licensed and insured & look forward to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Communication was excellent. They provided me with all the information I needed to understand the details of project. In addition, they responded promptly to all of my questions"
Ganiyu S on August 2024
Welcome to Elevated Elegance Interiors where I strive to create the perfect marriage of vintage with contemporary. A trip to the furniture store to purchase a new set is never as exciting as sourcing quality vintage pieces to incorporate into your space. I have a passion for interlacing old with new and perhaps it's a matter of new window treatments and a reupholstered sofa to redoing an entire space with a mix of modern and vintage. Let's lacquer, reupholster and up-cycle whether it's your new, existing or sourced pieces, let's get creative and have some fun!
"Chrissy is an exceptional interior designer! I hired her for ideas to transform my living room, and she went above and beyond. She carefully listened to my preferences and worked within my budget, suggesting creative ideas I never would have considered. Her meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication with vendors were outstanding. The contractors she recommended were professional, immaculate, and delivered amazing results. I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out, and I will absolutely be using Chrissy’s services again in the future!"
Angie J on November 2024
Welcome to Elevated Elegance Interiors where I strive to create the perfect marriage of vintage with contemporary. A trip to the furniture store to purchase a new set is never as exciting as sourcing quality vintage pieces to incorporate into your space. I have a passion for interlacing old with new and perhaps it's a matter of new window treatments and a reupholstered sofa to redoing an entire space with a mix of modern and vintage. Let's lacquer, reupholster and up-cycle whether it's your new, existing or sourced pieces, let's get creative and have some fun!
"Chrissy is an exceptional interior designer! I hired her for ideas to transform my living room, and she went above and beyond. She carefully listened to my preferences and worked within my budget, suggesting creative ideas I never would have considered. Her meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication with vendors were outstanding. The contractors she recommended were professional, immaculate, and delivered amazing results. I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out, and I will absolutely be using Chrissy’s services again in the future!"
Angie J on November 2024
Welcome to The Civic Architectural Group, Inc. where you can Expect the exceptional … because this is what we expect of ourselves as architects, as human beings. We recognize that each and everyone of our clients are individuals with individual desires and expectations. We are passionate about our services with compassion for each client: their budgets, personalities, lifestyles, or business cultures are important to us. We speak the loudest in the room by listening
Welcome to The Civic Architectural Group, Inc. where you can Expect the exceptional … because this is what we expect of ourselves as architects, as human beings. We recognize that each and everyone of our clients are individuals with individual desires and expectations. We are passionate about our services with compassion for each client: their budgets, personalities, lifestyles, or business cultures are important to us. We speak the loudest in the room by listening
October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com
"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"
Leslie C on September 2024
October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com
"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"
Leslie C on September 2024
Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.
"We recently hired Green City Gardens for a landscaping project and we couldn't be happier with the results! JD's knowledge about plants and design is so impressive. He took the time to listen to our vision and made excellent recommendations based on our layout, local climate, and soil conditions. JD and his team's attention to detail was also impeccable. They were incredibly thorough in every aspect of the project, from preparing the soil to ensuring proper drainage. They worked efficiently but took the time needed to get everything just right. I especially appreciated how they kept the workspace clean and organized throughout. In addition to their technical skills, their customer service was outstanding. They communicated clearly, kept us informed about progress, and were always open to our input. I felt like they truly cared about making sure we were happy with the final product—and we absolutely are! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled landscaper that is in a class of their own, I highly recommend JD at Green City Gardens. He transformed our outdoor space into something beautiful, and we couldn't be happier!"
Spencer S on October 2024
Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.
"We recently hired Green City Gardens for a landscaping project and we couldn't be happier with the results! JD's knowledge about plants and design is so impressive. He took the time to listen to our vision and made excellent recommendations based on our layout, local climate, and soil conditions. JD and his team's attention to detail was also impeccable. They were incredibly thorough in every aspect of the project, from preparing the soil to ensuring proper drainage. They worked efficiently but took the time needed to get everything just right. I especially appreciated how they kept the workspace clean and organized throughout. In addition to their technical skills, their customer service was outstanding. They communicated clearly, kept us informed about progress, and were always open to our input. I felt like they truly cared about making sure we were happy with the final product—and we absolutely are! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled landscaper that is in a class of their own, I highly recommend JD at Green City Gardens. He transformed our outdoor space into something beautiful, and we couldn't be happier!"
Spencer S on October 2024
Wentworth Construction, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"It went excellent, they're innovative, problem solving and professional very trust worthy, outstanding planning and quality. Hight attention to detail and creativity. Worked within budget, this is our first big project we highly recommend and will hire Wentworth crew again. Be sure to consider Wentworth for your next instruction project."
Diana W on May 2024
Wentworth Construction, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"It went excellent, they're innovative, problem solving and professional very trust worthy, outstanding planning and quality. Hight attention to detail and creativity. Worked within budget, this is our first big project we highly recommend and will hire Wentworth crew again. Be sure to consider Wentworth for your next instruction project."
Diana W on May 2024
Marc Anderson Architects is an easy-to-work Chicago-based full-service architecture and design firm serving the greater Chicagoland area. We listen to our clients to learn and then adopt their goals as our own. These goals focus our work to find the best custom design for each client. Our knowledge of construction methods expands our creative flexibility while also providing cost-effective solutions. With experience in residential, mixed-use developments, commercial build-outs, public institutions, daycare centers, and commercial tenant improvements, MAA is well prepared to help you plan a beautiful, functional space that fits your specific needs.
"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."
Adam P on June 2021
Marc Anderson Architects is an easy-to-work Chicago-based full-service architecture and design firm serving the greater Chicagoland area. We listen to our clients to learn and then adopt their goals as our own. These goals focus our work to find the best custom design for each client. Our knowledge of construction methods expands our creative flexibility while also providing cost-effective solutions. With experience in residential, mixed-use developments, commercial build-outs, public institutions, daycare centers, and commercial tenant improvements, MAA is well prepared to help you plan a beautiful, functional space that fits your specific needs.
"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."
Adam P on June 2021
Building design services FAQs
Most municipalities require a building permit before you put up a pool house. Rules and fees vary widely depending on where you live and the local regulations in your area. Check with your local building department or general contractor early on in your pool house project, so permit costs and timelines don’t catch you off guard.
If you’re building a custom pool house, you can expect the entire process to take two to three months from the design phase to the end of construction, or even as much as a year for very large or complex pool houses. If you’re installing a prefabricated kit or shed, the process is much faster, averaging one to three days.
A pool house is generally sized between 100 square feet and 800 square feet, which means its dimensions directly reflect its intended functionality. A compact pool house, measuring 100 to 150 square feet, serves as an efficient storage or utility space, while a pool house of 300 square feet or more offers a comfortable room for changing, relaxation, and socializing. The size you choose depends on the intended use and design of your outdoor space, ensuring that the structure meets your lifestyle needs.
The common types of pool houses include guesthouses, standard pool houses, and sheds. A guesthouse is a small lodge adjacent to the primary home that provides overnight accommodations with essential amenities. A standard pool house is built near the pool to offer storage, changing facilities, and a relaxation zone. A shed is a simple structure designed for storing pool equipment and garden tools. Each type serves a distinct purpose and enhances your outdoor living experience.
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