Refined interiors. Grounded in livability.
Our comprehensive interior design approach helps Chicago and North Shore homeowners create refined, highly functional spaces—where layout planning, material selections, cabinetry, lighting, furnishings, construction details, and finishing layers are thoughtfully coordinated through a single, streamlined process.
Interior Design Built Around How You Live
A design-led process that brings together layout planning, materials, furnishings, construction coordination, and final installation through one cohesive team.
At Lugbill Designs, our process is built around resolving the most important aspects of the home early—layout, cabinetry, materials, lighting, furnishings, and technical details—so the overall direction is clearly defined before construction begins.
Through floor plans, 3d renderings, elevations, material palettes, and detailed specifications, each phase of the project is developed with clarity and intention before moving into execution. This approach, using clients to fully visualize their space, understand how the design will function day to day, and make informed decisions with greater confidence.
By aligning design, planning, and construction coordination from the beginning, the process becomes more organized, more cohesive, and easier to navigate—resulting in a finished home that feels thoughtful, functional, and fully resolved.
What Our Clients Experience
- Clear visual direction established early through 3d renderings, layouts, material palettes, and detailed presentations
- Guidance navigating hundreds of design decisions with greater clarity and confidence
- A streamlined process with one team coordinating design, planning, construction oversight, and final installation
- Consistent communication, organized project management, and proactive coordination throughout the process
Who We Are
- A Chicago and North Shore interior design-build firm that brings together interior design, construction planning, furnishings, and project coordination under one process
- Trusted by homeowners throughout Chicago and the North Shore for projects requiring both design vision and execution management
- Recognized for communication, organization, technology usage, and thoughtful project leadership
- Consistent winner of Houzz Best Of awards in both Design and Service, including 2026
- Featured on HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart, and other national publications
Layout & Space Planning
A renovation can look updated while still functioning poorly in the day-to-day. Before finishes are selected, we evaluate circulation, lifestyle, furniture placement, and more, developing layouts that improve flow, usability, and organization across the space.
Cabinetry and Built-Ins
Cabinetry decisions affect far more than appearance alone. Kitchens, vanities, storage walls, and built-ins are designed around workflow, storage needs, appliance integration, and long-term functionality while remaining aligned with the overall design direction of the home.
Furnishings, Art, & Accessories
Furniture is considered from the getgo. Room layouts, seating arrangements, scale, and circulation are planned early to help spaces feel comfortable, functional, and appropriately proportioned. All selections are based on lifestyle, durability, & budget.
Technical Drawings & Specifications
Construction teams rely on accurate documentation to execute the design properly. We develop floor plans, elevations, cabinetry drawings, finish schedules, and specifications that provide clarity before work begins and reduce avoidable field questions later.
Architectural Detailing
Interior architectural details help bring structure and continuity to a renovation. We develop millwork concepts, built-ins, trim profiles, ceiling details, wall paneling, fireplace surrounds, and material transitions that integrate with the overall design direction of the home.
Lighting Design
Poor lighting placement is difficult to correct once construction begins. Fixture locations, layered lighting, dimming strategy, and decorative lighting are coordinated early so the home functions properly and feels balanced throughout the day and evening, often incorporating smart home lighting features.
Procurement
Renovation timelines are often impacted by missed lead times, incomplete orders, and delivery coordination issues. We manage ordering, tracking, and vendor coordination for approved selections to help maintain organization throughout the project.
Construction Management
Even well-planned projects require ongoing coordination during construction. We play point for you throughout the process, ensuring our vision is flawlessly executed by collaborating with the trades, receiving deliveries, and keeping you informed without being inundated, with regular updates.
Layout & Space Planning
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Design Concepts & Direction
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Cabinetry & Built-Ins
Materials & Finishes
Interior Design Projects We Love
North Shore Interior Design + Millwork
This Winnetka whole home interior design + renovation project blends warm natural materials, layered textures, custom millwork, and sculptural lighting to create a refined interior that feels timeless, functional, and cohesive throughout the home.
Throughout the residence, tailored furnishings, architectural detailing, and carefully curated finishes work together to balance warmth and sophistication while creating comfortable spaces designed to elevate everyday life.
Lakeview Interior Design-Build
This Lakeview full home renovation layers warm wood tones, stone surfaces, custom millwork, and tailored furnishings to create a cohesive interior designed with warmth, functionality, and architectural clarity.
Throughout the home, integrated cabinetry, refined material selections, and carefully coordinated details bring continuity across the kitchen, living spaces, bedrooms, and entertaining areas while balancing timeless design with practical daily use.
Logan Square Whole Home Design & Renovation
This long time client’s Logan Square renovation layers warm wood tones, tailored furnishings, textured finishes, integrated storage, and custom detailing throughout the kitchen, dining, and living spaces.
The result is a home that feels inviting, refined, and highly functional for their family’s day-to-day life.
“They came up with thoughtful and beautiful designs that made the spaces modern, comfortable and incredibly
functional in a way we never could have done on our own.”
“They have great taste while also clearly taking in the needs and design styles of their clients.”
PROCESS
Our Interior Design is designed to bring clarity and alignment from the earliest concepts through construction and final installation.
Consultation
Understand goals, priorities, constraints, and investment guidance.
Design
Develop layout options, materials, cabinetry concepts, lighting, furnishings, and details.
Design Presentation
Review floor plans, elevations, renderings, material palettes, and specifications before construction begins.
“The top Interior Design elevate everyday routines through thoughtful design and precise execution, balancing beauty, function, and investment. Our integrated design-build approach brings it all together under one team, ensuring every detail is aligned, managed, and executed seamlessly from start to finish.”
Erica Lugbill, Co-Founder & Creative Director
Your Dream Bathroom, Elevated, and Brought to Life
Small Spaces. Big Impacts. Check Out Our Powder Room Pictures Too.
Who We Serve
Interior Design in Chicago and the North Shore, and Everything In-Between
We provide interior design and remodeling in Chicago and throughout the North Shore, including Evanston, Winnetka, Wilmette, and surrounding communities.
Chicago Service Area
Here, bathroom remodeling often involves working within smaller, existing footprints with tighter clearances and structural limitations, navigating condo HOA requirements, and a more intense focus on maximizing every square inch in tighter layouts.
In Chicago, we serve:
The Loop, South Loop, Gold Coast, River North, Streeterville, Old Town, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, Roscoe Village, North Center, Lincoln Square, Irving Park, Ravenswood, Andersonville, Uptown, Buena Park, Edgewater, Rogers Park, West Ridge
North Shore Service Area
Here, projects often include larger-scale renovations, larger spaces and more flexibility in design and layout.
On the North Shore, we serve:
Evanston, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northfield, Winnetka, Glenview, Glencoe, Northbrook, Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff
We primarily take on bathroom remodeling projects in these two service areas. However, if your project is a good fit for us, we want to hear from you even if you are outside of this service area. For example, we occasionally do work in Southwest Michigan, in lakeside communities like New Buffalo and Union Pier.
Get in touch to confirm if our bathroom design firm is a good fit for your renovation.
What’s Included in a Bathroom Remodel
- Demolition of existing tile, fixtures, cabinetry, and plumbing systems.
- Layout reconfiguration, including walls, vanities, and shower locations.
- Plumbing updates, including new drains and water lines.
- Custom shower construction, including waterproofing and built-in features.
- Electrical updates for lighting, outlets, heated floors, steam shower units, and ventilation.
- Tile design & installation for floors, walls, and showers.
- Vanity, cabinetry, and storage design & installation.
- Fixture installation, including sinks, faucets, toilets, and shower systems.
- Painting and finishing work.
- Final installation of accessories and detailing.
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