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5-STAR DESIGNS BY INTERIOR DESIGNERS NEAR YOU

Sure, we’re 5-star interior designers near you, but helping you create your dream space matters more. Function, beauty, & no regrets: that's what we aim for.

Serving all of DuPage & Kane County IL.

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WHY MAKES HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE US

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HONEST Pricing. No Surprises.

Many designers charge only hourly, which racks up fast. Here, you get flat pricing so you can enjoy the process.
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5 Star Reputation

We're proud to deliver personal customer service. It's why we earned 5-stars on Google & 150+ happy clients.
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25+ Years of Experience

From small condos to home movie theaters, each of the hundreds of projects we’ve done is special to us.
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We Love Our Clients

We love building genuine friendships and beautiful spaces. Because great design starts with knowing you, not just your home.
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Here’s why homeowners call us their #1 DuPage & Kane County interior designer.

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Donna Schule
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"We basically gutted our master bathroom area trying to create a larger shower and more storage. The space we had to work with is not that large but Kristie came up with a floor plan that gave us exactly what we were looking for. Between her ideas and ours, our bathroom now has a large shower, plenty of storage space and an updated design. She followed through with the project throughout the entire process and our final outcome is beautiful. We would recommend Kristie for any design project that you might need."

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Melissa Elliott
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"Partnering with Alaric Designs, specifically Kristie Sandoval, was absolutely the best decision in our full kitchen renovation project. From our first meeting, we felt heard. Kristie produced incredible renderings, translating my pie in the sky vision onto paper. She was in tune with our design wants and needs while also bringing fantastic outside of the box ideas to the table. She introduced us to an amazing contractor who turned what was on paper into a reality for us. Kristie managed our kitchen transformation from beginning to end..."

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Sharon G
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"Alaric Designs was used for a remodel of a condo purchased to rent to my twenty-something son. So grateful that I did not try to do this on my own. Kristie did an excellent job of listening to both mine and my son’s thoughts, needs and desires. Kristie had so many ideas that we would have never thought of. Her professional drawings really helped the contractor, electrician, plumber and the city building department for obtaining necessary permit. When the project was complete, my son and I were thrilled—it looked like a model home. See before and after pictures to see for yourself."

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Debbie Audette
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"Kristie did an A+ job in designing our kitchen remodel project. Kristie is ALWAYS prompt and always met our agreed upon timelines; without fail. Kristie actively listens and documents all requirements; she also was able to provide us with many great ideas which we used in our overall design. Kristie put together an "elevation" which detailed all the cabinets (and what would go in these cabinets). This was extremely useful in helping us visualize the design. I would highly recommend Kristie!!!!!!!!!"

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Laura G
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"Kristie is amazing to work with! She has helped me so much in my home. She helped with space arrangement in my family room, paint selection in my family room, kitchen, and bedroom. She helped me finally find a rug for my dining room after I had been searching endlessly for months! I highly recommend her services to everyone looking. She will help you organize all your ideas and make them work!"

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Don McCurdy
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"We worked with Kristie on the design and decoration of our family room. Kristie was very organized and worked closely with us on selecting our design and furnishings. She went the extra mile to ensure we were putting together a complete room. She was always open to our ideas and helped guide us in our decisions. Kristie's pricing construct leaves a lot of various options for any given situation which I appreciated. I would and will work with Kristie again in the future."

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Conrad Newell
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"Kristie with Alaric Design was amazing to work with. She walked us through every step and every decision to renovate the first floor of our house. She was able to guide us through options for new layouts (taking out walls), color selections, materials selection, and even furniture. She also helped us select a great general contractor to do the work and made sure we knew what questions to ask and how to compare options. I would highly recommend working with her on any space, big or small."

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Carol Hurckes
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"Kristie was great to work with. She was very patient in guiding us through our kitchen/ dining room remodeling process. She had multiple design ideas to choose from to meet our needs and desires. She monitored the entire process and made it come together. We are very happy with the finished product."

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Mary Ann Dahlke
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"Kristie at Alaric Designs is who you need to plan out your next Reno project ! She was attentive to our needs, worked well with the contractor and subcontractors and helped us pick the colors and deigns we wanted. She also helped us utilize the space we had and give us extra storage options. Give Alaric a call to help you with your next project, they are definitely worth it."

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Vicky Mostaccio
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"Having Kristie’s input and knowledge of our basement renovations was invaluable. She really knows how to work with the contractors and make recommendations to the home owners. It was a real pleasure to work with her."

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Susan Kmiec
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"Kristie has been amazing, and very patient. I loved her attention to detail, and she was really right on the money when it came to scale and picking out different furniture pieces, pictures, curtains, couch etc. this is the first time we’ve ever worked with a decorator, and we chose a great one!"

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Terry Dane
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"Kristi pays very close attention to detail. She listened to what we wanted, showed lots of samples and the final product was amazing. We remodeled our LR, DR, MBR, and Master Bathroom. Reupholstered 3 chairs that look like new. 2 were 30 years old and one was probably 50, final result was awesome. She uses the highest quality vendors. We highly recomend that if your looking to remodel, use Alaric Designs..The Danes"

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Vanessa Gray
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"Kristi expertly directed me in the decorating my new home - kitchen, living room, sunroom, patio. She located very special finishes I would not have found on my own. She will provide end to end decorating or guide you from the sidelines. She lets you do you. She is professional and quick to respond. Highly recommend Kristi."

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Patrice Boenzi
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"Kristi is very talented. She listened to my goals and made wonderful suggestions on how to accomplish them. She has a great eye for color and has a great eye for design. A++++++"

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Carl Miller
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"Kristie Sandoval is a great interior designer that listens to you as a client and does not come with a grouping of standard ideas. She really takes the time to understand what you are looking for in the space and then goes to work. She does a lot of work finding the solution that works for you and does not look to standard off the shelf ideas...."

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Divya Sheth
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"Kristie helped us come up with a cohesive color palate for the entire house. She also helped design a new layout for the powder room and other decorative accents. She is very responsive and supervised various contractors with installation and painting.."

TOP Interior Designer In ChicagoLAND

Lead designer Kristie Sandoval is NCIDQ-certified and a Registered Interior Designer, passing the toughest exam, meeting strict state standards, and offering legal accountability.

Those industry gold standard credentials mean she can confidently deliver beautiful, safe, and functional designs for your project that reflect your tastes & style without compromise.

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Design Your Dream interior.

Creating a beautiful, functional space shouldn’t be overwhelming.

Even if you’re still researching, we know you’re looking to take the overwhelm out of color choices, finding those pieces you can’t find, and hiring vetted contractors so there are no $4,000 mistakes or long hours wandering showrooms.

That's why every full-service project starts with a no-cost, 1-hour Design Clarity Session that helps you plan confidently and design beautifully.

By the end, you’ll leave with:

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Defined project goals and a clear scope of work

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Realistic budget expectations

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Direction on how to begin your project and what steps to take

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Clear understanding of different design services available to meet your specific needs

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Confidence your home project will be a success

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Design inspiration from successful local client projects

NOTE: Only 5 complimentary sessions left before Nov 30. Once 100% booked, our winter calendar closes to focus on client projects. Click below to book your 100% no-cost strategy session.

Start small, and by spring you’ll be waking up to a space you truly love.

Trying to find the best interior designer near you? Visit our design studio in St. Charles, Illinois via appointment!

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