Stephanie Nickolson Design Inc
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The firm's focus is on wellness + experiential, in-person design. Consultations are available by appointment - in person or virtual.
Stephanie Nickolson Design is a full service, design + build, residential and hospitality interior design firm with 40 years of experience, based in Chicago, IL. Full service residential and commercial Interior Design firm with sub-specialties in eco-conscious and hospitality design.
10/06/2026
…as well as how to coordinate trades’ schedules, the timing of furniture deliveries and 3,201 decisions about your project. Leave the design details and coordination to us, we get it done for you!
Book your discovery call at (847) 987-3634 and let’s start your project conversation.
Photo: Chicago Branding & Portrait Photographer
Interior design and photo styling: Stephanie Nickolson Design, Inc.
FINE DETAILS~ Sometimes a project isn’t quite ready for its big reveal. That gives us a chance to pause and appreciate the details along the way.
Each of these photos captures a small part of a larger project and gives us a moment to appreciate the fine details in our trade partners’ furnishings.
I’ll be honest: some pieces took much longer to arrive than expected. While we wait to share the finished space, here are a few highlights worth celebrating. The full reveal is coming soon!
09/17/2026
So sad to hear of the artist Peter Max’s passing. He was a unique and bold creative who became well known in the 1960’s. I met him several times, being introduced to him by my artist father. May he RIP and his beautiful art shine on~ 🌈🩷🎨💫☮️
09/06/2026
~Stephanie & Fred’s Wedding 9.6.26~
09/01/2026
SEPTEMBER STILLNESS~
A calming juxtaposition of modern & vintage with a little nature. 🌿
furniture art
Now booking new projects:
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08/20/2026
Why We Don’t Offer Virtual Interior Design Services:
Great interior design is about so much more than how a space looks on a screen. It’s about how a space feels when you’re actually in it.
At Stephanie Nickolson Design, Inc., we believe in experiencing a space firsthand~ understanding the natural and artificial lighting, acoustics, scale and proportion, traffic flow, textures, comfort, and even the sensory elements that simply can’t be fully understood through photographs or a video call.
Our approach is personal, hands-on, and sensory-focused. We want to walk through your space, see how you live or work in it, understand what feels right—and what doesn’t—and create an environment that supports you while reflecting your individual style.
After 40 years in interior design, we’ve learned that some things simply can’t be designed from a distance.
Because a beautifully designed space shouldn’t just look good. It should feel good, too. Contact us today to start your design project conversation:
[email protected]
08/07/2026
A powder room is the perfect opportunity to express your personality and make a lasting impression. Often one of the first spaces guests experience, it should reflect your lifestyle while telling a story about your home.
Sometimes, a bold and whimsical wallcovering becomes the exclamation point, while the remaining materials quietly support the design with texture, warmth, and balance.
✨ Swipe left to see the completed space, followed by the original mood board that guided the design, and finally the before photos to see the transformation from start to finish.
What do you think of the dramatic before-and-after?
08/03/2026
We had the privilege of spending the day at Pathways by PADS Lake County, a new fixed-site family shelter in Waukegan, Illinois, helping create spaces that offer comfort, dignity, and hope for families rebuilding their lives.
This remarkable $6.5 million transformation of a former motel now provides private, furnished rooms with individual bathrooms for up to 64 families (approximately 240 people), along with centralized support services and case management to help families move toward long-term stability.
It was an honor to contribute, even in a small way, to such an inspiring mission. Thank you to Designs 4 Dignity and PADS Lake County for the incredible work you do every day.
Interior Design by Laura Cochran with Wheeler Kearns Architects
GOLD COAST CONDO DESIGN~
Talk about great bones! This Gold Coast condo was already gorgeously renovated when my team and I were hired. We stepped in to furnish and decorate it.
From floor plans and layouts to material and finish selections, we taped off the floor to indicate where furniture and area rugs will be situated.
From colored renderings to mood boards and flat lays, we provided it all to give my clients the visual of what their space would look like.
We not only wanted it to be aesthetically beautiful but functional for the family with a comfortable and most importantly, feel good vibe.
Follow along with us as we post the design unfolding.
Color Consultation: It’s More Than Choosing a Paint Color. 🌈 🎨
Every successful color consultation begins with a thoughtful process.
For this commercial lobby, we narrowed dozens of possibilities down to two finalists, then placed large paint samples throughout the space to evaluate how each color responded to the existing flooring, woodwork, architecture, and changing natural and artificial light.
We then used a visualization tool to compare both options before making our final recommendation.
Lighting can completely change how a paint color looks—that’s why we never rely on a tiny paint chip alone.
Whether you’re updating a home, office, condominium lobby, or commercial space, a professional color consultation can help you avoid costly mistakes and create a space you’ll love for years to come.
Which color would you choose—Option 1 or Option 2?
📩 Schedule your consultation:
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