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Crystal Lake Interior Designer

Consultations • Home Furnishings • Renovations

Experienced Home Remodeling & Design Advice for your Crystal Lake Home

Are you ready to update your furniture, window treatments or paint colors? Or, is it time to remodel the kitchen or bathroom? Why not get the advice of an experienced, local Crystal Lake Interior Designer? Expert guidance will save you time and money. We’ve been providing Interior Design Services in your neighborhood since 1991.

Questions? Call Us!
815-479-0047

Crystal Lake Interior Designer
Home Design Consultations Crystal Lake

Selecting paint colors, furnishings and materials for a home renovation can get complicated.

Our clients love the Home Design Consultation services we provide. These easy, in-home meetings help you make the best decisions for your home. In addition, you’ll receive expert decor & remodeling advice specifically for you.  Your vision for your home renovation will end up looking the way you intended.

Solving your Interior Design & Renovation Dilemmas

Interior Design Consultations: What are they?

We customize each meeting according to the unique home improvement plans of the client. What would your like to accomplish in your home? Is it time to update your kitchen or bathroom? Do you need new furniture, and would like help selecting it? With your goals in mind, we’ll create a Design Plan that meet your renovation objectives and budget.

Design Plans Customized for You

Are you ready to start your project, but don’t know where to begin? Have you hired your contractors or builder, but found they can’t help you with selections? Would you prefer fully managed design and build options? Our Design Consultation services are customized to suit your home design needs.

Examples of popular Design Consultations:

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Crystal Lake Interior Design Selections
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Consultation Fees | How Much Does a Consultation Cost?

How Much Does the Consultation Cost & How Long Will It Take?

Design Consultation costs vary. Once we know what you need, we can give you a price. Give us a call! We’ll be happy to discuss your home improvement objectives and answer your questions.

Phone Consultations are FREE.   815-479-0047

As far as the amount of time a consult takes, each meeting is a little different. On average, expect to set aside about 2-Hours.

We’ll Create the Perfect Interior Design Plan for You

What are your home improvement dreams? We’ll create the Design Plan for any room in your home!

Living Rooms •  Bedrooms •  Kitchens •  Bathrooms

DF Design, Inc – Crystal Lake

DF Design, Inc is located in Crystal Lake, IL.  We began our business in 1991 and moved into the Crystal Lake area in 1996.  In total, DF Design has been providing interior design, furnishings and custom home renovation products and services in the Chicagoland area for over 30 years. After raising our daughter here, we can honestly say we’ve been very happy members of this northern Illinois town for over 20 years.

Crystal Lake History

The city of Crystal Lake was founded in 1835 by Beman & Polly Crandall. The couple, and six of their 10 children made their home here. Residents first settled around Route 14 and the lake itself.  Interesting history reveals that an old trail, formed by the Sac and Fox tribes connected Fort Dearborn in Chicago through Northwest Illinois.  A portion of that historic trail, is now known as Virginia Street (Route 14) in Crystal Lake.  The first train station was built in 1856.  The railroad served to connect the people and industries of the communities to Chicago and the rest of the country. The villages of Crystal Lake and Nunda were incorporated in 1874. The village of Nunda was annexed to the city of Crystal lake in 1914.

Historic Downtown Crystal Lake IL
Crystal Lake Main Beach

Recent Crystal Lake History

Crystal Lake has grown substantially in the past 20 years. Between 1990 and 2000, census records show that the population increased from 21,823 to 38,000. In early years, Crystal Lake Community High School (now Crystal Lake Central High School) was the only high school in the city. To accommodate the population growth,  Crystal Lake South High School was opened in 1978. And then, in 1997, a third high school, Prairie Ridge High School, was established.  The third high school, Prairie Ridge, helps to service the neighboring communities of Prairie Grove and Bull Valley.

Crystal Lake Metro Area

Crystal Lake was named after a lake. The main beach is located 1.6 miles southwest of the city’s downtown.  And, situated 45 miles northwest of Chicago, it is the largest city in McHenry County. Crystal Lake is surrounded by the Villages of Bull Valley, Prairie Grove, Lakewood, Ridgefield, Oakwood Hills & Cary, Illinois.

Crystal Lake Architecture

Dole Mansion

The Dole Mansion is a lavish estate overlooking Crystal Lake. It was built by Charles S. Dole in 1864. The three-story home features exquisite architectural details. Dole imported european craftsman to build parquet floors & elegant archways. In addition, they carved beautiful wood work from black walnut trees grown on the property. Charles Dole maintained the mansion for over 30 years. Today, it’s owned by the Lakeside Legacy.  Community events and festivals are held on the grounds every year.

Dole Mansion Crystal Lake
Raue Center Crystal Lake

Raue Center for the Arts

In 1929, El Tovar, a movie and vaudeville theatre, was opened in downtown Crystal Lake. Now, known as the Raue Center For the Arts, this entertainment venue is a welcome addition in Northern Illinois. The namesake for this historic building is Lucile Raue. Her generous, monetary gift funded the much needed renovation of the building. Reconstruction of the site took 2-years. Since it’s restoration, the Raue has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists.

Is it Time to Update Your Home? We Provide Interior Design, Furnishings & Renovations services throughout 60014 & 60012

Serving Chicago and surrounding communities around Crystal Lake, Illinois: Lakewood, Bull Valley, Ridgefield, Prairie Grove, Oakwood Hills, Cary

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.  Call today and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.

(815) 479-0047

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Real Testimonials

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We engaged Dennis for a color consultation on our 1927 English Tudor. It was finally time to replace the original asbestos roof and siding. We landed on materials pretty quickly but didn’t feel confident about the color choices we had discussed with our contractor. Since it was a big job, we wanted to make sure the colors were exactly right. That’s where Dennis came in. The job is now done with all the colors Dennis suggested. And it is beautiful! Thank you to Dennis for giving us great advise, guidance, and peace of mind.

Michele D.

Evanston, IL 60201

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We wanted to update the interior paint colors of our home and hired Dennis for a color consultation. Dennis listened closely to what I thought I wanted and then gently steered me in a more interesting and stylish direction. He is a color wizard! Our home looks amazing due to his professional input and eye for design. We have used DF Designs in the past and they always do an amazing job. Whether you are looking for a total remodel or a simple change in color, a consultation with Dennis is worth every penny! Thank you, DF Design!

Marilyn Z.

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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We are doing a small update on our kitchen and flooring. DF Design, Inc provided a consultation, we received SO MUCH valuable information! Not only in the areas of update but our house overall. From paint to lighting sizing and design recommendations to where the best place is to spend in our home. We will be doing a basement update in the future and will be sure to call back for their valuable assistance. THANK YOU! A must for anyone trying to put the pieces together or buying a new home

Kelly S.

Long Grove, IL 60047

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