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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 27 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Serving Chicago and surrounding communities around Crystal Lake, Illinois: Lakewood, Bull Valley, Ridgefield, Prairie Grove, Oakwood Hills, Cary
The more we “live” with our new interior decorating and furniture, the more in love we fall with them. When family and friends visit, their first response is always one of a gasp: “I can’t believe how fantastic your home looks!” We have never before felt such pride in welcoming visitors. Dennis Frankowski is not only a interior design genius, but a gentleman and man of integrity as well. We highly recommend DF Design Inc.
Judy B.
Palatine, IL 60067
Dennis did an amazing job with our home. The whole interior was being repainted and I didn’t know where to start. It all looks gorgeous I am thrilled. Also, working with Dennis was wonderful. I’ve never consulted with a designer and felt intimidated. He spent a lot of time, and was very interested in making our home all it could be. I recommend him to many people!
Mark T.
Geneva, IL 60134
Dennis and DF Design were great to work with from start to finish! We initially called DF Design to help with choosing an exterior siding color for an addition that would match the existing roof and brick, but Dennis was so great and helpful that we also used him to help with all interior paint colors and redesign our interior first floor. Dennis made sure he always provided options within our budget and we could not be happier with the finished product! Thank you Dennis and DF Design.
Christina K.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004