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NCIDQ certified interior designer — professional credentials for home design in DuPage & Kane County
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Award-winning Kane County interior designer featured on Houzz — Influencer Badge

5-STAR DESIGNS BY LOCAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS NEAR YOU

Sure, we’re 5-star interior designers near you, but helping you create your dream space matters more. Function, honesty, & satisfaction: that's what we aim for.

Serving all of DuPage & Kane County IL.

INTERIOR DESIGN 
PORTFOLIO

Classic master bathroom remodel in Geneva, IL
Custom kitchen renovation for a family home in Naperville, IL
Glass shower remodel in Wheaton, IL
Contemporary double-door glass shower installation in Geneva, IL
Handcrafted custom sink design for a home in Wheaton, IL
Warm, wood-accented bedroom redesign in Campton Hills, IL
Elegant bathroom remodel in Geneva, IL featuring a freestanding tub and glass shower
Bright kitchen renovation in Wheaton, IL with compact island and white cabinetry
Luxury bathroom remodel in Naperville, IL with high-end finishes and custom design

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Here’s why homeowners call us their #1 interior designer in Chicagoland.

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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. She’s organized, focused, detail-oriented, well-connected in the design and construction industry, firm but never pushy and super talented at what she does...."

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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.."

WHY CHOOSE ALARIC DESIGNS?

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HONEST Pricing. No Surprises.

Many Kane & DuPage County interior design companies charge only hourly, which racks up fast. Here, you get upfront, custom pricing for your budget's piece of mind.
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5 Star Reputation

We're proud to have the most personal customer service and will do the same for you. It's why we have 5-stars on Google & 150+ clients in towns like Naperville & Hinsdale.
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25+ Years of Experience

We've completed 100s of individual interior design projects. From cozy reading nooks to full home makeovers, each project is special and personal to us.
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We Love Our Clients

We’re all about personal connections. Friendly, reliable service is our core. Nothing beats beautiful spaces and a genuinely happy you.

Your Renovation Perfected in 3 Steps

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01. DISCOVERY & PLANNING
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It starts with a real conversation about how you live, what you love, and what you want to spend. Then we craft a custom plan that covers everything from layout to materials.

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02. DESIGN & SELECTIONS
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After a site visit, assessment, and nailing the design together, we carefully choose the furnishings, finishes, fixtures, or lighting, so everything feels like you and functions like it should.

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03. CONTRACTOR + DESIGN SUPPORT
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We help you pick a contractor, evaluate bids, and, if you'd like, provide ongoing design oversight during construction to ensure your vision is executed to a T.

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TOP Interior Designer In ChicagoLAND

Lead designer Kristie Sandoval is NCIDQ-certified and a Registered Interior Designer—she’s passed the toughest exam, meets strict state standards, and offers legal accountability.

That expertise equals magazine-worthy, lasting rooms that you can call yours. Kristie balances beauty with function—and it’s why HGTV and local publications call on her to bring timeless style to life.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DO YOU 
CHARGE?
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Our hourly rate for meeting with our principal designer, Kristie, is $150 per hour except for an initial complimentary meeting.

However, we also offer flat-rate project fees depending on the scope of work and size of the project.

We'd be happy to discuss the best pricing option for your needs during an initial no-cost consultation.

WHAT PROJECTS DO 
YOU ASSIST ON?
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Certainly! Here's an example of some projects we can assist with at Alaric Designs:

Kitchen Remodeling: We review the layout and update items such as cabinets, countertops, lighting, and appliances to create a functional and stylish kitchen.

Bathroom Remodeling: Where we can upgrade fixtures, flooring, finishes, and storage and discuss improving the layout for a fresh, more functional bathroom.

Room Updates: We can give your room a modern refresh with new paint, furniture, or décor to improve the overall feel.

Solving a Problem Area/Space: We'll address specific issues like storage, layout, or awkward spaces to find a solution to make your room more functional.Keep in mind that we do more than just mentioned above!

Refer to the project types on this page for more information.

WHAT ARE YOUR 
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Our principal designer, Kristie Sandoval, is a Registered Interior Designer with over 25 years of experience in the design industry and 20 years working on construction and remodeling projects.

She has extensive knowledge of building codes, safety requirements, and a wide range of home products and materials.

Design Your Dream interior.

Creating your beautiful and functional space shouldn't be overwhelming.

We know you're coming to a designer take the hassle away from color-combos, finding that one piece you can't find, and fleshing out what aesthetic you'll live with.

Allow us to handle everything from finding contractors to having custom furniture made at prices you won't find with ready-made furniture.

Some of our interior design services include:

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Full-Service Interior Design

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Interior Remodel Planning

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Space Planning

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Kitchen & Bath Design

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Furniture & Window Treatments

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Paint Color Selection & Decorating Assistance

Let our lead designer Kristie start imagining and creating your dream space today! Click below to start creating your upfront quote.

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