Before and After: A Modern Kitchen Makeover in Naperville
Renovating a kitchen can be a daunting task, but the rewards are immeasurable. We recently completed a stunning kitchen, dinette, and sunroom makeover in Naperville…
St. Charles Family Room: A Bold Makeover for Modern Living
When our client purchased their home in the Fox Mill Subdivision of St. Charles, they envisioned a warm and welcoming family space that would suit…
2025 Lighting Design Trends: Dallas Lighting Market
Lighting is a crucial component of interior design, setting the mood and enhancing the overall aesthetic of a space. That’s why we make it a…
Furniture Design Trends to Look Out For This Season | 2024
This week, our team headed to Highpoint, North Carolina for the semi-annual furniture market. Our goal was to scout out the latest design trends, test…
Colorful Corporate Interiors | Minelab of America
Minelab of America is a manufacturer of some of the best hand-held metal detection technology in the world. Their presence spans the globe: Australia, Europe,…
Single Family Home Renovation in Downers Grove Before and After
Who doesn’t LOVE a dramatic BEFORE & AFTER?!?! We do and that’s why we are sharing this with you, because it reminds us why we…
The Distance Social
A unique historical whiskey bar that takes you on a flavourful journey through time. …
The Dreaded Oversized Foyer ledge. WHY?
In most applications, plant ledges are a thing of the past. What do you put up there? How to get up there to clean? When…
Lightovation; Dallas International Lighting Show
Lightovation, the Dallas international lighting show, is held bi-annually at the Dallas Market Center. This is the largest residential lighting marketplace in North America. It…
Home Renovations #DesaCottage
#DesaCottage was a home renovations project in Culver, Indiana. Initially, the client thought they would rent this home on Airbnb. In being mindful of the…
Wheaton Kitchen & Powder Room Renovation – #DesaQueenswood
Wheaton Kitchen & Powder Room Renovation – #DesaQueenswood With entering into the new year, it seems fitting to talk about renewal and change. In this…
Downers Grove Dining Room – #DesaStanley
Downers Grove – Dining Room Design Each year, we design a new area of the home for #DesaStanley. We’ve recently wrapped up Phase 3, the…
Redesign Interior Floor Plan of Home – #DesaArdmore
Our Clients, a couple in Roselle on the fringe of retirement, were looking for assistance with space planning their home. They live in a ranch-style…
Geneva, IL – Family Room and Nursery Design and Renovations
Our Clients in Geneva that had recently moved from a condo in the city to start a family in the Mill Creek Subdivision. The new…
Amuse 126 and Merlotism’s Oakbrook Debut
While everyone in the Chicagoland is experiencing Chiberia, things are heating up at #DesaOakbrook. Graffiti artists, Amuse 126 and Merlotism have created another masterpiece… …
Aurora New Construction – Full Design
RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FAMILY HOME Architect: W. Lloyd Christoph & Associates, LTD Builder/Contractor: Tim Kobler Construction Client: We’ll refer to them as “Samantha” For…
Elmhurst Kitchen and Family Room Renovations
ELMHURST RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION – KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM Having a close working relationship with your Interior Design team can greatly impact the finished space. This…
Space Planning for Master Bath Renovation in Naperville
Need help space planning? Whether you are finishing your basement or renovating your bathroom, our design team is here to assist throughout ANY and…
Lightovation 2018 | Designer Lighting Resources
LIGHTOVATION 2018 | Designer Lighting Resources As many of you know, I’m a HUGE fan of industry trade shows. Part of being inspired comes from…
SOFA, the Sculptural Object Functional Art and Design Fair, Chicago 2017
SOFA, the Sculptural Object Function Art and Design Fair, is held annually in the fall at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Approximately 80 international art dealers with…
Naperville New Construction – Finishing Touches
RESIDENTIAL NAPERVILLE NEW CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FAMILY HOME Architect: Meyer Design, Naperville, IL Builder/Contractor: Lakewest Custom Homes, Naperville, IL Photographer: Wally Kilburg Photography The Desa Design…
Downers Grove Renovation – Finished Photos
Residential Office Design – Downers Grove, IL We, at Desa Design Studio, have been very fortunate to have a variety of fabulous clients to collaborate…
Elmhurst Remodel – Foyer, Living Room, Game Room, Sunroom, Powder Room and Loft
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION – FOYER, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, SUNROOM, LOFT SPACE, POWDER ROOM Our Clients moved into a beautiful new home in Elmhurst, IL and…
Downers Grove Renovation – Design Process
Project Scope: Downers Grove Residential Office Design – Layout, Built-ins Design, Furniture, Lighting, Rug Selection First of all, we LOVE referrals! It’s the best…
Naperville New Construction – Full Design
RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FAMILY HOME Architect: Meyer Design, Naperville, IL Builder/Contractor: Lakewest Custom Homes, Naperville, IL Client: We’ll refer to them as “Sunset” This…
HD Expo 2017 – Cool New Products
Cool new products: Trade shows are where it’s at. In the design industry, it’s important to be in-the-know when it comes to cool new products…
Designer Secrets Revealed – Shopping for Furniture, Lighting, Rugs, Art and Accessories
Shhhh…Don’t tell anyone, or DO! Where do we source Furniture, Lighting, Rugs, Art and Accessories for our projects? When working with our clients, we strive to be…
Before & After – Wicker Park Renovation
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION – LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM Our client’s were young entrepreneurs that had recently started a family and purchased a home in the…
Where Desa Studio Goes for Unique Finds
Have you ever wondered where interior designers find unique furnishings for their clients? High Point, North Carolina, hosts the world’s largest furniture trade show in…
Before & After – Downers Grove Renovation
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION – FAMILY ROOM A Client located in Downers Grove called us in to bring some life into their Family Room. As I’m sure many…