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A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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Response time5 days
Response rate99%
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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They listen to everything you are looking for and makes sure he does a great design for your project. They do great work."
Garage & Workshop
This is what the house looked like after it was completed.
Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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JGib Interiors, LLC
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - Kitchen

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jen Gibson is my go-to design professional. She has great taste, excellent industry knowledge, and access to top-of-the-line products. She is patient, creative, and inspirational. While uncovering her personal design style, she is fun and easy to communicate with. Always flexible, considerate of budget, and timeline."
Dining Room Bar
Dining Room
Hall Bath Refresh
Modern Farmhouse - Kitchen
Unfortunately the entire kitchen was destroyed

+131

Response time2 days
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very quick and easy to work with. The drawings and the design for our project was perfect! Thank you!"
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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The Civic Architectural Group, Inc.
5.0(
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Designer - Building

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Credit card accepted

Welcome to The Civic Architectural Group, Inc. where you can Expect the exceptional\n … because this is what we expect of ourselves as architects, as \nhuman beings. We recognize that each and everyone of our clients are \nindividuals with individual desires and expectations. We are passionate \nabout our services with compassion for each client: their budgets, \npersonalities, lifestyles, or business cultures are important to us. \nWe speak the loudest in the room by listening\n

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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
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Designer - BathroomDesigner - BuildingDesigner - Kitchen

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very straight forward gave me an estimate this morning and was able to finish the job by the afternoon"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Residential Design questions, answered by experts

Hiring a high-quality interior decorator should always start with reading through online reviews to see the kind of experience other homeowners have had. You can narrow down your search and then ask the remaining companies for references and examples of their past work. It’s during this stage that you’re likely to find a company that suits your specific tastes and one that has experience with the style you want to bring into your home. You should consider calling references to ask about the process and the homeowners’ experiences with the decorator before, during, and after service.

To stage your home yourself, clean your home thoroughly to sell, leaving it gleaming like a five-star hotel. Less is best—always clear away clutter and anything personal so buyers can focus on the beauty of the rooms. Prospective buyers will check the closets, so investing in a storage space may be necessary.

Move furniture around, mix fabrics and decor, and de-cramp the room by removing any unnecessary furniture. A fresh coat of paint always helps, as do natural features like plants.

A "reach-in pantry" is a smaller, cabinet-style pantry that allows you to grab items by simply reaching inside. On the other hand, a "walk-in pantry" is like a closet or small room that offers a larger space that you can physically enter to get your food. Walk-in pantries allow for more customizable shelving. A reach-in pantry is usually around 5 feet wide by 2 feet deep, while a walk-in pantry is closer to 5 feet by 5 feet or larger.

There are many projects you can invest in that will make your home more accessible. On a theme of lifts, installing an exterior home elevator or wheelchair lift is another way you can ramp up your home’s accessibility. 

You can also install an ADA-approved roll-in shower or walk-in bathtub, replace steps with ramps, modify countertop heights, replace doorknobs with push-pull bars, and install smart home technology that makes it easier to control different elements of your home.

On average, the cost to hire an interior designer or decorator is approximately $8,200. However, the total price can range widely from $200 for a simple consultation to $65,000 for a comprehensive whole-home design project. Most residential designers charge an hourly rate, typically between $50 and $200 per hour, though this can increase to $500 per hour in high-demand areas.

Several factors influence the final cost, including the size of your home, your location, the quality of decor, and the scope of services required. The price will be higher if services include not just consultation but also implementation, material purchasing, home staging, or digital design mock-ups. It's important to note that these cost estimates generally cover the designer's service fees and do not include the price of materials, furniture, or decor, which can be a significant additional expense.

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