Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Interior Design Partner in Illinois & Arizona
Founded in 1991, DF Design has dedicated over three decades to transforming residential spaces into timeless, functional environments. Our team specializes in personalized in-home consultations, guiding clients through paint color selections, material choices, and custom furnishings tailored to their lifestyle and architectural context. With expertise spanning kitchen and bathroom renovations to full-home transformations, we serve clients in Illinois and Arizona, prioritizing open communication and client-centric solutions. Our approach combines creative vision with practical execution, ensuring every project aligns with individual preferences and budgetary goals. Recognized for our commitment to quality and client satisfaction, we offer both consultation services and fully managed design-build projects, making home improvement accessible and stress-free.
Services
Interior Design Consultation
Paint Color Consultations
Custom Furnishings
Exterior Design Consultation
Virtual Design Consultation
Served areas
- Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Bannockburn, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Bull Valley, Cary, Cook County, Crystal Lake, Deerfield, Deer Park, Des Plaines, St. Charles, Woodstock, Kildeer, Libertyville, Long Grove
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of residential interior design expertise.
- Our in-home consultations simplify paint color and material selections.
- We provide virtual design services for remote clients.
- Our team prioritizes personalized communication and client satisfaction.
- We manage full renovation projects from concept to completion.
Associations and certifications
- Barrington Chamber
- Crystal Lake Chamber
- Interior Design Society
What people say
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Services
Interior Design Consultation
Our in-home consultations provide tailored solutions for home renovations, focusing on paint colors, material selections, and spatial planning. We evaluate your space to create functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. Clients receive expert guidance to streamline decision-making and achieve their vision.
Paint Color Consultations
We simplify exterior and interior paint color choices, ensuring harmony with your home's architecture and existing decor. Our experts deliver a cohesive palette within two hours, saving time and reducing costly mistakes. Services include whole-house color coordination and finish recommendations.
Custom Furnishings
We curate bespoke furniture, window treatments, and accessories that align with your style and budget. Our in-home shopping service offers convenient selection and delivery. Clients benefit from pre-vetted, high-quality options that enhance comfort and aesthetics.
Exterior Design Consultation
Enhance curb appeal through expert exterior design consultations, covering paint colors, siding, roofing, and lighting. We create cohesive exteriors that reflect architectural style and personal taste. Services include material selection and coordination with contractors.
Virtual Design Consultation
Our virtual consultations offer flexible design solutions for clients outside our local service areas. Through digital collaboration, we provide paint color guidance, material recommendations, and design plans tailored to your space and preferences.
People
Dennis Frankowski
Interior Designer
Dennis Frankowski, an award-winning interior designer with over 30 years of experience, specializes in creating functional, beautiful spaces tailored to client needs. His approach combines creative vision with practical execution, prioritizing client communication and satisfaction.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide interior design services in Illinois and Arizona, including Chicagoland, Phoenix Metro, and surrounding communities.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we offer remote design consultations for clients who prefer digital collaboration or live outside our local service areas.
What services do you specialize in?
We specialize in interior design consultations, paint color selections, custom furnishings, exterior design, and full renovation management.
How long does a consultation last?
Consultations typically last two hours, covering space evaluation, client goals, and tailored design recommendations.
Can you work with my contractors?
Yes, we collaborate with your contractors to ensure seamless material selections and project execution.
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Reviews (10)
Alexis Castaeda
Mar 12, 2022
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Dennis was a pleasure to work with and he resolved my color choice problem! He worked with my ideas to develop a wonderful color theme for my condo including suggestions for other design ideas such as flooring, casing, and backsplash. Very happy with the results and I learned a lot.
Michele Duprey
Apr 20, 2020
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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.
Kolleen Eyerly
Mar 17, 2020
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Dennis came out to our home and spent a substantial amount of time helping us decide on exterior paint colors. He was professional, friendly, and patient. We love the end result and everyone who has seen the transformation comments on our color choice. We are so happy that we had his help and we would recommend him to anyone we know.
Narayani Hiffman
Feb 26, 2020
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We used DF Designs to complete a major first floor kitchen renovation which included removing some support walls. Dennis came to our home and worked with us from the new design all the way through to completion. I appreciated the "one-stop-shop." Everything was taken care of. The contractor, David, was amazing. Communication throughout the process was excellent. We now have a home that functions much better for us as a growing family, and it's gorgeous! I would highly recommend working with DF designs.
Heather Stone
Dec 13, 2019
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We used Dennis to start updating our home and we are thrilled with the results! We've started with our kitchen and we absolutely love how everything turned out! Everyone who has seen it since has been amazed at the design details. Dennis and his team were great to work with and they finished on time. We were also able to continue using our kitchen appliances through the majority of the project which was very helpful since we have two small kids. We're really happy we found Dennis and his team and can't wait to continue using them to update the rest of our home!
Jennifer Beckemeyer
Nov 21, 2019
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Dennis helped us choose an interior paint scheme for our entire house to update it. Made the process so easy and with his help I didn't have to stress or worry or be overwhelmed with all the options for paint and making sure the house was cohesive. Really updated our home and it looks great!
Jan Adelman
May 08, 2019
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Thanks to Dennis and his wonderful staff. His eye for color has brought us back to use his expertise years after the first repainting of our house. After following his ideas, I am thrilled to have a home that flows smoothly from one room to another. Dennis listened and tweaked his suggestions to create an atmosphere that is what we were looking for. I must admit, his first suggestions are typically right on target, just have to have faith and trust in his expertise.
Mark Tusken
Mar 10, 2019
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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!
Naomi Abrams
Feb 26, 2019
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DF Design recently completed a kitchen and entryway renovation for our family and the result is absolutely amazing! Dennis and Chris stayed within budget and they exceeded our expectations relative to design elements and quality. The construction crew was always polite, on time, clean and communicative. Any challenges we encountered were handled professionally by Dennis and Chris. We are so thrilled with their work and with our updated home!
Stephanie Dickson
Feb 18, 2017
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DF Design has worked on several projects in our 100-year old home over the years. His work has dramatically increased the beauty of our living space. One of my favorite things about Dennis is his respect for our own style. Dennis works to incorporate our lifestyle, art and overall vision without ever suggesting we should change our taste. Because of this approach we have trusted Dennis to make some dramatic enhancements to our home. An additional benefit of working with Dennis is his network of quality builders/tradesman who complete the work when they say they will. DF Design delivers a fun experience and fantastic results.