Best of Chicago 2020: Home & Design

Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, updating your exterior paint color, or building your dream home from the ground up, these businesses are the best of the best.

Best Architect (City):
Michael Abrams Interiors

1901 N Clybourn Ave., Suite 202

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Michael Abrams Interiors (@michaelabramsinteriors) on Sep 2, 2020 at 6:07am PDT

Timeless, comfortable, elegant and personal. Michael Abrams designs every space around the most “important element in the room—people.”

Best Architect (Suburbs), Best Builder (Suburbs) & Best Kitchen Design (Suburbs):
Normandy Remodeling

2929 Central St., Evanston

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Normandy Remodeling (@normandyremodeling) on Sep 16, 2020 at 7:40am PDT

Normandy opened a new design studio in Evanston last year and has earned a Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and dozens of design awards. 

Best Builder (City):
Bulley & Andrews

1755 W Armitage Ave.

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Bulley & Andrews (@bulleyandrews1891) on Aug 13, 2020 at 9:31am PDT

Projects include Wintrust Arena, Lincoln Park Zoo Searle Visitor Center, and The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. 

Best Flooring (City):
APEX Wood Floors

208 W Kinzie St., Ste 2

Whatever your project may be, there is no need to look further; APEX offers a curated collection of beautiful natural wood floors.

Best Flooring (Suburbs):
Lewis Floor & Home

1840 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Lewis Floor and Home (@lewisfloorandhome) on Aug 26, 2020 at 9:51am PDT

Shop online or visit the Northbrook showroom to find carpet, rugs, tile, countertops, hardwood, vinyl, window treatments and cabinets.

Best Interior Designer (City):
Hilary Bailes Design

(773) 368-5051

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Hilary Bailes Design (@hilarybailesdesign) on Apr 22, 2020 at 5:46pm PDT

Hilary’s work features “contemporary design yet with a mix of old and new, incorporating art and objects to balance the space.” 

Best Interior Designer (Suburbs):
Britt Carter & Co

1350 Skokie Hwy., Lake Forest

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Britt Carter (@brittcarterinteriors) on May 31, 2020 at 5:18am PDT

Britt Carter’s experienced design team will help you create the home of your dreams.

Best Kitchen Design (City):
de Giulio kitchen design

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 121

Mick De Giulio has been doing award-winning work creating and transforming kitchens for more than 40 years.

Best Landscaping Company (City):
City Escape

3022 W Lake St.

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by CityEscape Garden Center (@cityescape_chicago) on Aug 29, 2020 at 9:15am PDT

A garden center and design studio that does big things, City Escape is ready to inspire you.

Best Landscaper & Best Outdoor/Patio Designer:
Mariani Landscape

300 Rockland Rd., Lake Bluff

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Mariani Landscape (@marianilandscape) on Sep 14, 2020 at 5:20pm PDT

This award-winning, family-run company believes in “hard work, high quality, and uncompromising customer service.”  

Best Outdoor/Patio Designer (City):
Sunday Morning Interiors

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Sunday Morning Interiors (@sundaymorningintrs) on Aug 13, 2020 at 1:31pm PDT

The designers at Sunday Morning Interiors are on a mission to help you love where you live.

Best Painter:
Hester Painting & Decorating

7340 Monticello Ave., Skokie

You love this company’s work—Hester has won every year! 

Best Home Organization Company (City):
Bedside Manor

2048 N Halsted St.

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Bedside Manor Ltd (@bedsidemanorltd) on Jun 9, 2020 at 2:03pm PDT

In the heart of Lincoln Park, you’ll find this home oasis, with experts ready to help you tackle that organization project.

Best Home Organization Company (Suburbs):
Closet Works

2112 C2, N Clybourn Ave., Wilmette

There is no better team to help you create the closet of your dreams.

Best Real Estate Company:
@properties

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by @properties (@atproperties) on Sep 3, 2020 at 8:00am PDT

Find your dream home—or sell your current one—with the help of this firm, one of the country’s top 11 residential brokers.

Back to Best of 2020