Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Elmhurst Interior Designer

Linda Anderson June 25, 2012 at 08:23 pm

I highly recommend Betty Brandolino of Fresh Twist Design! She is an incredibly talented designer and has been a joy to work with. She is a great listener and understands her client's style, needs and budget. She has made a potentially overwhelming project fun.

Sharon June 25, 2012 at 08:56 pm

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Karen Lee from Total Window Treatments on Spring Rd. She has done multiple window treatments for me as well as given me professional advice on redecorating my rooms. She is creative and fun to work with and always adds a special touch that makes your room uniquely yours. She works within your budget and makes you feel at home. I am inspired by her ideas and love what she's done in our home!

Alison Mower Dondlinger June 26, 2012 at 09:55 am

Karen Lee at Total Window Treatments helped put the finishing touches on our home after a remodel. We went with a more modern interior and she was able to deliver exactly what we were looking for while offering cost saving ideas along the way. Easy to work with and a experience!!!

Alison Mower Dondlinger June 26, 2012 at 09:58 am

Karen Lee at Total Window Treatments helped put the finishing touches on our home after a remodel. We went with a more modern interior and she was able to deliver exactly what we were looking for while offering cost saving ideas along the way. Easy to work with and a FUN experience!!!
*please use this one not the First submitted! Sorry!*

Tracy June 26, 2012 at 03:40 pm

TOTAL WINDOW TREATMENTS (for sure!) Karen Lee is the absolute best with not only window treatments but she can decorate a room to fit anyones style. I've personally had her work on my own home and was beyond pleased with the finish of each room. Her creativity is exceptional and attention is detail is superb. I highly recommend her work.

Karen OKeefe June 26, 2012 at 09:24 pm

Shelly Valdiserri is the best! She's a awesome designer and a wonderful person to work with.

Jennifer June 27, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Shelly valdiserri! Great to work with and has an amazing eye!

Julie Griffin June 27, 2012 at 07:06 pm

Karen Lee of TOTAL WINDOW TREATMENTS has helped me for more than 20 years create spaces that are tasteful, up to date and personal. Karen is a true design visionary and has a flare for thinking outside of the box. I am grateful for the relationship I have with Karen and her exceptional design skills.

Janie June 29, 2012 at 08:44 pm

I concur! Kristen is wonderful to work with. She gave me a hassle-free experience at a fair price. I'm so please with my new kitchen and would gladly recommend Kristen and her team to anyone.

Paula Ciccarone June 30, 2012 at 02:21 am

I am very pleased with Betty Brandolino of Fresh Twist Design. She is fun to work with and keeps the budget in mind, working hard at finding your personal style at an affordable price. She is very creative, knowledgable about design, and assertive in ensuring the work is done in a timely manner.

Dan Wangler July 1, 2012 at 01:53 pm

I had the pleasure of working with Lisa Moriarty of Lisa Moriarty Art & Interiors, Ltd. on a whole house remodel. She had so many great ideas and knows how to put it all together. Her attention to detail is amazing, listens well, and knows how to get things done. I couldnt believe the transformation. I look forward to working with Lisa again.

Kim Kortes July 2, 2012 at 01:45 pm

I vote for Shelley Valdiserri... LOVE, LOVE her! She is so much fun to work with!
Shelley has a keen eye for creative design that fits your budget . She has excellent taste and ideas, is energetic and works in a timely fashion. Her attention to detail is by far the best I've seen. I have no doubt Shelley is the best interior designer in Elmhurst! I look forward to working with her again!

Leonore July 2, 2012 at 07:55 pm

Hard to know where to begin when praising the talents of Karen Lee at Total Window Treatments in ELMHURST on Spring Road. She is a pleasure to work with, never pushy or in a rush when time consuming decisions need to be made. She has turned our house into a cozy and comfortable home! Beautiful window treatments, furnishing rooms, and many accent pieces like rugs or lighting add detail and design that can not be missed. In addition to her expertise in design she is a kind soul who cares for her customers and families. ELMHURST is lucky to have Karen to patron while supporting local businesses! Leonore Kranov

Jodee July 2, 2012 at 08:27 pm

My vote goes to Karen Lee from Total Window Treatments on Spring Road. Karen is fun to work with and has a great "eye for color". I have worked with Karen on multiple rooms in my home and have always been very pleased with the results.

Gabriel Alejandro July 2, 2012 at 08:32 pm

My vote goes to Karen Lee @ Total Window Treatments, hands down! I've worked with a few other designers who do decent jobs, but Karen understood exactly what I wanted after rambling on so many ideas in my head. Being the picky guy I am, she showed me tons of examples and put together the perfect home for me (she did 3 rooms for me). I recently moved here and bought my very first house, a bit aged too (which needed some desperate help). She had a flexible schedule, came to me with her supplies and ideas, and made it effortless for me. She knows how to connect with you... I LOVE my place, and I get many many compliments from friends and family on the design. (they knew I didn't do it!) She even keeps in touch afterwards to make sure it is perfect. If you are similar to me, go and visit Karen on Spring Rd.

Tara Jeschke July 4, 2012 at 03:20 am

Karen Lee of Total Window Treatments is AMAZING! She is friendly, personable, and fun to work with. She creates beautiful, timeless, comfortable interiors and has impeccable taste. She builds on your ideas and presents options you never knew existed - her ideas are unique, interesting and inspiring. I absolutely adore her as a person, friend, and professional and couldn't say enough good things about her design work!

Pat July 4, 2012 at 11:45 am

My choice is Karen Lee of Total Window Treatments. The name of store is misleading because she offers complete design services. She has helped me with many projects from entire room make-overs to simple repairs of an existing blind and toss pillows. She brought her knowledge and expertise into my home and helped me select paint colors, choose accessories, and place furniture. She listens to all the craziness that rambles around and spills out of my brain, thinks about how we live, and then pulls it all together to fit us perfectly! Our home is stylish. Our home is comfortable. Our home is us. Thank you Karen Lee!

jon July 5, 2012 at 12:09 pm

My vote goes to Karen Lee of Total Window Treatments. Whenever my wife and I disagree on how to decorate we turn to Karen for advice. She does great work.

Ann July 5, 2012 at 09:53 pm

Rice-Moriarty Designs is a wonderful design company in Elmhurst. I have worked with Carolyn on a number of projects regarding my house. Every time, it has been a pleasure to work with her. Carolyn knows how to find those little touches that complete a room. She has helped me pick out a number of fabrics for different rooms in my house. Each time she found out a wonderful variety of fabrics for me to choose from. If there has been a delay in shipment of fabric or rugs, Carolyn has always communicated to me. She has even come up with other solutions. I have loved these years of working with Carolyn on my home projects.

Mary Joss July 6, 2012 at 03:30 am

I vote KAREN LEE of Total Window Treatments.
She listens to her clients wish list and beautifully makes their dreams come true. Karen is able to work several steps ahead of her client, making the decision making process a snap. I highly recommend Karen since she is a real, down to earth gal, that really wants you to love your space. She will do whatever it takes for that to happen.

Maria Gracik July 6, 2012 at 01:37 pm

I vote for Shelly Valdisserri of Decorating Made Simple. She helped us with blinds in our home however, 90 % of my experience with Shelly has been with my clients whom I refer to Shelly. She has been amazing, from a simple room staging to a whole house remodel. No job is too small or too large for her - she even went to Wisconsin to help a my with their Lake Geneva home. I use her and refer her with complete confidence !

Ann Frolik July 6, 2012 at 06:45 pm

I vote for Carolyn Moriarty of Rice Moriarty Designs. Over the last couple of years, she has helped integrate our existing furnishings into a cohesive design that expresses who we are and how we live. She is professional, personable, efficient, and always seems to understand the look that we are striving for. She has helped turn a new house into our home. In addition to her design prowess, her outstanding organization and communication skills make home improvements easy to coordinate. We highly recommend her design services!!

Jennifer Johnson July 6, 2012 at 07:31 pm

My vote, Karen Lee of Total Window Treatments. She helped my vague ideas and magazine clippings become reality in my home. She has the core knowledge of what makes sense and the creativity to make windows a show stopper! She listens, is honest, and really wants customer satisfaction at the end of the day! Jennifer Johnson, Elmhurst

Nora July 6, 2012 at 11:22 pm

I vote for Karen Lee of TOTAL WINDOW TREATMENTS! Over the past 8 years Karen has helped me with all my design choices. She's not just window treatments. From the small details of hardware, to light fixtures, to furniture, Karen does it all. Plus, she always sticks to your budget and meets the deadline for any special occasion. She has become a true friend and design mentor!

Rosaleen Tully July 7, 2012 at 05:33 pm

Our vote is for Rice-Moriarty Design! Carolyn turned our frenetic colored house into a home filled with a sense of calm and cohesive colors flowing from one room to the next. We weren't sure which room to tackle first. Carolyn met with us and quickly prioritized the projects according to budget, functionality and the "wow" factor. We really felt that she understood our need to collaborate between Designer and Client. Her passion for design came through with each and every room from the paint color to the curtains, upholstery and rugs to the vase on the end table. We always loved bold colors, but Carolyn showed us how changing the palete of our home could make our house tranquil. She stays on budget, is incredibly professional and her organizational skills were impressive. Carolyn Rice Moriarty is a gem in our little town of Elmhurst!

Karen Bucina July 8, 2012 at 04:12 pm

Carolyn Moriarty is my choice for best interior designer. She has such a timeless design style while being modern, and attention to detail and quality with beautiful unexpected touches. Her style inspires me and her advice through the years has always been solid, and the way spaces take shape with her insight and skill is always impressive!

Shannon Moffitt, Evanston, IL July 8, 2012 at 04:48 pm

Carolyn Moriarty of Rice-Moriarty Design has my vote. I have worked with several designers over the years and Carolyn is the best. Her style cannot be matched. She managed to create rooms that were elegant but functional for our busy family of five. She finds those unique pieces that add something special to your home. She is so easy to work with. You cannot go wrong with Rice-Moriarty Design!

Beth Quinn July 9, 2012 at 01:25 am

My vote is Carolyn Moriarty of Rice-Moriarty Design! She has helped with several projects in our home and I have never been disappointed. Carolyn has a way with designing a room that is beautiful, yet functional and always on budget. She is amazing with color choices and incorporating every detail. Carolyn has the ability to transform a room way beyond anything I could imagine! Beth Quinn, Elmhurst, IL

Jim Beaumont July 9, 2012 at 03:22 am

My vote is for Pete from Spring Inn. The retro powder rooms at the Spring Inn, have been transformed into a beautiful and highly functional, warm and inviting space.

Suzan Ganser July 9, 2012 at 05:44 pm

Sue Ganser - Elmhurst
I highly recommend Karen Lee of Total Window Treatments. I have worked with her to decorate my newly built home as well as small projects at my Dad's home. She knows how to listen to what your say and can match style to functionality and will work with a budget. She has an amazing personal file of ideas and can start from scratch or fill in as you request. She is the best!