Working with an interior designer
Our Services & Fees

Whole House Turnkey
A comprehensive design approach that ensures a seamless flow from room to room. We recommend being brought in at the beginning planning phase with your builder or contractor. They will build your dream house & we will turn it into your dream home.
“We have been working with Tina for years.Ā We call her every year for a new project, as our needs have changed over the years,Ā especially as our young family grows.Ā We love what Tina has done & look forward to continue to work with her.Ā ”Ā Kim & Adam – ClientĀ

Single Room Transformation
This is a room update that refreshes a tired space or completes that empty room. All details will be considered such as space planning, furniture, lighting, area rugs, accessories, window treatments & material finishes.
āTina was a fantastic interior designer. I had just moved into my new home & didnāt have any idea how to furnish the house because it was open concept floor plan. Tina did a great job finishing my home. I would definitely hire her again.ā Sencia – Client

Kitchen Design & Remodel
The kitchen is the heart of the home, where all the action takes place. Kitchens have evolved from dining to work & play areas. We would love to create your dream kitchen- one that form meets all your functions so you can have fun creating delicious meals while creating fun memories with family & friends. And not to mention the return on investment is worth it! NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) estimates your kitchen remodel should cost 10%-20% of your home value.
āI met Tina through my contractor when beginning a total remodel of my 60ās kitchen. My home is getting close to 100 years old & I wanted to make sure that the remodel would blend with the rest of the house.Ā One of the best things about Tina is that she listened well to what I said I liked/wanted, then she went out & found samples, brought them to my house & we tried them in the kitchen space. I never felt rushed or like she was trying to get me to go along with her vision. She also stayed on top of the contractors progress & costs which was very helpful. Tina is personal, well-organized, professional & talented. She will help you achieve the look that you want & stay within your budget. I highly recommend her.ā Gail – Client

Bathroom Design & Remodel
We totally get itā¦.Life is busy & we all crave a relaxing sanctuary to melt away our stress. How about unwinding with a hot bath or powerful rainfall shower? While a bathroom can be one of the smaller spaces in your home, it requires a super dose of design power to meet all of your functions. And what about the endless finish possibilities: from brushed brass to sparkling quartz to exotic stone tile to bold wallpaper! This is another area to spend on, as the return on investment is well worth it. NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) estimates a full bath remodel should cost 5%-10% of your home value, while the Master Bathroom should cost 5%-15%.
āTina made the complicated design process easy while handling the thousands of details of my home remodel. From the beginning, I expected her expertise on material selections like tile, countertops, paint, sofa fabrics but she quickly surpassed my expectations. Our tastes were in sync from the beginning, but trust was vitally important & Tina kept her commitment, integrity & vision for the project & the many months we worked together. She was the calm to the storm & I am grateful. I am in love with my home, especially my kitchen & bath & to this day I get tons of compliments.ā Tony – Client

Construction Finish Selection
Oh my- there are a lot of selections needed for New Construction or a Remodel and lots of decisions!! No stress- we would be happy to coordinate all those selections such as Lighting, Flooring, Plumbing, Appliances, Cabinetry, Countertops, Hardware, Fireplace Facing, Stairs, Millwork, Paint or Wallpaper Finishes.
āTina helped with everything from paint colors, marble, tile to lighting. I would have been truly lost without her assistance. She quickly sensed the direction I wanted to take for interior style & was able to lead me to selections that fit with that idea. Tina made sure the house had a good flow & a transition that made sense from one room to the next. She provided the guidance I needed to complete my home. Tina has met all deadlines promised & worked within my budget. She is very knowledgeable, has a high work ethic & highly professional.ā Meghan & Kyle – ClientĀ

Custom Millwork & Built in cabinetry
When ordinary will not do & you desire the extraordinary, custom is your answer. This would include design of any custom piece from fireplace mantlepiece to custom bookcase to built-in office, selection & specification of material, & professional installation by independent contractor.
āTina was great to work with & the coordination was always on point. We have done several projects for her from New Lenox to Elmhurst & everything was carefully planned out & communication was great through each process. We would recommend her for your interior design needs as she is very responsive & clear in her visions.ā Bill – Colleague

Artwork Selection & Install
Artwork can truly be the jewelry piece to add personality to your room. This is the phase where the rules do not apply & styles can be all synthesized together. While it can be a subjective piece, the size, orientation, color & texture are all very important. All artwork is installed by our independent professional.
āMy wife & I have used Tina multiple times now through 2 of our apartments both with different styles (one was a loft & the other was a modern/contemporary 2 story apartment). She has always been a pleasure to work with because she listens to our needs & helps guide us into making the right choice for us. She always has great ideas & finds unique items in our budget to give our space a special touch. I get comments from people about how much they love our space & specifically the items that Tina suggested. I would highly recommend Tina.ā Pat & Natalia – ClientĀ

Accessory Styling
This is the final step of layering that elevates your space & makes it worthy of a magazine cover. A space can be flat without color & texture, so this can be added with finishing touches such as accessories, sculpture, plants, lamps, linens, etc.
“We enjoy working with Tina.Ā She has an amazing eye for every job!!Ā Truly a pleasure to work with & always on time with selections so our jobs flow smoothly.Ā The color ways are spot on & make us look like the best in the industry!”Ā Mora Builders –Ā Colleague

Custom Window Treatments: Functional & Decorative
You may not crave privacy, but your windows do. Windows can be treated independently from room to room, as function may dictate over form. There are many fun options to dress up your windows from sheer to blackout, small scale to large pattern, cordless to programmed, valances to panels, blinds to shutters, etc. All treatments are installed by our independent certified professional.
āMy experience with Tina has been great. I have worked with her for a couple of years on different projects. Tina embraces my ideas & recommends changes that bring tremendous value to my home. Tina was truly āworth her weight in goldā.Ā I always look forward to working together on a new project.ā Mary – Client

Custom Furniture & Re-upholstery
You have a great piece of furniture that needs a refresh. Or you desire a great piece of furniture that does not exist in catalogs. We can make this happen. Existing furniture can be restored by our furniture doctor, fabrics can be replaced by our re-upholstery workroom, or the finish can be re-painted/ re-stained / re-glazed by our finisher. Custom furniture can be created with a drawing, finish & fabric selections & white glove in-home delivery.
“We are so happy with our re-upholstered barstools! We love how dedicated Tina was to work with, how she worked with our ideas & turned it into a creative & unique one of a kind piece. I guarantee no one has these same barstools. Once they were delivered, we were also impressed at how well they were re-constructed. ā Danielle & Dane – Client

Commercial
In business, image is everything. It needs to tell your success story. When our clientele puts an emphasis on design, colors, space planning & brand recognition, they can maximize productivity & profits. Work with usā¦.we will do what we do best, so you can focus on what you do best.
āWe contracted with DG Design Group, LLC for assistance with the relocation for our new corporate 18,000 sq ft office space. Tina assisted with the space plan, selection of all finishes, furniture & overall design plan. Tina was easy to work with & really captured our vision while working within our budget. She was always professional, available & reliable. We are so pleased with the result. We would highly recommend DG!ā Carolyn & Mike – Client

Technical Drawings
These digital drawings elevate you from the DREAM to DO phase, as they are a great resource to help you visualize your remodel dreams come together. They are a photo-realistic representation that provides insight on scale & room layout, as well as color & material selections. Exact images may not be able to be re-produced, but we can provide a similar substitution of equal scale and color.
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Working with an interior designer
Additional Services
Design Consultation
This is ideal for the client that knows they need a change & they are unable to make decisions to move ahead. This is a 2 hour onsite meeting to discuss all the needs of your project. Any additional hours needed will be billed at $125 / hour.
We would love to work with you if:
- You are involved with a remodel & have a ton of ideas, but need a solid plan of action to move forward.
- You are overwhelmed with the amount of choices & need a designersā eye to bring it together.
- You understand that 2 hours is an introduction to the designers world, but may require additional hours to complete your project.
Our commitment to you:
- After receiving your payment, an onsite 2 hour meeting is scheduled to review your project, material selections & plans; consult on the best way to successfully move ahead.
- Identify proper space planning needed for furniture & cabinetry in new remodel.
- Plan a design scheme with colors and texture.
$250
E-Design
Virtual Design
This is ideal for the client that knows they need a change & would like to take a hands-on approach. The client could be local or out of town & all communications will be done by email.
We would love to work with you if:
- You would like your room remodeled, but draw a blank on furniture layout, color scheme or theme.
- You feel confident in your ability to provide a sketched room floor plan with dimensions and ceiling, door & window heights, along with sending site pictures.
- You would like all furniture & items to be resourced online. You can find alternatives as necessary.
- You accept all responsibility to order the furniture, accept delivery, unpackage & assemble furniture & place all items.
Our commitment to you:
- After receiving your payment, we will email you a questionnaire with your goals & budget.
- We will send instructions how to send over existing room dimensions & site pictures.
- We will supply a floor plan with new layout for furniture, area rugs & plants.
- We will email a mood board with furniture, area rugs, artwork, accessories & window treatments.
- We will email a spreadsheet with a shopping list for you to order everything online.
$750
Designer for a day
This is ideal for the client that needs to make finish selections within a certain amount of time.
We would love to work with you if:
- You are working with a contractor, builder or architect & need design assistance in material selections.Ā
- You are overwhelmed with multiple showrooms & would like your project to stay organized with 1 designer.Ā
- You are involved with a remodel & have some confidence in a design direction, but would like to secure 10 hours of design time for continued collaboration throughout the process.
Our commitment to you:
- A 10 hour day (can be split up in various days) with designer & client to make selections at vendor showrooms &/or builder sales center. Travel may be required.Ā
- All selections will be supplied by vendor to builder / contractor for order follow up.
$1,000
Give me the vision
Technical Drawings
This is ideal for the client that is ready for a change, but can not visualize how it will all come together. You may be working with a contractor or we can provide full service for design & build. (Additional drawings will be billed accordingly).
We would love to work with you if:
- You are remodeling a space & need construction drawings for your contractor to build from.Ā
- You have a difficult time visualizing all the details & would like to have drawings completed to see your new proposed space.Ā
- You want a color scheme to draw inspiration from, but would select your material on your own. (Selections can be made by designer at additional cost).
Our commitment to you:
- Jobsite measure by designer.Ā
- (1) Floor plan, (1) Elevation, & unlimited 3-D color renderings. Depending on workload, drawings can usually be complete within 2-3 weeks & will be emailed. Revisions will be billed at hourly fee.
$1000-$1500 per room
Room Remodel
This is ideal for the client that wants a full change or update & is able to pass all the responsibility to the designer.
We would love to work with you if:
- You need a change & lack the vision for a successful update.Ā
- You have limited time & would like the designer to handle the design & order details.Ā
- You want your space to look like a magazine cover, but are not confident in putting the details of the room together.
Our commitment to you:
- Jobsite measure by designer.Ā
- (1) floor plan for furniture placement & mood board with all sourced products. (3D Color Rendering will be additional)
- All items to be sourced, purchased & scheduled by the designer.Ā
- White glove furniture delivery. Professional installation for artwork & window treatments.
$2,000 retainer per room
Dress up my windows
Custom treatments
This is ideal for the client that needs full service customization for either hard functional treatments (blinds or shades- including Hunter Douglas & Graber) &/or decorative soft treatments (panels, valances, cornices). This can be in conjunction with a room remodel or an independent project.
Our commitment to you:
- Emailed questionnaire with pictures & sizes of desired windows.Ā
- Designer will email over price estimate. Upon your approval, deposit payment is required.Ā
- Onsite meeting with designer will be scheduled to review blind selections, fabric samples & desired design.Ā
- Designer will take final window measurements.Ā
- Designer will email final invoice reflecting final selections. Additional deposit amount may be required.Ā
- Designer will place order. Upon shipment, designer will email request for final balance.Ā
- Installation by certified installed will be scheduled by designer. Hard treatments generally take 2-4 weeks to ship out & custom window treatments generally take 4-6 weeks for production once the fabric is received. If hard & custom treatments are both being installed, they will be installed together once the custom treatments are complete.Ā
Projects to be quoted
($100 deposit required, applied to order)
Re-upholstery
Custom Projects
This is ideal for the client that has a great piece of furniture, maybe even an heirloom, that is in need of an update. They understand the cost can be just as mush as replacing with new, but there is an emotional attachment to the piece. This can be in conjunction with a room remodel or an independent project.
Our commitment to you:
- Emailed questionnaire with pictures of desired piece.Ā
- Designer will email over price estimate. Upon your approval, deposit payment is required.Ā
- Onsite meeting with designer will be scheduled to review fabric selections & paint samples in your space.Ā
- Designer will email final invoice reflecting final selections. Additional deposit amount may be required.
- Designer will schedule pickup of furniture.Ā
- Re-surfacing, deconstruction & paint treatment by furniture artist along with fabric upholstery & re-padding will be completed at workroom. Depending on the project scope, it generally takes 6-8 weeks for completion.Ā
- Designer will email request for final balance. Upon receiving final payment, in-home delivery will be scheduled.
Projects to be quoted
($100 deposit required, applied to order)
Paying for your Project
Setting Expectations
Essential – Silver. This represents the essential level where options are standard & limited.
Comfort – Gold. This represents a comfortable level that you can splurge for an upgrade & some semi-custom options.
Luxury – Platinum. This represents a luxurious level that you expect the best in material & can work with increased timelines for custom pieces.
Space- based on average room | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
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Room Transformation | $5,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 |
Room Remodel | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 |
Full Bath | $20,000 | $30,000 | $45,000 |
Master Bath | $30,000 | $45,000 | $65,000 |
Kitchen | $40,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
FAQ
What is a retainer payment?
The client pays a sum up front to designer for design services. It is non-refundable and collected upon signing the Letter of Agreement. It is based on our expert estimate of hours that is needed to complete a project. As every project & client varies, it may take longer than estimated and you will be billed hourly. This gives you the flexibility to explore possibilities and change priorities during the progress of a project.
FAQ
What is a retainer payment?
The client pays a sum up front to designer for design services. It is non-refundable and collected upon signing the Letter of Agreement. It is based on our expert estimate of hours that is needed to complete a project. As every project & client varies, it may take longer than estimated and you will be billed hourly. This gives you the flexibility to explore possibilities and change priorities during the progress of a project.
FAQ
How is the retainer applied?
It is paid at the beginning of the project & covers our time of work until we meet with you to present the drawings. Once we get to this presentation time, the client will be notified how many hours were utilized on an invoice.
FAQ
Are there any additional fees?
Additional fees that can be charged are anything beyond design work that is required to perform our scope of services. This may include parking, prints of architectural plans, sample orders, etc. All pricing will be noted on the Letter of Agreement.
FAQ
What is a Letter of Agreement?
A contract can be a little intimidating, but contractual details are still important in our industry, so we provide a Letter of Agreement that outlines our scope of work and pricing for your project.
FAQ
Do you offer any discounts?
Interior designers may receive a trade discount that we choose to share with our client. Every discount varies, so if we receive one, we will make sure you do as well. Our trade discounts are proprietary to our operations, so we like to share the generosity, but leave the mundane details to our office.
FAQ
Do I get a refund if we do not meet the minimum hours?
Sorry, but no refunds on design hours. The hours are a fair estimate of how much time a project should take, given our professional expertise. Most clients complete the space within the retainer amount.
FAQ
I love it all- can we get this completed tomorrow?
We are usually booked up to 2 weeks, so we ask that you plan ahead. While we like to stay in control of the process, we cannot control lead times. Estimated shipping dates are designated by our suppliers & contractors & will be incorporated in our overall planning process, so you will be notified with an estimated timeline.
FAQ
I love it all- can I purchase everything through your firm?
Absolutely! We also know there is valuable incentive to do so- it ensures purchasing from a trusted resource & eliminates the hassle of shopping around & complications of payments made to various vendors. Our design firm will handle all the details from order placement to final delivery.
FAQ
What form of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, Credit card- Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express & Electronic Checks. All invoices must be paid in full prior to scheduling an installation or delivery.
FAQ
Can I afford an interior designer?
We provide a luxury service with an affordable price tag. We work with diverse clientele & bring a wealth of knowledge & value to your project. Whether you live in a condo or a mansion, we offer many services & are committed to turn your place to live into a home you love.
FAQ
What is the difference between a decorator & designer?
A decorator may not have formal training & focuses on finishing details. They may specialize in one area, such as painting, window treatments or furniture. A designer has a college degree & has knowledge of function, space planning & the construction process. They have a comprehensive approach & deal with all elements of the interior. While I fully support both fields, I am 100% a designer.
FAQ
I do not know any contractors or tradespeople?!
No worries- our tribe is our vibe. We are proud of our designer treasure box, that contains many years of forged professional relationships, as well as unique suppliers. They are great at what they do & collectively we come together to produce great things for your project.
FAQ
Can we be involved in the design process?
Yes of course! We feel we are successful in telling your story when we collaborate with our clients & tradespeople. We work within your comfort zone. Many of our clients want to be involved & some clients want to pass complete responsibility & both work as well.
FAQ
I LOVE all those home improvement shows!
I find some TV binge watching good for your soul, but designers & contractors know these home remodeling shows are not all reality based. They set unrealistic design expectations for consumers, as costs greatly vary & labor & products are donated. AND no large scale project can be magically transformed overnight! But we do guarantee to give you that feeling of final reveal, so you can live like a housewife, tweet your new home status on Facebook, while cooking a healthy recipe from Pinterest. #ilovedgdesigngroupllc
FAQ
What if I donāt know my budget?
Realistically everyone has a budget, though we understand you may not know all the costs involved. To move in the right direction, we really need to know a number you are comfortable with spending. With valued engineering & product procurement, we will set expectations that align your budget with the right product. The good news is we will stay true to the design while you stay in control of your wallet.
FAQ
Can I buy this on Amazon?
Most likely not. The world of design is often custom & multi-layered, so the ability to see & touch desired goods is not always possible. Many manufacturers can provide finish samples for reference. Custom furniture & window treatments are made to order. Strike-offs (mini samples) can be produced at an additional cost & may add on to production time. Orders need time for processing, production, shipping, receiving & inspection before the final delivery to you. Thus good design can not be overnighted & returns are not always possible.
FAQ
When can I expect to have work done?
All work is to be performed Monday through Friday, from 8a-6p. If you are not available, we ask that your home is accessible (garage code, extra key, neighbor let-in). Any work completed outside these hours may incur an additional charge. Please note there are also various times of the year that workrooms shut down, like holiday break & major market dates, so please plan accordingly.
FAQ
Uh-oh, I just thought of something!
Pleaseā¦ask away! Solid communications are vital for a successful working relationship. We want to get this right for you & we need to know all the details, even the minor boring ones. Life happens, so please keep us posted if anything comes up that will affect your project.
FAQ
I am scared of change?!
We realize change can be scary, but we also know how liberating it can be. Life evolves & so shall we. Things become outdated & a refreshing change can make a big impact. We will work with your comfort level while attempting to step (or jump) out of the box.
FAQ
What if something goes wrong?
We are all human & the more hands that are involved, there are increased odds of an unfortunate mistake. Discontinued, backordered, & malfunctioning products exist. Schedule delays & budget overages are real in our world. Complications can & do happen, but keeping it in the hands of the professionals will limit a downward spiral. We have processes in place to handle the occasional mishap.
FAQ
Do you travel?
YES- our designs have no boundaries. My clients do have vacation homes & national businesses. Travel accommodations & per diem for designer are billed to the client, along with working design travel fee.