Interior Designer in Evanston, IL
Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors is an award-winning interior designer serving Evanston, IL. The firm designs historic Victorian and Queen Anne renovations, brick four-square and bungalow interiors, lakefront condos, and downtown Evanston high-rises, handling kitchens, baths, custom millwork, and whole-home furnishing with respect for the city’s landmark districts.
Interior Design for Evanston Homes
Evanston has some of the most varied housing stock on the North Shore. Lakefront Victorians and Queen Annes with original woodwork sit blocks from brick four-squares, Prairie-influenced homes, 1920s courtyard buildings, mid-century ranches, and a downtown core of vintage and modern condos.
Most Evanston projects we take on share a theme: a home with genuine architectural character that has not been updated to match how the family actually lives. The goal is rarely to modernize the whole house. It is to make the kitchen, baths, and daily-use spaces work now while protecting the millwork, mantels, leaded glass, and proportions that made the house worth buying.
Common Evanston Projects
Historic Victorian and Queen Anne renovations
Brick four-square and bungalow updates
Kitchen renovations within original footprints
Primary bath and hall bath renovations
Third-floor and attic build-outs
Basement finishing and lower-level living space
Vintage condo and co-op interiors
Downtown Evanston high-rise condo furnishing
Custom built-ins, libraries, and window seats
Whole-home furnishing after a move or renovation
Home offices for hybrid and academic work
Backyard, porch, and outdoor living design
Ways to Work With Us in Lincoln Park
Our most popular service! Every project is unique. We provide design and project management services to fit your needs.
Finishing Touches flat-fee room styling
Designer On Call hourly consultation are all available throughout Lincoln Park.
Start with a design Discovery video Call
Every project starts with a Design Discovery Video Call with Sarah.
This FREE 30-Minute Video Call is a great opportunity to learn if we are the right fit for each other.
We’d love to learn about your design needs, budget, and timeline for your new space. We’ll guide you toward the right design package for your project and answer any questions you may have.
What Evanston Renovations Require
Evanston’s landmark districts and preservation review can govern exterior changes, windows, and additions, so early planning matters. Older homes frequently have knob-and-tube remnants, plaster walls, radiator heat, and original plumbing stacks that dictate what can be moved and what should stay. Narrow stairs and tight landings decide what furniture can reach upper floors. Permitting and inspection timelines add weeks that should be built into the schedule rather than discovered mid-project.
Why Evanston Clients Work With Us
We are an award-winning firm with multiple Design Excellence Awards, including recognition for Custom Detail in Millwork and Specialty Framing, which is the skill set that matters most in a city built on original woodwork. We are members of ASID, the Interior Design Society, and the River North Design District, and we hold trade access at the Merchandise Mart.
We are known for layering color, texture, and pattern. In a house with real architectural personality, that approach works with the building instead of flattening it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Victorian, Queen Anne, four-square, and Prairie-influenced homes are core to our work, and we design updates that preserve original millwork, mantels, and detail rather than stripping them out.
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Yes. Many Evanston kitchens can be dramatically improved within the existing footprint by reworking cabinetry, storage, lighting, and finishes, which avoids moving plumbing stacks and keeps the budget in check.
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Yes, including full furnishing, custom built-ins, window treatments, lighting, and art curation for both vintage and new buildings.
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