Interior Designer in River North, Chicago, IL
Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors is an award-winning interior designer serving River North in Chicago, IL and a member of the River North Design District. The firm designs high-rise condo and penthouse interiors, loft conversions, and small commercial spaces, with Merchandise Mart trade access supporting furniture, textile, and finish sourcing throughout every project.
Interior Design in Chicago’s Design District
River North is the center of Chicago’s design industry. The Merchandise Mart sits at its edge, the River North Design District runs through it, and the showrooms, galleries, and trade resources that supply the city’s interior designers are concentrated within a few blocks.
Sarah Jacquelyn Interiors is a member of the River North Design District and has been featured by the district multiple times. Our Designer On Call service includes shopping at the Merchandise Mart with designer access — many Mart showrooms are trade-only, so a designer opens doors that are otherwise closed to homeowners.
Common River North Projects
High-rise condo and penthouse full-home design
Loft conversions and open-plan zoning
Kitchen renovations within condo and building constraints
Primary bath and powder room design
Custom built-ins, media walls, bars, and library niches
Window treatments for floor-to-ceiling glass, including motorized shades
Art curation, framing, and hanging
Terrace and balcony outdoor living design
Pied-Ã -terre and investment property furnishing
Small commercial design for River North galleries, boutiques, cafes, and offices
Our most popular service! Every project is unique. We provide design and project management services to fit your needs.
Our Finishing Touches service is perfect for clients that have all the key furniture pieces but need help pulling the room together.
We provide interior design advice on an hourly basis in 2 and 10 hour time blocks. This is a live and in person service.
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.
Interior Design for River North Residences
River North living is largely vertical: glass high-rises with skyline and river views, converted industrial lofts with timber and brick, penthouses with terraces, and boutique condo buildings.
The design problem in most River North residences is sameness. Developer finishes are identical across every unit in the building, and views do not furnish a room. Personality has to be built in — custom millwork and built-ins, wallcovering, layered lighting that works around concrete ceilings, textiles that soften hard surfaces, and drapery engineered for floor-to-ceiling glass.
Building Logistics in River North Towers
High-rise projects are governed by building management. Approval packages, contractor insurance certificates, freight elevator reservations, loading dock scheduling, protective padding, restricted work hours, and move-in windows all have to be arranged in advance. Elevator cab dimensions determine what furniture can be delivered assembled. Concrete decks limit anchoring and lighting options.
We manage those requirements as part of the project schedule so your installation day happens on the day it was promised.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Merchandise Mart shopping with designer access is included in Designer On Call. Many Mart showrooms are trade-only and require a designer for entry.
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Yes, including full-home design, kitchen and bath renovations, custom built-ins, window treatments for floor-to-ceiling glass, and art curation.
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Approval packages, insurance certificates, freight elevator reservations, loading dock scheduling, and restricted work hours all have to be arranged in advance, and elevator size determines what furniture can be delivered assembled.
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