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Interior Design & Renovation in Evanston, Illinois

About Evanston, Illinois

Located just 12 miles north of downtown Chicago, Evanston is a favorite of young professionals and families alike. Home to Northwestern University, the suburb has an urban feel — featuring several restaurants, boutiques, and coffee shops — along with lake access and multiple parks. Part of Chicago’s North Shore, Evanston is bordered by Lake Michigan on the east, Skokie on the west, downtown Chicago on the south, and Wilmette on the north.

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Ready to learn how CMFTO can help with your next renovation?

CMFTO’s Approach to Interior Design & Renovation

Founded in 1999 by interior designer Claudia McLaughlin, CMFTO is passionate about creating refined, personalized spaces for our clients. From initial concept and space planning through construction and installation, Claudia leads every Evanston interior design and renovation project with an eye to luxury and functionality. 

Good design should not only reflect your unique aesthetic; it should meet your practical, everyday needs and suit your lifestyle. CMFTO’s full-service, customized approach to interior design and renovation ensures that your project makes your Evanston home more functional, accessible, and unique to you. With decades of experience in the high-end design space, we work together with our network of trusted trades and artisans, including millworkers, electricians, contractors, architects and more to consider every detail and complete your project efficiently. This approach allows us to deliver on any needs you may have — from a single room refresh to a gut rehab — all the while maintaining our focus on “service first.” 

CMFTO Interior Design & Renovation Services

  • Budgeting
  • Furniture layout and floorplanning
  • Kitchen design
  • Bathroom design
  • Home office renovation
  • Outdoor living spaces
  • Custom furniture and accessory design
  • Color and paint selection
  • Lighting design
  • Tile and surface selection and layout
  • Sourcing and procuring all interior selections
  • Curating artwork
  • Window treatments
  • Exterior finish selections
  • Hardware, plumbing, and appliance specification
  • Finish selections and specifications
  • Furniture, fabric, and accessories selections and specifications
  • Professionally lighting artwork
  • Project coordination and integration with trades, contractor, and architect
  • Construction documentation

Schedule a Complimentary Call

Fill out our contact form and we’ll schedule a complimentary, 45-minute call to discuss your project goals, timeline, design intent, and answer any questions you may have. We’ll walk you through the CMFTO process and set up an in-person follow-up meeting, as needed.