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Interior Design & Renovation in Lake Forest, Illinois

About Lake Forest, Illinois

Situated along the shore of Lake Michigan, Lake Forest is a stunning community — offering a pristine beach and quaint downtown, with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. You’ll find manicured estates as well as charming smaller homes in this North Shore community, one of the wealthiest in Illinois. Known for its country clubs, scenic prairies, and walking trails, Lake Forest has a highly rated school system and homes designed by such distinguished architects as David Adler and Frank Lloyd Wright.

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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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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.