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Interior Design & Renovation in Wilmette, Illinois

About Wilmette, Illinois

A beautiful, family-friendly suburb on Chicago’s North Shore, Wilmette lies along the shore of Lake Michigan. Tree-lined streets, a quaint and historic downtown, and beautiful beaches distinguish the area. You’ll find luxury homes in quiet neighborhoods, along with stunning lakeside estates, in Wilmette. Top-rated schools include New Trier High School, known for its academic, fine arts, and athletic excellence.

CMFTO – Astor Living Room

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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette 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.