Custom Interior Design Services in Chicago
Fully bespoke and timeless designs for the home, inspired by classic British interiors.
Plain English is the leading North American resource for handcrafted cabinetry. We embrace simplicity inspired by the proportions of Georgian joinery, evolving our designs for how we live today.
In addition to our bespoke millwork service, we are renowned for our high-end interior design expertise. Our expert design team works coast-to-coast from our showrooms in New York and Los Angeles. In the Midwest and Great Lakes region, we work on projects across and surrounding Chicago IL, including Winnetka, Lake Forest, and Wilmette.
Our designers deliver – and surpass – the rooms of which our clients dream. Our custom work is not limited to Kitchens, spanning Pantries, Mudrooms, Sculleries, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Dressing Rooms, Laundry Rooms, Libraries, Home Offices, Bars, Vacation Homes, and Poolhouses.
Kitchens
Highly regarded for our luxury kitchen renovations, at the core of Plain English is an unwavering commitment to authenticity and exacting attention to detail.
Our kitchen designs and remodels are of the highest quality and without compromise – cabinetry that is crafted by hand. Our extensive breadth of proprietary paint colours is always hand-applied for our signature finish and look.
Our expert designers help clients arrive at upscale kitchen & island designs expressly tailored to the unique needs of your project in Chicago IL.
Other Rooms
The visual language of Plain English extends to any room of the home — including Pantries, Bathrooms, Home Libraries, Dressing Rooms, Bars, and Laundry Rooms.
Pantry
Custom pantries, larders, and sculleries in Chicago IL. Traditionally placed in the “back of house,” a Plain English pantry celebrates the design and function of these multipurpose spaces that are integral to family living and entertaining. Consider a breakfast cupboard with dedicated space for the juicer, toaster, and coffee maker; door racks for jam and sauces; and ample storage space to store jars, tins, packets, and bottles near the kitchen.
Bathroom
Our expert interiors team provides custom millwork designs specifically suited for bathroom remodels. Luxury home renovations in Chicago IL can include Plain English vanities and bathroom cabinets as well as our bespoke glazed screens and doors that create separation while allowing light to come through.
Home Office & Library
Home offices and libraries frequently require an open workspace and storage in the form of shelves and cupboards for work or study. Our bespoke designs for these rooms consider discrete working areas suited for today’s open-plan living spaces; whether through custom glazed screens, bookshelves, or desk drawers.
Dressing Room & Wardrobe
Wardrobes and dressing rooms are apt for a high level of custom design and detail. For custom closet design in Chicago IL, our renowned team methodically approaches the interiors and exteriors of all of our cupboards down to the millimeter. Upper cupboards, glazed doors, steel ladder rails, and cedar-lined drawers are just a few of the many custom considerations. Whether a simple dressing room, a freestanding piece, or a fully built-in bank of wardrobes – we create exceptional closet designs that arrive at understated luxury.
Bar & Wine Room
Bespoke cabinetry and built-ins are well suited to meet the requirements of entertaining and hospitality, such as for a custom home bar or wine room. Projects to date include a wide range of concepts – from a coffee/breakfast or cocktail bar adjacent to the kitchen or dining room; to a completely independent wine room, with custom cabinets and drawers, wine refrigeration, and an ice maker.
Laundry Room
Plain English laundry or utility rooms can be simple – with open shelves and housings for appliances – or they can be more developed, with customized areas for ironing and pressing, closed cupboard storage and integrations, and beautiful accessories like painted overhead drying racks.
Transform Your Chicago, IL Home
with Plain English Design
Traditional or contemporary, from the city to the coast – see the inspiration and experience Plain English by enquiring about our Chicago, IL interior design services.
hello@plainenglishdesign.com
Visit One of Our Showrooms
Los Angeles Showroom
Plain English at 930 N. La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood. Featuring our Worktable, Larders, Bath Dresser, and Dresser Top. Inspired by classic English interiors, made the old-fashioned way.
New York Showroom
Situated on East Tenth Street, New York City. Walk through a series of rooms showcasing our hand-crafted cupboards for any space in your home. Our design team are ready to welcome you in.
Press Coverage
Take a moment to explore some of the recent press coverage about our projects, a testament to the transformative impact our bespoke designs can have on your home. These articles offer a glimpse into the elevated living experience Plain English can create for you.