Our Services

At Matte & Gloss Interiors, we design intentional homes—spaces that feel elevated, personal, and meant to be lived in beautifully. As a full-service residential interior designer serving Chicago and the North Shore, we guide our clients through every phase with clarity, care, and quiet confidence.

Our work is defined by clean lines, rich textures, and soft, layered neutrals—creating interiors that are timeless, balanced, and effortlessly refined. In close collaboration with homeowners, architects, and builders, we shape each project from the ground up—refining plans, developing a tailored vision, and thoughtfully curating every detail.

The result is a home that feels deeply aligned with the way you live.

Our Design Support Packages

A thoughtful, hands-on process bringing clarity and confidence to every step—creating an intentional home, beautifully tailored to you.

New Construction & Renovation

Whether building from the ground up or transforming your home, we guide every decision with clarity and intention. Working closely with architects and builders, we ensure every element—from finishes to fixtures—is cohesive and considered from the earliest stages, resulting in a seamless process and a home thoughtfully tailored to your lifestyle.

Furnishings & Styling

We create layered, cohesive interiors that feel both elevated and livable.

From furniture and textiles to lighting and final styling, each element is carefully curated to reflect your lifestyle—bringing comfort, beauty, and intention into every space.

Design Direction & Support (10-Hour Package)

A focused, flexible service for those seeking expert guidance without full-service commitment.

Ideal for navigating key decisions—from finish selections to layout refinement—this offering provides clear direction and curated solutions, helping you avoid costly mistakes while creating a cohesive, intentional result.

Minimum engagement: 10-hour design block.

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Our Process

Our process is designed to feel seamless, intentional, and fully supported from the very beginning.

We begin with a discovery call to understand your vision, your home, and how you want your space to feel and function. Following our conversation, you’ll receive a brief, thoughtfully curated questionnaire designed to deepen our understanding of your lifestyle, priorities, and the nuances of how you live—ensuring a truly tailored and intentional approach from the outset.

This step also allows us to align on a realistic investment range, guiding decisions with clarity and confidence.

From there, we prepare a tailored proposal outlining the scope, direction, and next steps. Once aligned, we formalize the engagement and begin onboarding—introducing a clear timeline and a guided process from concept through completion.

Every step is designed to bring clarity, confidence, and a beautifully cohesive result.

Furnishing & styling

Whether you’re furnishing a new home or refreshing select spaces, our Furnishing & Styling service offers a fully guided, designer-led approach that brings clarity, condence, and beautifully considered results.

This service is ideal for clients who prefer a comprehensive, hands-on experience. From initial concept through nal installation, we oversee both the creative direction and the coordination required to deliver a cohesive, nished home.

Our Furnishing & Styling services may include:
1-Custom-designed built-ins tailored to your space
2-Curated nishes and material selections
3-Furniture selection and procurement
4-Sourcing of one-of-a-kind accessories and artwork
5-Complete styling and installation

Every project is approached holistically, ensuring that each element works together seamlessly and reflects how you live.

Design Support Packages

Our Design Support Packages offer refined, designer-led guidance tailored to your project and preferred level of involvement. 

Each option provides clear direction and thoughtful expertise to support confident, cohesive design decisions—without the commitment of full-service design. 

1-Design Direction & Support 

A flexible design package for clients who want professional guidance on key decisions— without committing to full-service design. This service provides clear direction, thoughtful selections, and confidence that everything works together seamlessly. 

Ideal for: 

Small projects, selective updates, or a few important design decisions across one or more  connected spaces—when clarity and cohesion matter. 

Scope: 

Guidance for up to three key design decision areas, which may span one or multiple connected spaces 

What’s included: 

  • Clear design direction to guide key decisions 
  • Curated selections for finishes, fixtures, lighting, and materials 
  • Cohesive finish and material recommendations 
  • Purchasing guidance and trusted sourcing 
  • 2–3 site visits to review samples and oversee selections 
  • One refinement round 

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Construction drawings, detailed furniture layouts, and ongoing project management are  not included. Additional support is available at hourly rate. 

2-Design Support — Advisory  

5-hour minimum 

Hourly design support for clients who need professional input, validation, or real-time problem-solving during an active project. 

Best suited for: 

Expanded scope beyond Design Direction & Support, On-the-spot decision-making Product or vendor review, Returning clients. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Design Advisory is not intended for initial design development or concept creation

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