Full-Service Residential

For residential interiors, we offer full service residential design in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We start with a 30 minute discovery call to make sure we are a fit. Then we will come for a site visit, take photos of the space and put together a proposal for you.

We work with contractors, architects and our in-house project manager and CAD designers to help you visualize your design plans, as well as create detailed construction drawings.

Timelines can vary, but for most partial home renovations, you can expect a timeline of 6-9 months from initial concept to final styling. We do not have a set project minimum, but most partial renovations (Primary suite with bath, guest bath, basement, and one other area) usually start in the $400K+ range.

DESIGN CONSULTATION PACKAGE

PLANNING CALL (45 minutes)
We will discuss priorities, needs and agenda for our in person meeting.

PRE PLANNING
This is when our team will plan our meeting, come up with initial ideas for your space(s).

IN-PERSON MEETING (3 hours)
We will discuss programming and use of your space, draw floor plans as needed, sketch ideas, assist with materials, finishes and furniture selection.

POST-MEETING CALL (1 hour)
We will compile detailed meeting notes within a week of your in-home, and walk you through/ recap everything we discussed.

FOLLOW UP CALL (30 Min)
1 month after our Post Meeting Call, we will be available to answer remaining questions, or issues that have popped up. 

YOU WILL RECEIVE

DESIGN SCHEME
This will be the creative backbone for your entire project. May include mood boards, or pinterest board. This can also help you make design decisions for future projects or areas of your home.

LINKS & RESOURCES
Specific product samples, links to purchase, additional vendor information.

PLAN OF ACTION
What to do first, second, third, etc to keep your project on track.

Boutique Commercial

We bring the expertise of visualizing larger, branded spaces, together with impeccable styling and details. We design both spaces and branding for:

Restaurants & Hospitality

Retail Environments & Showrooms

Office Spaces

Pop Up Shops & Museum Displays

“Elise and her team are extremely talented designers and skillfully execute all aspects of the process to bring the design visions to life. Working with Forward Fruit is like working with an extension of our internal team. They understand our needs and are a joy to work with.

We highly recommend Forward Fruit to those looking to create spaces that deliver business goals with great style”

Lisa Simonioan, VP Marketing, The Mart, Chicago