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Core Interior Design
5230 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States
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Ta
Review №1

Gretchen is the full package. Her expertise on design and how to utilize space is absolute perfection.So many things make Gretchen special. Her people skills, her project management skills and her big beautiful heart is what makes her the full package.She has and does it all!!! I would trust her with any project big or small. Im so thankful for her and her AMAZING team Neyleen and Karla.

Ma
Review №2

Gretchen designed a new bathroom for me. Her professionalism and years of experience made this project a smooth seamless process. She listened carefully, took the time to understand my style, and worked to stay within in my budget. The end result is a beautiful bathroom that will stand the test of time.

Da
Review №3

Dont even THINK of picking paint colors without Gretchens help. She is a master of color and space. Ive had her do everything from whole remodels to just paint color and rearranging my space. She has a real talent for interior design and it shows!

He
Review №4

I followed Gretchen on Facebook before I went into her shop to meet her. I loved everything she was posting so I felt she was a designer I could connect with. I love the eclecticness in her personality and variety in design. Shes so authentic in herself that I knew I could tell her exactly what I wanted and she would listen, but I allowed her to guide me in the decision process. She gives solid advice, not based on what she likes per se but what make sense and why you should pick one thing over another. She has so much experience I knew she had seen and done it all! My bathroom layout didnt change but the entire area was renovated in keeping with a timeless, classic design. My goal was a bathroom that would appeal to anyone. With her help my bathroom is a showpiece and I LOVE it!

Li
Review №5

My husband & I have worked with Gretchen on a few projects, the latest of which will be a kitchen remodel. She makes the decision making easy & tailors it around our needs. The first question asked was how long we expected to be in our house. And the plan was implemented from there. Shes fun & her eclectic tastes mirror what we are looking for. I also value that she looks out for the best interest of her client when it comes to costs. And I love finding treasures in her shop. Highly recommend her!

Ka
Review №6

Do not hesitate to hire Gretchen for any of your home renovation projects! Ive enjoyed working with her, as she is very professional and she knows how to seamlessly pull things together. I love how she can handle any project from bathrooms, to kitchens and even other details like carpeting or window treatments. Her design expertise will ensure each project will turn out as you envisioned, or better!

Ta
Review №7

Gretchen is the best - I couldnt recommend her more highly. Gretchen helped with a quick color and design inspiration consult for a restaurant I was opening almost five years ago (which was super helpful), and then we just worked with her this past fall on practically a full remodel of our new house - full kitchen remodel, two bathroom remodels, master bedroom remodel, blinds/drapery/paint/floors throughout the whole house, etc. Sounds super cliche, but Gretchen helped turned our house into a home that we love. She is super flexible, allowing you to bring your own design intuition to the process if you like, or taking things and running with it as needed. She has lots of great design ideas to offer and options to consider. It was a pleasure working with her and her team - she GCd the whole project and everyone she brought into our home to do the work was super professional and better than we could have imagined - they did great work. I also think working with Gretchen was a great value and I think we got the job done more quickly than we could have with just about anyone else. Last but not least, Gretchen set us up with some awesome pieces from her shop that we truly love.

Ka
Review №8

If you are looking for a designer who is exceptional, look no further. Gretchen is an outstanding visionary artist. She has 30 years in the industry, an impressive portfolio, She brings so much style originality and creativity to any space she works in. Her talents extend beyond design into all other areas. She has a heart of Gold to boot. I cant recommend her enough.

Ju
Review №9

Gretchen is an outstanding designer who connects with you and your space to come up with a unique and personal design. She works with great contractors and every job has been completed on time and budget. With over 30 years of design experience she does it all. Highly recommend Gretchen. Stop by her store, hire her for your next project you will be blown away.

Li
Review №10

Gretchen is amazing. She is the rare combination of a visionary creative and also a detail-oriented project manager. She quickly understood our style and all of her recommendations were perfect for us yet things we wouldnt have thought of ourselves. Seeing her social media it is clear that she understands and caters to a wide variety of tastes for different clients, which is so wonderful. She does everything too - design, handiwork, project management...she is exceptional at design and has an amazing eye, but also isnt afraid to get her hands dirty and dig in where needed. Her service provider contacts were all phenomenal as well - you can see she has built great relationships with her go-to people. Highly recommend Gretchen for any project, and plan to work with her again!

Le
Review №11

Gretchen is not only the most talented designer I have ever seen, she also possesses the most caring, beautiful and compassionate soul!! You will definitely be getting the best when utilizing her design services!! TOP NOTCH!!

tr
Review №12

Gretchen is one of the most creative and cool peeps to Work with. We have had a 15+ year Business relationship with Gretchen . We just moved down to Florida and are missing working with her soooo much!Her designs are inspiring and she uses fantastic contractors to complete your dream designs.And....she smells as good as she looks!!!Gotta try her Man Oil 😉

Ch
Review №13

Gretchen has a very creative mind! I could not dream up a more perfect profession for her. She pours her soul into each project and thinks of the details that you didn’t even know existed!

Ka
Review №14

Gretchen is highly experienced in the field of design. She is fair, won’t try to specify something you don’t need, works with what you want to keep, and won’t cost a fortune. Don’t pour over pinterest for hours looking for pics of your perfect space, call Core and make it happen!

Tw
Review №15

This is an adorable independently owned interior design shop with amazing and unique finds for sale. We love their eclectic selections of new, vintage and re-purposed items. Their price-point are also very reasonable!You just cant find a better shop for great {UNIQUE} gift ideas!!

Be
Review №16

Very knowledgeable about products and design! Phenomenal at translating the design goals of clients and bringing them to life.

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  • Address:5230 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States
  • Site:http://coreinteriordesign.com/
  • Phone:+1 630-964-1258
Categories
  • Interior designer
  • Antique store
  • Interior decoration
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:10AM–5PM
  • Sunday:10AM–5PM
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