Design Team

Gail's work, sensitive to the interior architecture, ranges from contemporary to traditional, often with the skillful juxtaposition of opposites in form and time. Gail's technical knowledge of color and lighting design are creatively intertwined to enhance the room's mood. Gail has degrees in both interior design and fine art. She also worked as a docent for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and blends her interest in architecture, fine art and interior design in creating distinctive interiors.

Gail's work has been featured in the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Showcase Houses. She has been selected to design the Living Room for the Cheney Mansion Showcase. Her design of an at Home Theater was recently awarded honors by Electronic House Magazine. Gail's artistic skills in researching Art Deco design and integrating varied light sources to create architectural interest and mood along with specialized finishes contributed to this award winning design.

Diane Smitchger, Design Director, is a graduate of the University of Northern Michigan with a Bachelors in Social Work. She earned her Interior Design Degree from Harrington College of Interior Design and has been with the firm for over five years. Diane's background in social services taught her communication, resource building and problem solving skills necessary to understand and meet the needs of the firm's clients.

  • Education:
  • University of Illinois Chicago,
    BA Fine Art
  • Harrington Institute of Interior Design, Chicago, AA
  • Industry Education:
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
  • Certifications:
  • Professional Member ASID
  • NCIDQ Certified
  • Registered Designer State of Illinois
  • Awards & Accolades - Published:
  • Electronic House Magazine Design Award
  • DesignIntuit Best Designer Award
  • The Chicago Tribune:
    Many articles including Best Window Coverings Award
  • Chicago Sun Times
  • Windows & Walls
  • Pioneer Press
  • The Chicago Home Book
  • HGTV Designer's Challenge 2006
  • Chicago Home Magazine 2006
  • Showcase of Interior Design II Midwest
  • Chicago Luxury Home and Condo Book 2007
testimonial

I appreciate your expertise on lighting and realize how very important it is to a room's atmosphere and function. You have a wonderful sense of color and texture... Dr. Terrie Weir and Kirk Siefkas