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Design Services

Marina Tolpin Design partners with you to execute beautiful and professional designs for every space of your home: kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, family rooms, home offices, playrooms, kids’ rooms, basements, and anything else you can envision.

We build our design approach and process to give your family the clarity and confidence you need in our expertise as we partner with you to produce your interior dreams. Learn more about each phase of the process and what you can expect.

Process Overview

Kitchen and Bath Design

Your kitchen and bathroom are two of the most important spaces in your home. At Marina Tolpin Design, we specialize in creating stunning, high-functioning kitchens and bathrooms tailored to your lifestyle and family’s needs. Our design balances thoughtful layouts and high-quality materials with timeless appeal.

Our typical kitchen and bath design service includes:

  • Layouts
  • Detailed plans
  • 3D renderings
  • Cabinetry style selection
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Countertops with visit to the slab yard
  • Tile selection and design
  • Cabinetry hardware
  • Collaboration with preferred cabinetry vendor and contractor
  • Lighting
  • Paint
  • Wallcovering

Renovations & Finish Selection

A thoughtfully designed renovation can completely transform how your home looks, feels, and functions. Whether you’re reimagining a single floor or the entire house, we guide you through every design decision to create a cohesive and timeless result that reflects your current lifestyle.

Our typical renovation design service includes:

  • Comprehensive design concept and space planning for the full scope of renovation
  • Coordination of finishes, materials, fixtures, and color palettes
  • Selection and specification of flooring, millwork, lighting, and hardware
  • Collaboration with architects, builders, and trades to ensure design integrity
  • Detailed drawings and/or documentation for seamless execution

Furnishings & Space Planning

A well-planned space enhances both function and beauty. We ensure your furniture arrangement, lighting, and architectural elements work together for effortless flow and optimal usability. Your family will be free to play and relax in your beautiful space as it’s customized for your needs.

Our typical space planning design service includes:

  • Comprehensive space planning to maximize flow, function, and balance
  • Scaled floor plans and furniture layouts tailored to your lifestyle
  • Selection of furnishings, lighting, rugs, and décor to complete the space
  • Coordination of finishes, materials, and colors for a cohesive look
  • Sourcing and procurement of all furniture and accessories
  • Built-in design options when needed
  • Styling and installation for a polished, move-in-ready finish

Concept Design Only

Our concept service is designed for the client who wants a professional design vision without full-service implementation. Marina Tolpin Design will provide a curated concept design, and you will be able to implement it on your own time and budget.

Our concept design service typically includes:

  • Scaled floor plans and furniture layouts for optimal flow and function
  • Recommended color palettes, furniture sizing and direction, finishes, materials, and lighting

1.5 Hour Interior Design Consultation

Looking for expert guidance to bring your vision to life? Our 1.5-hour in-home consultation is designed to give you professional insights and creative ideas for your space and upcoming project.

Our typical interior design consultation includes:

  • A 1.5-hour in-person meeting at your home
  • An in-depth discussion about your design goals, challenges, and aspirations for your space
  • Recommendations, suggestions, and creative concepts to guide your project
  • A detailed, written summary of our discussion to help you get started

Color Consultation

This consultation is perfect for homeowners who need expert guidance selecting the right paint colors. Whether you’re refreshing a single room or your entire home, this service helps you choose hues that complement your furnishings, enhance natural light, and reflect your personal style.

Our typical color consultation includes:

  • On-site walk-through to assess lighting, finishes, and existing décor
  • Recommendations for wall, trim, and ceiling colors
  • Guidance on paint finishes (matte, satin, semi-gloss, etc.)
  • Curated color palette tailored to your home’s overall aesthetic
  • Paint samples and tips for testing colors before committing
  • Optional follow-up for final confirmation after samples are viewed in your space

Suburbs We Serve

Currently located in Highland Park, Marina enjoys working with clients in her neighborhood and the surrounding North Shore communities.

We provide interior design services for the following suburbs around Chicago:

  • Lake Bluff
  • Lake Forest
  • Highwood
  • Highland Park
  • Glencoe
  • Winnetka
  • Kenilworth
  • Wilmette
  • Evanston
  • Deerfield
  • Northbrook
  • Northfield
  • Glenview
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