“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together” Vincent Van Gogh

“Angie is wonderful! Creative, thoughtful, and budget-conscious.” ilana f.

“Angie was excellent!!!! She was so detailed and made us feel so comfortable. She showed a bunch of different options and we didn’t feel pressured to get the most expensive thing. Also she has great taste and style!!!” Morgan M.

“ANGIE IS FIRST RATE!” ERROL K.

“I can't thank you enough for the work you did updating my condo. I particularly liked the Designer for a Day process, it was great to talk through my thoughts and for you to give me the direction and support I needed to achieve my design goals. You made it fun and easy, I look forward to working with you again.” trudy d.

“Angie did such an excellent job walking me through the process and options. I can't recommend Angie highly enough!” valerie k.

“We enjoyed the positive energy and spirit you brought into our home. We also appreciated how you listened to us and our concerns and directed solutions.” Carol and Joe

“Angie was professional, knowledgeable, helpful and simply amazing! I was extremely pleased! Thank you.” sandra k

“Inviting someone into your home to review it with a constructively critical eye and give it new life is a personal and intimate experience. It takes a professional with equal parts vision, honesty, expertise and commitment. Angie is the embodiment of all these attributes.

On her first visit she listened intently to our thoughts and wonderings while truly absorbing the feel and character of our space. In subsequent visits she poured over paint options with us, explored different styles of furniture, mapped out our floor space and created visuals to help navigate the transition. We visited furniture stores together when I needed to "see and feel" some of the options and we exchanged emails and links as we traded ideas and visions.

Angie is also focused, responsive, well resourced, reliable and fun. She is passionate about her work and it shows. I would highly recommend Angie for anyone needing someone to guide them through letting go of the old and discovering the new while still feeling like you never left home.” Araceli D.

“Angie Bender is awesome! So helpful, personable and nice!!” frances q.

“Angie was fabulous. Right from first contact I had every confidence in her. She really knew her products and was very informative. She also knew exactly what would work for my windows and made my decision very easy and straightforward. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. Thank you!” joanne r.

“We worked with Angie on our home remodel, including painting all walls, trim and doors, re-staining & refinishing hardwood floors, new light fixtures for the whole house, new door hardware, the selection & purchase of a breakfast area dining set, new blackout shades for bedrooms, a new marble fireplace surround and enlarging two windows in our family room. We knew Angie from a prior role she had at an interior furnishings store but we sought her out when it was time to do work on our new home. Based on our previous interactions with Angie, we felt like she understood our style but also encouraged us to look at things with a more creative mind. The result has been a house that feels very comfortable and homey but also has a lovely design and flow. We did most of this work on our new home from abroad and relied heavily on Angie to pick the right colors and finishes for everything, although we made the final decision on everything. Saying that we were incredibly happy with our choice of Angie (and her choices in everything else) is a massive understatement. Our home wouldn’t be nearly so cohesive if we had done this ourselves. Above all, Angie is responsive, organized and friendly. We actually enjoy our time with her and taking on home renovation/design projects. It makes what could be a difficult, frustrating process very easy.” BRIAN & mEGAN F., naperville il

"Angie is great to work with, and listens along with responds to our likes and needs. We have worked with Angie on a number of unique projects all of which have exceeded our expectations." Travis M., peoria IL

"For anyone looking for an expert eye on interior design regardless of size, Angie IS your go to person!!! She loves design as a whole and it shows in her approach. When it came to helping with our place, she offered recommendations that not only fit our budget but allowed us to have a fresh perspective on what to keep, re-purpose or let go of. She's thoughtful, understanding and patient. Angie listens to deliver what you envision, and more!"  Elaina Harris, st. louis mo

 "I highly recommend Angie for your design needs! Angie is a very talented designer and is capable of working on projects of all scopes and sizes. She actually listens to what you want and executes. She is resourceful, thoughtful, and creative. I have utilized Angie for several projects throughout my house including indoor/outdoor furniture selection, wallpaper selection, and styling. I have known Angie since her time at Room & Board and think the world of her. I bought a lot of furniture from Room & Board because Angie was able to bring so much to the table compared to other furniture stores. Due to her background in interior design, she was able to go above and beyond the competition by providing design advice and space planning. I am happy Angie started her own interior design firm where she'll have the ability to fully capitalize on her design talent. If you are looking for an interior designer give Angie a look - you can't go wrong!" Kyle s., chicago il

 "I've used Angie to design my entire house - from living room spaces, to all the bedrooms, home office, and roof deck. She's picked everything from furniture to bedding to paint colors and recommending home accents. She is the best! I get so many compliments on her work from guests in my home. She's a pleasure to work with, does a great job of getting to know you, your style, and incorporating things that are meaningful for you. She pushes you out of your comfort zone but in such a great way and is never pushy - she has great opinions and recommendations, but honors yours too. I would HIGHLY recommend Angie to anyone looking for anything from improving an existing room to a whole house design to an outdoor space design."TJ Mueller, chicago il

"Angie listened to us. Always responsive, she collaborated with us, taking cues from our preferences and contributing her own expertise. She helped us re-purpose furniture, lighting and art beautifully and efficiently, AND she was fun! We enjoyed working with her and are so happy with the final result!"

Carol H., chicago il