Abrams Valenti
Michael Abrams
Having trained as an architect, Michael has spent more than 25 years building his residential practice by creating spaces that transcend the test of time and truly make each client feel at peace in their homes.
Gina Valenti
With a thoughtful, intuitive approach shaped by design training and hands‑on experience, Gina creates interiors that feel tailored, timeless, and emotionally connected to the way her clients live.
THE LIVING ROOM | Design Sources
CCS Interior Design
Cynthia Bolton- Smith
Cynthia Bolton-Smith is the CEO and Principal Interior Designer of CCS Interior Design, a Chicago-based luxury design firm celebrated for creating refined, deeply personalized interiors. With over 18 years of experience, she specializes in high-end residential interiors, boutique commercial spaces, and international work, bringing a sophisticated and intentional approach to every project.
Her signature style blends modern sensibility, layered textures, and timeless elegance to create spaces that are as meaningful as they are beautiful. Cynthia believes design should do more than impress visually, it should reflect the way her clients live, the legacy they value, and the story they want their spaces to tell.
A highly respected voice in the industry, Cynthia is an award-winning designer whose work has been recognized for both its creativity and impact. She is also a former President of the ASID Illinois Chapter and the first African American to hold that role. Her work has been featured in leading design and lifestyle publications, further establishing her as a trusted authority in luxury interiors.
Through CCS Interior Design, Cynthia continues to shape exceptional spaces locally, nationally, and internationally, with a vision rooted in beauty, purpose, and lasting impression.
THE TERRACE | Design Sources
En Masse Architecture
Mike Shively, AIA, Founding Partner
LEED Accredited, Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Utah Registered Energy Professional, Self-Certification with City of Chicago
“Architecture is our imagined future, it holds us in the present and is the truest record of how we lived.”
For Mike, En Masse represents the culmination of a lifelong passion for architecture. After founding Mike Shively Architecture in 2015, he began to refine the whole-team approach to architecture which led to the transition to En Masse in 2020. Empowered, whole-team creativity informs Mike’s leadership and is synonymous with his approach to En Masse’s clients and projects: listening and collaborating come first, leading to design that brings joy to daily life.
Mike likes to think of En Masse as it relates to another passion of his: the band Phish. Both expressions involve collaboration and creative improvisation resulting in intricately layered results.
Lucas Goldbach, AIA, Partner + Design Director
Licensed in Illinois
“Creativity is the biggest part of myself and it leads the way that I approach each new day- actively seeking inspiration.”
En Masse represents the art in architecture, and a creative practice fueled by collaboration and a healthy sense of humor and sensibility. Injecting art and artisanship into every facet of the firm’s work, from signature hand-drawn renderings to bespoke finishing details, he leads the direction of architectural interiors and interior design with expertise and care.
As a creative leader, he consistently challenges himself and the En Masse team to reach for the idea, the detail, the solution that not only understands the style and essence of a building, but how to break the rules in inspired fashion.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Gil Melott Studio
Gil Melott is an American interior designer and creative director, and the founder of Gil Melott Studio — a Chicago-based luxury interior design practice specializing in global high-end residential and boutique hospitality environments. Known for a cinematic, narrative-driven approach, Melott creates refined interiors that balance architectural discipline, bespoke craftsmanship, and emotional resonance.
The Wall Street Journal has described Melott’s work as “a selection of furnishings and art that contribute weight and a gentle warmth to a space. Eclectic, in a mindful, modern way.”
Featured in: Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Design Milk, The New York Times, AD Pro, Modern Luxury, Dwell, Traditional Home, The Wall Street Journal, Veranda, RUE, Galerie, Elle Decoration and Luxe Interiors. Winner of Interior Design Magazine’s BEST OF YEAR award for the Gil Melott Bespoke LUZ lighting series.
THE STUDIOLO | Design Sources
Goesling Group
Sarah - Owner + Principal Designer:
Sarah Goesling is an industry force who’s curating her own path in interior design, project management, and business development. A Chicago native with an Interior Design degree from Iowa State University, Sarah creates spaces that expertly blend creativity with unrivaled execution. Since launching Goesling Group in 2019, Sarah has pushed boundaries and embraced the unexpected, working toward her ultimate mission to create beauty and inspire the world to create more of the same. She sits on the board of multiple non-profits and supports Keep Craft Alive with the goal of educating the next generation of makers and tradespeople.
Rebecca - Director of Design:
Rebecca Goesling is a creative powerhouse who found her calling at the intersection of trend forecasting, color, material, finish design, and brand development. Rebecca holds a BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she honed her research and artistic techniques. Her passion for discovering what's next and new in design is reflected through Goesling Group's residential and commercial projects. When she isn't working with independent startups and Fortune 500 giants, she is inspiring the next generation as a Color, Material, and Finish instructor at Offsite Advanced Design.
THE SCULLERY | Design Sources
Ilene Chase Design
Ilene Chase, Founder
Since founding her studio in 1996, Ilene Chase has built a distinguished career in high-end residential design across the North Shore and Chicagoland. With three decades of experience, she is known for creating classic, timeless interiors with an edge.
Her work is defined by a disciplined eye and an intuitive understanding of how people live. Each space is carefully composed through proportion, materiality, and restraint, resulting in interiors that feel elevated, effortless, and deeply personal.
As the founder of Ilene Chase Design, Ilene leads with a clear point of view and a hands-on, collaborative approach. Every project is treated as a complete composition, where each detail is considered in service of a cohesive whole.
In recent years, she has expanded into the commercial sector, including the renovation of a 32,000-square-foot corporate office, multiple luxury condominium developments, and several medical office projects.
Marking 30 years in design, Ilene is opening a fully reimagined 3,000-square-foot studio in downtown Highland Park. Developed in collaboration with a network of trusted industry partners, the space will serve as a state-of-the-art showroom and design hub, showcasing materials, craftsmanship, and innovation at the highest level.
Outside of work, Ilene is a devoted wife and mother of two boys. She spends her time with friends and family, often at home with her dog, Bentley, traveling to Arizona to escape Chicago.
THE BATHROOM | Design Sources
James Thomas
James Dolenc and Tom Riker, partners and founders of the Chicago-based interior design firm JamesThomas, have been creating authentic, highly personalized interiors since opening their studio in 2003. Their mission is clear: to design bespoke spaces that are inviting, sophisticated, and timelessly crafted.
With over two decades of experience, James and Tom are known for designing homes and retreats that blend elegance with ease—thoughtfully layered backdrops for lives well lived. Supported by a talented team of designer and support staff, they serve clients throughout Chicago and the North Shore, as well as nationally in destinations such as Beverly Hills, Sun Valley, Park City, Sonoma, and New York City.
Their work has been featured in House Beautiful, Robb Report, Traditional Home, Homes & Gardens, Luxe, Mountain Living, Midwest Living, and the 2024 Gibbs Smith book Alpine Style.
THE BEDROOM | Design Sources
Jessica Lagrange Interiors
Jessica Lagrange is the founder and principal of Jessica Lagrange Interiors, a Chicago based firm she established in 1998. Known for her vibrant personality and collaborative approach, she creates sophisticated, highly tailored interiors that reflect each client’s lifestyle and vision.
A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and former Skidmore, Owings and Merrill designer, Jessica brings both technical expertise and creative insight to her work. She leads a close knit team of architects and designers, fostering a culture of precision, collaboration, and thoughtful design.
JLI is recognized for its ability to work across a wide range of styles while maintaining a cohesive and personal approach. Jessica and her team partner closely with clients, architects, and contractors to create refined, livable spaces with careful attention to every detail.
By intentionally limiting the number of projects taken on each year, the firm ensures each project receives dedicated attention, resulting in beautifully executed homes and lasting client relationships.
THE DINING ROOM | Design Sources
KSA Design Group
Lindsay Angyus, Principal & CEO, KSA Design Group
As Principal and CEO of KSA Design Group, Lindsay Angyus leads the firm with a refined aesthetic, strategic vision, and deep commitment to creating interiors that are as functional as they are beautiful. Known for her calm leadership and collaborative spirit, Lindsay guides projects of every scale with equal measures of artistry, precision, and empathy. Her work reflects a modern approach to classic design—spaces that feel timeless, comfortable, and uniquely personal.
Since becoming Principal and CEO in 2025, Lindsay has helped usher the firm into a new era, guiding its evolution from Kaufman Segal Design to KSA Design Group. Alongside founders David Kaufman and Tom Segal, she continues to uphold the firm’s nearly three-decade legacy of thoughtful, enduring design while embracing innovation and fresh perspective.
THE PARLOR | Design Sources
Morgante Wilson Architects
K. Tyler + Renata Buenostro
For more than three decades, Morgante Wilson Architects (MWA) has collaborated with clients to craft beautiful homes and harmonious, livable spaces that are designed to inspire. Skilled across a multitude of style conventions and traveling easily between new construction, renovation and interiors, MWA thrives on the opportunity to interpret the personal aesthetics and viewpoints of clients through holistic design solutions reflecting who they are and how they want to live. MWA Partner K. Tyler leads the firm’s interior design department, which she helped launch in 2007 as a natural extension of adding to the richness and scope of the company’s design services. Whether working in tandem with MWA’s architectural team on comprehensive interiors for a new build or renovation, or partnering with clients to reimagine existing spaces in their current home, she creates timeless, meaningful designs that introduce a sense of ease into daily life. As Director of architectural interiors, MWA Partner Renata Buenrostro works hand-in-hand with the firm’s designers and clients to masterfully blend materials and elements that bring character and cohesiveness to each project. In her 26 years with MWA, she has honed her ability to add depth, texture and personality to a space through interiors selections, and is constantly exploring new techniques and ideas to inspire her on the next project.
THE POWDER ROOM | Design Sources
Nouveau Design House
Tuan Nguyen
With a refined eye and a deep appreciation for the art of living well, Tuan Nguyen founded Nouveau Design House in 2018, establishing a studio known for interiors that balance modern sophistication with effortless livability. As founder and principal, he is recognized for creating spaces that feel intentional, timeless, and quietly luxurious.
Classically trained as an architect, Tuan began his career at some of the most respected architecture and construction firms in the desert Southwest, where he developed a strong foundation in structure, proportion, and craftsmanship. Over time, his focus naturally shifted toward interior design, where he found inspiration in the subtle details—materiality, light, texture, and spatial flow—that ultimately define how a space is experienced.
Today, Tuan approaches each project through both an architect’s lens and an interior designer’s sensibility, bringing a rare depth of knowledge that spans concept through construction. This comprehensive approach allows him to design with both beauty and precision in mind, resulting in spaces that are not only visually striking, but thoughtfully built and deeply personal.
THE BAR | Design Sources
Randy Heller Design
My eye for design, architecture, and art stems from my childhood. I grew up in a very creative home. Both of my parents are artists. My father built a successful graphic design/advertising agency, and my mother was and is a woman of the arts.
As a child, my home was filled with Bauhaus and American-made furnishings. This is how my respect for quality and integrity in furniture developed.
I received my interior design degree and was given the opportunity to study in the UK under Interior Designer Kelly Hoppen.
Here, I further diversified my knowledge of design and architecture, and upon returning home, I launched Randy Heller Pure & Simple Interiors.
THE FOYER | Design Sources
SuzAnn Kletzien Design
For nearly 20 years, SuzAnn Kletzien Design has elevated homes in Chicago and beyond. Founded in 2008, Owner and Principal SuzAnn Kletzien has brought her distinct flair, memorable use of color and keen attention to detail to every new project. Kletzien's passion for design grew in Newport Beach, where she launched her career remodeling residential and commercial spaces. The urban landscape of Chicago then drew her to the Midwest, where she worked as a design consultant for a high-end furniture showroom and designed kitchens and baths for luxury apartments before deciding to branch out on her own to launch SuzAnn Kletzien Design. SKD offers a bold sensibility and defined personality to each and every home that results in livable luxury.
THE KITCHEN & HALLWAY | Design Sources