Designs In Context

Interior design is so much more than appearance. Your surroundings affect every aspect of your life, and good design can make day-to-day living more convenient, more stimulating, more relaxing. Color, lighting, space planning and organization all impact your environment, no matter what your style might be. At Designs in Context, your design team has the talent to help you transform your home, office or commercial project into a functional, aesthetically pleasing space, within your budget and embracing your personal preferences.

Designs in Context celebrates our 39th year of designing imaginative interiors in Northern Illinois and surrounding areas. Our beginnings were humble; principals Betsy Swank and Pam Rawles met through their children and found they shared common skills, goals and a passion for functional, affordable interior design. In 1982, the partners started Designs in Context in a tiny office, with a single drawing board, one phone line and a lot of determination. Over the years, many things have changed: we now have a full-service showroom, and we use computers rather than pencils to help clients visualize what their completed projects will look like.

Our approach allows us to work in all design styles. Whether you want a high tech contemporary kitchen, a traditional living room or a country French guest room, our designers know how to showcase your personal style in the best possible way. We will guide you through all phases of the design process, and our project management skills insure that projects run smoothly, creating a space that is truly yours. Let us help you reveal the full potential of your home, office or commercial project, either one room at a time or with a complete makeover.