Business Details
Custom Interior Design in River Forest, IL
Jae Berni Interiors has spent over 25 years developing a collaborative interior design practice rooted in personalizing spaces to reflect clients' lifestyles. Our approach merges creative artistry with practical expertise to deliver unique residential environments that balance aesthetics and functionality. With a portfolio spanning Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced homes to European country estates, we bring refined knowledge of architectural history and modern living needs to every project.Our work extends across full-home renovations, room-specific updates, and new construction, emphasizing color theory, pattern integration, and spatial harmony. Recognized through multiple showcase house features and national design publications, we maintain active professional affiliations while prioritizing direct client relationships. Through tailored material selections and trade partnerships, we ensure projects align with both client vision and technical requirements.
Services
Interior Design
Color Consulting
Furniture Selection
Custom Furniture
Living Room Design
Space Planning
Window Treatments
Artwork Selection
Accessory Selection
Custom Carpets
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of residential interior design expertise
- Our collaborative approach ensures spaces reflect client lifestyles
- Proven success in diverse projects from room updates to full homes
- Certified interior designer with ASID professional membership
- Specialists in blending traditional and transitional design elements
What people say
Pleasure to work with
Listens to you
Attention to detail
Elevate your everyday life
Strong relationship
Services
Interior Design
Residential interior design transforming spaces through customized layouts, material selections, and furnishing schemes. We create functional, aesthetically cohesive environments that reflect clients' lifestyles and architectural context. Our process ensures seamless integration of lighting, storage solutions, and decorative elements while maintaining budgetary parameters and timeline commitments across projects ranging from single rooms to full home renovations.
Color Consulting
Professional color advisory services analyzing architectural elements, natural light conditions, and client preferences to develop optimal paint, fabric, and accent color combinations. We consider psychological effects of hues, material finishes, and long-term maintenance requirements when recommending palette strategies that harmonize with existing architectural features while expressing homeowners' personal styles through curated sample presentations and digital visualizations.
Custom Furniture
Tailor-made furniture creation addressing unique spatial requirements and personal style preferences through made-to-order pieces. Our designers collaborate with skilled artisans to develop one-of-a-kind items including cabinetry, upholstery, and case goods that complement overall interior schemes while solving specific functional needs. The process involves dimensional planning, material specification, and quality craftsmanship oversight to ensure heirloom-quality results meeting both aesthetic and practical expectations.
Space Planning
Strategic spatial configuration optimizing flow, functionality, and proportion in residential environments. Our analysis considers architectural constraints, furniture ergonomics, traffic patterns, and storage needs to maximize usability while maintaining visual balance. Detailed floor plans incorporate existing structural elements with new furniture placements, ensuring efficient circulation while accommodating both current and anticipated future lifestyle requirements through scalable, adaptable design solutions.
Window Treatments
Custom window covering solutions combining technical considerations with decorative elements to control light, privacy, and energy efficiency. We offer drapery, shades, shutters, and blinds tailored to architectural style and room function, considering fabric performance, operating mechanisms, and hardware finishes. The design process includes dimensional assessment, treatment style recommendations, and coordination with installation professionals to achieve both functional effectiveness and aesthetic cohesion with overall interior schemes.
People
Jae Berni
Owner/Interior Designer
25-year residential design veteran with expertise in blending traditional and transitional styles. ASID-certified graduate of International Academy of Design, Chicago, featured in multiple design publications for her contextual approach to space transformation.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Chicagoland area, including River Forest, Oak Park, and surrounding communities.
How long does a typical project take?
Project timelines vary by scope but typically range from 3-12 months depending on project complexity and client availability.
Can you work with existing furniture?
Yes, we incorporate existing pieces where they align with design goals, refinishing or repurposing items to maintain continuity and reduce costs.
Do you work with contractors?
We collaborate with trusted architects, builders, and tradespeople to ensure cohesive implementation of design plans while maintaining quality standards.
What design styles do you specialize in?
While we accommodate various styles, our expertise lies in traditional, transitional, and urban contemporary aesthetics with contextual sensitivity.
How do you ensure design satisfaction?
Through iterative client consultations, material samples, digital visualizations, and regular project updates maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
