Best Contemporary Interior Designers in Chicago — Ranked 2026

We ranked 12 contemporary designers in Chicago based on credentials, reviews, press, and portfolio quality.

Top Contemporary Designers in Chicago

  1. #1 — Norcross + Scott Score: 100%

    Norcross + Scott — Interior Design in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Contemporary, French Country. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Foursided Custom Framing Score: 100%

    Chicago Custom Frame Shop – Foursided

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Perfection Custom Closets Score: 100%

    Perfection Custom Closets: Expert Closet Design in Chicago & Minneapolis

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  4. #4 — HAY Score: 100%

    HAY.com – latest products, designer news and retailer info

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Milk & Holly Home Score: 94%

    Milk & Holly Home

    Specialties: Contemporary, Industrial. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Mestizo Score: 92%

    Mexican & Latinx Gifts, Home Decor

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Urban Source Score: 91%

    Online Interior Design and Home Decorating Shop

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Five Elements Home Score: 91%

    Five Elements Home

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Jordan Design Score: 91%

    Jordan Design is an trusted interior designer proudly serving Chicago, IL and the surrounding region. Who we serve Customers Our homeowners get personalized guidance on what to do and when to do it as well as who to hire from our growing community of 300,000 local service…

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Fusion Interior Design Inc. Score: 67%

    Fusion Interior Design Inc. provides Interior Design services. See their reviews & get quotes today.

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Senga Architects Inc Score: 65%

    Senga Architects Inc provides Architectural Services services. See their reviews & get quotes today.

    Specialties: Contemporary, Modern. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Natuzzi Italia Score: 40%

    Natuzzi Italia — Interior Design in Chicago, IL

    Specialties: Contemporary. View full profile →

How We Rank Interior Designers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and portfolio presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), professional credentials like ASID/NCIDQ/IIDA (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of experience (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best contemporary interior designer in Chicago?
Norcross + Scott is currently the #1 ranked contemporary interior designer in Chicago based on our Guide Score. See the full ranked list above.
How much does a contemporary interior designer cost in Chicago?
Costs vary by project scope and designer tier. Economy firms commonly start around $5,000–$15,000 for a single room; standard projects run $20,000–$75,000; premium and luxury contemporary work in Chicago often exceeds $150,000 for whole-home scopes. Each designer profile lists its published budget tier.
How are contemporary designers ranked in Chicago?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and portfolio presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), professional credentials like ASID/NCIDQ/IIDA (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of experience (2%). There is no paid placement.