An Overview Of Our Process

Ellce Designs is a full-service interior design firm specializing in high-end new construction, whole-home renovations, and comprehensive furnishing and styling projects throughout the Naperville and greater Chicago area. Our mission is to approach each project with intention, creating thoughtfully designed spaces that are a true reflection of the people who live in them.

We believe a home should be both beautiful and deeply personal. Led by Lauren Fasolo and the Ellce Design team, we are involved in every aspect of each project from start to finish. We collaborate closely with architects, builders, and skilled trades from the early conceptual stages through construction, overseeing the selection of materials, fixtures, finishes, and architectural details, followed by the sourcing, procurement, and installation of furnishings and decor.

Our team brings a thoughtful, refined approach to every space, with a keen eye for the details that make a home functional, beautiful, and uniquely its own.

The design process is a journey from concept to completion. At each stage, we create custom design presentations tailored to your project, bringing together the key elements of the design in a clear and cohesive format. These presentations are complemented by a physical, curated client sample collection of specified finishes, fabrics, and wallcoverings, providing a comprehensive design experience from start to finish.

We welcome full-service residential design projects throughout the Naperville and greater Chicago area, as well as select projects beyond the region.

Our Design Process

01

Client Brief

Every project begins with an in-home consultation where we take the time to understand you, your home, and your vision. We’ll discuss how you live, what inspires you, your personal style, and how you want your home to feel.

We’ll walk through the space, take measurements, and discuss functionality, priorities, budget, timeline, and any specific needs or challenges. From there, we create a tailored proposal outlining our recommended services, project scope, and next steps. Once the proposal is approved, we move forward with a design contract and begin the design process.

02

Design Concept

With the overall direction established, we develop the design in greater detail, tailoring this phase to the scope of your project, from furnishings and renovations to new construction projects. We consider space planning, furniture layouts, architectural details, scale, function, and flow. Floor plans and architectural drawings provide a clear picture of the layout and how the design will take shape.

03

Design Development

Depending on the scope of your project, we thoughtfully develop each layer of the design, from kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, and millwork to flooring, tile, stone, wall coverings, lighting, window treatments, and furnishings. Inspiration and materials boards, physical samples, and curated selections allow you to see and experience how the design comes together, creating a cohesive vision for your home.

04

Implementation & Project Management

With the design finalized, we begin turning the vision into reality. Ellce Designs manages the procurement process, placing orders, sourcing furnishings, fixtures, and fabrics. Bespoke and made-to-order pieces often require extended lead times, so this phase can take time. We carefully manage timelines, track orders and deliveries, and navigate changes along the way to keep the project moving forward.

Behind the scenes, we make site visits, participate in electrical walkthroughs, review millwork, and make refinements as needed, working closely with builders and trades to ensure the design is executed as intended.

05

Installation & Reveal

This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Ellce Designs coordinates white glove delivery and installation with our trusted movers and delivery team, carefully placing your new furnishings, rugs, artwork, and drapery. Our in-house styling team then takes over, styling shelves, layering accessories, and adding the finishing touches that make your home feel complete.

With every detail in place, it’s time for the best part, the reveal and your first look at your transformed home.

LET’S CREATE YOUR HOME

Ready to begin your project? We’d love to hear about your vision.

WAYS TO WORK WITH US

A design service to suit the scope of your project.

01

One Room

Studio Design Session

STUDIO DESIGN SESSION

A focused, in-studio session dedicated to selecting furnishings for one room.

02

One Floor

Full-service interior design

Complete interior design

Furnishings, wall coverings, millwork, kitchens, baths, lighting, finishes and accessories.

03

New Build

Whole-home Design

Starting with space planning

Everything included in One Floor, plus architectural planning and the design coordination required for a new build.

SCOPE COMPARISON MATRIX

A quick visual guide to the level of design involvement included within each service tier.

SERVICE TIER FURNISHINGS WALLCOVERINGS LIGHTING MILLWORK KITCHEN / BATH SPACE PLANNING DETAILED DRAWINGS EXTERIOR SELECTIONS
I. Furnishings ● ● ● — — — — —
II. Design ● ● ● ● ● ● ● —
III. Selection Support ● ● ● ● ● — — ●
IIII. Build ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Design Services

Art Selection Package

2 Options • 1 Revision
For 1 Room

From $250

Lighting Selection Package

2 Options • 1 Revision
For 1 Room

From $650

Paint Selection Package

2 Hours in Home
up to 7 colors

From $500

In-person Consultation

At Home

$350

In studio

$250