ELEVATING EVERYDAY LIVING

Kellie Slovis is the owner and lead designer at KDS Designs, a Chicago-based interior design studio that has specialized in luxury custom homes, renovations, and remodels since 2010. An artist at heart, she reimagines homes and elevates everyday living by understanding her clients’ lifestyles, personal preferences, and aspirations. Collaborating closely with clients, architects, builders, and vendors, Slovis transforms houses into homes—ensuring timely execution and budgetary precision.

How do you tailor your designs or services to meet the unique needs of luxury homeowners?
Our luxury clients expect custom designs that reflect their unique lifestyles—never cookie-cutter solutions—and want their homes to feel both elevated and livable. At KDS Designs, we’ve spent over a decade perfecting our onboarding and design process to truly understand how our clients will live in each room. Our detailed process ensures efficient project management and clear communication, helping to minimize surprises and reduce stress throughout the project. Whether designing close to home in Chicago or across the U.S., we work with our clients to bring personal touches into their homes. From bespoke artwork and furnishings inspired by their travels to innovative solutions for long-standing design challenges, we like to say we deliver distinctive designs for discerning tastes.

What’s one of the most memorable projects you’ve worked on, and what made it stand out for you and your client?
I feel so grateful to have been a part of so many lives over the years, but our current project on Sheridan Road stands out as truly special! This long-standing collaboration with our client began in 2013 (and marks the second home we’ve designed for them on Sheridan Road). It’s been such a rewarding journey because this particular client’s style has evolved so much over the years. When we first started working together, their aesthetic was more traditional, with beautiful trims and elegant, classic furniture. Now, their tastes have moved toward a contemporary vibe. We love adapting our designs to reflect where our clients are in their lives and creating spaces that grow with them.

How do you ensure your designs or products are both functional and aesthetically pleasing?
It’s all about understanding. We do a deep dive into our client’s interests and needs and then match those with their lifestyle and tastes. This approach allows us to create designs that are not only visually stunning but also perfectly tailored to our clients’ unique needs.

Kellie Slovis is owner of KDS Designs, located at 2516 Maple Avenue in Northbrook. You may contact her directly at kellie@kds-designs. com, follow her on Instagram @_kdsdesigns or visit the KDS Designs website at kdsdesigns.com.