Designer: Virginia Kipka Grabowski
“We met Virginia about two years ago, as we were building our dream house in Riverwoods, IL. Virginia is one of those rare people who understands both construction and interior design. She has the innate ability to integrate her architectural plan with interior design requirements to meet the needs of the customer. She has high quality standards and demands the same of subcontractors. Her strong communication skills with trades people and an understanding of construction requirements enhances her ability to provide a creative atmosphere to achieve unique or basic design requirements for the customer. She maintains a cost conscious atmosphere consistent with the expectation of the client.”
“We were so impressed with Virginia’s knowledge. She designed all the lighting requirements through out our house. She worked with us to select the lighting fixtures that complemented our color scheme, and recently she even drew an outdoor, lighting landscape plan with lights selected to accent our outdoor decor.”
“She has an impeccably strong knowledge of granite, marble, Corian, slate, and other tile or countertop materials that are known to man. She has current and working knowledge of the latest plumbing fixtures and cabinetry designs, all of which rounds out her ability to design master bathrooms suites, kitchens, home offices, and family rooms. Having been on tour with her to many furniture showrooms, she clearly tailors her perspectives to the tastes of her client. She does not impose design requirements, but rather provides different options. She expresses her opinion in a tasteful manner and strives to understand the life style of her client when making suggestions.”
“We are now in year three of working with Virginia. She has designed every room in the house including our kitchen, bathrooms, custom designed an office, custom designed cabinetry for our family room (with future waterfall), dining room and has provided a keen insight into our future choices. During this process, she has provided architectural drawings of her ideas. She has always been receptive to our input on her designs in order to provide the best result. Her visualization of space and color coordination is impeccable. Window treatment design is another area where she excels, as evidenced by our family room valances which people rave about.”
“Virginia is results oriented, responsive and is respective of others. Her enthusiasm, knowledge and creativeness are key traits that we admire and appreciate when working with her. We unequivocally recommend Virginia.”
-Judy and Ted Roseman, Riverwoods, IL
- Chenille upholstered custom sectional with accent back cushions, hammered copper nesting tables, custom sized wool/sisal area rug, custom wall unit, copper metal mesh sconces. Asian contemporary Interior design
- Solid Maple and Birdseye maple custom wall unit, multi tiered crown moulding, bronze mirrored pack panels, chain screen light box details, lava rock waterfall. Asian Contemporary interior design.
- Custom birds eye maple cabinetry built-in with multi tier crown molding, screen mesh accent light detail, bronze mirrored back wall, lava stone waterfall, slate tile counter top and back splash. Asian contemporary Interior design
- Twist and knot top treatment with bound cascade and tapered side panel. Custom made copper binding cuffs. Contemporary interior design.
- Birdseye maple custom cabinetry, Giallo Juperino granite counter tops, brushed chrome faucets and pendant lighting, Bombo bar stools, Asian contemporary interior design..
- Birdseye maple custom cabinetry, Giallo Juperino granite counter tops, brushed chrome faucets, dining table and lighting, Bombo bar stools, asian inspired accessories. Asian contemporary interior design.
- Birdseye maple custom cabinetry, Giallo Juperino granite counter tops, brushed chrome faucets and pendant lighting, Bombo bar stools, asian inspired accessories. Asian Contemporary interior design.
- Hand Painted Asian screen wall hanging on custom brackets, Custom built-in cabinetry with wire glass cut outs, coordinating marble counter top, wire mesh shade chandeliers. (Customers own table and chairs) Asian contemporary interior design
- Asian “Longevity” pillars, black lacquer scalloped front sideboard with marble top from Vienna, wire mesh shade chandeliers. (Customers own table and chairs). Asian contemporary Interior design
- Custom office cabinetry, perimeter routed flat front doors, floating upper cabinets with up and under-cabinet lighting, pullout printer drawers, bowed front countertop, hand textured tray ceiling, Ultra Suede desk chair. Contemporary elegant interior design
- Custom upholstered cornice, remote control Duettes shades, chenille chaise lounge, Custom upholstered bed with raw silk and dupioni silk bedding, Asian Contemporary interior design.
- Custom fireplace mantel and TV surround, Asian Inspired cross reed edged dresser, was art, tufted box bench, twin mirrors, silk hand knotted area rugs, Asian Contemporary interior design.
- Asian Inspired cross reed edged dresser-hutch, rice paper lantern atop espresso pedestal, boxed bench, twin mirrors. Asian contemporary Interior design
- Honed Creme Marfil marble tile and counter tops, Full height mirrored walls, frameless shower enclosure, gold faucets, Hunter Douglas Duette window covering. Elegant contemporary interior design.
- Silk swag window treatments create elegant interior design.
- Custom “Lady Bug on Vine” mural with twig window valance, hand painted lady bug inspired furniture, accessories and bedding.
- “Lady Bug” hand painted mural with twig window valance.
- “Lady Bug” hand painted mural.