Name

Renata Kriss

Address

280 S. Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Phone

630-581-4684

Email

[email protected]

Certified Sleep Expert

In the design industry since: 1999

Accreditations: Bachelor degree in Interior Design. Worked with both commercial and residential space planning and design; President's Circle Award recipient.

Inspiration to pursue a career in design: As a child I was always building and creating things inside and outside. As a young teenager, I was always moving around the furniture in my bedroom and adding new elements to make my room look different. I will never forget when my mom came home from a long day of work and her living room was redesigned the way I thought it should look. Even at a young age I knew that I had an artistic flair to me, I was good with my mind and hands, and knew how to put it all together!

Favorite design tip: Go with your heart, surround yourself with things you love. Each room should have a reflection of you and your personality. If your favorite color is green, add a splash of green as the signature of completion to that room.

Best advice to clients: I know that my clients are going to feel more comfortable with me if they get to know me and my personality first. Once that initial introduction is made, I like to figure out my clients’ personal style, your home should reflect you and your family. After a redesign, I want my client to think, “I am so happy to be home.”

My personal style: I feel that everyone has a bit of a “transitional” taste in their design. There have been so many changes to colors, lines, textures and mixing and matching that I have to be open to the “transitional” style. Functionality in design is also important. We all live busy day to day lives, that everything having a place and purpose is a key element to any design. Most import I design and have fun! I never want anyone to feel that their job is redesigning a room!

Words that describe me: Unique, Classically Edgy, Inspirational

I recently purchased many items at Walter E. Smithe. Renata Kriss was the Designer who assisted me in finding exactly what I wanted. She was very courteous and knowledgeable. She took great care in finding all the items that would complement each other. She was always available through phone calls and emails to answerer any questions that I had. She worked with me for four days. She forwarded pictures and items for selection, which gave me a better idea of what I wanted. She sent me all of the measurements of every arm type and style which put everything into perspective for the space requirements.

She helped me put together a very beautiful family room. She seemed to capture my taste early on and that made the selections of materials, pillows, etc. less stressful.

I am confident that you are aware of what an asset Renata is to the Walter E. Smithe name of fine furniture. Thank you, Diane S.

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