Chicagoland Home Staging is a home stager in Lemont, IL, serving the western Chicago suburbs with specialized services for vacant and occupied homes. The company offers vacant home staging, occupied home staging, and staging consultations, helping sellers and real estate agents create compelling environments that enable buyers to envision living in a property. With over 30 combined years of full-time experience, the team focuses on design science to guide buyers through a home, using neutral palettes, intentional pathways, and strategic empty spaces to enhance appeal. The business is known for helping homes sell faster and for more money, particularly in communities such as Naperville, Wheaton, St. Charles, and Geneva.
The company was founded in 2005 by Margaret Gehr, who studied at the Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Chicago. Kathy Lobkovich joined in 2008 and became a managing partner in 2012, bringing experience from Fortune 500 marketing and project management. The team has been recognized in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, LUX Magazine, and Associated Press. They emphasize a collaborative approach, positioning themselves as trusted partners to real estate professionals and homeowners.
Chicagoland Home Staging operates from a main office and warehouse located at 24137 111th St, Unit M, Naperville, Illinois 60564, which is on the same 111th Street corridor as the Lemont location. The business serves a broad range of communities across DuPage County and surrounding areas, including Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, and Joliet.
With a 4.90 rating and strong client feedback, the company is recognized for its expertise in transforming properties through design. Their approach prioritizes emotional connection, helping buyers see a home as their own. The business stands out in the local market for its consistent results and trusted partnership with real estate professionals.