Amy Kartheiser Design of Zion

Amy Kartheiser Design of Zion is an interior designer in Zion, IL. The studio operates as a boutique practice trusted by executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performing families to lead personal projects with clarity and discretion. Its work spans waterfront escapes, custom new builds, large-scale renovations, and historic brownstones, creating homes that feel refined and restorative. The business holds a rating of 5.00 from the customers who have reviewed it.

The firm specializes in three core service areas: large-scale renovation, custom new builds, and full-scope furnishings. In renovation, the team focuses on full-home transformations, reimagining historic residences or reengineering layouts for modern living with a focus on space planning and technical precision. For custom builds, the studio works closely with architects, builders, and craftspeople from the first blueprint to the final detail. Furnishing services include selecting bespoke furniture, globally sourced artifacts, and antiques to transform a house into a personal home. The design process follows a five-stage signature method, beginning with creative direction to uncover the client's lifestyle and preferences, followed by design development, construction documentation and support, procurement and production, and finally installation.

Founder and Principal Designer Amy Kartheiser brings decades of experience to the studio, combining a globally influenced aesthetic with an architectural focus. Her work has been recognized in The Wall Street Journal, ELLE Decor, and Veranda. She is known for her role as a tastemaker and philanthropist, having founded the Under the Same Sky philanthropy in memory of her brother. Kartheiser is also an avid traveler who has visited over 50 countries and an endurance athlete who has summited Mt. Kilimanjaro. She serves clients nationwide from a base in Chicago, bringing a perspective shaped by her personal life as a mother of two and a dedicated reader.

The studio’s reputation is reflected in its perfect 5.00 rating from the clients who have engaged its services. This standing is built on a practice that prioritizes client-specific, site-driven, and architecturally influenced design, ensuring that each project is a true work of art tailored to the individual owner rather than a templated solution.

Amy Kartheiser Design of Zion applies this high level of craftsmanship and global inspiration to the residential design landscape in Zion, IL.