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Some people have a good eye for design. Some people study design. Then there are the select few that LIVE design. My parents should have known that interior design was going to be in my life from the moment that I requested having my bedroom painted green, insisted on green bedding and draperies, and spent countless nights re-arranging my furniture while everyone else slept.
Did I mention I was just five years old then?
All through my life, Interior Design has been present. Whether it was moving furniture as a child, working at my mother's design firm, opening my own boutique design and property staging firm in Florida, to now working in the Chicagoland Area for the last 14 years, you could say that I have been involved in the Design field for over 30 years.
Having lived in South Africa, Puerto Rico, and various cities in the United States, my designs have always been influenced by my surroundings. What has remained constant from design to design is my ability to bring these surroundings into my client’s homes – from what we see and appreciate at a first glance, to the small intricate details that make each room special.
Bubbly, Sparkly Luxury Dining Room in South Barrington
The womb. But if we are getting more technical…since 1999 as a Designer.
I have worked in the creative arts industry since 1996, from working in the advertising field, to my family’s design firm while in college, to working as a creative consultant in Cape Town, South Africa, to running my boutique design firm in Florida, I bring over 20 years of experience in the industry.
BCOMM - Advertising
BFA - Interior Design
Best of Houzz - Service
Best of Houzz - Design
85+ Times President’s Circle Award Recipient
Homes featured in 2006 NIHBA Cavalcade of Homes, Naperville Magazine, Chicago Magazine, Hinsdale Magazine, Lake Oconee Living,
Lux and Concord
Design is in my blood, it’s a generational thing in my family, it’s what we do! I grew up in my mom’s shop, playing with fabrics, trims, watching her whip up new draperies for the house “because she was bored”. I inherited that same trait; I would go to my room at night and re-arrange things. The excitement of showing her what I had done with the room was the sign that this is what I was meant to do. I grew up knowing that Interior Design isn’t what I would do for a living, it would be what I would live to do.
If it means something to you, lets find a way to use it. Interior Design isn't always about doing everything new, it’s about incorporating pieces that mean something to you, how to repurpose, re-use and complement.
Eclectic yet tailored. I have been lucky to have traveled extensively and my design esthetic shows that. My home is a refection of my story, who I am, and where I've been.
TRUST ME! I am meticulous when it comes to scale and proportion. Not only can I see the room in a floor plan grid, but I can visualize what the space is going to look like once completed.
"Alfred is truly a professional - he listened to our needs and helped us furnish our home away from home from top to bottom. We are very happy with the results and with his expertise. When we were confused on the direction to take, we very much valued his insight."
"I have known Alfred professionally for a few years now and it no wonder he
"Alfred is truly a professional - he listened to our needs and helped us furnish our home away from home from top to bottom. We are very happy with the results and with his expertise. When we were confused on the direction to take, we very much valued his insight."
"I have known Alfred professionally for a few years now and it no wonder he is an award winning designer. His body of work is stunning! Alfred continues to create luxurious spaces that are sure to inspire!"
"What a ROCKSTAR. Alfred has been helping me for years, but it wasn't until my latest delivery of pool furniture and supplies that I really realized how much I NEED him! I was very overwhelmed when the truckload of furniture arrived, but in short order Alfred was able to make sense of the chaos. LOVE LOVE LOVE the personal attention. He is always just a text away."
"Alfred made a new house.... our home. My husbands exact words. "He exceeded my expectations." We gave hm a clean palate. We talked about colors, styles and taste, and what he accomplished with just a few thoughts and ideas from us was amazing. No matter how skittish or nervous I was about a choice, he never failed to calm me with his con
"Alfred made a new house.... our home. My husbands exact words. "He exceeded my expectations." We gave hm a clean palate. We talked about colors, styles and taste, and what he accomplished with just a few thoughts and ideas from us was amazing. No matter how skittish or nervous I was about a choice, he never failed to calm me with his confidence and sense of humor. He has become my go to guy for everything. He hunted for granite, tile and accessories with me, and when I text him a photo of what I think is a great find, I always get an honest opinion....my favorites, "It doesn't bother me" and "Love!" The first quote...that item is quickly deleted from my list. When our furniture was delivered he was there for hours putting everything in its perfect place, including accessories...old and new. Alfred's personal touch as well as his attention to detail and amazing eye for every aspect of design makes him a true artist!
"Alfred is a true professional. We sent Alfred the house blueprint and he sent back a perfect plan of furniture and accessories. We couldn't be happier with the results! Everything fit perfectly to scale and his efforts to select items that we liked and fit the space was excellent. Alfred's passion, dedication and creativity made our home exactly what we wanted. We could not have done it without Alfred. He came to our home when the furniture was delivered and positioned every piece. He took the time to go out with us to accessorize the entire house. He took ownership of the decorating and listened to our requests throughout the process. He made our move easy and we can't thank him enough."
"Alfred has been my designer through multiple projects throughout the past 10 years, but in this review I will refer to our most recent project-building our retirement home in Reynolds of Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA. Other projects have included a family room, study and bedrooms in Naperville, Illinois and a one bedroom apartment in Chi
"Alfred has been my designer through multiple projects throughout the past 10 years, but in this review I will refer to our most recent project-building our retirement home in Reynolds of Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA. Other projects have included a family room, study and bedrooms in Naperville, Illinois and a one bedroom apartment in Chicago. He even hauled furniture up and down stairs in order to stage one of my houses to prepare to sell. It sold in 2 weeks in a very tough market! I owe that quick sale to his all around talent."
"Alfred has been involved in every single aspect of the build of our house. He has reviewed our plans, helped with electrical, plumbing, cabinets, knobs/handles, lighting, windows, doors, floors, stone, paint colors, furniture, rugs, accessories, artwork, and will be here when we move in to deliver all of our furniture."
"I would not hesitate for a minute to recommend Alfred to any of my friends and family. From one piece of furniture to whole house projects, Alfred is the best designer I know."
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