Business Details
28 Years
experience
Luxury Chicago Interior Design Firm
Founded by Marshall Erb, an architect with training from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Marshall Erb Design is a premier interior design firm in Chicago. With more than 20 years of experience, the firm focuses on delivering exceptional, luxurious designs for both urban condos and suburban estates. The firm's client-centered philosophy results in bespoke spaces that reflect the distinct lifestyle, tastes, and goals of each homeowner. Marshall Erb Design is celebrated for its ability to blend timeless design principles with contemporary elements, incorporating custom-made furnishings, unique art, antique pieces, and exquisite textiles from around the world.
Whether it’s refreshing a room or executing an entire home renovation, the firm’s design process is crafted to be smooth, collaborative, and transparent.
Services
Residential Interior Design
Commercial Interior Design
Custom Furniture Selection
Full-Scale Renovations
Interior Lighting Design
Kitchen & Bathroom Design
Historic Preservation
Smart Home Integration
Material Sourcing
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience creating award-winning interior designs
- Personalized approach tailored to each client's unique lifestyle
- Recipient of ASID Illinois award for design excellence
- Specialize in both residential and commercial luxury spaces
- Seamless integration of smart home technology with aesthetics
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- Fixr.com Top 200 Design Industry Influencers
- Traditional Home 20 Young Designers to Watch
- LUXE Gold List
What people say
Award-winning designs
Personalized approach
Exceptional attention to detail
Timely project delivery
Seamless technology integration
Services
Residential Interior Design
Creating bespoke living spaces that reflect clients' lifestyles while balancing aesthetics and functionality. We specialize in high-end residential projects ranging from urban lofts to suburban estates. Our approach combines architectural precision with personalized design elements to deliver timeless environments.
Commercial Interior Design
Designing productive and brand-aligned commercial spaces that enhance business operations. We create environments for offices, restaurants, and retail spaces that combine aesthetics with practical functionality. Our solutions focus on improving customer experience and employee efficiency.
Full-Scale Renovations
Comprehensive renovation services from concept to completion, including structural modifications and systems integration. We handle complex projects like the Aspen property transformation, combining historic preservation with modern amenities. Our team coordinates all aspects of major renovations.
Interior Lighting Design
Creating sophisticated lighting programs that enhance both aesthetics and functionality. We collaborate with specialists to integrate smart lighting systems that adapt to circadian rhythms. Our designs combine decorative elements with practical illumination requirements.
Custom Furniture Selection
Curating unique furniture pieces that reflect clients' personal styles while ensuring quality and durability. We source antiques, commission custom pieces, and select materials that create cohesive, personalized spaces. Our expertise includes period-appropriate selections and modern innovations.
Questions
What services does Marshall Erb Design offer?
We provide residential and commercial interior design, full-scale renovations, custom furniture selection, lighting design, and smart home integration.
Do you work with clients outside Chicago?
Yes, we serve clients in Florida, Aspen, and internationally, with remote consultation capabilities for global projects.
How does your design process work?
We begin with a consultation to understand your vision, followed by concept development, material selection, and hands-on project management to completion.
Are you experienced with historic properties?
Yes, we specialize in historic preservation and adaptive reuse, as demonstrated by our Aspen miners cottage transformation.
What makes your firm unique?
Our architectural expertise, attention to detail, and ability to blend classic and contemporary elements create timeless spaces.
Reviews (2)
Sam Romain
Mar 12, 2021
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I own rental properties across the United States and Asia and have used many interior designers to make my property really stand out. Marshall Erb did a few properties in Chicago and I am absolutely amazed by his Interior Design abilities. I will be using him for my future projects.
Blanche Zukowski
Oct 26, 2017
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Beautiful designs! Marshall is a fabulous interior designer. The thing I hear most from my Chicago team is how he is able to express his client's vision and input, not matter how big or small, and create something unique and inspiring. Congrats on winning another interior design influencer
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