THE SPACE BETWEEN ViSION AND REALITYWelcome to Studio MAK.
Picture the moment you walk into a finished room and it's exactly what you imagined...only better. That moment doesn't happen by accident. Studio MAK, a Chicago interior design studio, is where fearless creativity and strategic expertise move in lockstep, from the first idea to the final detail, with someone truly in your corner for every decision along the way.
CREATIVE VISION. AIRTIGHT EXECUTION.Getting it right takes more than good taste.
Getting it right takes more than good taste.
A renovation is a real commitment — of money, of time, of trust. Studio MAK approaches every project with that in mind.
Fluent in the language of design and the language of the people who build it, the team moves between both worlds without missing a beat. Challenges are anticipated before they surface. Details, seen or unseen, are held with the same care. Every client has a fierce advocate at every turn.
Renovations have a reputation. Studio MAK was built to change it.
NO TWO PROJECTS LOOK THE SAME.Three Minds. One Studio.
Each brings a distinct creative perspective to every project. That collision of perspectives is what keeps every project feeling unmistakably its own. Not by accident. By design.
No signature look. No default palette. The architecture, the context, and the client set the tone. From there, we take it somewhere unexpected. And that creative leap is exactly where the magic lives.
A closer look at our work.
Select residential and commercial projects by Studio MAK in Chicago and beyond.
Living Spaces
Living Spaces
The Mila | A Glenview Single-Family Renovation
Artistic Comfort | Fulton Market Loft
The King’s Edit | A Glenview Single Family Home
Commercial Spaces
Commercial Spaces
Station Lofts 118
Nail Boutique II
Renaissance School House
Marina asked the right questions from the start. Their process of creating image boards seemed like a lot at first, but it revealed a level of care and attention to detail that made the final result exceed expectations.
— MICHELE M., CLIENT, ARTISTIC COMFORTHaving worked with other designers on past homes, this experience was on a whole other level. You can tell they genuinely care about getting it right.
She nailed what I was looking for and even more than I could imagine.”
“She nailed what I was looking for and even more than I could imagine.”
Marina asked the right questions from the start. Their process of creating image boards seemed like a lot at first, but it revealed a level of care and attention to detail that made the final result exceed expectations.
Having worked with other designers on past homes, this experience was on a whole other level. You can tell they genuinely care about getting it right.
— MICHELE M., CLIENT, ARTISTIC COMFORTThe finished product looks incredible and we wouldn't have been able to have it without their help.”
The MAK team was attentive from the start, listening carefully to our goals and preferences throughout the entire process.
— VICTORIA L., CLIENTThey presented so many design options and guided us every step of the way. Highly recommend.
“The finished product looks incredible and we wouldn't have been able to have it without their help.”
The MAK team was attentive from the start, listening carefully to our goals and preferences throughout the entire process.
They presented so many design options and guided us every step of the way. Highly recommend.
— VICTORIA L., CLIENTAshley's hard work and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. Her exquisite taste and eye for detail turned our vision into something beyond what we imagined -- and it shows in the finished product.
— AMIR A., CLIENT, YIN & YANGWe felt like she genuinely cared about making our space perfect. If you're looking for a designer who is not only talented but deeply invested in your project, Ashley and Studio MAK are the perfect choice.
Her creativity and passion shine through, and she treated our project as though it were her own.”
“Her creativity and passion truly shine through, and she treated our project as though it were her own.”
Ashley's hard work and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. Her exquisite taste and eye for detail turned our vision into something beyond what we imagined -- and it shows in the finished product.
We felt like she genuinely cared about making our space perfect. If you're looking for a designer who is not only talented but deeply invested in your project, Ashley and Studio MAK are the perfect choice.
— AMIR A., CLIENT, YIN & YANG“Their creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail are unmatched.”
Marina and her team managed a full renovation and reimagined the space in a truly remarkable way, even incorporating features like a garden and waterfall. The entire process was seamless and well-organized, with clear communication and no unexpected issues.
I highly recommend Studio MAK for anyone seeking high-quality design and renovation services.
— PATRICK M., CLIENTTheir creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail are unmatched.”
Marina and her team managed a full renovation and reimagined the space in a truly remarkable way, even incorporating features like a garden and waterfall. The entire process was seamless and well-organized, with clear communication and no unexpected issues.
— PATRICK M., CLIENTI highly recommend Studio MAK for anyone seeking high-quality design and renovation services.
“They did an excellent job building their design vision around our needs, often saving us from ourselves.”
Studio MAK designed our basement renovation to include a master bath, gym, and guest room. We appreciated their candor and patience, and when we chose a contractor that was less than ideal, they were extra diligent in making sure the work was on point.
Would use them again in a heartbeat, and would be happy to speak with anyone considering their services.
— MATTHEW D., CLIENTThey did an excellent job building their design vision around our needs, often saving us from ourselves.”
Studio MAK designed our basement renovation to include a master bath, gym, and guest room. We appreciated their candor and patience, and when we chose a contractor that was less than ideal, they were extra diligent in making sure the work was on point.
— MATTHEW D., CLIENTWould use them again in a heartbeat, and would be happy to speak with anyone considering their services.
The Studio MAK team shows true professionalism and gives extra care and attention to detail from start to finish. We partnered with them for our full home renovation and couldn't have been happier. They worked closely with us on the layout, plan, and all design details.
— MELISSA W., CLIENTThe deliverables included a full home cost analysis and a construction detail manual. They worked with us every step of the way and the result speaks for itself.
We felt we were in excellent hands throughout the process, and they delivered a gorgeous design.”
We felt we were in excellent hands throughout the process, and they delivered a gorgeous design.”
The Studio MAK team shows true professionalism and gives extra care and attention to detail from start to finish. We partnered with them for our full home renovation and couldn't have been happier. They worked closely with us on the layout, plan, and all design details.
The deliverables included a full home cost analysis and a construction detail manual. They worked with us every step of the way and the result speaks for itself.
— MELISSA W., CLIENTLet's take the next step together.
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