OUR DESIGNERS
Leslie Lee has been one of the leading interior designers in the Chicago area for the past two decades. Leslie has lived and breathed design and remodeling since she was a little girl, as the daughter of Reg Marzec, one of Chicago’s most prominent architects and remodelers. While her passion for construction and design was rooted in her family tree, Leslie brings her own unique style and philosophy to her award-winning practice. She believes in quality craftsmanship,
has a strong sense of both balance and function, and is blessed with a uniquely sophisticated eye for design.
Leslie treats each of her projects like they were for her own home. She cares deeply for her clients, and wants them to feel comfortable and excited throughout the design process. Leslie’s work ethic and commitment to excellence are unmatched, and her projects have been featured in numerous industry publications.
Leslie graduated from Indiana University, and has been a professional designer since 2005. She lives in Hinsdale with her husband Gary, and her two beautiful daughters Sophia and Claudia.
LESLIE LEE
founding partner & designer
JENNIFER CROSS, AKBD
founding partner & designer
Jennifer Cross is an interior designer whose design philosophy mirrors her personality perfectly. Fresh and fun, Jennifer empowers her clients with the freedom to experiment, to mix both modern, contemporary, and classic styles, and to ultimately find their perfect fit. Her taste has been described as distinctive, eclectic, and cool. Jennifer’s clients often think of her as a friend, due to her welcoming and fun-loving demeanor.
Jennifer is a proud graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art,
and has been a professional designer since 2006. She has become a well-known force in the industry for her amazing work with both kitchens and baths, earning her an Associate of Kitchen and Bathroom Design Degree (AKBD) from the National Kitchen and Bath Association and multiple local
and national design awards.
Jennifer lives in the St. Charles area, with her husband Lance, and their adorable daughter Liv.
Karen Chanan is an interior designer who brings a contagious passion to her projects, and her clients thrive on her positive energy. Her design philosophy has remained consistent throughout her career; the design of your home should not only be beautiful, but should feel personal and meaningful as well.
With degrees from both Indiana University and the Harrington College of Design, Karen has been designing kitchens, baths, and interiors since her start in 2010. She is known in the industry as a genuine collaborator, a true professional who believes that strong client/designer relationships create the most brilliant results.
Karen has won numerous professional design awards and is a proud allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Karen lives in Deerfield with her husband Paul. The couple has two wonderful adult children, Jake and Maya, who they enjoy visiting in New York and Colorado.
KAREN CHANAN
founding partner & designer
