About Mary Kalesz

I am so glad that our paths have crossed.

Have you ever struggled with how you feel about the look and feel of your home or office?

My guess is you might have uttered the words, “I love most of my things, but I just need some help connecting the dots to make it look and feel right” You probably have thought to yourself, more than once, “If I could just have a little help developing the vision I have for my environments, I would feel so much happier.”

I have personally worked with hundreds of clients over the last 18 years who have expressed this to me.

As a result, I have created hundreds of design transformations. It’s become my life’s work.

If you’ve strived to create that perfect environment, but it still isn’t hitting the mark in your mind, you’ve come to the right place.

I have studied and executed design projects for almost 2 decades, interpreting the vision of my clients and turning it into reality.

The truth is, it doesn’t matter if you are ready to start from scratch or work with the elements in your home or office that you have loved and cherished for years, together, I can help you design your personal environment so that you find yourself happier at the end of our journey.

I am completely, 100%, head over heels, passionate about design. It all started back in 2002 when I was a young mom. After spending years helping my clients bring their visions into reality, I have been on a mission to empower my clients to live their best lives through my designs.

Today

I am so blessed and grateful for my life. I get to do what I love everyday. I am a creative visionary at heart and I’m certified in Staging and Design. Having worked in the interior design industry for 18 years, I am blessed to work with clients through:

Renovation: I help you prioritize, budget, design & manage all aspects of your transformation.
Interior Design: I help you define your style through color, lighting, windows, furniture, art & photography & stylizing.
Staging: If you are selling your house I help you get the best price, in the shortest amount of time.
Free-range Design: I help you achieve the perfect spaces for the Season, family gatherings, parties & events.

I love sharing my expertise and am thankful for the opportunities I have had working within our community of Lake Zurich. While I can consult remotely, I generally work on projects within a 10-mile radius of Lake Zurich.

As an interior designer and a coach, I am known for my transparency, authenticity and have complete confidence in my ability to bring your vision to life.

Let me know how we can work together to achieve your goals. Let’s get it done!

"Mary Kalesz recently helped with a “refresh” of our family room and living room, the most visible and visited spaces in our house. She recommended great ways to maximize our free space, repurpose existing décor and fill in voids with new furniture or accents. Her expertise ran from initial consult, to planning, to shopping, to delivery – fast, priced right and with zero pressure throughout. She was amazing and we’ll use her again!"