25 Best Interior Designers in Illinois-Celeste Jackson Interiors is One

Thank you, I Couldn't Have Done It Without You!   To my clients, staff, vendors, family and friends, I would like to give my heartfelt thanks. Without you and your continuous support and confidence in me and my abilities over the past 20 years, I wouldn't have been nominated for or received the tremendous honour of being named one of the top 25 Best Interior Designers in Illinois by Amara/The LuxPad - The Latest Luxury Home Fashion News. Below is the excerpt featuring Celeste Jackson Interiors. Celeste Jackson Interiors Celeste Jackson Interiors is based in Barrington, Illinois. Focusing on residential properties, the firm works on projects of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking for a simple bedroom re-design or a project that involves new construction, nothing is too big or small. Founder, Celeste Jackson's interior style is traditional with a tasteful mix of color, texture, and pattern. The team at Celeste Jackson Interiors together have a mix of styles and areas of expertise but focus mainly on luxury residences. Celeste has a keen eye for color and detail, which allows her to skillfully put colors together and ultimately create interiors that are aesthetically pleasing.

Spring Has Sprung!

"On Saturday afternoons when all the things are done in the house and there's no real work to be done, I play Bach and Chopin and turn it up real loudly and get a good bottle of chardonnay and sit out on my deck and look out at the garden." Maya Angelou, 1928-2014, American Poet

Hope Springs Eternal Like the hungry yearning of looking through the window of a bakery, it's about this time each year I have the same strong yearning for spring. I love the fresh, moist smell of new earth, the gentle breeze rustling the tree tops and the hope of seeing new buds on tree branches and emerging through the earth. I day dream of warm summer days which beckon us to the patio to soak up the sun.  Crickets chirping, lilac scented breezes and balmy nights call us away from the TV and out to the deck. Lexington Furniture - Island Estate Veranda Collection Making the most of your summer begins with the comfort and beauty of outdoor furniture and Celeste Jackson Interiors can help you ready your home's patio, poolside or deck with beautiful, comfortable outdoor furniture. From traditional to contemporary, an Italian Villa to a Tropical Paradise, there's a collection that just right for you! Lexington Furniture - Ocean Club Resort Collection Highly resistant to UV exposure, mildew, fading, staining, stretching and cracking we can provide you with outdoor furniture which is easy to maintain by cleaning with a mild solution of soap and water. Lexington Furniture - Kingstown Sedona Collection Comfortable seating is just the beginning. There's a wide assortment of outdoor furnishings to provide for all your entertaining needs; from bars and barstools to umbrellas and fire pits, you really can live the outdoor life. Spring is the hope of warm summer days ahead so be ready to make the most of your summer.  Cultivating Individuality in Your Unique Home! Celeste Jackson

We like to Move it! How about you?

Do you dream of having your own in home gym?

Well, who doesn't??? In the long run, it's less expensive  than years of monthly fees, there's zero travel time,  which, let's be honest, can often become a huge  obstacle when the alarm clock sounds. Also, in  your own home, you can work out at any time  of the day or night, wear anything you're  comfortable in, watch or listen to any device  you want and not wear headphones! Not to  mention, you won't be picking up any  funky germs from someone you don't know.  The equipment is alway available and waiting for  you, not the other way round.  Plus, you can outfit  your in-home gym with the  equipment you want to use. Health and fitness have always been important in my life.  Over the years I have stayed active and made changes to  my workout plan as needed. Through the years I have  belonged to local health clubs but I admit that my favorite  place to work out is at home.  Can you tell? Well if you're like me and would love to have  the convenience, flexibility and cleanliness of working out in your own home, have I got  some great news for you! My longtime friend and a  well-known Personal Trainer  in the Barrington Community,  Paul Brune, the owner of  Functional Fitness has asked me to  team up with him to design In-Home Gyms.   It makes perfect  sense.  My expertise in creating pleasing aesthetic  spaces  and Paul's experience and knowledge in fitness  go hand  and hand. Paul represents an equipment line called  Precor Certified Pre-Owned fitness equipment which  comes  with FREE training to be sure you know how to  achieve maximum  results with your purchase. If you have a space that's under-utilized whether it's a  guest room,  basement or if you're planning an addition or building a  new home,  we're happy to offer a 1 Hour Free Consultation.  Working out should  be as fun as playing on a playground.  Make it bold, make it exciting, make it light, bright and colorful! Who want's to work out between the laundry and the hot water heater? Let us create an inspiring space that will  motivate you daily to get into shape  and                                                   ... Move It, Move It! Celeste Jackson Cultivating Individuality in Your Unique Home!

We're Ready for Anything! How about You???

After 20 years of designing homes, we would be hard pressed to think of anything we can't do, or haven't done already! Below are a few before and after examples of what we can do. Take a look . . .

Suburban kitchen goes from dark to  daylight! Before By removing soffits, updating appliances,  improving lighting and lightening up the  wall and cabinet colors, this kitchen  appears bigger and brighter while the size  remains the same. After

Spa luxury comes home to this  master bath Before Making the most of  the vaulted ceiling,  tall cabinets provide  much needed  storage while  lighted glass,  detailed crown  moulding and  sparkling chandelier make elegant  statements. But, the crowning touch of  pure luxury is the sink-up-to-your-neck  soaking tub.  After

Simple changes create a big splash! Before Elegant wallpaper and window treatment  add glamour and sophistication. Elongating  mirrors and mounting the window treatment  make this master bath appear larger all the  while providing a fresh look to original bath,  vanities, fixtures and sinks. After

Ready for anything Sunroom! Before To look at the after photo, you would never  guess this tailored, sophisticated sunroom,  located off the formal living room, doubles  as a playroom for children. The soft cream  wall color and clean lines of the  furniture provide a multipurpose space for all family members. Replacing tile with carpet  makes it a warm and comfortable year round  room and family friendly fabrics means  worry free play. Whether it's play time, family  time or cocktail hour, this room is ready for  anything.

                                     

Cultivating Individuality in Your Unique Home!

Celeste Jackson

Something to Celebrate

"There are two ways of spreading light: 

to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."

- Edith Wharton, American Author, 1862-1937 -

Something to Celebrate! Celeste Jackson Interiors is celebrating 20 years in business and we're looking forward to serving our customers for many years to come!

Let There Be Light!

Because of human nature, we are inclined to take light for granted; particularly during the long days of summer. Light is all around us, shaping our lives and enabling us to see.  When we learn of advancement in technology, it is frequently associated with computers or entertainment. Who hasn't heard of the Apple watch? Remember when only the Jetsons could carry technology on their wrists? And yet here we are on the brink of drones and self-driving cars becoming the norm!  With advancements in lighting being made continually, why do so many homes still use lighting from 20, 30 or even 40 years ago? All too often poor lighting is addressed by using a higher watt bulb. While this solution may work fora small area such as a desk top, the solution for an entire room or home requires more thought and planning. Every good lighting plan begins with these questions:  What kinds of activity will this room be used for and what light will be required for that activity? How is the light we use in a room being distributed? Will it be critical to how we feel in a space, how our eyes see the colors of our fabrics and furniture or how well we are able do the things we want to in a given space?  In new construction or remodel projects, it can be easier to plan for lighting needs by reviewing the blue prints to see how many overhead light fixtures have been planned, how many outlets around the room for lamps and possibly addressing the need for floor outlets to bring light to the center of large room where seating is in the center of the room. Kitchens and bathrooms are critical spaces where you don't want to be working in your own shadow because there's overhead lighting only. Adding under-cabinet lighting makes food prep easier and more enjoyable. Having face height lighting in bathrooms provides prettier results for make application and less blood shed when shaving. There are also a number of lighting improvements that can be made without major remodeling. Sometimes it's just understanding what the correct amount of light should be.  Lighting needs also change with age and need to be updated accordingly. Today's lighting solutions go far beyond the incandescent vs. florescent light bulbs of the past. They require a careful assessment of the occupants' needs to identify the best quantity, placement and lighting source combination. Also, the selection of the correct light bulb with the correct light fixture can be very confusing since they are not as  interchangeable as they first appear and the results can be most unappealing. Complex lighting solutions are often best left to experts: a professional interior designer or a lighting specialist. As we are better able to control light, we are also better able to control our environments by the way light is distributed through our homes and the feeling it creates.  Cultivating Individuality in Your Unique Home Celeste Jackson Interiors