Howard Design Group, founded in 2003 by Chicago-based interior designer Cynthia Howard, is a full service design firm that embodies a passion for distinctive design that captures the true essence of each room. A harmonious balance of design elements embraced through the extraordinary use of lighting, texture and color, create luxurious yet livable spaces. 

Howard Design Group begins and ends with the paramount objective of serving our clients. We have an orientation that discovers a client's needs and desires for their living experience at all stages of the design process. During a new build or remodel we work collaboratively with a client's architect or builder on structural elements and spatial design.  We believe that harmony between the architectural aspects of the home and the interior elements is the essential foundation of home design. Howard Design Group prides itself on their long-standing client relationships continuing to work on second homes and even providing new life to spaces created years earlier. Our intense appreciation of a client's needs fosters this special and trusted alliance.

Ms. Howard's career was launched working with world renown design firms in the industry.  She began in the showroom of elite designer Holly Hunt in 1993, which provided her with deep knowledge of the industry, product and design. She then continued her career at the notable Janet Schirn Design Group while developing a comprehensive perspective on the integration of design elements across a spectrum of styles. Ms. Howard believes that each project deserves an exclusive and unique design vision guided by the needs of the client and the combined architectural and interior components. The distinctive vision is demonstrated in the work since the firm started 15 years ago.

Howard Design Group has completed homes in Streeterville, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Northern Suburbs and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin as well as specially commissioned projects.  Our promise to our clients is that they will not only enjoy living in but absolutely love their homes each and every day..