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Mission Statement

At Aesthetic + Function Design Studio we provide our clients with unique, personalized designs for their space. We pride ourselves on meeting your needs with functional design solutions that create a cohesive and stunning look, reflecting you and your personal style.

Meet the Studio

Founded in 2025, Aesthetic + Function Design Studio brings together almost two decades of experience in the fields of design and construction. We have designers, contractors, reps, and contacts in all areas of design your home may need - architectural, interior design, landscape architecture. With all of these resources and experience, AFDS can assist from the smallest project of selecting paint colors to the largest project of a new build.

Owner & founder Sara Reich has her bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design and master’s degree in Interior Design, both from Ball State University. Sara has worked in the design field since 2011 in many different capacities. She is the mom of two and thrives on the puzzle solving that design dilemmas provide. 

Client Testimonials

  • There are two moments from our project that encapsulate Sara and her team. The first was being here for the cabinet delivery and spending close to two hours checking in all of the boxes as the guys piled them into the house. The second was the discovery of the unexpected HVAC in the wall that was supposed to go to open up the space. Sara drove out that day to brainstorm with the contractors so we wouldn’t lose time. She proposed doubling a wall that was staying to accommodate the vents, allowing us to keep our open floor plan design. Do not take on a remodel without her expertise and knowledge on your side! - Mark - Vernon Hills, IL

    ★★★★★

  • Sara came up with a great design for our kitchen, listened to our needs and wants, and helped when we were unsure of our own tastes. We are very pleased with the final product! - Melinda - Park Ridge, IL

    ★★★★★

  • Sara was fantastic to work with! So detailed oriented, to the point of measuring all of my spices and appliances to make sure there was space for everything. She made sure to listen to our needs and helped find compromises when my husband and I didn’t see eye to eye on things. The process was easy with Sara guiding everything. I don’t think we could have done our remodel without her! - Stacy - Vernon Hills, IL

    ★★★★★

  • We love the unique ideas Sara and her team put forward for our space. It serves our family’s needs better than any ideas we had come up with! The finishes are unique too, perfectly us and not some carbon-copy I see in every ad and new home design online! Lori - Arlington Hts, IL

    ★★★★★

Projects

Let’s Design!

From conceptualizing to implementation, we’re ready to design your dream. We promise a client-centric approach that empowers your voice, eases concerns, and delivers quality design we’ll all be proud of!

About

Services

  • In-person & Virtual Design

  • One-time Consultations, Hourly Packages, & Full-Service Design

  • Drawings, Finish Selections, Space Planning, Project Management, and more!

  • Holiday & Event Decoration

Locations

While we are located in the Chicagoland area, we offer services both virtual and in-person throughout the United States.