Claire

Claire Rose Staszak is the owner, designer, and yoga instructor behind Centered By Design.

Behind the Scenes of the 2023 Lake Forest Showhouse and the Room We’re Designing

Behind the Scenes of the 2023 Lake Forest Showhouse and the Room We’re Designing

Centered by Design is delighted to be one of 33 interior designers participating in the 2023 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens! Put on by the Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, the biennial event has become known as one of the most well-regarded showhouses in the country.

An Interior Designer’s Guide to Shopping the Round Top Antiques Fair

An Interior Designer’s Guide to Shopping the Round Top Antiques Fair Round Top Antiques Fair

Every year, more than 100,000 people flock to the tiny town of Round Top, Texas (population less than 100!) for the Original Round Top Antiques Fair. With shows held in spring and fall, the event has miles and miles of markets to shop. As dreamy as that sounds for designers or homeowners shopping to fill […]

4 Favorite Interior Designers Inspiring Our Work in 2023

4 Favorite Interior Designers Inspiring Our Work in 2023 Reath Design

Even though we design beautiful spaces for our clients every day, we are always on the hunt for inspiration from other designers. As we look ahead this year and expand Centered by Design’s services beyond Chicago, here are four favorite interior designers we’re admiring for their ideas and creativity. Learn more about each of them […]

Top Spots to Buy Lighting Online, According to Interior Designers

Top Spots to Buy Lighting Online, According to Interior Designers

As an interior designer, I’m very particular about lighting and window treatments. These are two things that can majorly change the way your home looks and feels, even more than furniture can. Lighting especially can make such a big difference with overall style and scale — for instance, you may opt for a large dining room […]

Project Reveal: Southern Charm Renovation for a Young Family in Wilmette

Project Reveal: Southern Charm Renovation for a Young Family in Wilmette

We were delighted to take on this major renovation to this 4-bed, 3.5-bath home for a Chicago family who recently relocated from the city to the suburbs. Though the 1930s-era house is in Wilmette, we wanted to bring in all the charm of homes found in the South, a style the homeowners are very drawn to.