About Katherine Lauren Design
Founded by lifelong best friends Katherine and Lauren, Katherine Lauren Design is a luxury interior design firm based in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights. With a shared passion for timeless style, meticulous detail, and elevated living, we specialize in full-scale renovations, new-build construction, and high-end interiors that feel both refined and deeply personal.
Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of space, functionality, and beauty—resulting in tailored environments that reflect each client’s lifestyle and vision. From custom cabinetry and bespoke furnishings to architectural detailing and finish selections, we oversee every aspect of the design process with intention and care.
Serving discerning homeowners across Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs, we bring a collaborative spirit, a curated aesthetic, and over two decades of combined experience to every project.
At Katherine Lauren Design, your home is more than a space—it’s a legacy in the making.
Katherine Driscoll
Principal
With Katy’s love of traditional architecture and eye for merging vintage furnishings with contemporary finishes, she brings a sense of character and charm to the Katherine Lauren partnership through her classic design style. Alongside her decade-worth of project management of full-scale renovations and new-construction home design, Katy’s background is in custom millwork and cabinetry design in luxury residential interiors. Her expertise is grounded in a desire to marry each space’s history with its promising future.
Lauren Reardon
Principal
Lauren’s keen eye for the unexpected brings a vibrant originality to Katherine Lauren Design. With a decade of designing high-end homes and servicing luxury clientele, Lauren’s mastery is in managing and overseeing large-scale design projects coast-to-coast. Her execution of the finest detail in designing custom furnishings is prominent in every Katherine Lauren Design project. Her belief that design should invoke feelings of familiarity and sanctuary is rooted in the art of timeless style blended with unique individualism in every project.