Lisa and David Aronson

Michael Abrams professionalism as a designer is second only to his warmth as a person.  As we were building our new home, we were looking for someone who would be a positive addition to the overall process, someone who would think outside of the box with us, lending his experience and expertise while allowing us to create the home we really wanted.  From the physical design of the house, to the furniture and colors we chose, Michael was in sync with us every step of the way.  His recommendations were spot on and on those few occasions where we did not agree on something, Michael never took offense.  Instead, he used that insight to further understand the look and feel we were striving for.

Michael remains a good friend and our "go to" guy as we continue to enhance our home. His taste is impeccable, but more importantly, he never tries to impose his taste on us. Rather, he adapts to the style we are looking for.  Michael Abrams comes with our most sincere and highest recommendation.

Ken Brinkman, President
Environs Development

Michael Abrams and my firm, Environs Development, have a professional relationship that spans many years and projects. As a custom home builder in Lincoln Park, I work with many interior designers, but Michael has consistently proved our favorite. His innate design sense is nicely flattered by a level of professionalism and organization rarely encountered in the field. Michael's ability to design sophisticated environments is astounding – and always well within budget. Each of our collaborations has proved a tremendous success.

Brad & Lesli Falk

Michael has a great eye and is a joy to work with.  His ability to transform your dreams and desires into functional living space is second to none.

His easy-going style and positive attitude are a pleasure.  We enthusiastically recommend Michael for any job, big or small.

Daniela & Carlos Guajardo

Working with Michael was an absolute delight. He has exquisite taste and, just as importantly, a truly easygoing personality, allowing him to adopt and adapt to unique tastes and needs.

He transforms the task of decorating your home into a fun and thrilling ride.

Ron & Karen Krefman

Working with Michael Abrams was a very positive experience for us.  Michael has both great design and architectural vision in addition to a solid businesslike sensibility.  We appreciated his practicality and ability to show flexibility when needed.  Michael utilized a mix of vendors and sources that resulted in a creative and fun project and was right on with his initial budget and the completion date. He has a great eye for proportion, scale and color and his design sense is very sensitive to the client's lifestyle and the space he is working with.  We are delighted with our home and the way his design speaks to our habits, to the architecture and to the setting.

Michael provided strong direction in our project, yet we appreciated his openness to listen and incorporate our ideas along the way.  The finished project—our home—exceeded our expectations!

Allyson & Don Laackman

Michael began the transformation of our home by getting to know us, as people. With a solid understanding of our goals, he then guided the process, all the while soliciting input and encouraging our participation.

When he felt strongly about something, he wasn't afraid to challenge us, for which we're deeply grateful. Our home now exceeds every expectation, and though the design is Michael's, the space truly feels like ours. We recently hosted a party, and Michael's work was all the buzz. We were very proud to share his name.

Katie O’Shea & Trisha Pray

We've always loved working with Michael – and continue to consult him on a regular basis. His vast experience, tremendous creativity, and amazing resources allow us to assemble homes that meet both practical and visual considerations.

And every project is an expression of just what we had envisioned. We have nothing but the highest praise for Michael's positive energy and easygoing nature, and much like his work, we feel that he is truly one of a kind.

Carrie & Jay Weaver

Simply put, Michael Abrams works within the guidelines of your style to create your perfect home. In our case, we were so pleased with his work on our current residence that we commissioned him to help with our vacation home, a renovation that we couldn't imagine tackling without him.

We would never consider working with any other designer.