KARIN HANKE, INC. creates warm, inviting and luxurious spaces throughout the Chicago area and beyond. Working closely with each client , Karin creates an environment that is highly personal to the particular needs, lifestyle and vision of her clients. She has broad expertise in a variety of design styles, from traditional to contemporary, Old World to urban eclectic, and uses color, texture, form and scale to create inspired residential and commercial interiors.

Depending on the needs of the client, projects can range from simple aesthetic or structural interior changes to new construction, remodels and additions. All levels of service are provided, and all projects, regardless of size, are welcome. Comprehensive services, from concept drawings to final installation, are offered. If requested, fully furnished and integrated environments (including audio/video systems, fully stocked kitchens, linens, etc.) can be provided.

Karin Hanke has a BFA in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design in Chicago, a BA from Oregon State University in Corvallis, and also attended UCLA in Los Angeles, the University of Stuttgart and the University of Tuebingen in Germany. She has a diverse background in business, art history and fine art, and spent many years in international business before founding her firm in 2003. Karin is an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).