Kristin Di Paolo
340 Poplar Street
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
847-226-0563
[email protected]
Employment
Krisi Di Paolo Design, Winnetka, IL Owner/Designer 2007 - Present
Own and operate a boutique interior design firm specializing in high-end renovations,
new construction, and interior design projects. Implement clients’ design vision through
collaboration with architects, builders, landscape architects, craftsmen and workrooms.
Oversee entire design process from initial consultation and needs assessment to plan
development and execution.
• Cabinetry/kitchen layout, millwork details, tile, fixture, door hardware, window, paint,
appliances, plumbing, built-ins, cabinet hardware, carpet selections
• Space planning/furniture planning with existing furniture to integrate in new home,
new furniture, fabrics, window treatments, rugs, lighting, artwork
• Maintain detailed schedules and budgets
• Work on multiple projects concurrently with ease
Residential Projects
Chicago and Chicago’s North Shore, Illinois
Park City, Utah
John’s Island, Florida
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Commercial Projects
Old Willow Club, Glenview, Illinois
TKK Law Firm, Chicago, Illinois
True Juice, Winnetka, Illinois
Urban West, Chicago, IL Interior Designer 1992 - 1996
Designer for Golden Key Award winning hospitality architecture firm specializing in
hotels and restuarants. Oversaw design of spaces from concept creation to punchlist.
• Interior design of guest rooms and public areas
• Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF & E) selections and documentation
• Maintained project communication with purchasers, facility mangers, construction managers
Hospitality Projects
Ritz Carlton, Chicago, Illinois
Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois
Conrad Hilton, Chicago, Illinois
Grand Amway Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Peters Island Resort, British Virgin Islands
Recognition
Winnetka Engery Star Certified Home featured in 2011 Winnetka Women’s Club Housewalk
Quinessential New Trier Magazine
Winnetka Preservation Award Winner, 2008, 2010
Education
Colorado University, Boulder, Colorado Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
Harrington Institute of Design, Chicago, Illinois Associates, Interior Design
References
Available upon request