Winnetka · NORTH SHORE

Home Design & Construction in Winnetka

Thoughtful architecture, interior design, and construction for Winnetka homes. From additions and whole home renovations to kitchens, ADUs, outdoor living, and custom homes, Crimson brings the entire project together under one team.

Since 2000, Crimson Design & Construction has helped homeowners throughout Chicago, Naperville, the North Shore, and Chicagoland create homes that work better for the way they live. Founded by Glenn with the goal of bringing architecture and contracting together, Crimson has grown into a team of architects, designers, and builders working together under one roof.

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A SENSE OF PLACE

A Home Should Respect Where It Stands

Winnetka has a strong sense of place.

Tree lined streets, established neighborhoods, distinctive homes, and the lakefront all contribute to a setting where the character of the property matters just as much as the house itself.

That becomes especially important when the home needs to change.

An addition should feel like part of the house. A renovation should make the most of what is already there. And a completely reworked interior should still feel connected to the architecture that surrounds it.

The right approach starts with understanding the property before deciding what to change.

Maybe the house needs more room for a growing family. Maybe the first floor needs to work differently. Maybe the relationship between the interior and the yard could be completely rethought.

There is rarely one answer.

There is only the answer that makes the most sense for that particular home.

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A thoughtfully designed suburban home addition at golden hour

SERVICES THROUGHOUT Winnetka

The Same Connected Approach, Wherever You Build.

Crimson brings architecture, interior design, and construction together for substantial residential projects throughout the region.

A MORE THOUGHTFUL WAY TO DESIGN, BUILD AND LIVE AT HOME.

Home Additions

Expand the home you already have with an addition designed around the existing property.

EXPLORE HOME ADDITIONS

Whole-Home Renovations

Rethink the layout, interiors, and function of the home as a whole.

EXPLORE RENOVATIONS

ADUs & Coach Houses

Create additional space on your property through a carefully planned ADU or coach house.

EXPLORE ADUS

Custom Homes

From architectural design through construction, bring a new home from concept to completion with one connected team.

EXPLORE CUSTOM HOMES

Kitchen Remodeling

Design a kitchen around the way your household actually lives, cooks, gathers, and connects.

EXPLORE KITCHENS

Outdoor Living & Exteriors

Extend the way you use your property with thoughtfully designed outdoor and exterior spaces.

EXPLORE OUTDOOR LIVING

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Better homes create stronger communities.

CHICAGO
NORTH SHORE
WESTERN SUBURBS

Better homes create stronger communities.

CHICAGO
NORTH SHORE
WESTERN SUBURBS

OUR APPROACH

More Than Services. A Higher Standard.

No matter the project or the location, the approach stays the same — thoughtful design, careful planning, and exceptional execution.

DESIGN. PLAN. BUILD. TOGETHER.

OUR WORK

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Throughout
Winnetka

Location is part of every project, but the home itself always comes first.

Explore completed projects to see how Crimson approaches different properties, architectural styles, renovation challenges, additions, and design goals throughout the region.

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EXTERIORS

DINING ROOMS

Bathrooms

KITCHENS

BEDROOMS

ADDITIONAL ROOMS

LIVING ROOMS

THE CRIMSON PROCESS

FROM FIRST CONVERSATION
TO FINAL DETAIL.

A major home project should not feel like a series of handoffs, guesses, and surprises. Crimson brings architecture, interior design, documentation, permitting, and construction together under one team, giving you a clear path from the first conversation to the finished home.

01 DISCOVER

We start by looking at what is actually there and understanding what you want the home to become. We visit the property, study the existing conditions, talk through how you live, and discuss the scope, budget, timing, and requirements that will shape the project.

02 DESIGN

Your project takes shape through architecture, interior design, 3D modeling, and detailed planning. We develop the design around how you want the home to function while keeping construction, budget, and local requirements in the conversation.

03 RESOLVE

Before we move into construction, we work through the details that can create uncertainty later. Selections are made, construction documents are completed, engineering and permitting are coordinated, and the project is priced around the decisions you have actually made.

04 BUILD

Once construction begins, our design and construction teams remain connected. We coordinate the work, manage the schedule, communicate progress, and keep you informed about what is happening and what comes next. When the work is complete, we walk the project with you, address the final details, complete closeout, and make sure you have what you need moving forward.

THE CRIMSON PROCESS

FROM FIRST CONVERSATION
TO FINAL DETAIL.

01

DISCOVER

02 DESIGN

03 RESOLVE

04 BUILD

FAQ

Planning a Project in Winnetka?

Find answers to some of the most common inquiries below.

If you need more information, feel free to reach out, we're here to help!

Find answers to some of the most common inquiries below.

If you need more information, feel free to reach out, we're here to help!

How do we know if our Winnetka home is better suited to an addition or a full renovation?

Can you make a new addition feel natural with an older Winnetka home?

What if we love our neighborhood but no longer love how our house works?

How early should we start if we are considering a major renovation?

Do we need to have the project completely figured out before contacting Crimson?

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We’re happy to help.

We're happy to help.

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What Could Your Winnetka Home Become?

You already chose the neighborhood. Now it is about creating a home that works for the life you are living. Whether that means making room for your family, rethinking the entire house, or finally building the space you've been imagining, Crimson can help you determine what comes next.

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