The Structure of Beauty The Blueprint of Harmony

Luxury Interior Designs Guided by Intuition, Precision, and Purpose.

Why Work With Us

Great projects are built on trust. Whether guiding a custom home, refreshing a boutique office, or advising on build-phase material selections, we are honored to collaborate with you—combining technical rigor and intuitive vision to transform your space into an environment that looks stunning and feels effortlessly aligned with your goals and lifestyle.

Our Style

Our design style is defined by you. Through Universal Designs Interiors | Build divisions, we identify the ideal materials & details that bring your vision to life. Our goal is to create luxurious, comfortable, harmonious environments for your family or business. The process is simple, we meet to discuss your project, then our team makes your vision a reality.
Together, we discover what moves you and transform spaces—big or small, homes or workplaces—into your unmistakable signature.

Our Approach

At Universal Designs, we believe that thoughtful spaces begin with meaningful dialogue. Through a solution-based design approach rooted in collaboration, we serve as advocates for your vision—whether we’re specifying materials with Build or refining your home’s energy with Interiors. Our work is grounded in clarity, creativity, and the intention to bring beauty and harmony to every space we touch.

Our Network

With 30 years in the industry, Universal Designs has curated a broad, trusted network: architects, engineers, and contractors for foundational Build work; artists, craftsmen, and stylists for refined Interiors finishes. We collaborate with these experts at every stage, ensuring your project—residential or commercial—runs smoothly and to the highest standard.

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Testimonials

We had an excellent experience working with Deanne! She is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of style/taste! My only regret is not finding/hiring Deanne before we even started our project. My husband and I didn't always agree on many things when building/designing/decorating our home. She really helped us get to a place of agreement!

She was very instrumental in every decision we made outside of the build-out. From color, hardware, flooring, light fixtures, wallpaper, to closet, cabinet, and bathroom design. And when I am ready for more projects, Deanne will be the first one I call!

Harwood Heights, IL

Deanna Cash encompasses all the qualities of a 5 star interior designer. My professional job incorporates constant contact with interior designers on a daily basis, so my commentary and this review relates to my comparison of Deanna along with some of Chicago's finest interior designers. Her architectural accreditation, unique sources, and ability to decipher all job challenges ( technically and aesthetically), have accomplished amazing spaces in three personal projects...my private home , a small high end rental retreat, and a complete condo rehab.

Listening carefully to my needs, meeting my budget requirements , and honoring deadlines are even more of Deanna Cash's interior design strengths!

Winnetka, IL

Universal Designs has helped us design our home the way we have only dreamt about. Through them we were able to embellish our existing decor with beautiful lighting, amazing accessories and adding fine pieces of furniture to complement our lifestyle. Working with Deanna made all our projects small or large, something exciting to look forward to.

Universal Designs is very capable of meeting our ever changing family wishes and budgets til this day.Thank you Deanna!!

Wilmette, IL

I purchased a home that had the living room and kitchen facing the woods - privacy and security were concerns on the main level and I brought in Universal Designs to evaluate my home to make recommendations on window treatments.

Deanna asked many pertinent questions to get to know me, my style and what I was trying to achieve. The living room had two-story windows and I was looking to incorporate the kitchen on the same back wall as well. For privacy, she recommended bamboo shades for the kitchen and bottom half of the living room windows. She then suggested long panels to incorporate the two storied windows for a dramatic effect.

Deanna was very professional, provided many different options to choose from and in the end she worked within my budget to achieve the project goals.

Deanna is brilliant in working with room characteristics and infusing fresh elements. Very creative and sincere!