Our Story

haywoodmade interiors is a full-service design studio located in Chicago’s Portage Par neighborhood. haywoodmade services Chicago, the North Shore and beyond.
Through purpose filled design, we create meaningful spaces for our clients. We believe that life informs design and form follows function.
The haywoodmade aesthetic draws inspiration from elements found in nature. Through neutrals and saturated color, we curate multi-faceted spaces that evoke feeling. Streamlined furnishings, performance fabrics, mixed materials and thoughtful touches are our specialty.
haywoodmade is led by Kelsey Haywood, a start-up business maven turned entrepreneur, who values beautiful relationships as much as beautiful design.
Kelsey grew up in a small town in Indiana and comes from a family of builders and makers. That background instilled a deep work ethic and trained vision at the core of her being. She now lives in a 1920s bungalow with her husband and three children.
Email: hello@haywoodmade.com
Phone: 312-380-9311
Studio + the shop: 4942 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60641
“You can probably tell from photographs that she has a keen eye for design and listens to her client’s vision. In addition, she is respectful of budget and timelines, always explaining our options so that we know what to expect. She is extremely organized. Best of all, she’s a very nice, congenial person –
the kind who leaves a place better than how she found it.
– Carrie C.
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We love creating moments of pattern and color in powder rooms. The recipe is one we repeat over and over fitting each to our clients unique aesthetics: wallpaper (or a punch of color) and a vintage mini rug to anchor even the smallest of spaces🤩 Which is your fav??⁠ ⁠ 📷 @heathertalbert & @margaretrajic⁠ Styling: @kimberlyswedelius & @studio_officer
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We love creating moments of pattern and color in powder rooms. The recipe is one...

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The Pierce kids vanity is SO close to being finished. Still to come: English reeded...

A vision of 💚 No pinches for us today😉🍀⁠ ⁠ 📷 @margaretrajic⁠ Styling @studio_officer and @brandideversrussow
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A vision of 💚 No pinches for us today😉🍀⁠ ⁠ 📷 @margaretrajic⁠ Styling @studio_officer and...

Ephraim details that I just can't quit.
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Ephraim details that I just can't quit.

Feeling spring? Us too😍 Nothing ⁠beats a breakfast nook with fresh fruit and flowers.⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @heathertalbert⁠ styling: @kimberlyswedelius⁠ ⁠
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Feeling spring? Us too😍 Nothing ⁠beats a breakfast nook with fresh fruit and flowers.⁠ ⁠...

Life is better with friends, margaritas and the ocean♥️🍹🌊 So grateful for time away and for these women in my life.
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Life is better with friends, margaritas and the ocean♥️🍹🌊 So grateful for time away and...

What is the one piece of furniture we can put anywhere (and EVERYWHERE😉?) A bench or ottoman. They serve so many functional purposes in entries, living rooms, dining rooms, even as a small foot print coffee table. The versatility is endless. We especially love when we can snag a vintage piece and reupholster it! Comment and tell us which is your favorite♥️ 📷 @margaretrajic Styling @studio_officer and @brandideversrussow
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What is the one piece of furniture we can put anywhere (and EVERYWHERE😉?) A bench...

That’s a wrap! Final furniture placed, window treatments installed and this house feels extra cozy with a blanket of snow. Back to Chicago before I head off to Mexico for a 40th girls trip next week☀️
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That’s a wrap! Final furniture placed, window treatments installed and this house feels extra cozy...

It may not be the professional shot yet, but it's still pretty dang good🤩 Swipe for the before👉️
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It may not be the professional shot yet, but it's still pretty dang good🤩 Swipe...

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Construction➡️completion. I leave for Ephraim tomorrow for our final furniture and window treatment install. This...

We LOVE and live for referrals🥰 Our Oakdale clients referred their neighbors last year after we completed this kitchen and main floor in early 2024. Now we have the joy of working with our Lakewood client on her kitchen and main floor furnishings. Two completely different vibes (though both have Nancy Meyers nods worked in) and we are so excited to share more of Lakewood this year💫⁠ ⁠ 📷 @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer
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We LOVE and live for referrals🥰 Our Oakdale clients referred their neighbors last year after...

Feb so far♥️ When you were sick for 80% of it, it really flies🫠 1. New project in Beverly 2. Our @annsacks main floor bath tile arrived 3. Thayer electrical and framing complete 4. Lakewood concepts 5. Pierce kids bath tile complete
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Feb so far♥️ When you were sick for 80% of it, it really flies🫠 1....

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A little❣️for us today. We have been SO lucky to be featured in these amazing...

Working on the Pierce kids bathroom has me looking back on some of my fav kid centric haywoodmade spaces. The goal: always cute, functional and able to grow as the kiddos do😉⁠ ⁠ 📷 @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer⁠ ⁠
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Working on the Pierce kids bathroom has me looking back on some of my fav...

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‼️Three days left in the @luxemagazine Red Awards voting and we need your help! We...

Tile progress humming right along at Pierce🤍
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Tile progress humming right along at Pierce🤍

How's everyone doing out there? Between sickness and the state of the world, I feel like we could all use a rest. With that, here are some of our favorite side chairs to sit for a spell🪄⁠ ⁠ 📷 @margaretrajic⁠ Styling: @studio_officer and @brandidevers
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How's everyone doing out there? Between sickness and the state of the world, I feel...

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Are you thinking about a design project this year? Curious about working with us? Comment...

The Pensacola office was featured in @archdigest last week in a round up of home offices🖤 We designed this space around the custom @ottraxzw desk back in 2019 and I love that it is still resonates. While we love a trend, we center our designs around classic elements with a fresh take that stand the test of time. ⁠Check out the article in stories!⁠ ⁠ 📷 @margaretrajic⁠ Styling: @studio_officer
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The Pensacola office was featured in @archdigest last week in a round up of home...

🚨We are THRILLED to be included in the Wow Factor category for the Asbury Sunroom in LUXE Interiors + Design’s RED Readers’ Choice Awards🚨 ⁠ ⁠ Voting can happen every day and closes Feb. 14. Linkinbio and we appreciate every single vote! ⁠ ⁠ 📷 @margaretrajic⁠ Styling: @studio_officer
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🚨We are THRILLED to be included in the Wow Factor category for the Asbury Sunroom...

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Paris Part Deux: all the color, texture and details♥️ @parisdecooff_home was one for the books!

A love story for stairway runners 🫶 📷 @margaretrajic Styling: @studio_officer
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A love story for stairway runners 🫶 📷 @margaretrajic Styling: @studio_officer

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Still trying to get back to Chicago time and can’t wait to share the full...

A dream design experience so far at @parisdecooff_home taking in ALL the beauty❤️ A few of my favs and even more to come!
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A dream design experience so far at @parisdecooff_home taking in ALL the beauty❤️ A few...

The last time I was in Paris it was 2013 right after Mike and I got engaged. We were babies! I'm SO excited to be heading to @parisdecohomeofficial on Monday with @xx_samanthaleigh and get ready for us to max out Parisian IG content🤩🇫🇷
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The last time I was in Paris it was 2013 right after Mike and I...

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3️⃣ YEARSin the making: I started planning for our main floor bathroom renovation in 2022....

Entering into 2025 sharing a round up of some of our fav entry moments🤩 How is everyone livin'? Happy to be back in a routine or still holiday dreaming?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 📷: @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer
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Entering into 2025 sharing a round up of some of our fav entry moments🤩 How...

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2024 was the best yet! The team grew and hit its stride, super exciting projects...

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A sinus infection and pink eye put me a little behind wishing everyone a Merry...

A shot of our primary and its evolution (still need to professionally capture the new headboard and drapes!) because all I can think about is that there needs to be a revision to the Night Before Christmas to include a part about parents being nestled snug in their beds😴 The magic fatigue is setting in...how is everyone holding up? 2 more sleeps!
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A shot of our primary and its evolution (still need to professionally capture the new...

Going into 2025 continuing our core approach to design while pushing a few boundaries😉 My semi-controversial hot take: I’m a brass girlie through and through but something shifted this year when seeing more handmade hardware collections in different finishes. Especially copper and polished nickel. We are going all in on polished nickel with our main floor bathroom reno in 2025 and I am loving it. What is your take??
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Going into 2025 continuing our core approach to design while pushing a few boundaries😉 My...

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A little glimpse of the vendors we’ve been crushing on at @themartchicago @themartshowrooms 🤍

Upcoming holiday breakfasts make me think about eat-in kitchen nooks and the high-use spaces they are🥞🥓☕️ Swipe for a round up of some of our favs!⁠ ⁠ 1. Asbury - in collaboration with @denisehauserdesign⁠ 2. Leclaire ⁠ 3. Newport⁠ 4. Chestnut - work in progress!⁠ 5. Wayne - the existing banquette bench was great and we added a custom table for more function⁠ ⁠ 📷: @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer
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Upcoming holiday breakfasts make me think about eat-in kitchen nooks and the high-use spaces they...

High impact, jewel box space brought to you by 🐍 + 🌿 in the Pierce powder room. Swipe for the mixed metal details and the before⏩️⁠ ⁠ And our first high tank 🚽! When @xx_samanthaleigh challenged a standard toilet with this beauty, it was a no brainer.⁠
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High impact, jewel box space brought to you by 🐍 + 🌿 in the Pierce...

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Our UC co-op Mary’s last day was yesterday and we did a little this or...

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The Asbury dining room is returning to its Victorian roots before our 👀 Can’t wait...

With the holidays around the corner, I’ve been reflecting on family rooms. The memories created there over the course of years, traditions born in those spaces, the formative experiences for kids who later grow up to start their own traditions and how special that all is. ⁠ ⁠ These are a few of my favorite family rooms: my house, Briar, Oakley, Queens Lane and Newport❤️⁠ ⁠ 📷: @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer⁠ ⁠
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With the holidays around the corner, I’ve been reflecting on family rooms. The memories created...

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So this is love…for lighting🤍 It’s that time of year where ambient lighting sets the...

The Park Place built-in this summer demonstrates just how much paint can do, plus a little brass🎨⁠ Swipe for the before!⁠ ⁠ I harp on this a lot, but we cherish our client relationships. Getting to work our way through a client's home over the course of 1-2 years (or multiple years in some cases!) is an honor.⁠ ⁠ We are super excited to be embarking on our second project with the Park Place clients and this time focused on designing a custom banquette in their kitchen. This is one of our MOST common requests from clients with young families. And having one in my personal home, I can tell you they are a true workhorse space🍽️ More exciting things to come with this in 2025!⁠ ⁠ 📷: @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer⁠ ⁠
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The Park Place built-in this summer demonstrates just how much paint can do, plus a...

Crossing the 🏁 in our Chestnut project where sometimes a before + after swipe can be so satisfying👉️ Can't wait to shoot this project in 2025!
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Crossing the 🏁 in our Chestnut project where sometimes a before + after swipe can...

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Behind every professional photo are COUNTLESS decisions to design a beautiful, functional, and thoughtful space....

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Highlight reel of our trip to Door County (family edition 😉) There is no replacement...

Happy Thanksgiving🦃🍁🤍 I am grateful for my family, good health, my amazing team that pours themselves into our work, the incredible clients who are also terrific people and all the trades/partners who help us create one-of-a-kind spaces. Taking any sort of time off is a struggle for me, but the trip we had to Door County this week was the first time my mind has been quiet in a long time. We watched movies, played pool, enjoyed the fresh crisp air, laughed, bowled, and loved being together as a family. I felt so lucky that I get to do what I love while taking the people I love along for the ride🤍
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Happy Thanksgiving🦃🍁🤍 I am grateful for my family, good health, my amazing team that pours...

Install ✌️complete in Ephraim! Just waiting on a few furnishing items, light fixtures and window treatments. Even though we very much designed this home to be cozy, relaxing, and used the surrounding woods to inspire the color palette, seeing everything on an overcast day that turned to early darkness was extra special. 1. @trovebystudioduggan came all the way from London to find its beautiful spot in the queen guest room 2. Entry with custom rondel glass and vintage rug 3. Primary sitting room with the vintage rug placed 4. Library side chairs in @designsofthetime washed linen 5. Queen guest room beds 6. King guest room rug 7. Office ceiling wallpaper complete and fabric wall covering to come!
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Install ✌️complete in Ephraim! Just waiting on a few furnishing items, light fixtures and window...

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I’ve been looking forward to this runner for months🤩 Grateful for our amazing (and patient!)...

Only 6️⃣ days remain until the official kickoff of hosting season! 🦃 Take a look at some of our favorite dining spaces that showcase a range of aesthetics.⁠ ⁠ 📷: @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer
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Only 6️⃣ days remain until the official kickoff of hosting season! 🦃 Take a look...

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SO excited to see these wallpapers go up in the Asbury dining room in a...

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The team and I were thrilled to visit @tmsupply a few weeks ago for a...

4️⃣0️⃣ and making my dreams of a customized mini club come true all with a revival of DJ Slaywood @mikehaywood 🪩 But seriously, I’m ready to say✌️to my 30s and moving into a new era🫶 Bring on the next decade!
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4️⃣0️⃣ and making my dreams of a customized mini club come true all with a...

Generally, I am pro-stripes in all capacities, but not in this case at our Pierce project. Kids rooms are near and dear to my heart as is making it possible for them to grow INTO not OUT OF the aesthetic. Simplifying our client's sons room with a mid-tone blue and navy custom roman shades make it feel timeless, with a side of playful🥰
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Generally, I am pro-stripes in all capacities, but not in this case at our Pierce...