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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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Chestnut is making major strides this week ahead of our client's newest arrival soon👶💝 So many more beautiful things to come!
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Chestnut is making major strides this week ahead of our client's newest arrival soon👶💝 So...

That quick weather change had us thinking about this fireplace transformation🔥⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer
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That quick weather change had us thinking about this fireplace transformation🔥⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @margaretrajic⁠ styling:...

A little Pierce painting progress moment including their sweet 🐈️🐈‍⬛ And the stunning powder room wallpaper arrived last week😍 Happy Saturday, friends!
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A little Pierce painting progress moment including their sweet 🐈️🐈‍⬛ And the stunning powder room...

The family room at Asbury serves as a the connecting point to the rest of the main floor. The front spaces feature a rich and dramatic color scheme, in contrast to the bright and cheerful sunroom located at the back of the house. Although this wasn’t part of our initial scope, the clients felt (and we agreed!) an additional element was needed to unify the design. We added a touch of old and new (a constant theme throughout this project😉) with drapes and a vintage rug to enhance the family room. What do you think of the final result?? Comment below⬇️⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer
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The family room at Asbury serves as a the connecting point to the rest of...

The charming eat-in nook at Newport is absolutely adorable🌺 It's hard to believe this was the client's existing wood table that we lacquered in Farrow & Ball's Mere Green to match the custom banquette! Would you dare to go bold with pattern AND color? Comment below👇️
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The charming eat-in nook at Newport is absolutely adorable🌺 It's hard to believe this was...
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I did not have childlike excitement on my bingo card for 2024, but that’s what...

Some shots catching the vibe of my trip to London last week🇬🇧 Mixing in the Design Centre was a great way to survive the post show blues💕
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Some shots catching the vibe of my trip to London last week🇬🇧 Mixing in the...

BACK ENTRY solutions🚪 We are incorporating these in a few projects right now for families to make it easier to come/go out of a back entrance. This bench at Newport makes it a snap to tuck away kiddo's shoes and have a great spot to sit down when you need it. And isn't every bench better with a custom french tufted cushion?😉⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @brandidevers
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BACK ENTRY solutions🚪 We are incorporating these in a few projects right now for families...

A peek behind the scenes of how the primary bedroom, antechamber, bathroom and sitting room came together🤩⁠
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A peek behind the scenes of how the primary bedroom, antechamber, bathroom and sitting room...

The best house in the woods there ever was🌲 With each visit we fall more in ❤️ with the beauty of Door County and get so excited for our client's to officially move in!
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The best house in the woods there ever was🌲 With each visit we fall more...

2014 ➡️ 2024. Ten years of ups, downs, sideways and everything in between. I am unclear how 10 years has come and gone, but what I do know is I’m really glad they’ve been with you @mikehaywood ♥️
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2014 ➡️ 2024. Ten years of ups, downs, sideways and everything in between. I am...

Check out this incredible before + after journey in the Asbury entry! It's 🤯 and we loved taking the house back to it's Victoria roots, but with a twist🥰⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer
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Check out this incredible before + after journey in the Asbury entry! It's 🤯 and...

The walls of Wayne on a wallpaper Wednesday🤩 We are so excited to see the wallpapers going up and can't wait to share more of the transformation happening next month!
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The walls of Wayne on a wallpaper Wednesday🤩 We are so excited to see the...

When I first walked through Asbury, I knew the parlor needed an Emily in Paris moment🇫🇷 I even went as far as calling @farrowandball to confirm that the wall color in the GORGEOUS Savoir office was in fact Brassica. The clients leaned in and trusted the vision which included layers of champagnes, oranges and ⁠dusty purples. And of course, a touch of antique mirror and brass⁠💛⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer
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When I first walked through Asbury, I knew the parlor needed an Emily in Paris...

1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣ shots at Oakdale that capture the Nancy Meyers vibe of this beautiful kitchen. One of our favorite ways to bring warmth and light into a space is using creamy hues. It creates a timeless aesthetic and transforms low light rooms☀️ We used a custom white on the cabinets and @benjaminmoore Swiss Coffee on the walls throughout. Which do you prefer?: Bright White or Creamy Hues?⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer
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1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣ shots at Oakdale that capture the Nancy Meyers vibe of this beautiful...
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We had two photo shoots back to back with @margaretrajic and can’t wait to share...

Ephraim progress and it's SO good😁 Slat wall concealing the powder and pantry doors, hall bath tile complete, bunk room wallpaper going in and bunk bath shower tile complete🤍
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Ephraim progress and it's SO good😁 Slat wall concealing the powder and pantry doors, hall...

Already looking at my camera reel from last week’s @themartshowrooms Designer Immersion Tour for new project selections♥️ We always keep our 👀 out for interesting and unique products for our clients and The Mart is FULL of them. Can’t wait to work these beauties in!@themartchicago @kravetinc @kravet.lj.bf.chicago@aneesfurniture @assembledworks @starkcarpet @brownjordan1945 @richardnortongallery @middleby_chicago @subzeromidwest #themartambassador #sourcethemart #themart #chicagointeriordesigner
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Already looking at my camera reel from last week’s @themartshowrooms Designer Immersion Tour for new...

It brings me immense joy to create new moments in an old home🏠️ The bookcase in the Asbury lounge was missing a few shelves (thankfully in the basement!) and our client's book collection was begging to be displayed📚️ We drenched the walls, crown and bookcase in @farrowandball Green Smoke for the perfect moody library feel. Layering in a vintage rug is a go-to of ours for instantly creating a collected vibe.⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer⁠
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It brings me immense joy to create new moments in an old home🏠️ The bookcase...

Next up...🥁⁠⁠- Library⁠- Family Room⁠- Dining Room⁠- Kitchen ⁠⁠We designed their open floor plan to allow this family to engage with each other and spread out all at the same time🤍
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Next up...🥁⁠ ⁠ - Library⁠ - Family Room⁠ - Dining Room⁠ - Kitchen ⁠ ⁠...

Back-to-back photoshoots with Newport last week and Park Place today. When the floral looks this good, you have to squeeze them in to take advantage💐 Check out stories for more BTS!
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Back-to-back photoshoots with Newport last week and Park Place today. When the floral looks this...

We are overdue for a really great before + after🤩⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer
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We are overdue for a really great before + after🤩⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer

It has been one heck of a summer ☀️ If you've been following along, you know we are busy wrapping up projects, having photoshoots, starting new projects and preparing for our biggest install ever this fall in Ephraim, WI. With so many amazing things in the works, partnering with incredible vendors makes all of this run smoothly and gets great product in our client's homes.⁠ Our relationships with @themartshowrooms play a key part in that.⁠⁠That's why I am EXTRA thrilled to be a #theMARTambassador this week. Keep your 👀 out for lots of BTS content in stories!⁠⁠
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It has been one heck of a summer ☀️ If you've been following along, you...

Check out of our favorite jewel boxes spaces ⏭️ Smaller spaces are such an opportunity to get punchy with color or wallpaper especially for those who want an approachable way to go bold ❤️⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer
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Check out of our favorite jewel boxes spaces ⏭️ Smaller spaces are such an opportunity...

We are ALREADY looking at our project calendar through the end of 2024 and would love to add you to the mix. Head to our website and submit your inquiry now✔️
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We are ALREADY looking at our project calendar through the end of 2024 and would...

🎆🎇 We are in MARTHA STEWART ⁠for our Asbury project, talking about how to approach a historical renovation🎆🎇 You won't want to miss this. Linkin.bio to read more!⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer⁠kitchen design: @denisehauserdesign
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🎆🎇 We are in MARTHA STEWART ⁠for our Asbury project, talking about how to approach...

Our first family vaca and I can think of no where better🤍 I am so glad @_fieldandlake_ and I share @margaretrajic as our photographer because this place is perfection!
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Our first family vaca and I can think of no where better🤍 I am so...

TGIF in the Oakdale family room😉⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: @studio_officer
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TGIF in the Oakdale family room😉⁠ ⁠ 📷️ @margaretrajic⁠ styling: @studio_officer

The Ephraim main floor is one-of-a-kind🤍 Today, we are sharing the final selections for these hard working spaces in this Door County home:⁠⁠- Entry⁠- Powder Room⁠- Pantry⁠- Laundry⁠- Mudroom⁠⁠Swipe to see them all! Which one if your favorite?? Share in comments👇️
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The Ephraim main floor is one-of-a-kind🤍 Today, we are sharing the final selections for these...
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Beyond honored to be featured in the Modern Luxury Interiors Trending Guide🥰 I so admire...

We have SO many great things happening in our projects and @hollyhuntdesign wallpaper at our Wayne project is just one of them🤍 Subtle, metallic and soft. It will be an amazing backdrop to the custom millwork coming to this family room soon!
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We have SO many great things happening in our projects and @hollyhuntdesign wallpaper at our...

I'm alive (😮‍💨) and the best way I know how to hit the grid is with one heck of a before & after. What a difference a slightly larger window over the sink and not having uppers on that wall makes! Instead we opted for a Taj Mahal quartzite ledge to keep it airy and open. Swipe for the before➡️
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I'm alive (😮‍💨) and the best way I know how to hit the grid is...

Sundays are for sunrooms☀️🛋️ The Park Place sunroom is the perfect spot for coffee, cocktails or a Sunday 😴 Even with just an iPhone shot, you can feel the good vibes in this room! What is your fav element in the new space??
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Sundays are for sunrooms☀️🛋️ The Park Place sunroom is the perfect spot for coffee, cocktails...

📣MARTHA STEWART ALERT📣 It was so fun to chat about one of our favorite spaces to design: family rooms! Diving deeper, is the comparison between LIVING rooms and FAMILY rooms. Can you tell which is which?👆👆 Comment below and I’ll share the answers!
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📣MARTHA STEWART ALERT📣 It was so fun to chat about one of our favorite spaces...

Our clients at Oakdale were SO ready to leave the dark walls and cabinetry behind. A crisp use of cream throughout make it feel inviting and a better floor plan created more defined spaces in the kitchen and dining room. Swipe for the before 👉️
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Our clients at Oakdale were SO ready to leave the dark walls and cabinetry behind....

The progress at Ephraim has me SO excited🤍 Swipe for the bunk room, kitchen, library, entry cabinets and grilles!
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The progress at Ephraim has me SO excited🤍 Swipe for the bunk room, kitchen, library,...

Mother's Day carries even more gratitude this year💞 Motherhood and womanhood are a blurred line for me. I'm not sure where one starts and the other stops. Years of my life were devoted to my body being a safe home for babies to grow. The constant change and adaptation that women's bodies go through, is remarkable. It's also why it's difficult to identify a problem when there is one.⁠⁠In March, I found out that I have adenomyosis and endometriosis. For about 10 years I've known that something wasn't right as more and more auto-immune issues kept popping up. I've done more testing than I care to talk about, seen more dismissive doctors than should be able to practice and always known in my gut, it was something more. ⁠It is validating to now have a cause because we ALWAYS know our bodies best.⁠⁠I'm sharing this because without those in my life sharing their experiences with adenomyosis and endometriosis, I would have continued to suffer month after month. Without being able to articulate when and how my symptoms were progressing, I would have certainly gone another 10 years trying to push through. ⁠⁠Thankfully, I will be having a hysterectomy at the end of May. It may not be a medical silver bullet, but it is a step in the right direction. It's also now clear that a chapter of my life is definitively over. The same part of my body that held babies, is the same part that is causing so much pain. I'm both grateful and ready to part ways with my uterus. ⁠⁠I am finding peace in what comes next though. I am hopeful that this surgery will dramatically improve my quality of life. I pray for a smooth recovery and that I will feel like a better version of myself on the other side. ⁠⁠I also hope that anyone reading this who suspects there is something not right about their cycle or overall health, that they continue to push and advocate for themselves. It is such a long road, but when you find answers, it's such a relief.⁠⁠📷️ @bassosphoto ⁠⁠
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Mother's Day carries even more gratitude this year💞 Motherhood and womanhood are a blurred line...

A mantel refresh and reupholstering vintage chairs can make ALL the difference 🔥 Also, that fireplace screen was an heirloom we swooned over the moment our client pulled it out!⁠⁠📷️ @margaretrajic⁠styling: studio_officer
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A mantel refresh and reupholstering vintage chairs can make ALL the difference 🔥 Also, that...

When the before photos look this good...🥰 We kicked off our Pierce project this week and the scheme is already coming together. Pulling in colors from our client's art collection and taking inspiration from the architectural details is our jumping off point. Can't wait to share more!
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When the before photos look this good...🥰 We kicked off our Pierce project this week...

A room that SINGS spring🌷 The family room at Queens Lane is serving as the inspo for a current project where deep and comfy sofas are the priority♥️
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A room that SINGS spring🌷 The family room at Queens Lane is serving as the...

A before + after that created the perfect spot for a beloved piece of art🖼️⁠
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A before + after that created the perfect spot for a beloved piece of art🖼️⁠

Lilac szn is upon us🪻They are extra pretty and fragrant this year. Get out there and smell the flowers!
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Lilac szn is upon us🪻They are extra pretty and fragrant this year. Get out there...

Let's face it: We all want a dedicated pantry space and a lot of Chicago floor plans can't accommodate it. The solution? A cabinet wall🤩 It allows clients to conceal all the kitchen stuff (including the microwave inside the mirrored cabinet!) and it serves as a focal point. We are OBSESSED with the way this turned out at Oakdale. We dressed up the finishes by adding antiqued mirror, fluted glass in the upper cabinets and shelves on end for decor and cookbooks📚️ ⁠⁠What is your favorite element in this space? Share below👇🏻
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Let's face it: We all want a dedicated pantry space and a lot of Chicago...

New project comin' in hot🔥 We are so excited to kick-off this historical Greystone in Bucktown. We will be softening the modern edge by playing up the vintage elements of the home and adding new touches. Follow along as we share the progress of this stunning 1880s home!
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New project comin' in hot🔥 We are so excited to kick-off this historical Greystone in...
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When the client asks for color and pattern, you BRING it💚 Install days after months...

Prepare to be amazed by the incredible Oakdale kitchen reveal😍 You won't believe your eyes when you witness this mind-blowing transformation. Swipe for the before ⏭️
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Prepare to be amazed by the incredible Oakdale kitchen reveal😍 You won't believe your eyes...
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Yesterday’s photoshoot at Oakdale🤍 I love the softness along with the layered aesthetic of old...

Ephraim progress shots ➡️ Primary pocket doors, clear cedar ceiling in the bunk room, patio double sided fireplace, dining room & entry.So much excitement seeing the design elements taking shape!⁠
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Ephraim progress shots ➡️ Primary pocket doors, clear cedar ceiling in the bunk room, patio...

A craft room that would inspire anyone to create🎨 We love the fun touches and playful lighting we selected for this one-of-a-kind creative space❤️⁠
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A craft room that would inspire anyone to create🎨 We love the fun touches and...
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When amazing samples keep walking in the door, @xx_samanthaleigh does an impromptu flatlay🤩 Obsessed with...