A modern dining nook with a curved brown booth, a black round table, and two accent chairs with white and teal legs. On the wall, a large framed photograph features animals like a zebra, polar bear, and bird in a museum setting. Above, a unique chandelier with three hanging pendant lights in black, clear glass, and black metal is suspended from the ceiling, which is painted in segments of gray, white, and black.

Interior Design Studio CHICAGO

DESIGN FOR THE BOLD

Studio Sven is a full-service interior design studio known for intriguing and elevated, yet extremely livable residential spaces. We are passionate about well-curated lifestyles, grounding each space in feeling, form, and function.

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We BELIEVE
IN CURIOSITY OVER CONFORMITY.

Curiosity is our superpower. Questioning, observing, and connecting the dots.
We dive deep into how you live, what you need, and the lifestyle you desire.

We are focused on authenticity—exploring new ideas for each challenge, creating bespoke pieces, and delivering the unexpected. We obsess over the details that make all the difference between good and great, so you don’t have to.

Modern dining room with a black rectangular table, eight white upholstered chairs with wooden backs, abstract art painting on the wall, two large potted plants, and decorative stones on the table. Black curtains cover a window on the left.

OUR STUDIO’S PHILOSOPHY

We DESIGN FOR OUR CLIENTS LIVES, NOT JUST THEIR HOMES.

We are consistent in our philosophy and design in response to how you live in and interact with the space around you — your daily challenges and the life you aspire to live — to create a space where you can truly thrive.

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OUR SERVICES

Every element of the intimate design process — from that first moment of magic, through the last piece of art hung — is meticulously managed. It’s our complete obsession with getting it right that instills confidence and trust with clients, vendors, and artisans, and allows Studio Sven to do its thing. The results are homes that look killer, but more importantly, make for a more well-rounded and beautiful life.

It's essential to start new construction projects with the right team. Through close collaboration with architects and contractors, we ensure transparent communication throughout every phase of the project, leveraging our expertise and meticulous attention to detail. The result is a cohesive and thoughtfully crafted design tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
Whether it's updating a fireplace, overhauling a kitchen and bath, or undertaking a full gut renovation, we’ve got you covered! We thrive on challenges and apply our signature strategies for maximizing square footage and resources. Ask Lauren about the complete gut renovation of her 130-year-old Victorian home.
It’s more than selecting a beautiful sofa; it’s about function, cohesion, and balance with a touch of the unexpected. We bring the vision—and have the experience to back it up. We hunt, specify, modify, and craft custom solutions. We purchase it, track it, install it, and style it.

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OUR WORK

Studio Sven designs for multi-faceted and passionate individuals, offering an elevated reflection of how they experience the world.

A living room corner with a blue velvet sofa, decorative pillows, a tall white and gold floor lamp, a floral tapestry, and wall-mounted circular mirrors.

LOFTY ASPIRATIONS

A fully renovated Wicker Park
penthouse with the perfect mix of vintage & contemporary furnishings.

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A home office with dark wood furniture and maroon walls. There are black shelves with books and decorative items, a desk with an open book and a gold statue, a modern chair with a brown seat, and a round white lamp on a black striped pedestal. A large abstract painting hangs on the wall above the desk, and there is a patterned rug on the wooden floor.

1550 On
The Park

A Gold Coast gem for a fashion
forward family combines 1970s vibes
& modern livability.

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Living room with black sideboard, tall vase with green and purple flowers, decorative round plates, window with sheer curtains, red velvet sofa with two pillows, glass coffee table with decorative items, and a black and white patterned rug.

FULTON
FIRE

An enviable art collection sets
the tone for this bachelor’s dual-purpose, industrial solo pad.

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A woman with long red hair, wearing a black outfit and leather jacket, smiling while holding a small golden object, standing near a black dining table with pink upholstered chairs in a modern dining room with large potted plants, abstract artwork on the wall, three purple pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, and natural light from a window with curtains.

MEET OUR
FOUNDER

Lauren Svenstrup leads Studio Sven with a hefty dose of wit and an undeniable point of view.

With a background in furniture and human-centered design, along with an impressive resume built at some of the country’s leading interior design firms, Lauren toes the line of her studied, old-school design past with her inclination to buck the rules at every turn. It’s that balanced dualism that makes up her unique brand of alchemy.

Through a collaborative process, Lauren carefully focuses on what makes each client tick, allowing her to dream up the spaces seen in the likes of The Wall Street Journal, LUXE Interiors + Design, and Rue.

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In the Press

Testimonials

LIVINGETC

“LAUREN FOCUSES ON CREATING A SPACE THAT LOOKS FABULOUS BUT IS ALSO COMFORTABLE ENOUGH TO LIVE IN.”

MODERN LUXURY INTERIORS

“LAUREN SVENSTRUP HAS MADE A NAME FOR HERSELF WITH BOLD, HIGHLY CURATED DESIGN PROJECTS…HERE, THE RISING STAR DESIGNER SHARES SOME OF HER FAVORITE FINDS.”

GREAT LAKES BY DESIGN

"Naturally inquisitive, [Studio Sven] continually seeks to interrogate design choices and solutions to mine the deeper constructs of a client’s needs."

LUXE INTERIORS & DESIGN

“When faced with the unconventional, designer lauren svenstrup always feels right at home.”

Interior of a modern living room with large windows, black bookshelf, colorful decor, and eclectic furniture.

Text reading 'House Beautiful' on a black background.

Black and white illustration of a vintage camera with a large lens

A skeleton sculpture made from various metallic parts, standing against a gray background.

Text reading 'Modern Luxury Interiors' on a black background.

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A collage of two interior home spaces: a kitchen with marble countertops, decorative objects, and a window, and a living room with modern art, a gray couch, and decorative items.

FAQs

At Studio Sven, full-service means we are with you from concept to completion.
We take the time to get to know you and help you make the best decisions to align with your aesthetic, lifestyle, and investment goals. We assist you in defining and developing your personal aesthetic, introducing new concepts, and pushing boundaries, resulting in a design that is unexpected yet perfectly you.
We source and coordinate every item to bring the vision to life. We draft plans, create timelines, handle purchasing and logistics, and execute installations—all while addressing any unexpected challenges along the way. Transforming what can be an overwhelming endeavor into a memorable experience.
Each client is unique, with their own distinct priorities and preferences. After the initial consultation, we can provide a cost range based on similar-sized projects we've completed in the past. However, it's still too early to determine the exact cost of your project.
Without thoroughly exploring the possibilities, lifestyle benefits, and associated costs, it can be challenging to grasp the true value of investing in something as personal as your home.
We analyze, hypothesize, and advise– focusing first on the big concepts to determine your investment threshold while maximizing resources. Most importantly, we educate and empower our clients, ensuring they feel confident in their decisions and the associated investments.
To us, Unapologetic living is an aspirational way of being. It’s embracing the present, and doing so confidently.
More specifically, prioritizing function and self-fulfillment within the confines of your home, and doing so without regret. We create an environment that enables you to function as your highest self and feel settled and accomplished exactly where you are in life. Unapologetically embrace life—whether it’s investing in a piece of art you love or adding personal touches to a home that may not be your forever home. When the focus is on you and your lifestyle, even for a brief moment, the results can be truly transformative.