Based in the Chicagoland area, we specialize in creating homes designed for real life. Our goal is to design homes that feel cohesive, thoughtful, and tailored to how you live. The result is a space that’s both beautiful and functional, comfortable enough for everyday moments and timeless enough to enjoy for years to come.
Our services flex to fit each client’s needs. We assist with everything from selecting finishes, materials, paint, and lighting for renovations and new construction, to full furnishings and styling for existing spaces. For clients outside the area, we also offer virtual design services.
Dara Agruss Design is a full-service residential design studio specializing in family homes that balance beauty, comfort, and everyday livability. We create cohesive, thoughtfully curated
interiors where elevated design meets real life, ensuring each space feels welcoming, personal, and effortlessly functional. Our work blends refined materials, layered textures, and intentional details to deliver homes that feel warm, modern, and deeply lived in. Before launching the studio, Dara built a career as a classroom teacher, an experience that now shapes the clarity, communication, and empathy at the heart of our design process. Those years developed a deep understanding of how people think, learn, and make decisions, which naturally informs the way we guide clients through each phase of creating a home. While Dara had always been drawn to creativity and making things beautiful, interior design became the place where that instinct met her love of shaping meaningful, functional spaces.
Today, that foundation influences everything we do. We curate homes that reflect your style, support your lifestyle, and feel good to live in every single day.
