Logo for Sandra Jessica Interiors featuring stylized initials and modern typography.

chicago based interior designer

 We design warm, modern homes that feel elevated, functional, personal.

Our focus is on creating spaces that look beautiful and support real life. From renovations to full-service design, we aim to make the process clear, organized, and stress-free so you can enjoy the transformation from start to finish.

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A wooden hallway accent wall with a round mirror, hooks holding a black bag and a beige coat, a potted plant on a wooden bench, a colorful ceramic elephant sculpture, and part of a blue and gray upholstered sofa in a living room.
A cozy dining nook with a beige curved sofa, a round wooden table, a potted plant, a candelabra, a bowl of artichokes, and a white drum pendant light hanging from the ceiling.
Close-up photo of a white marble table with gray veins, featuring two stacked books titled "Tom Ford" and "Vogue" and a black vase with some green plant leaves.

How it Works

The Design Process

Design shouldn’t feel overwhelming or confusing. That’s exactly why I created three levels of design support, so you can choose what fits your space and your needs. Whether you’re refreshing a small area, giving a room a full glow-up, or diving into a full renovation, you’ll have the right level of guidance every step of the way.

I work with homeowners who want their space to feel warm, modern, intentional, and lived in. My role is to bring clarity and creativity to the process so you’re not second-guessing every decision. At the end of it all, the goal is simple. I want you to walk into your home and feel proud. A space that feels elevated and works beautifully for your everyday life.

Kickstart Design

Perfect for smaller spaces or clients who need clear direction without a full-service commitment.

Signature
Style

Signature Style is your middle-tier service designed for medium-sized projects that need more hands-on support and a cohesive design vision.

The Luxe Experience

For full-home transformations, remodels, or projects that demand a high level of detail, The Luxe Experience delivers complete, full-service design.

A woman in a beige blazer and dark jeans standing and smiling by a dining table in a bright, modern room with white walls and wooden floor.

I’m Sandra

the designer behind Sandra Jessica Interiors.

For me, design is all about understanding how you live and creating a home that supports your everyday life. I’m all about warm, modern design that feels comfortable and lived in. I love mixing textures, balancing function and style, and creating homes that feel like a reflection of the people who live in them.

My background spans residential renovations, kitchen and bath design, and commercial projects, giving me a wide range of experience in problem-solving, space planning, and guiding clients through big decisions. I love taking a vision, even a half-formed one, and shaping it into a clear direction that feels intentional and customized to you.

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“The finished product is worlds beyond anything we could have ever imagined”

“Sandra expertly accounted for all of the strong preferences my wife and I communicated -- on layout, style, and other "non-negotiables" -- in completely revamping the front area of our ranch-style home in Rogers Park. The finished product is worlds beyond anything we could have ever imagined or managed on our own. She did an exceptional job working with our contractor to help guide the renovation remained on schedule. Total 10/10 experience!”

-Peter & Alison

Project Spotlights

If you love a good before-and-after moment, you’ll like these.

Here are a few recent project tours with all the design details and the stories behind them.

Bathroom vanity with dark wood cabinets, white countertop, black faucet, a large mirror with a marble wall behind, and a black vase with green flowers. Two wooden shelves with decor items and a framed picture are on the wall.

SJI PROJECT TOUR

FROM SEPARATE
TO SEAMLESS

A bedroom with a large bed covered in white bedding, positioned near a window with white curtains. The wall behind the bed is painted dark, and there is a piece of artwork hanging above the bed. There is a bedside table with a lamp and some books.

SJI PROJECT TOUR

TRANSFORMING A HOME INTO A DREAM RETREAT

Modern bathroom with a white vanity, gold handles, a flower vase, mirror, toilet, and a shower with beige tiles and a dual showerhead.

SJI PROJECT TOUR

CRISP & CLEAN
BATH OASIS

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Sharing the real side of design. From client projects and business tips to travel and studio life, this channel is all about what it’s really like to run a creative business.

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