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Finished projects by Interior Planning and Design, Inc.™ have appeared in numerous publications. Our most recent publications include: |
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U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement "Interior Planning & Design, Inc. has been selected for the 2009 Best of Naperville Award in the Interior Design category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). "The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. "Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties." - U.S. Commerce Association |
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| Illinois Alumni May/June 2010
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House Beautiful They are the brick-and-mortar aristocrats of campus- other-era mansions that (in some cases anyway) still shelter the sororities and fratenities of the University of Illinois. Recently, interior designer Joan Zeaske Kaufman '85 FAA, '85 ACES helped make over one of these aging grand dames- Alpha Gamma Delta, a castle-like house on Lincoln Avenue, there she herself lived as a sorority sister during her time at Illinois. As part of a $1 million redo of the building- since added to the National Registry of Historic Places- she awakened the classic charm of the interior with new wallpaper, paint, furniture, cabinets, and tile. Involved in the project by the sorority's building committee, Kaufman said she aimed for a look "like a little black dress that never goes out of style." Founder and head of Interior Planning & Design in Naperville, she is president of the Illinois chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. |
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| Naperville Sun April 30, 2010 |
Choose antique and know where to put it at fair Kaufman believes that antiques can be fabulous signature pieces that can add a "wow" to any room. Kaufman suggests, rather than packing a room full of antiques, have antiques interspersed among other pieces -- perhaps an antique side table or console in a family room or a piece used in a foyer or music room that adds a little "fun" to the decor. Designers at the fair also will be choosing their favorite finds to be featured at "Designers Discoveries." Designers will sift through the thousands of antiques at the fair and choose their favorite item to be highlighted throughout the weekend. They will show how the piece can be used in a home and will be on hand to educate people about their chosen piece. At last year's show Kaufman featured Dali dreamstone, one-of-a-kind, thin slabs of marble that can be used as pieces of art. She showed how to incorporate the dreamstone into a variety of different decorating styles from contemporary to transitional. "(Antiques) have a commanding presence about them, so I typically incorporate antiques into my design when I'm looking for a piece that catches attention," Kaufman said. |
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Interior Planning & Design, Inc., Celebrates 20 Years of Successful Design Business Award-winning designer Joan Kaufman is celebrating 20 years in business for Interior Planning & Design, Inc. Based in Naperville, the firm specializes in orchestrating projects form conception to completion by coordinating all design aspects from start to finish. |
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A foyer or mud room can be your family command center Kaufman has even extended the welcoming aspect of the family foyer out into the garage, having recommended painting the wall of the garage where the entrance door to the house is to start the transitional outside to inside process. |
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Custom craftsmanship, efficiency making a comeback In living areas, people want consoles for flat-screen TVs with built-in storage for DVDs and video game components, says Joan Kaufman, principal of Naperville, Ill.-based Interior Planning and Design. Custom kitchens often include small, built-in desk areas to accommodate a laptop, filing system and docking stations and chargers for various electronics, she adds. |
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| Office Insight November 30, 2009
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ASID-Illinois Chapter announced its new Board of Directors for 2009-2010. The eight-member volunteer board will be led by Joan Kaufman, owner of Interior Planning & Design, Inc. The board will bolster current programs and focus on building harmony in the interior design industry and community.
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| HomeFashion Magazine eWeekly Newsletter October 2009
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Kaufman Elected President Of Registered interior designer Joan Kaufman, a member of the American Society of Interior Designers - Illinois Chapter (ASID-IL), was elected president of the 1,600-member chapter for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, which began October 1, 2009. Kaufman has been an active member in the organization since 1985. In addition to her newly appointed position, Kaufman's interior design firm, Interior Planning and Design, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2010. In addition to her involvement with ASID, Kaufman recently became LEED accredited, has passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Exam and is a professional member of IIDA. She also is a certified professional Feng Shui practitioner.
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| Nelson's Today October 2009
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Feng Shui Décor Enhances Mood and Comfort in Home:
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| Kitchen & Bath Design News August 2009
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Designer Brings Florida Flair to Midwest Home by Andrea Girolamo Designed by Joan Kaufman, ASID, IIDA, FSI of Naperville, IL-based Interior Planning & Design, Inc., this formerly split-level home received extensive additions including a full second floor with a large master suite, and a lower-level expansion that included a new sunroom, along with expanded kitchen space. | |
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| Chicago Agent July 2009
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Design Your Way to a Sale by Joan Kaufman “Within your arsenal of marketing techniques, enlisting the help of an interior designer might go a long way in shedding months from property listing and gaining a higher offer on the home”. Homes for re-sale are competing with new homes. Since the two most scrutinized areas of a home are the kitchen and bathrooms, you’ll want these rooms to be in the best shape possible.” | |
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| Chicago Home Improvement July 2009
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Open House : The latest innovation in windows and doors By Bailey Webb and Kathy Kidwell “Changing your home’s windows and doors can transform every space, inside and out. “ | |
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Architectural Products June 2009
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The overlapping layers of Interiors and Architecture “Our firm is typically involved in the programming and space planning phase. We then move to design and design development, then selections for finishes and site furnishings. We continue during installation and move-in, and after move-in to offer follow-up services.” “Alternative home Health and Care, Inc.” Westmont, IL |
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| Chicago Home Improvement June 2009
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"Before spending any funds on furnishings, spend a small amount on a certified interior designer. Sometimes just rearranging things in a new way can provide excellent results. Your designer also can help you develop a road map for your project that can be implemented in phases." | |
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| Chicago Home Improvement June 2009
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Makeover of the Month: Let the Sunshine In Staff The owner of this Naperville home wanted to let daylight into her circa 1945 kitchen and transform it onto a larger, more inviting and contemporary space, reminiscent of her Florida home. Working with the homeowner, Joan Kaufman of Interior Planning & Design, Inc. created a space with double the cabinet storage, and an island and peninsula bar area. The ceilings were raised and vaulted and a new maple veneer beam was added to match the cabinets below. Skylights and a new sunroom adjacent to the kitchen bathe the space in natural light. | |
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| REJournals.com February/March 2009 Illinois Real Estate Journal March 2008
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Championship makeover Jenn Danko Glenview, IL What's the difference between designing for the offices of a professional sports team versus your basic, run-of-the-mill business? Not much, says Joan Kaufman, principal interior designer and president of the Naperville-based Interior Planning & Design Inc. Kaufman's company took on the design challenge of outfitting a new look of the front operations offices for the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves hockey team in spring 2008. Since completing the Glenview-based offices in August 2008, she says that one of the few interior design differences revolves around security. | |
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| Window Fashions Vision Magazine Feb/March, 2009
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Light: Let the Sunshine In by Sheri O'Meara Lighting Up and Old Kitchen and New Sunroom When a Naperville, Ill., homeowner wanted to let the sunshine into her circa 1945 kitchen while making it more livable and work for aging in place, she turned to designer Joan Kaufman of Interior Planning. She also wanted to transform it into a larger and more inviting, contemporary kitchen reminiscent of her Florida home. "We selected window treatments that filter glare but do not block light. Blinds (Hunter Douglas Modern Precious Metals Lightlines aluminum blinds) were selected for the skylights and can be adjusted to deflect glare and adjust the amount of light admitted any time the client desires. Custom valances in Scalamandre trim, with a Duralee cotton sheer in a celadon color allow for a light, fresh look that is finished and inviting." "The client resides in Florida during the winter months. The addition of the sunroom has made her home here in Illinois a much more inviting and comfortable home. The client now looks forward to spring and summer in the Midwest and spends a great deal of time in this room!" |
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| Naperville Magazine March, 2009
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Superior Interiors by Megan Downey According to Kaufman, it's all about bringing a conscious decision into the conscience of your environment. "You have to understand what a person's needs are, what their environment is." She first asks clients to go through a 10-page proprietary intake survey that gives her your archetype profile and explores whether or not you're in balance with the five elements. If you're dealing with a health issue or going through a strain in a personal relationship, for example, it might show through in your home. "We think in a linear fashion, but this is circular and intertwining; there's a unity of life," Kaufman says. "The ultimate goal is to bring whatever you're looking to accomplish into your conscious mind every day." Making Style Personal When designing any space, Kaufman tries to put herself in that person’s shoes. “ We have to become the client, if you will, and then create something that is a reflection of the client and what their life is about." |
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| MercuryNews.com March 20, 2009  mercurynews.com website |
Sprucing up on a budget by Barbara Ballinger, Content That Works Features 11 fast ways to revitalize your home without emptying your wallet Re-accessorize with what you have. By mixing it up, you'll have altered the look without making a single purchase, says Joan Kaufman, owner of Interior Planning and Design in Naperville, Ill. |
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| philly.com February 10, 2009
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Affordable, hip decor tips Barbara Ballinger Re-Accessorize with What You Have For any room that needs freshening, take art off walls, take everything off shelves, remove lamps from tables, stuff from a coffee table and place everything in the center of the room - or better yet in another room. Then change pillows, accessories, artwork and even furniture. By mixing it up, you'll have altered the look without making a single purchase, says Joan Kaufman, owner of Interior Planning and Design in Naperville, Ill. |
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| Daily Herald February 8, 2009
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Creating a romantic Valentine's Day table setting Deborah Donovan Joan Kaufman sets a romantic and traditional table top for two in Naperville Joan Kaufman, president-elect of the [Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers] chose a black and red palette, But she used her good china to create a traditional look with an Asian flair. Note when choosing your tableware pattern: Unlike silver, gold never needs polishing said Kaufman. | |
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| McKnight's Long-Term Care News January 2009
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Tasteful twists Julie Williamson January 01 2009 "Residents want to have their families attend and they want to see their grandchildren so it’s important to encourage that interaction by getting rid of anything that might deter people from visiting.” , said Joan Kaufman, president of Interior Planning & Design, Inc. of Naperville, Illinois. She explained that providing separate dining areas with French doors that can be closed off, so kids can run around without distracting other patrons, is a design with universal appeal. |
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| Nelson's Today Winter Home Improvement January, 2009
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Winter Home Improvement One of the best projects to undertake over the winter is a bath remodeling project. It is a manageable size in most cases; it involves inside work; and can most likely be completed before spring or summer. When embarking on a bathroom remodel, whether a do -it -yourself project, or a complete remodel with a contractor, retaining a consultation with a professional is a great investment. Most professionals offer one time consultations as well as full service design assistance and project management. This allows the client to select the level of expertise that fits their needs and budget. Enjoy the winter season and enter spring with a fresh new look! |
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| Naperville Sun 'Perfect combination' December 8, 2008 Naperville Sun Website
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'Perfect combination' Interior decorator finds celebrity in job she loves By DAVID SHAROS Special to The Sun Joan Kaufman believes it's what is on the inside that counts. The 46-year-old lifelong Naperville resident isn't into therapy or counseling - her "inside" orientation is all about interior decorating, a lifelong passion she first discovered as a student when she took a course in the subject at the University of Illinois and fell in love with the field. "This work was something that I loved from the start and wanted to make a part of my day-to-day life," Kaufman said. "It was the perfect combination of art and business." Kaufman's business, Interior Planning & Design, was first launched in 1990 in Wheaton. Eight years later, she moved to Winfield, and two years ago, she came to Naperville - moves that she said have made her more accessible to her customers. These days, she finds her work fairly evenly split between commercial and residential jobs. Celebrity status One of her more prestigious projects in the former area has been to redecorate the headquarters of the Chicago Wolves hockey team in Glenview. |
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| National Floor Trends Online December 18, 2008 National Floor Trends Website Also mentioned in:
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Kaufman elected as ASID-IL's '09-'10 president
Joan Kaufman, a member of the American Society of Interior Designers – Illinois Chapter (ASID-IL), was recently elected president-elect of ASID-IL for the 2008-09 fiscal year. She will serve as president of the association for fiscal year 2009-10. Kaufman, a resident of Naperville, Ill., is president of Interior Planning and Design, Inc., a full-service interior design firm she founded in 1990. She is also a professional member of IIDA and FSII, and has passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Exam. "I feel honored and privileged to be a part of such a professional organization," Kaufman says. "I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues and representing our industry both to the public and within our industry. Interior design can have a tremendous impact on people's lives and our goal is to ensure the highest level of design professionalism while educating the public and private sector the value of working with an interior design professional." The ASID-IL chapter is a non-profit professional association representing more than 1,600 Illinois-based interior designers, students and design industry partners. The chapter is led by a volunteer board that includes the Chapter's president, president-elect, 5 directors and a student representative. Kaufman has been an active member in the organization since 1988. Other Online mentions of Kitchen & Bath Business Online Furniture World Magazine Office Newswire Online Healthcare Design |
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| Nelson's Today Paint Designs that Catch the Eye October, 2008  |
Decorating can be done on a budget with some creative thinking and clever techniques to create affordable designs that are not only eye catching, but changeable in the future.
Selecting a color palette that works with the design of the room is a key factor. Both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams will match any fabric sample or color you desire. From Professional Sport team logos, to creative designs with color blocks, a little masking tape and a good dose of patience is all that is needed to create the desired effect. Naperville-based designer Joan Kaufman, ASID of Interior Planning & Design, Inc., uses sports themes and logos frequently in rooms for children and young people. Decals are available from many on-line bookstores. |
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| Inside Illinois November 2007  |
Celebration of Design Hilary Sopata, ASID, President Elect, James Landa, ASID, President, Joan Kaufman, ASID, Director at Large and Deborah Zimmer, Allied Member ASID, our event chairs and mc's helped to make the event a spectacular evening for all who attended. |
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| Window Fashions September 2005  |
Joan M. Kaufman ASID,IIDA,FSII of Interior Planning & Design Inc., successfully uses wood blinds in offices with wood trim and furniture, like this setting with 2" wood blinds in a cherry finish. | |
| Northern Illinois Real Estate June 2005  |
Interior Planning & Design, Inc. has completed the new operations office and practice facility for the Chicago Wolves, an American Hockey Leagues West Division team, located within the newly renovated and expanded Hoffman Estates Community Center and Ice Arena. The project included the addition of a 90,000-square-foot facility featuring five executive offices, reception area, full-service concession area, men's and women's locker rooms, new fitness and weight-training centers, and two NHL regulation-sized ice rinks, which combined can accommodate nearly 1,000 spectators. | |
| Better Homes & Gardens: Simply
Perfect Before and After Attic conversions August 31, 2004
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"Master Suite A new bedroom and bath on high can provide not only a place to sleep but also a quite sanctuary. If you're planning an attic master suite, consider adding dormers to create extra headroom for a bath, walk-in closet, or small exercise area. Knee walls can house a dressing table arched window brings in much-needed light, and white trim and tiles make the small room feel more spacious." Interior Designer: Joan Kaufman, ASID, IIDA,
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| Daily Herald Business August 6, 2003
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"Joan Kaufman wants two 'wows' when someone enters a room that she has decorated and designed. 'The first 'wow,' anyone can get,' said Kaufman, owner of Interior Planning and Design Inc. in Winfield. 'It's that second 'wow,' after they're sitting there, and notice the level of detail.'" |
| Daily Herald Home Plus April 17, 2003
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"We had a space that no
longer worked for the family. So Kaufman and Wolande
discussed their options, such turning the space into a
gaming room, or perhaps some sort wine area. In the end,
they settled on the room's current incarnation: 'A very
traditional gentleman's room,' as Kaufman describes
it."
"'I just wanted someplace that made everybody feel comfortable and you could enjoy a glass of wine and a cigar,' Wolande says. 'I think it worked out perfectly.'" "'It's definitely my favorite room in the house,' he says. 'I just love being there. You sink into the chair, have a good glass of wine, watch a sporting event - the atmosphere is conducive to conversation and comfort'" - Joan Kaufman designed this gentleman's room for homeowner Chuck Wolande in the basement of his St. Charles home. |
| Daily Herald Real Estate July 26, 2002  |
"Why cover those beautiful windows," said Joan Kaufman, the Winfield designer who has worked with the Mikyska's throughout the building and decorating process. "There's no one looking back at you." |
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| Window Fashions June 2002 - cover story  |
Joan Kaufman, ASID, Interior Planning & Design in Winfield, Illinois, designed the rest of the room, which she entered into this year's Window Fashion Design Competition. "For our part, we did the original interiors of this home in 1993 and a complete update in 2000 to 2001," says Kaufman. "The goal for this room was to update the colors and to make a warm and cozy atmosphere. "
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| West Suburban
Living Prairie Style September/October 2001 
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"Our objective
was to develop a master plan that would introduce a
distinctive personality to the blank interior canvas of
the house," says Kaufman, president of Winfield-based
Interior Planning & Design Inc. She had designed the
couple's previous home, having met the family after
completing the husband's
executive office in an Oakbrook Terrace Firm.
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| Daily Herald Interior Concepts/Turn to the Pros September 2001 
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"As a designer
I am a trend setter not a trend follower."
--Joan Kaufman, Interior Planning and Design, Inc., Winfield Nine years and three decorating projects ago, Cherie Wardrop's friend recommended she call interior designer Joan Kaufman. Kaufman is CEO of Winfield-based Interior Planning and Design, Inc. When they first got together, Wardrop was living in a large, single-family home in Hinsdale in which Kaufman played a role in the design and decoration. Now, she and Kaufman are putting the final touches on a two-bedroom, two-bath condominium just off North Michigan Avenue along Chicago's Magnificent Mile. In between, Kaufman assembled a temporary apartment for Wardrop. |
| Better Homes &
Gardens: Remodeling Ideas for Your Home An attic for everyone Fall 2001 - cover story 
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Meanwhile, interior
designer Joan Kaufman explored ways to enhance the natural
lighting and spacious feeling.
"We didn't want to impede the visual flow of the space," she says. "And it was specially crucial to not block sunlight, particularly in Chicago, because we are starved for sun." Beaded-board wainscoting and a wide petal sink create a "remodeled farmhouse feel," interior designer Joan Kaufman says. A small hotel-style magnifying mirror is a clever solution for a wall too low for a standard mirror. |
| Daily Herald Eclectic Fusion August 5, 2001  |
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The living room was
stiff and formal, said Joan Kaufman, the designer who
helped the Rondini's freshen their home
"Ann has always loved Asian design, and mixing this with the traditional and transitional pieces helped give the home a more relaxing feel, said Kaufman, whose company is Interior Planning and Design, based in Winfield "We tried to bring in the oriental without being overpowering. It's a little eclectic" |
| Better Homes &
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Other outside
amenities include a formal garden patio with a fountain, a
pergola-covered privacy area, and built-in benches and
planters. "You can compare it to a house with many
rooms," says Joan Kaufman, an interior designer who
worked on the overall remodeling project. "You have little spaces that all are for different things-a bathroom, a kitchen a hall closet. Here you have the same kind of function, only it's outside." |
| Lighting Design +
Application Departments Defined by Corporate Colors September 2000 |
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Joan Kaufman, ASID, IIDA, principal of Interior design for the two-story building, and special attention was paid to the impact color would have on the overall design. The colorful glass block, for instance, serves as a backdrop for the receptionist's console desk in the entrance. The lighted colors were achieved with color neon tubes, mounted on an inner wall in a wave like pattern,, shining through the glass block, encased in a Pitcon reveal system for dramatic effect. The walls were finished in Polymyx for durability and textural interest. |
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The treatment is simple, yet classic, to allow the eye to focus on the other features in the room. Designer: Joan Kaufman, ASID, Interior Planning & Design, Inc., Winfield, IL |
| Window Fashion
Magazine Midwest Magnificence August 2000  |
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Joan Kaufman
In the modern sunroom, interior designer Joan Kaufman worked to inspire awe and drama by accentuating, rather than competing with, the architecture and beautiful stain glass. |
| Daily Herald Making an Entrance February 20, 2000  |
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In the soaring two-story entry of a Barrington home, interior designer Joan Kaufman contrasted the architectural geometry of a sweeping double staircase with the combination of textures provided by a carpet with carved borders on the risers that lead down to a field of smooth ceramic tile set in a curved grout line. Kaufman is CEO of Winfield-based Interior Planning and Design. |
| Homestyle Winter 2000 |
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Joan Kaufman, an interior designer, foresees several
directions beyond the millennium
threshold. She believes that our busy, complicated lives
will encourage the ongoing trend toward simplicity in
interior design. Classic like Mission and Frank Lloyd
Wright styles will never disappear. |
| Chicago
Sun Times Interior Motives November 1999 |
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Joan Kaufman, CEO of Interior Planning & Design, Inc.
in west suburban Winfield, suggests that a host first
select the party's theme or tone before coordinating the
optimal dining room ambiance.
"People come to your home for entertainment and the atmosphere [you create] is just like a great restaurant; it sets the mood for a great time," Kaufman said. |
| Chicago
Sun Times Interior Motives September 1999 |
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A kitchen
designed by Joan Kaufman, ASID is the focus of the feature
story regarding gourmet kitchen design.
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| Realty &
Building August 1999 |
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Interior Planning and Design provided interior design service for the new 350,000 S.F. Glenview headquarters the Chicago Wolves Hockey team located in the United Center. IPD is also noted for their work on the new headquarter offices of the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team. |
| Interiors &
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High Style
Corporate Office Design "We used lighting to separate Flip's work area from the conference area of his office," says Kaufman. "And we were not afraid to use lighting that is not usually seen in executive setting." |
| Daily Herald Magic Carpets June 13, 1999 |
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It all started when
a client asked Kaufman to update his living room to create
a warmer, cozier, more upscale mood.
"We updated the family's furniture with new upholstery from Pindler & Pindler, gave it a more current look, introduced a huge mahogany hutch as a focal point and replaced the plywood flooring with select red oak in a herringbone pattern with a one-inch walnut border all around," said Kaufman, the CEO of Winfield-based Interior Planning & Design Inc. |
| Chicago Tribune Your Money Section April 23, 1998  |
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Many clients just want a little
advice and they're off shopping. "I had one client--I gave them a plan and they went
out to Home Depot and I never heard from them again," Kaufman recalls. But then there are those people who hire designers to redo the whole house. "I have clients who give me their keys and alarm codes when they're out of town," Kaufman says. "I coordinate all the deliveries, and when they come home, they have a house full of furniture." |
| Chicago Tribune Home Section February 8, 1998 |
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DILEMMA: How do you update a room inexpensively
without buying everything new? SOLUTION: "I think I do this more than anything else ... I change all the pillows, reupholster one or two pieces, maybe embellish or rework the draperies. I use colors that are hot right now. |
| Chicago Sun-Times Homestyle Section February 8, 1998 |
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... Planning the right mix of ambient and task lighting for a master suite project proved a challenge for Joan Kaufman, CEO of Wheaton-based Interior Planning and Design, Inc.™ |
| Daily Herald Home Section Cover Story July 20, 1997 |
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"No
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| Daily Herald Home Section Cover Story June 8, 1992 |
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The unique border, like the elegant entry lighting
fixture is an example of Joan Kaufman's design
philosophy--something she describes as "two wows." "A person's first impression of a room brings the first 'wow' response. after being in the room a little while, he absorbs its content and the second 'wow' comes. ... It's the details that make all the difference." ... |
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Tribune Home Section Cover Story Aug 1992 |
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