Living room with beige sofa, colorful pillows, wooden fireplace with green tiles, two stained glass windows, a picture of a woman's face, decorative items on shelves, a bouquet of pink flowers on a coffee table, and various lamps and armchairs.
A cozy living room with dark wood flooring, a round wooden table with chess and a flower vase
Modern living room with brick walls and large windows, featuring a green sofa, a pink kitchen area, artwork, and a sculpture of a lion near a table with potted plants.
A modern dining room with a dark wooden table surrounded by beige chairs, a large window with beige curtains, a chandelier, and a black textured wall with glass shelving displaying plants and decorative objects.
Living room with blue striped wallpaper, four windows, a beige sofa with patterned pillows, a vintage armchair with floral upholstery, a glass coffee table with vases and candles, a potted plant, a table lamp, and a ceiling light fixture.
Modern bedroom
Modern kitchen with marble countertops, wooden cabinets, and decorative vases
Living room with a white fireplace, wooden wall behind it, abstract patterned artwork above, two wooden chairs facing the fireplace, black floor lamp, potted plant, and built-in shelves with books and decorative objects.
 
 

Chicago Residential Interior Designer

Expressive in form and unexpected in composition, Sarah Montgomery Interiors is a nationally-recognized interior design firm based in Chicago. 

Rejecting the idea that timeless homes should play it safe, Sarah’s work attracts those who crave depth, character, and true artistry. As diverse as the different neighborhoods of Chicago, their portfolio showcases a wide range of projects and styles. While unique in look and feel, each project is approached with a consistent methodology rooted in curiosity, color theory, psychology of space, and experiential design. Their work captures intentional tension creating memorable spaces that redefine timelessness.

 
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Sarah Montgomery, the CEO of Sarah Montgomery Interiors

Sarah Montgomery is the Founder and principal designer of her namesake luxury interior design studio, based in Chicago.

With a background in textile design, set design, and product development, Sarah brings a rich, artistic perspective and strategic thinking to every project. Her distinctive approach to color, pattern, and spatial storytelling redefines timeless design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

    • Full-service interior design

    • Space planning and furniture layout

    • Custom furnishings and textile sourcing

    • Architectural integration and renovation collaboration

    • Historic home restoration and new construction design

  • Every project begins with a conversation. We start by learning about your home, your goals, and how you want the space to feel and function. Through our inquiry process, we'll discuss your project scope, timeline, and vision, then determine whether our full-service approach is the right fit.

    The most successful projects are built on trust and collaboration. Our goal is to understand not only what you want your home to look like, but how you want to experience it every day.

  • Our full-service interior design process guides your project from initial concept through final installation. We oversee every detail, including space planning, finish selections, custom furnishings, textile sourcing, lighting, architectural coordination, procurement, and project management.

    We work closely with architects, builders, artisans, and trades to ensure every element feels cohesive and intentional. The result is a home that is thoughtfully composed, deeply personal, and fully realized.

  • Yes. We have a deep appreciation for homes with architectural character and history. Whether it's a Chicago bungalow, vintage Tudor, prewar apartment, or historic renovation, we approach each project with respect for what makes the home distinctive.

    Our goal is never to erase a home's story, but to build upon it—preserving meaningful details while creating spaces that support contemporary living. The most compelling interiors often emerge from the dialogue between past and present.

  • Absolutely. While our studio is based in Chicago, we work with clients throughout the Midwest and across the United States.

    We regularly collaborate with architects, builders, and craftspeople in a variety of locations, managing projects remotely with the same level of attention and involvement as our local work. Whether your project is in Chicago, the North Shore, or elsewhere in the country, we're always open to learning more about it.