Your Favorite Room
A warm, inviting living room with mint green walls and fireplace

Interior Design Consultation

Let's Make It Your Favorite Room

Whether you've just moved in, are starting over, or simply feel stuck — I'm here to help you find your way home.

Cathy Zaeske, interior design consultant

About Cathy

Real help for real people

I've always believed that a beautiful home isn't about a big budget — it's about knowing what you love and having the confidence to put it together. That's where I come in.

Whether you're a first-time homeowner who doesn't know where to start, an expat setting up yet another new home, or a retiree ready to finally make a space that feels like you — I've been there, and I can help.

I work with real people, in real homes, with real budgets. No intimidating showrooms, no design-speak. Just honest, warm guidance from someone who genuinely loves this work.

How I Can Help

Design guidance, on your terms

In-Home Consultation

I come to you. We walk through your space together, talk about what's working and what isn't, and I leave you with a clear, actionable plan you can actually use.

Virtual Design Session

Wherever you are in the world, we can work together. A focused video session to tackle your biggest design challenges — no travel required.

Room Refresh Plan

Sometimes a room just needs a reset. I'll put together a curated plan — furniture arrangement, color direction, key pieces — to bring it back to life.

Portfolio

Spaces that feel like home

A few glimpses of rooms transformed — each one a reflection of the person who lives there.

Interior room styled by Cathy Zaeske
Interior room styled by Cathy Zaeske
Interior room styled by Cathy Zaeske
Interior room styled by Cathy Zaeske
Yellow flowers in a glass vase by the window

Curious what clients have to say?

See what clients are saying on Houzz →
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Cathy has an incredible gift for listening — really listening — and then translating what you love into a space that finally feels like you. I couldn't believe the difference.

— Sarah M., Chicago

Not sure where to start?

That's exactly why I'm here.

Most of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed. They have good taste — they just need a little help trusting it. Let's talk about your space.