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At HaylieRead, we’re the professionals—so you don’t need to be.
You’re hiring an interior designer for a reason, and so right from our initial discovery call, we take the pressure off you. We’re the ones who will do all the heavy lifting, like sticking to the budget, dealing with contractor bids, and making all the tough selection decisions.
Basically, we’re in charge of handling the entire process and any hiccups that come up along the way. (All quite gracefully, if we do say so ourselves!)
Are you embarking on construction project, or looking to pull your space together with furniture & decor? HaylieRead will help determine the best next steps to start your design project. It all starts with a quick discovery call. On the call HaylieRead will ask you questions about your goals and the feeling you are looking to achieve in your home. We will also walk you through our design services and what it is like to work with HaylieRead.
“Create a space where every corner and detail has been thought through and personalized. Design is tangible, reliable, and thoughtful.”
A registered Interior Designer who received her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Interior Design, Haylie specializes in the design of homes that foster happiness and elevate how her clients live and feel every single day. Her favorite part of what she does is meeting families and connecting with them wherever they are on their journey—it’s all about creating lasting spaces and relationships!
With over 15 years of studying and practicing Interior Design, she’s refined her creative skills to dream up one-of-a-kind spaces, as well as work through the technical details required to achieve that space. But her expertise doesn’t stop there—Haylie is an NCIDQ-Certified Interior Designer, demonstrating her proficiency in all interior design principles and deep commitment to the profession and her clients.
Outside of the HaylieRead Downers Grove interior design studio, Haylie can usually be found sailing on Lake Michigan or enjoying family time with her young family.
“Glad you are here!”
Amy Struckmeyer
Project Manager
Amy received degrees in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, then the University of Washington in Seattle. With a background in residential architecture, Amy brings a studied eye and calm clarity to every project at HaylieRead. She values craft and tradition in design, as well as new interpretations and eclectic remixes.Outside the studio Amy creates colorful modern quilts. When not quilting, you might find her at a live music venue, a local coffee shop, or tending to her vegetable garden.
Lea Fortmann
Interior Designer
Lea received her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Iowa State University. While in college, she studied in Rome, Italy for a semester which ignited her passion for experiencing new cultures and admiring different types of design. Lea’s approach to design comes from the idea that people’s lives should be enhanced by the spaces in which they use.Outside of HaylieRead, Lea enjoys yoga, reading, and playing with her furry pup pup Turbo.
Hallie Darlington
Interior Designer
Hallie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture from Columbia College Chicago and brings a background in commercial design to her residential work. She is passionate about crafting interiors that feel inspired, livable, and personally tailored to each client’s unique personality and lifestyle.
Outside the studio, Hallie is often scouting antique furniture, dreaming up her next getaway, & spending time with her family & friends.
Katie Evans
Interior Design Intern
