Franklin Report Report Card for Todd M. Haley in Chicago
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Todd M. Haley
3520 North Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 609-5114
www.toddmhaley.com
info@toddmhaley.com
Main Contact: Todd M. Haley
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Interior Design

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Sleek, elegant interior design

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A practitioner of clear, restrained and elegant minimalism, Todd Haley most often develops a monochromatic palette that provides an elutriate backdrop for art, objets and antiques. The vast majority of the firm's work is residential, with a tailored style and an urban calling. In recent years, Haley has been using antiques sparsely to achieve a more reflective modern. Clients in Lake Forest are satisfied, as are their urban counterparts.

Haley studied interior architecture and art history, and embarked upon couture fashion with The May Company. He soon found his interior calling with some of the top architects and designers in Chicago, and founded this four-person firm in 1992. Haley takes on projects big and small, as long as there is a shared vision. Insiders tell us he handles roughly six to eight new projects each year, with up to twelve projects at any one time. He wins strong marks for a hands-on, deep commitment to each client, remaining fully engaged throughout every phase. The body of work is mostly centered in Chicago and the North Shore, but also includes successful undertakings in Telluride, Aspen, Naples, Fisher Island, LA, Palm Springs and New York. The firm delineates a standard upfront retainer, and standard hourly rates and markups on all goods and services. Haley is said to be effective at working with budgets which can be defined upfront or evolve, with living rooms typically in the $100,000 range. He thoughtfully and effectively mixes CB2 with museum quality antiques.

Haley’s considered engagement with clients often results in a return run. His style evolves with the client’s journey, and his passion to create, be it a penthouse at the St. Regis or a starter home in Lake Forest. He has been a guest speaker with the New York Times Designers Series at the AD NYC Home Show, and his own residence was featured on “Open House.”

Representative Client Comments:
"Todd offers minimalist with kick." "He gracefully took on the role of mediator between me and my husband, and we have very different tastes!" "He started with our bedroom, and is now doing the rest of our house, one room at a time." "Todd runs a small shop, but he returns calls promptly." "Towards the end of my small job, Todd was difficult to get in touch with." "Todd transformed our 'stuck in the Eighties' apartment into a sleek and sophisticated haven." "He takes care of any glitches." "Todd will work on any budget, but he taught us the value of quality.” "He lacks the ego and attitude of so many designers. A perfect gentleman." "He is always calm and reasonable, finding lovely economic alternatives to match our budget." "Todd is perfect for those who do not feel they need a 'big name', but just quality work." “Todd has an insatiable love of the profession, and a desire to create and please the client.”

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REGISTERED (4 reviews)
Posted 12/13/2021
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Link Salas

Bottom Line:
from choosing a pillow to renovating an entire home. Todd is simply the best
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I actually discovered Todd In the Franklin Report when I moved to Chicago in 2002.
Todd just loves what he does and it shows! Todd transformed our dreary vintage apartment Into a serene and welcoming oasis. He turned a long, dark hall into a bright art gallery with large, framed mirrors on one side and floating art rails on the other. Todd is a master at mixing high/low. rm always amazed and inspired by his creative mixing of industrial materials and soft. comfy fabrics Todd is a minimalist. but his finished designs are sumptuous, sleek and sophisticated. It's always a pleasure working with him - and seeing what brilliant ideas he'll come up with.

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Posted 12/21/2021
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Troy Hanson

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Seamless, on-budget, communicative, attentive, excellent results.
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Todd is among the most skilled and knowledgeable interior designers that I have had the pleasure of knowing and collaborating with. Todd has an innate sense of design, and masterfully blends aesthetics to create environments that are deeply reflective of his clients’ lifestyles and personalities. His thoughtful focus on the clients’ needs results in consistent re-engagement for new projects. In short, Todd knows more about design than anybody I’ve encountered. Todd had the good fortune of finding his calling early in life and continues to evolve through his insatiable love of the profession and his desire to create. I could not recommend anybody more enthusiastically for residential and/or commercial projects of any scale.
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Posted 2/14/2022
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Robert Beatty

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Take the stress out of your project and have fun with it!
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Working with Todd is a lot of fun. He takes the stress out of a project by giving you confidence in his experience, attention to detail, and sensitivity to your budget. Todd is there throughout every step of the process to make sure the moving parts come together and the results exceed expectations. Todd is not only an invaluable resource, he is also a great guy to work with!
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Posted 11/9/2021
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Quinn Waldron Brooklyn ,NY

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A great experience in every way!
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It was an absolute delight working with Todd on the renovation of our Chicago high-rise condo! Todd listened carefully to our vision for the space and was always responsive to our wishes, but he also added his own original ideas and excellent recommendations as the project progressed. Todd meticulously considered every aspect of the design and found the perfect materials and furnishings to produce not only a stunningly beautiful living space, but one that is also wonderfully functional.

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