We are a curated kitchen studio…focused on the heart of the home, refined.

A wooden cutting board leaning against a tiled wall, a white vase with green foliage on the left, a lidded ceramic jar with black and white pattern on the right, and a white cloth in the foreground.

Ash House Studio brings together design expertise and personal attention to create kitchens that feel like home.

Open-concept living room and kitchen with white walls, wooden floors, and modern decor. The kitchen has a white island with wooden stools, pendant lights, and built-in appliances. The living area features a fireplace, a brown leather armchair, a dining table with black chairs, and a large flat-screen TV. Large windows with blinds let in natural light.

Tailored architectural design services & cabinetry for kitchen + bath.

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What we do…

As licensed architects, we offer a seamless design experience—from the big picture to the finest detail. Our expertise spans Architectural Design, Kitchen + Bath Design, Custom Cabinetry, and Interior Design, ensuring every element works together beautifully. From concept through cabinet procurement, we create thoughtfully tailored spaces that balance form, function, and timeless style.

Ash House Design Studio was founded by licensed architects Sarah Petersen and Emilie Hoffman with a shared passion for creating timeless, well-curated homes. With deep expertise in both design and construction, we specialize in kitchens, mudrooms, and bathrooms—the spaces at the true heart of daily life.

Based in the Northwest Chicago suburbs, our studio offers cabinetry design, interior architecture, space planning, new construction finish selections, and project management. Every project is guided by an architect’s precision and a refined eye for detail and a commitment to enduring design that supports the way you live, gather, and grow.

Cozy entryway with white wall paneling, a wooden coat rack with hooks holding a black bag and a checklist, a pair of black rain boots, a beige woven rug on brick tile floor, and a white built-in shelving unit with woven baskets, a pillow, a potted plant, and storage bins. A tall wooden dresser with a small plant and boxes on top is nearby.

Ash House Design Studio brings together design expertise and personal attention to create kitchens that feel like home.

Meet the Team

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

Ash House Studio was born from friendship and a shared love of design. Architects Emilie and Sarah have worked side by side for years, discovering that their strengths and passions perfectly complement one another. Their combined expertise spans residential, educational, civic, and commercial design, bringing both an architect’s precision and a personal touch to every project.

Sarah excels at guiding the design process with clarity, proportion, and a commitment to budget transparency, while Emilie focuses on thoughtful functionality, organization, and curated material selections. Together, they lead a boutique studio dedicated to crafting kitchens, mudrooms, bathrooms, and living spaces that feel effortless, enduring, and perfectly tailored to the way families live.

As working moms and design professionals, they understand how much a home shapes daily life. From kitchens that bring people together to mudrooms that keep families organized, their work is rooted in creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and personal. With Ash House Design Studio, Emilie and Sarah set out to make the design process approachable, collaborative, and deeply connected to the way families truly live.