Evolve your space so it feels “right”
Our talented home design and organization team brings experience—and empathy
As a culture, we have too much stuff. It can be completely overwhelming when you have a full basement, attic, or cluttered living space.
Making your interior space more functional and beautiful feels amazing.
If home organization and design feel like an endless DIY project that never gets done, let our Chicago-area team help you carry the load.
Kristi Murray
Founder and Lead Designer, Creative Order
You know what problems need to be solved in your home—because you’re reminded of them every day:
That unsightly paint color. The shoes cluttering the entryway. And, oh, the basement full of stuff…
It’s uncomfortable when your space doesn’t match your energy—or actively makes you feel frazzled and frustrated.
But you may not have an artistic eye, a gift for organizing, or the bandwidth to manage a complex DIY project. (Not to mention a network of tradespeople).
That’s where Creative Order comes in!
“Kristi helped us with unpacking and it was so effortless for her—she knew where everything went. I was like, ‘What even possessed you to do it this way, it’s so perfect!.’ She said, ‘I enjoy this.’ Meanwhile, it gives me anxiety. To have her come in was more than making it look nice—it was a huge help for my mental stability.”
Do you have a vision for your home but limited time, skills, or patience?
I launched my business in 2019 to make Chicago-area homes more functional and beautiful—a space clients love coming home to.
An artist at heart, I went to art school for undergrad, got my master's in art education, and taught art to middle schoolers for 20+ years in Oak Park. From organizing my friends’ closets as a child (no joke!) through my time as an art educator (and everything in between), I developed my skills as a creative artist—and also an ability to collaborate with kids and parents, help people express themselves artistically, and supervise complex projects (like managing 30 students at a time, their projects, and thousands of art materials!).
My professional path has led me to your front door with a lifetime of art skills, a gift for transforming spaces, and an incredible home interior design team.
We’d love to help you refresh your space for this season of life!
“Kristi brings great energy. She brings a very positive, can-do spirit—we’re gonna work it out! She was really good at empowering me to make decisions—she helped me grow my confidence. She was like a good friend helping me along the process.”
Meet the rest of the Creative Order team
Meaghan Pabellon
I’m an art educator with a passion for creative problem-solving. I’d describe my art practice as a maker of space, and I use my own home like a blank canvas. I’ve built garden beds and closet shelves, stretched large canvas frames, and sculpted my own home decor. I’ve been collaborating with Kristi either in the classroom or in local homes for the past seven years, and I truly enjoy bringing big ideas to life.
Jen Weaver
I’ve always been obsessed with beautiful design. Whether it's new or vintage, a total redesign, or even adding a few new pieces that make a real difference, there’s nothing I love more than leaving someone feeling excited and nurtured through a new design they love. I look forward to fulfilling your vision, including those who know what they want and those who have yet to discover it!
Trish Walters
My creative genius is the balance between creativity and technical skills. I’ve been in the kitchen and bath design industry for 35 years, transforming over 150 Chicago-area homes into gorgeous spaces with custom cabinetry. My daughter Kristi and I have a lifetime of creative problem-solving—and now we’re excited to officially work together and bring you the fruits of our collaborations.
Please let us know if you have children with special needs. We have lots of experience working with children and adults with ADHD, neurodivergence, and special needs. We’ll do everything in our power to put your family members at ease while we’re inside your home—and we’re happy to adapt interior designs, spaces, and ways of working to accommodate and support your family.
“This team is made up of wonderful people. They were able to push me to do some things and honor the things I wasn’t ready to get rid of or decide about. And, for a few months, they were part of the family. We got used to them being around, and my little one enjoyed their presence.” - Rachel
Still have questions about our services?
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions on our home page to learn more about our professional interior design and home organization help in Oak Park and throughout Chicago Suburbs.
Transforming your home and organizing your “stuff” can bring up many emotions—and it’s all OK. There’s no judgment here!
We’ll help and support you as we work through decluttering and design decisions together.