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is a Chicago-based design studio specializing in high-end residential spaces that are both timeless and deeply personal. Founded by Marika Frances and James Berry, our work is rooted in unpretentious elegance - spaces that reflect the people who live in them, layered with intention, substance, and lasting appeal.
Our philosophy is simple:
client-driven, detail-focused, and designed to endure.


Frances James Design Collective
is a Chicago-based design studio specializing in high-end residential spaces that are both timeless and deeply personal. Founded by Marika Frances and James Berry, our work is rooted in unpretentious elegance - spaces that reflect the people who live in them, layered with intention, substance, and enduring appeal. Our philosophy is simple: client-driven, detail-focused, and designed to endure.