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 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.