Metro Design Build

What Metro Design Build does

Metro Design Build Inc. is a Chicago-based, founder-owned residential design-build firm offering integrated interior design and construction services for homeowners. Founded in 2018 and operating with 1–10 employees, the company delivers full-service design-build projects spanning kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-house renovations, interior design consultations, home furnishing, and project management. Its core differentiator is collapsing the traditional split between designer and builder into a single accountable team led by co-owners Heather (interior design) and Tony (project management/construction), supported by named designers and construction project managers.

The company's product surface is its service catalog rather than software: Full Service Design Build, Remodel Design Consultations, Interior Design, Construction & Remodeling, Home Furnishing, Project Management, and collaboration with external architects or designers. Underlying technology is limited to BuilderTrend project-management software accessed via a client login portal and an app-based scheduling system that provides transparent timeline updates; no proprietary platform, API, or AI tooling is disclosed. The firm runs earned media channels including features in Architecture Digest, Houzz Magazine (Kitchen of the Week, Bathroom of the Week), Design Chicago Magazine, and a WGN 9 appearance, with a strong review footprint on Houzz, Google, Facebook, and Yelp driving inbound leads.

Revenue is generated through project-based fees for design and construction services, with custom quotes per project following an initial in-person consultation; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is sales-led, relying on portfolio showcases, word-of-mouth referrals, and review platforms rather than paid acquisition. Service is delivered directly to consumers with no channel partners, primarily in the Chicago metropolitan area for full design-build, and in Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee on a design-only basis. A sister brand, Metro Craftsmen, exists as a related entity, and a community partnership with Humble Design Chicago extends the firm's nonprofit work furnishing homes for families and veterans emerging from homelessness.

Name

Metro Design Build

Legal name

Metro Design Build Inc.

Website

https://metrodesignbuildinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Metro Design Build is a Chicago-based, founder-owned boutique design-build firm serving residential homeowners with integrated interior design and construction services, primarily kitchen and bath remodels and whole-house renovations, across the Chicago metro and design-only in Austin and Nashville.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Interior Design & Remodeling Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Residential design build
• Interior design services
• Home remodeling services
• Kitchen bathroom renovation
• Construction project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Design-Build Services: Full-service interior design and construction/remodeling services for residential properties. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for design services combined with construction services for complete design-build projects. Services include kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, whole-house renovations, interior design consultations, home furnishing, and project management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metro Design Build Inc. is a Chicago-based full-service residential interior design and construction firm that combines design expertise and building services under one roof. It delivers kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, whole-house renovations, interior design consultations, home furnishing, and project management for homeowners. The company serves the Chicago metropolitan area for full design-build services and extends interior design-only services to Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee.

Product overview

Metro Design Build is a full-service interior design company offering comprehensive design-build services for residential projects. The core offering combines design and construction expertise under one roof, providing Full Service Design Build Projects as the primary service. Supporting services include Kitchen and Bath Remodel Design Consultations, Interior Design, Construction and Remodeling, Home Furnishing, Project Management, and Collaboration with Other Industry Professionals. The company serves the Chicago metropolitan area with full services and extends interior design-only services to Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and other locations in North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metro Craftsmen: Sister company/sister site mentioned in footer

Products and services

• Full Service Design Build Comprehensive design and construction services for kitchen, bathroom, and whole-house renovations, handling projects from initial concept through final completion by combining design expertise and building expertise under a single engagement. Targeted at residential homeowners in the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Remodel Design Consultations Design consultation services for kitchen and bathroom projects, offering solutions in Modern, Traditional, Transitional, Eclectic, and Industrial styles with space-saving designs tailored for urban Chicago living. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Interior Design Full interior design services for entire homes or individual rooms, including space planning, finish selections, furniture layouts, artwork and décor selection, and paint color consultation. Targeted at residential homeowners in Chicago and out-of-state markets such as Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee.
• Construction and Remodeling Complete construction and remodeling services handling permitting, purchasing, and project completion, with app-based scheduling for communication and the ability to collaborate with external architects or designers. Targeted at residential homeowners in the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Home Furnishing Furnishing assistance for single rooms or entire homes, including new furniture selection, coordination with existing pieces, artwork and décor advice, and delivery coordination and setup when purchased through Metro Design Build. Targeted at residential homeowners.
• Project Management Experienced project management services for kitchen remodels and bathroom projects, consulting and assisting in specific areas as needed by the client. Targeted at residential homeowners undertaking renovations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed on time and on budget (referenced in multiple client testimonials)

Named customers16 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Humble Design ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2021Metro Design Build partnered with Humble Design Chicago, a nonprofit organization on a mission to change lives and communities by furnishing homes of families and veterans emerging from homelessness. The partnership involves volunteer design and construction work to transform spaces into welcoming homes. On June 11th, the team helped transform an apartment for Brandon, a veteran and full-time EMS professional at the VA Hospital.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Case Design/Remodeling: National residential design-build firm offering integrated design and construction for kitchens, baths, and whole-home renovations; directly comparable to Metro's full-service design-build model.
• Alair Homes: Residential custom design-build franchise serving homeowners with integrated design and construction services; comparable business model and target customer.
• Lamont Bros. Design + Build: Boutique residential design-build firm offering integrated design and remodeling for kitchens, baths, and additions; closely mirrors Metro's owner-operated boutique positioning.
• Mosby Building Arts: Midwest residential design-build and remodeling firm emphasizing craftsmanship, design-build delivery, and client communication; comparable integrated model with regional concentration.
• Reborn Design + Build: Residential design-build specialist for kitchens, baths, and whole-home remodels across multiple U.S. markets; comparable integrated design-build offering to homeowners.

Broad incumbents

• Re-Bath: National bathroom remodeling franchise with brand scale and process playbooks; overlaps with Metro's bath remodel work but at a broader, more standardized level.
• Kitchen Magic: Established kitchen and bath remodeling franchise with national reach; broader incumbent offering cabinet refacing and full remodels analogous to Metro's kitchen/bath projects.

Emerging players

• Sweeten: Homeowner-to-general-contractor marketplace for residential renovations; competes on the same residential remodel RFP space, though via a marketplace rather than design-build delivery.
• Havenly: Online interior design service pairing homeowners with designers; addresses a related pain point (homeowners needing design help) but via a digital marketplace rather than integrated build services.
• Decorilla: Online interior design platform offering concept boards, room designs, and shopping lists; comparable interior design customer base, delivered digitally rather than as a design-build service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/metrodesignbuild
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metro-design-build-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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