James Thomas

James Thomas Welcome to James Thomas! We are a high-end residential interior design firm based in Chicago.

05/28/2026

This is what you get when you visit our studio - twinsies at least once a week. 🤦‍♂️ Thanks for keeping our style on point!

An exciting new chapter is unfolding at with not one, but three standalone cottages. Each cottage is designed to feel l...
05/27/2026

An exciting new chapter is unfolding at with not one, but three standalone cottages. Each cottage is designed to feel like its own destination within the club and we are here for every minute of it!

First up is the Honeymoon Cottage (working on the name), a charming stone clad retreat inspired by the rolling hills of Virginia and the kind of place where one cocktail somehow turns into three. 🥃 Think warm woods, botanical layers, rustic textures, an oversized fireplace and of course, plenty of antiques. The kind of space designed to feel like a welcome home.

We are thrilled to be taking this ride with the club and beyond grateful for the partnership. Here we go!

Memorial Day weekend at the club just hits differently. Summer whites come out and cocktails start flowing a little earl...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend at the club just hits differently. Summer whites come out and cocktails start flowing a little earlier. Suddenly, everyone remembers why club life is so special. 🇺🇸🥂🇺🇸

Our work at was about more than a renovation. It was a complete rebirth of the club, breathing new energy into under utilized spaces.

One of our favorite transformations at the club is what used to be the formal dining room. Today, it’s an expanded bar and lounge space designed for a much more casual, social kind of club experience - we are here for it! Keep the summer vibes coming. ☀️

We love incorporating antiques into our projects as a way to bring rich character and history into a home.The right anti...
05/20/2026

We love incorporating antiques into our projects as a way to bring rich character and history into a home.

The right antique can make a space feel personal and unique something that simply cannot be replicated with something brand new.

Whether it’s a beautifully worn chair, an antique mirror, or a one-of-a-kind decorative object, these pieces help tell a story and create homes that feel deeply individual to each client.

05/14/2026

From a simple suggestion at Deco Off to full implementation, our pals and hit it out of the park with these bespoke umbrellas. Thanks guys for letting us have a first peek - you rock! Your new umbrellas are so handsome, and love the branding. Bravo! ☂️

When it hits 60 degrees in Chicago the whole city comes alive. It feels like we’ve been sheltering in place (indoors!) ...
05/14/2026

When it hits 60 degrees in Chicago the whole city comes alive. It feels like we’ve been sheltering in place (indoors!) FOREVER so we are quick to throw on shorts, jump on the bike and hit the lakeshore.

We designed this dining room in our Gold Coast Pied a Terre to provide the summer escape year-round. We believe that a room should be lived in across all seasons - warm, sheltering and grounded in the winter and open, light and fresh in the summer. And, who doesn’t love a little bit of trellis all year long?!

We love creating those rooms that blur the line between indoors and outdoors. Expansive glass that gives the illusion t...
05/12/2026

We love creating those rooms that blur the line between indoors and outdoors. Expansive glass that gives the illusion that nature is sitting right there with you. Furniture pieces and fabric choices are curated to accommodate the wet bathing suit or the dirty wellies. Clearly, we’re getting summer ready here in the Midwest. Can’t wait!!

It’s quickly becoming that time of year when we throw open the windows and let in the fresh air. And, boy, does that cha...
05/09/2026

It’s quickly becoming that time of year when we throw open the windows and let in the fresh air. And, boy, does that change how a room can look and feel. The sunlight dances across the space and shadows create a whole new mood. You can feel the room come alive.

Ready to let the outdoors in? We certainly are! ☀

05/07/2026

Every great cocktail is about balance and this space is no different.

Tucked between the library and the family room, it was designed as a bridge between the two: moody and refined, with a story told through contrast.

brings the bitters, a deep lacquer treatment that grounds the room. The existing pitted stainless steel countertop is the ice: raw, cool, unexpected. Above it all, a custom .inc pendant in antique gold and a silver leaf ceiling by shake warmth and cool into something quietly electric.
And the Bermuda Turquoise by ? That's the twist of citrus that makes the whole thing sing.
Would you go this bold in your own home bar?

Stripes all day - we are here for it! 💙 Stripes do more than pattern a room, they shape it. They bring rhythm, structure...
05/05/2026

Stripes all day - we are here for it! 💙 Stripes do more than pattern a room, they shape it. They bring rhythm, structure, and movement, guiding the eye and giving a space clarity and a sense of energy. Stripes can lengthen, lift, and frame, all while feeling timeless and quietly elegant. Always a yes for us for sure. What about you?

There was a time when the powder room was simply practical. In the 18th century, it was literally a place to "powder one...
04/30/2026

There was a time when the powder room was simply practical. In the 18th century, it was literally a place to "powder one's nose". Discrete and functional, almost invisible.

Somewhere along the way, something changed. The powder room became an opportunity. A place to take risks and where scale works in your favor, saying goodbye to restraint!

Maybe that's the magic of a powder room? It doesn't need to do much so it's free to be anything! We are here for it.

Here are some of our JT faves from over the years. 🫶

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900 N. Franklin Street, Suite 800
Chicago, IL
60610

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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