James P. Foley Designs

Fireplaces

Woodwork

Wine Cellars

Kitchens

Since 1988 James has been applying his talents as a decorating contractor to homes and businesses throughout Chicagoland. James also reaching out occassionally to do location work, which has been an added addition to his wide array of services.

James background of production work has been helpful in his ability to keep clients on schedule for grand openings or special events. He brings an artful eye with the latest products and techniques and combines timeless skills with modern needs.

James skills an artist have been honed while training with some of the worlds finest decorative artists including Pierre LaFume of France and Finklestien of New York, amongst other extremely talented local artisans and craftsman. This array of artistic and construction skills allow him to foresee technical and scheduling obstacles within the designs in advance.

Many decorators and homeowners have found James ability to provide multiple services with one contact a real convenience. Not having to schedule multiple contractors for installation and finish work makes for a smoother project and ensures the work will be of the highest quality possible within the estimates given and the timeframe agreed upon.

As James himself states “My style varies from project to project. Each commission has a different set of criteria, weather it’s a modern composition of layered elements or a timeless fresco. Details of any given period are researched and presented according to each styles unique circumstances. I pride myself in the ability to take a clients ideas to another level and to add my influence to fit the space while keeping a balance of style and budget. Taste is essential to successful service."

With a large body of services available, this allows James clients a great range of creative work to display their own personal style, ideas and interests. One project manager James had worked with for a few years said upon the completion of the project:

“When I met you I had no idea of the range of work you could provide at a high level of execution. I have come to realize your talents exceed you stated skills”.

Throughout this site you can see the unsurpassed quality James puts into his creations. It is his passion for every project he takes on that makes the difference. You can see it in his work. James is not satisfied until his client is satisfied.
Hand Painting

Faux Finishes

Murals

Columns & Arches