Since 1987, we have provided our clients with custom yet comfortable homes where they find rejuvenation and refuge from the world. We present turnkey projects with a timeless aesthetic by favoring a subtle color palette, a softness that envelops, and natural textures that infuse interest and warmth. Having honed our craft over three-plus decades, a curated blend of high and low has become a signature. Like a pair of well-loved loafers coupled with jeans and a suede sports coat, our portfolio embodies a restrained elegance that feels casual and easy to live in.
Collaboration is integral to our process, and getting to know our clients personally is essential. From open-plan entertaining spaces to private retreats, we listen to their needs and interpret their desires. Our team is well-versed in the fine art of sidestepping trends to pursue an enduring, classic appeal.
In 2022, Shelly Handman formed a partnership with James Berry, who served as Design Director since 2017 and the company name changed from Handman Associates to Handman Berry Interior Design. This close alliance has strengthened the firm’s foundation, sustained our standards of quality and luxury, and enhanced the ways we serve our clients.
Though our work has been featured in numerous publications throughout the country, our greatest compliment is when generations of families return for a refresh – not a redo – to accommodate their changing lifestyle.
With offices based in Chicago and Palm Springs, we acknowledge each home’s unique sense of place through interiors inspired by the setting and aligned with the architecture. Creating a custom-tailored sanctuary to complement one’s lifestyle is the fabric of our brand.