GENTILE MICHELE

nology such as voice commands or shower remotes. But one thing remains the same. Michelle’s goal is to align relaxation and beauty in everyday spaces. To stay calm, focused, and functional, “your space should reflect that feeling,” she said.

Michelle Gentile Interiors + HOME

Michelle Gentile, the owner of Michelle Gentile Interiors and Maple Home Market in downtown Downers Grove, always goes with her instinct when it comes to design. “I almost wanted to call my company Intuition Interiors because of my ability to see things how they should be. I trust my instincts.” And the clients she serves are grateful. As a full-service interior designer and planner, she helps coordinate selections and color palettes for various spaces. Her passion? Designing window treatments, bedding, artwork, and styling with accessories.

When designing, the most critical factor to Michelle is sincerity. “I work best with people with whom I have a genuine and sincere bond. Knowing them – and what makes them happy – helps with my design,” she said. Working in tandem with

Besides a brief stint in Boston early in her career, Downers Grove has been Michelle’s home most of her life. Currently, she resides in the community with her husband and four children and is involved in various organizations serving as a Brownie Troop leader and a member of the Hinsdale Historical Society. Next up? This year, Michelle will simplify her two businesses into one - Michelle Gentile Interiors + HOME. As her company continues to grow, her role does as well. “Working on a project with clients is a journey, and I continue to look forward to telling their personal stories through design,” she said. ■