Forward Fruit is a full-service design firm based in Chicago, specializing in creating immersive and beautiful interiors for residential and boutique commercial clients. Forward Fruit’s work is known for its soulful, textural quality and an inviting mix of whimsy and classic elements. Elise and her team also design a line of painterly wallpapers, adding expressive, artful touches to their projects. Elise brings a sense of rich nostalgia and narrative vision to her work, while centering the needs of daily life. Her projects are at once elevated, whimsical, and personal, with a measured coziness that prioritizes living. A native Bostonian, Elise’s aesthetic is influenced by historic New England architecture, with doses of bicoastal classics and modern design elements. A classically trained interior designer with a background in the decorative arts, Elise grounds each space with vintage, handmade, and heirloom pieces, pairing them thoughtfully with color and pattern. She believes in using eco-friendly materials, supporting small businesses, and incorporating artisan-made objects to add depth and timelessness to every design. Elise oversees each project from her Chicago studio with a collaborative approach, ensuring spaces are personalized and that clients feel connected to their environment. She holds a BFA in Interior Design and Architectural Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Master’s in Design Strategy from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology.
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