Marshall Erb
Principal & Lead Interior Designer
Career
From an early age, Marshall Erb displayed a remarkable gift for creating spaces with heart and intention. After graduating from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, he hung out his shingle tout de suite, launching his eponymous firm in 1998. Today, from his finely appointed studio on Grand Avenue in West Town, Erb continues to translate his passion for design into a thriving business that boasts a diverse mix of local, national and international clients (many of whom are repeat clients). Singled out for his attention to detail and easygoing nature—and a knack for eliminating the stress often associated with construction and design projects—Erb brings an architect’s eye to all of his projects, working from the ground up to realize his clients’ distinctive visions.
Cachet
From new construction to whole house renovation and remodeling, Erb has a flair for honing in on a client’s aesthetic and taking it to the next level—all the while leveraging the best in technology, techniques, and vendor platforms to ensure deadlines are met and the finishes are flawless. The result? Timeless designs that balance both scale and proportion with function and comfort. Plus, Erb is an expert at sourcing art, antiques, and textiles, making him a master at creating carefully curated rooms that are a reflection of an owner’s taste and lifestyle. And because custom architecture, design, and fabrication is all in a day’s work, Erb always goes the extra mile to deliver furniture and millwork to match any space or period.
Honors
Marshall’s work has been featured in Traditional Home, Luxe, Chicago Tribune, CS Interiors, Décor, Renovation Style, and Sophisticated Living Magazine, among others. He has been lauded as one of the Top 10 Interior Designers in Chicago by Decorilla and a Top Influencer by Fixr.com. Additionally, he earned a spot on Traditional Home’s 20 Young Designers to Watch list, the Merchandise Mart’s Ones to Watch list, and the LUXE Gold List. And most recently, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) bestowed its ASID Illinois award for Contract by Small Firm to Marshall Erb Design for its contemporary-yet-timeless take on the offices of Sweeney Scharkey & Blanchard.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch); Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
Membership
American Society of Interior Decorators (ASID)
Featured in
LUXE, Décor, Renovation
