Gorman’s Design Group
Lobby lounge with green velvet swivel chairs and millwork shelving

Every piece in the room. One team behind it.

We design public and amenity spaces for hotels and multifamily communities, then procure, expedite, and install every piece in them.

60+ CAMME awards in 18 years.

Our story

Premier FF&E procurement, interior design, and installation

We partner with property managers of multifamily communities, serviced apartments, hotels, and commercial interior clients nationwide, delivering cohesive, high-quality design solutions from concept through completion.

Our team specializes in full and partial renovations of public and amenity spaces, including leasing centers, fitness facilities, model units, and pool areas. Each project is thoughtfully customized to create visually impactful environments while aligning with budget requirements and brand standards.

What we do

Design. Procure. Install. One contract, one accountable team.

Design

Engaging interiors for public and amenity spaces that strengthen brand identity and elevate guest experience. Concepts, budgets, CAD, and renderings, developed against your brand standards and your number.

Procure

Buying power across 500+ vendor partnerships. Every item specified, tagged, ordered, expedited, and received, with one team accountable for the whole schedule.

Install

Logistics, warehousing, and on-site execution through turnover. Accurate delivery, quality control, and a space that opens on time and on budget.

The work

From material board to furniture plan to finished building

The Boulevard at Oakley Station

Cincinnati, OH

The Boulevard at Oakley Station at dusk
The building
Material and finish board for Oakley Station
The palette
Tagged furniture plan for Oakley Station
The furniture plan

Ascend St. Charles

Clubhouse and hallways renovation

Ascend St. Charles clubhouse at dusk
The building
Material and finish board for Ascend St. Charles
The palette
Tagged furniture plan for Ascend St. Charles
The furniture plan

Reside Houston Downtown

A Wyndham Residence, Houston, TX

Historic brick facade of Reside Houston Downtown

More spaces

Hotel atrium seen from the upper balcony
Hospitality
Amenity lobby with brick feature wall
Multifamily
Model unit bedroom in sage and oak
Model unit
Formal lounge with mauve seating and brass accents
Multifamily
Double-height lounge with ring chandelier
Hospitality
Residents' bar with dark stools and open shelving
Multifamily
Model unit den with arched cabinet
Model unit
Spa reception with sculpted plaster and oak millwork
Hospitality
Amenity kitchen with island seating
Multifamily

And also

  • 520 S. Washington, Naperville
  • Vicksburg Village Clubhouse, Minneapolis
  • The Retreat at Seven Bridges
  • Pensacola Place, a Reside Wyndham Residence
  • The Oaks of Vernon Hills
  • 3450 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
  • Aurora at Summerfield, clubhouse and model unit
  • Devonshire Clubhouse, Minneapolis
  • Stonewater on the River
  • Hancock Square

Where we work

Hotels, communities, and the model homes that lease them

Hospitality

Hospitality

Full-service solutions for hotels and serviced apartments, elevating brand experience while driving measurable returns.

Multifamily

Multifamily

Leasing centers, clubhouses, fitness, and common areas that enhance resident experience and deliver value for owners.

Model Units

Model Units

Model homes designed to bring the lifestyle of each community to life, and to lease it.

The team

Present, engaged, and accountable

Mike Rutzen
Vice President
Holly Gera
Senior Designer
Komal Shahid
Designer
Dorothy Vilumis
Admin Manager
Sandy Hagland
Purchasing & Receiving

Winner of 60+ CAMME awards over the last 18 years, working alongside some of the most prominent apartment owners and hotel franchise companies in the country.

Start a project

Have a space that needs to earn more?

Tell us about the property and the timeline. We will walk the site, scope it, and put a real number in front of you.

mrutzen@gormansdesigngroup.com+1 630-671-4210

200 Covington Drive
Bloomingdale, IL 60108