Creative Profile
About Elizabeth Yager Designs
Elizabeth Yager is the Principal Designer and owner of Elizabeth Yager Designs and EYD Fine Cabinetry, located in Effingham, Illinois. She leads a team specializing in comprehensive interior design services for residential and commercial projects throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Through EYD Fine Cabinetry, her cabinetry design studio, Elizabeth provides premier cabinetry solutions spanning from Champaign, Illinois, to the greater St. Louis area.
Elizabeth’s passion for design began in the picturesque Lake Harriet neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she grew up surrounded by stunning historic architecture. This environment sparked her early appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship of beautiful homes.
She pursued formal education at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus on Fashion Design and Fine Arts. During her time in Chicago, she met her husband, a native of Effingham, which ultimately led her to establish roots in Central Illinois.
In 2018, Elizabeth founded Elizabeth Yager Designs, inspired by the transformative experience of designing and building her own custom home. This process deepened her passion for helping others create personalized, functional, and timeless living spaces.
In 2022, she expanded her business by acquiring "Kuche Fine Cabinetry & Design," which she rebranded as "EYD Fine Cabinetry." This strategic move enabled Elizabeth to offer an even broader range of services, including fine cabinetry, countertops, and custom closets tailored to various budgets. With both businesses operating under one roof, she added drafting services, specialty flooring, tile, and other options to further streamline the design and renovation process for her clients.
Elizabeth’s ultimate goal is to provide a seamless, one-stop design destination where clients can bring their visions to life with ease. By simplifying the often overwhelming process of construction and remodeling, she ensures that each project is both enjoyable and inspiring.
She maintains an active social media presence to showcase her team’s work and share inspiration from their diverse projects. Clients and design enthusiasts alike are invited to follow her platforms for insight into the transformative designs she and her team create.
For those interested in learning more about her services or scheduling a consultation, fee free to reach out via email to elizabeth@elizabethyagerdesigns.com
The EYD Team
At EYD, we strive to use the talents of each of our designers to assist you with your project. We have included some information about us below so you can get to know us.
3D Rendering Artist and Senior Designer
Rachel Probst
Rachel Probst is an experienced interior designer with a passion for creating beautiful, functional spaces. She graduated from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale with a bachelor's degree in Applied Science and Arts, which gave her a solid foundation in both the technical and artistic aspects of interior design. After college, she spent four years she working in the Atlanta area, designing stunning homes for her clients.
Rachel's approach to design is collaborative, and she works closely with her clients to understand their vision and bring it to life. She loves the challenge of balancing form and function to create spaces that not only look amazing but also meet her clients' needs and lifestyles. Her years of experience have taught her to find creative solutions to design challenges and to manage projects with precision and attention to detail.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys exploring new hobbies and spending time with her family.
Junior Designer
Isabelle Highfield
Isabelle had a dream of becoming an interior designer since watching Fixer Upper as an 8th grader. Since then she has been focused on making that dream come true. She is currently a full time student at Kaskaskia College majoring in Architecture & Engineering Drafting Technology. This has only fueled her passion as she discovered her love for architectural design. Making spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing is something she finds extremely rewarding!
Isabelle's training includes a Revit-Architectural Certification, and training on interior materials and finishes (such as flooring, tile, and window treatments).
Senior Cabinetry Designer
Victoria Beals
Victoria is the Showroom Manager at EYD and has been with EYD Fine Cabinetry since they opened in 2017, and then has been working as an Experienced Designer at EYD since 2022. She has 20 years of collective experience in the interior design & cabinetry industry. She graduated with her Masters of Science from Illinois State University & as a grad student, she taught Residential Design classes.
Victoria finds that projects with architectural challenges are most exciting & her main goal at Küche is to help alleviate some of the stress that comes with a remodeling or new construction project. With the cooperative effort of a team approach, she strives to help her clients feel empowered to achieve the goals and dreams for their home.
In her free time, Victoria enjoys spending time outdoors & staying active!