About Me: Bio

Creative Profile

About Elizabeth Yager Designs

Elizabeth Yager is the Principal Designer and owner of Elizabeth Yager Designs, and EYD Cabinetry in Effingham IL. She and her team of designers offer residential and commercial interior design services in Central and Southern IL and Northern MO.

Elizabeth was born and raised in the Lake Harriet area of Minneapolis, MN. Being surrounded by stunning and historical residential architecture planted the seeds for a love of beautiful homes.

Later, Elizabeth move to Chicago to attend The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she received a BFA specializing in Fashion Design and Fine Arts. Chicago was also where she met her Effingham native husband, which eventually landed her in Central, IL.

"I decided to start EYD in 2018, when I built a custom home for my family and absolutely LOVED the process. This was a way that I could use my design skills in a functional and meaningful way. I love nothing more than helping a person to create an inspired home that they absolutely love."

In early 2022, Elizabeth also acquired Kuche Fine Cabinetry & Design to expand her business to be able to supply fine cabinetry, counter tops and closets designed by interior designers across every budget. With both businesses now functioning in the same showroom, she has added many services to her repertoire including drafting services, specialty flooring products, tile and much more.

"The aim is to become be the only one stop design shop in our area for clients to use to simplify the building and remodeling process. That way we can really make renovation and building less overwhelming and more fun for our clients."

They like to keep an active presence on social media, so that we can share all of the projects that they get to be a part of. If you are interested in design, they would like to invite you to "like" their pages linked below in the footer.

If you would like more information about our services or would like to schedule a free consultation, please contact Elizabeth at 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.

Senior Designer and Showroom Manager

Victoria Beals

Victoria is the Showroom Manager at EYD and has been with Küche since we 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!

Intermediate Designer

Kelsy Conaghan

Kelsy Conaghan started at EYD and Küche in May of 2021 as their Junior Designer & Social Media Manager. When lockdown began in Spring of 2020, Kelsy was motivated to explore more hobbies & it was then that she discovered a true passion for all things interior! The following year, she studied & obtained certification in Interior Design from the New York Institute of Art & Design. Kelsy is no stranger to the hustle & bustle of moving & strives to help her clients create a space that truly feels like home.

In her free time, Kelsy enjoys spending time with her family & is also licensed to rehabilitate wildlife!

Project Manager and Senior Designer

Rachel Probst

Rachel Probst is an experienced interior designer with a passion for creating beautiful, functional spaces. Over the past four years she has worked in the Atlanta area, designing stunning homes for her clients. 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.

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 May of 2023, Rachel joined the team at EYD and Küche as an Experienced Designer. Her goal is to continue creating beautiful and functional spaces for her clients, while also expanding her skills as a designer. In her free time, Rachel enjoys exploring new hobbies and spending time with her family.