My story
Dustin Toale, is based in Chicago, IL. Originally from Iowa, he relocated to Chicago nearly a decade ago to begin his career as a residential realtor. From an early age, Dustin demonstrated a strong interest in design, which he has further cultivated through more than ten years of experience in real estate—visiting and selling hundreds, potentially thousands, of homes. This exposure deepened his passion for interior decorating, leading him to establish Toale Interiors in 2025.
Recognizing an unmet need in the industry, Dustin founded a scalable decorating service that accommodates projects of varying sizes—from selecting lighting fixtures for new developments to comprehensive whole-home decorating solutions.
Dustin resides in the East Lakeview neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. His admiration for historic architecture influenced his decision to purchase a pre-war condominium along Lake Shore Drive. He takes pride in curating antique and period furnishings for his home, honoring the distinctive craftsmanship and character of the 1920s.
“We can’t say enough about how happy we are with our completed space. Dustin’s designs brought so much texture, character, warmth and cohesion. We’re endlessly grateful and recommend him to any friends considering design work. (We get a lot of questions about who helped us!)”
— Former Customer
“Dustin was wonderful to work with from start to finish. He really understood our style and knew exactly how to make the most of our space, including getting the scale and measurements of each piece just right.”
— Former Customer“He brings a balance of enthusiasm, calm, creativity and a thoughtful, listening ear to every interaction. And that’s on top of his incredible eye for design. That combination consistently put us both at ease and inspired by what was possible in our space — knowing Dustin would be there to help every step of the way.”
— Former Customer“Dustin makes a point to be on site to guide the details and installation of each and every piece of his designs. It’s a worry free process from start to finish.”
— Former Customer“He worked beautifully with many of the pieces we already had while introducing ideas I never would have thought of myself but absolutely loved. His proposals were thoughtful and comprehensive, with links to everything, and his communication was always spot on.”
— Former Customer“Dustin brings incredible attention to detail that makes both the design process and the work itself run so smoothly. He has an incredible network of painters, handymen and vendors. Each of them did standout work in our home that was organized, efficient— and tidy!”
— Former Customer“We give Dustin a 15/10. An A++. Our house is a home because of his help! ”
— Former Customer“The crews he brought in for painting, window treatments, and handyman work were also all excellent. The custom staircase rug exceeded our expectations, and his eye for details like lighting made such a difference. I couldn’t recommend Dustin more highly!”
— Former Customer