About Us

The history of LBD…

Lindsay Boughton Design combines over 20 years of experience, 10 of which are specifically in interior design and renovations. Lindsay is trusted by vendors, contractors, builders and homeowners alike because of her years of experience, impeccable eye for design, and infectious spirit.

Lindsay did not set out to become an Interior Designer. With a background in Human Resources, she was looking to start her career in Champaign-Urbana. During this time of soul-searching and job hunting, Lindsay began to paint and decorate their own home. Soon enough, friends started asking her to decorate their spaces. What started as a favor, turned into many jobs, which turned into a business.

Today, LBD specializes in hard-surface design primarily for kitchens, bathrooms, new builds and first floor remodels. Lindsay loves to create classic modern spaces that improve functionality, while inspiring beauty.

“I have found myself in a career that I did not set out to do, only to realize that it’s what I’m made to do.”
— Lindsay Boughton

Meet Lindsay

A woman with blonde, wavy hair wearing a light gray blazer and a colorful, floral shirt, standing at a kitchen island with a white marble countertop and a gold faucet, smiling at the camera.

As a child, I would craft with my grandmother, paint with my mom, and sew, bead, draw, and create on my own. By third grade, I was taking my creations to school and selling them to any child or teacher that thought they were worth something (or pretended even if they didn’t).

However, I pursued degrees outside of these passions. I received my BA in Communications and MA in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, both from the University of Illinois. I worked in HR for a short time, only to stumble into the world of Interior Design in 2004. I have been working in this field ever since.

I currently live in Mahomet, Illinois with my husband, three kids and Ziggy, our favorite dog. I am passionate about traveling and discovering things about various cultures. Specifically, over the past few years, I have found a love and calling for missions from traveling internationally to being a light in the community and in my neighborhood.

Meet Katy

A woman with long, wavy brown hair and blue eyes smiling outdoors during autumn, wearing a black dress with a round neckline and long sleeves, standing in front of orange and yellow fall foliage.

Katy Leman started with LBD in 2026. After a few exciting conversations, she decided to join the LBD team, specializing in client engagement and project management.

Katy lives in Mahomet, Illinois, with her husband and three children. She earned a B.A. in Communications and an Ed.M. in Human Resources from the University of Illinois. Drawing on a decade of corporate experience, she is excited to apply her skills in communications, collaboration, and organization to support LBD’s clients and team.

When she’s not working, Katy can often be found on the tennis court, coaching volleyball, or enjoying time outdoors with family and friends. Her faith, family, and home are at the heart of everything she does.

Modern kitchen with light green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white marble island, and a decorative backsplash. Two white and gold pendant lights hang from the ceiling. A potted plant is on the counter, and a breakfast tray with plates and bowls is on the island.
View of a bathroom with a green wall, a large window, a white toilet, wooden cabinetry, a marble shower wall, and a towel rack with white towels. The floor has white pebble-like tiles and there's a vent near the floor.
Open kitchen with light wooden cabinets, a countertop displaying a wooden box of pinecones and a black pedestal stand with greenery, a nearby staircase with beige steps and black railings, and a window with blinds in the background.

Community Engagement

Several people are assembling furniture in a room with yellow walls and a tiled floor. Some are working on unpacking and assembling wooden furniture pieces, and there are cardboard boxes and furniture parts scattered around.

Teachers’ Lounge Projects

Lindsay Boughton Design has had the privilege of partnering with Kingdom Builders to help design Teachers’ Lounges in a variety of local schools in the Champaign-Urbana area. She believes that giving back to the community is an important part of her business model and loves to see how these projects are making a difference in the school setting.

A modern lounge area with two black leather armchairs with striped fabric upholstery, a glass coffee table with a decorative bowl and coasters, and a striped rug on the floor. A metallic industrial duct runs vertically on the wall behind the chairs.
A large communal dining area with white chairs around wooden tables decorated with small potted plants, a long beige table runner on each table, and a colorful striped carpet on the floor. The room has a minimalist and modern design with white walls and exposed ceiling piping.
Classroom or community space with tables, chairs, potted plants, a bulletin board with a motivational quote, and a woman sitting on a chair looking at her phone.
A cozy seating area with two tan leather armchairs sitting on a gray carpeted floor, a small wooden side table with a decorative bowl of green moss, a black and white geometric patterned pouf, a black corded lamp, and a large abstract black and gray wall art behind.

In the Media

CI Living Episode

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Sequoia Magazine Feature