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Drury Design is an award-winning remodeling firm specializing in custom kitchens and baths in the Chicago area. Their talented professional designers create exceptionally personalized spaces for you. From expert planning to installation and project management services, Drury Design ensures each remodeling project exceeds expectations and is completed on schedule.
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5d ago
Beverage Stations
Why beverage stations are trending in 2024…
Your home has a dedicated laundry area, family room and entertainment center. If you’re thinking of doing a spring refresh in your home, why not add a dedicated beverage station too? Especially with family and guests, a drink center can add convenience and luxury to your home. Plus, you get to customize it to fit your personal aesthetic. Functionality, versatility, and many more reasons play into the hot topic of beverage stations.
This integrated beverage station acting as a bar replaced this client’s old bar are ..read more
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1w ago
Beautiful Bathroom Vanity Ideas
by Gladys Schanstra, Drury Design Owner/Creative Director
Your bathroom vanity is more than just a cabinet – it’s a central fixture that sets the tone for your bathroom’s aesthetic and functionality possibilities. The wide range of available vanities makes it easy to find one that fits your style preferences and space constraints.
Vanity Types to Consider
Bathroom vanities are available in a range of types. Then, of course, each type is available in a range of design styles.
Let’s look at the different types:
Floating Vanities: Mounted to the wall, these uni ..read more
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2w ago
Welcoming New Talent to the Drury Design Family
Drury Design is thrilled to introduce the newest members of our award-winning design team – Jessica Dillman, who joins us as a Senior Designer, and Karla Mendoza, our new Assistant Designer. With their impressive skills and creative visions, Jessica and Karla are perfect complements to our talented roster of designers.
Jessica Dillman – Senior Designer
With over 14 years of experience designing artful kitchens, Jessica Dillman is the newest senior designer at Drury Design. Her passion for design began at a young age with innovative Barbi ..read more
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3w ago
Kitchen Island Ideas
Give Your Kitchen an Island Oasis
by Gladys Schanstra, Drury Design Owner/Creative Director
Kitchen islands are extremely versatile and can transform even the smallest kitchen into a spacious cookspace. They give you more prep areas and storage possibilities. Plus, they’re hard to beat when it comes to sitting spaces for eating, sipping coffee and visiting with the chef. A thoughtfully designed kitchen island can be whatever you want it to be.
Consider different shapes: rectangle, L-shaped, rounded, curved, or something custom which can even be asymmetrical. The sha ..read more
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1M ago
All Things Italy with Alicia Saso & Emily Kreber
Tour D’Italia with Alicia Saso & Emily Kreber
What happens when two designers from Drury Design are turned loose in Florence?
Well, they seek great design and adventure, of course!
In Part I of their journey, Alicia Saso and Emily Kreber went to the source of some of finest natural stone we sell. Click here to learn more about how our supplier partner Calia Stone Boutique in Chicago helps Drury Design clients obtain the highest-quality marble and quartzite from exclusive, historic quarries in the Tuscan r ..read more
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1M ago
Direct from Italy: How We Source your Marble Tops
Tour Florence & Carrara with Senior Designers Alicia Saso and Emily Kreber
We’re proud to partner with Calia Stone Boutique to offer you the finest quality natural stone countertops direct from the Tuscany region of Italy. In fact, senior Designers Alicia Saso and Emily Kreber just returned from the source.
Join them as they peel back the curtain to show you the origins of your future countertops, backsplashes and more.
Inside the Mountain:
Fun fact: most of the marble exported from this region ends up in cosmetics and ot ..read more
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1M ago
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Drury Design Wins Best of Houzz Honor 2024
We did it again! We’re honored to win our eighteenth “Best of Houzz” award – 2024 Best of Houzz Design. Drury Design was chosen by the millions of homeowners who comprise the Houzz community from among more than 3 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
“The Best of Houzz awards serve as a symbol of trust and validation among homeowners seeking top-notch professionals,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “This year’s winners represent some of the most talented an ..read more
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1M ago
Advanced Shower Features
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Dear Drury Design,
I’m interested in taking our primary shower to the next level with body sprays, steam, integrated controls and the whole nine yards. Where do we start?
Sincerely,
Eugene from Hinsdale
Our expert providing the answer to this week’s question is Senior Designer Samantha Schoell, CKBD. Samantha has been with Drury Design for almost 7 years.
Hi Eugene,
Selecting the right plumbing fixtures for your bathroom is crucial for both functionality and aesthetics. The choice of shower fixtures such ..read more
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2M ago
How to Hide Electrical Outlets
by Gladys Schanstra, Drury Design Owner/Creative Director
Electrical outlets are necessary for modern life, but they often interrupt the flow and style of a kitchen or bathroom. Let’s explore how to integrate them into your living spaces while reducing the clutter and visual disruption they bring.
Pop-up Sockets
Incorporate pop-up sockets in kitchen islands or countertops. These innovative devices stay hidden below the surface until needed, offering a modern solution to outlet clutter.
Outlets pop out of the way in this bright, modern bathroom.
Unde ..read more
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3M ago
Modern Porcelain vs. Traditional Porcelain
What You Should Know About Porcelain
by Alicia Saso
Porcelain? In the kitchen? Before you wrinkle your nose while thinking about the institutional-white and sometimes beige toilets of yesteryear, hear me out. Today’s porcelain countertops are a far cry from their utilitarian ancestors. Porcelain has been reimagined. It’s now a surprisingly practical alternative to options like quartz and quartzite.
First, let’s understand the difference between traditional porcelain toilets and modern porcelain countertops. Yes, today’s porcelain countertops share a ..read more