The showpiece for many homes is the media room. These rooms can be dedicated home theaters in a basement area or multi-purpose theaters in areas such as a play room, family room, or even a bedroom. The goal of each is to provide a large flat panel video display with surround sound speakers that can provide an exhilarating movie watching or video gaming playing experience in a way that matches the décor and use of the room.

This year’s Spring 2010 Design Guide is now available online and we hope you check it out. In this newsletter you will find features about four award-winning client projects including Tina Muller’s beautiful kitchen design that was commissioned after the owners arrived home after vacation and found severe water leak damage.

You are cordially invited to join us as we host an exclusive Spring Wine Tasting event together with WineStyles of Glen Ellyn and True Cuisine Catering on Saturday 5/15/2010 from 6 – 8pm in our Glen Ellyn studio at 512 N. Main St. This event will feature wine from around the world – USA, France, New Zealand, Chile and South Africa for tasting and purchasing.

Drury Design for a Burr Ridge Client Makes the Cover of Kitchen Trends. An eye-catching element within a design can set the scene for a project. Textures, materials and even the architecture of the entire space can take their cue from a strong centerpiece. This expansive kitchen, by kitchen designer Gail Drury, CMKBD with input from interior designer Janie Petkus, is part of a large-room addition to a home with mostly smaller-scale interiors.