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			<title>Next Drury Design &quot;Dinner and Design&quot; Event at Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom February, 23rd, 2012</title>
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			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 275px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2012/_resampled/resizedimage300189-DemoKitchen.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;189&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt; Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom -  &quot;Living Kitchen&quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Drury Design / &quot;Dinner &amp;amp; Design&quot; Event at Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Join us on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 as Sub-Zero Wolf hosts another of our very popular, private “Dinner &amp;amp; Design” events exclusively for Drury Design’s clients and guests from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, in the showroom’s “Living Kitchen” in  nearby Glendale Heights. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage right&quot; style=&quot;width: 250px; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;right&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2012/_resampled/resizedimage250165-ChefCraig.jpg&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; height=&quot;165&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Sub-Zero Corporate Chef and Master of Ceremonies Craig Bell&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Take the mystery out of your appliance decisions by experiencing  Sub-Zero refrigeration and Wolf cooking appliances while dining on  fabulous food prepared by Sub-Zero corporate Chef - Craig Bell and staff. Enjoy wines and dinner as our  guest in an intimate but casual setting.  Before or after dinner, tour  the showroom and discover the latest Sub-Zero and Wolf design  innovations with the professional help of our staff and the experts at Sub-Zero Wolf. Come  with questions. Leave with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/Sub-Z-Wolf-Logo-3.10.jpg&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Please RSVP by February, 17th, by calling us at 630.446.7631, or emailing Jim Drury at &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jim@drurydesign&quot;&gt;jim@drurydesigns.com&lt;/a&gt;.  Seating is limited so RSVP today. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.subzero-wolf.com/showroom/greaterchicago&quot;&gt;Sub-Zero and Wolf Greater Chicago Showroom&lt;/a&gt; / 196 Exchange Boulevard Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Images from past Dinner and Design events, clients and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/drury-design-honored-at-2008-2009-sub-zero-wolf-kitchen-design-contest-with-award/&quot;&gt;award-winning Glen Ellyn kitchen featuring Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<title>Elmhurst Kitchen and Bath Design Featured In Chicago Home + Garden</title>
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			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011-Design-Visions--Ch-H+G/Ch-HGCover1111.jpg&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;263&quot;/&gt;Thanks to Gina Bazer of &lt;a href=&quot;http://chicagohomemag.com/&quot;&gt;Chicago Home and Garden&lt;/a&gt; for writing about a Drury Design &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagohomemag.com/Chicago-Home/November-December-2011/Kitchen-Bath-Redo-by-Drury-Design/&quot;&gt;kitchen and bath design project in Elmhurst.&lt;/a&gt;  Here’s the story of this Best of Show award winner.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Award-Winning Elmhurst Home Renovation&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gladys-schanstra/&quot;&gt;Gladys Schanstra, CKD/CBD&lt;/a&gt;, began working on a client’s home in Elmhurst, she faced the challenge of bringing an old Colonial home into the twenty-first century.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After working with architect Michael Sparks of Sparks Architects, the team built a two-story addition and a complete overhaul of the floor plan. In the end, their work became the best of show winner of the National Kitchen &amp;amp; Bath Association Midwest’s &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/best-in-midwest-kitchen-and-bath-design-goes-to-drury-design/&quot;&gt;Design Visions annual 2011design competition&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Gladys focused on the kitchen and living room first.  &lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The client not only wanted this area to be more open, but they needed it to fit their growing family. To meet the needs of the client, Gladys gave a more contemporary look to the two rooms. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011-Design-Visions--Ch-H+G/drury-kitchen-contemporary-24.jpg&quot; title=&quot;Elmhurst Kitchen Remodel&quot; width=&quot;325&quot;/&gt;Contemporary Kitchen Design&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The use of the contemporary style, similar colors and materials helped create continuity in the large space. The black cabinetry goes from floor to ceiling throughout the kitchen, and a millwork bridge over the sink gives keeps the room symmetrical. These cabinets are also used in the living room.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Throughout the two rooms, all the essentials are met.  Four seats at the large island for the kids allow ample breakfast seating while a message center helps keep homework organized, phones charged and the calendar in line. To keep the kitchen kid-friendly, Gladys used durable materials like &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.caesarstoneus.com/&quot;&gt;CaeserStone&lt;/a&gt; countertops and a stainless steel sink.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Spa-Like Master Bath Design &lt;img class=&quot;right&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011-Design-Visions--Ch-H+G/drury-bath-contemporary-16.jpg&quot; title=&quot;Elmhurst Master Bath Remodel&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;/&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The other main addition was a master suite with an en-suite bathroom. The owners wanted an overall spa feel with a large tub, separate shower, hidden toilet and two vanities. Gladys was able to make their wish list into a reality in a beautiful bathroom, while also creating an escape that reminds the owners of one of their favorite vacation spots in Colorado.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Best of all, when the clients felt they were outgrowing their home and wanted to sell in an unfriendly market, Gladys was able to create the feeling of a brand new home within their old Colonial.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Best in Midwest Kitchen and Bath Design Goes to Drury Design</title>
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			<description>&lt;p&gt;Sweeping the 2011 National Kitchen and Bath Association [NKBA] Midwest Design Vision awards, Drury Design took &quot;Best of Show&quot; and 10 other awards for client projects in Elmhurst, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Lisle, Geneva, Bloomingdale and Wheaton, Illinois. “Winning 11 awards is quite an honor. But more than that, the wins recognize our clients' vision to modernize their homes and progress their lifestyle with a signature design, so a big thank-you goes out to them,” said &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gail-drury/&quot;&gt;Gail Drury, certified master kitchen and bath designer&lt;/a&gt; and Drury Design's CEO. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;DRURY DESIGN WINS 11 2011 NKBA MIDWEST DESIGN VISION HONORS&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Best Of Show: Gladys Schanstra, CKD, CBD
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&lt;li&gt;Large Kitchen: Gail Drury, CMKBD 1st &amp;amp; 2nd place; Terry Kenney 3rd place&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Medium Kitchen: Gladys Schanstra, CKD, CBD 1st place; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/terry-kenney/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Terry Kenney&lt;/a&gt; 3rd place&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Large Bath: Gail Drury, CMKBD 1st place, Terry Kenney 2nd place, Gladys Schanstra , CKD, CBD 3rd place&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Honorable Mention Kitchens: Brigitte Fabi, CMKBD; Terry Kenney&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;These design and remodeling projects feature &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/studio/cabinetry/grabill-cabinetry-company/&quot;&gt;Grabill custom cabinetry&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://subzero-wolf.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Wolf Sub-Zero appliances&lt;/a&gt;.  &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/kitchen-design/bath-design/prweb9050195.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Read the full full story here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;ELMHURST COLONIAL WINS BEST OF SHOW AND 1st PLACE MEDIUM KITCHEN&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After attempting to sell their home, these clients chose to stay and invest in modernizing their home. Designed by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gladys-schanstra/&quot;&gt;Gladys Schanstra, CKD, CBD&lt;/a&gt; and the winner of NKBA Midwest’s Best of Show Award, this project involved adding on a new custom kitchen and master bath, along with major updates throughout the house.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011-Design-Visions--Ch-H+G/drury-kitchen-contemporary-24.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;2011 Design Visions Best of Show Elmhurst, IL Kitchen Design&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The kitchen now features an open layout, seating for four at the island, sizable storage, and durable, kid-friendly materials. Elements throughout the space linger from the old house, such as the living room fireplace surround with dentil molding.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage right&quot; style=&quot;width: 200px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;right&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011-Design-Visions--Ch-H+G/drury-bath-contemporary-16.jpg&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;300&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;2011 Design Visions 1st Place Award / Medium Bath Design in Elmhurst, IL&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;In the master bath, a large, round soaking tub creates a focal point between the shower and water closet room, both angled symmetrically around the tub. “Old wood plank” tiles cover the floor to give the room a rustic, warm lodge feel without the maintenance of actual wood. Linear Crossville mosaic glass tiles in green tones highlight the shower walls and tub surround, creating a natural retreat. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“The best reward for me is seeing the clients use this space comfortably every day and enjoying all the aesthetics that go along with it. They no longer have to choose between a beautiful kitchen or a functional one – who says you can’t have it all?” said Gladys Schanstra, NKBA Midwest Best of Show winner.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;BURR RIDGE HOME WINS 1st PLACE LARGE KITCHEN AND LARGE BATH&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Can traditional detailing marry modern simplicity – and live happily ever after?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Custom kitchen designer Gail Drury, CMKBD, answered that question with an emphatic yes. Winning first place in the large kitchen and large bath categories, two very different design visions come together to compliment this Burr Ridge, Illinois home’s architecture.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011-Design-Visions--Ch-H+G/drury-kitchen-traditional-93.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;2011 Design Visions 1st Place Award / Large Kitchen Design in Burr Ridge, IL&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;White cabinets surround a walnut-stained island, balancing simple lines with rich details. An intricate tile design incorporates a mix of stainless steel tiles, marble tiles and metal liner strips for a stunning result.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Challenged to fit a myriad of appliances and upgrade storage while staying within the existing kitchen’s footprint, intelligent design solutions define the space. A furniture-like island divides the kitchen space from the living area for a better traffic flow. A Lutron lighting system conceals all electrical outlets.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Creating a calming retreat with a luxurious, spa-type feeling was the main objective for the master bath design.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Rich materials like variations of Calcutta gold marble, a wave of undulating mosaic tiles and polished nickel faucets, exude luxury in this master bath.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011-Design-Visions--Ch-H+G/drury-bath-contemporary-11.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;2011 Design Visions 1st Place Award / Large Master Bath  Design in Burr Ridge, IL&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;To achieve the openness the clients desired, the design replaced interior walls with glass panels. Frosted glass creates privacy for the commode area. Clear glass in the shower area showcases the tile design. A digital shower system complete with stereo, mood lights and multiple showerheads, amplifies the sense of luxury.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The overflow Kohler tub itself is a statement to the elegance of this exquisite room. The fine cabinetry hides many amenities, a few of which are mirrored backs on the doors for ease of hair styling and a framed TV to keep up on the daily news.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the &lt;a href=&quot;http://nkba-chicago.com/&quot;&gt;NKBA Chicago Midwest Design Visions Contest &lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;NKBA's Chicago Midwest chapter sponsors the Design Vision contest in partnership with Chicago Home Garden magazine. Judged by NKBA Chicago Midwest chapter members, the contest recognizes outstanding kitchen and bath design. Competition is open to designers throughout the Midwest. To enter, designers submitted photos along with a project profile. Five Drury Design projects received 2009 NKBA Design Vision Awards and two received honorable mentions. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/midwest-2010-kitchen-and-bath-design-awards-honors-drury-design/&quot;&gt;In 2010, the team won six awards and an honorable mention&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Transitional Kitchen Design Makes Cover of Kitchen and Bath Design News</title>
			<link>http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/transitional-kitchen-design-makes-cover-of-kitchen-and-bath-design-news/</link>
			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage300411-KBDN-Cover-10.11.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;411&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;“An award-winning kitchen remodel transforms a dated space into a contemporary showpiece”&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;It’s always an honor when one of our client designs is featured on the cover of a leading industry publication. Thanks to Kim Berndson who wrote the cover story for Kitchen and Bath Design News.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/71334316?access_key=key-113ukzh0en3uwaidovfmm/wps/portal/kbd/c1/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3iLkCAPEzcPIwP_0CBXAyNTC3MPQy9zIM9AvyDbUREAX0SOGQ%21%21/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Read Kitchen and Bath Design News project study.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Transitional Kitchen Design in Glen Ellyn &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As with any remodeling project, there were many challenges to deal with for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gail-drury/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Gail Drury, CMKBD and president of Drury Design&lt;/a&gt; and Ginny Blasco of Ginny Blasco Design as they teamed up for this recent kitchen remodel project in Glen Ellyn.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It was a traditional style kitchen with lots of oak throughout the space and an inconveniently placed oven hood that closed off the room.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lucky for Gail and Ginny, the hood could be moved but the oak flooring had to stay.  Gail and Ginny not only made the design work, but ended up winning the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.grabillcabinets.com/news.php?a=0008&quot;&gt;Grabill Cabinetry Company’s 2010 Home Collections Design Competition&lt;/a&gt; with this remodel.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Gail and Ginny decided to contrast the light colored oak flooring with beautiful dark colored Grabill custom cabinetry that was stained with an Abby brown finish. This espresso color was used throughout the kitchen in floor to ceiling cabinets, as well as into the adjacent wet bar.  To break up the dark cabinetry, high-gloss soft green accent cabinets were incorporated in the kitchen and on the island as well. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Other focal points of the award-winning transitional kitchen design include the custom designed hood, the backsplash that was puzzle cut from a single slab of marble to make an intricate mosaic tile design.  Custom pewter accents were used throughout the kitchen, including decorative supports for the raised bar top and  and hammered pewter tile inserts on the island corners.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage300200-drury-kitchen-transitional-15.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Award-Winning Glen Ellyn Transitional Kitchen Design &quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;All of these design elements, combined with high-end appliances from &lt;a href=&quot;http://subzero-wolf.com/&quot;&gt;Sub-zero, Wolf&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miele.com/international/enint/home.htm&quot;&gt;Miele&lt;/a&gt;, and beautiful sinks and faucets from&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blancoamerica.com/&quot;&gt; Blanco&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kohler.com/&quot;&gt;Kohler&lt;/a&gt;, come together into an award- winning transitional kitchen design that revives the home in contemporary fashion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Be sure to check out more of our &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/portfolio/kitchen/transitional-kitchen-design/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;transitional client kitchen design images&lt;/a&gt; in our portfolio.  And, see more of our recent press in the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/media/articles-features/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;media section&lt;/a&gt; also on this website.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Elegant Custom Kitchen Remodel Transforms Naperville Home  </title>
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			<description>&lt;p&gt;After almost 60 years of mismatched touch-ups, this client’s Naperville home was ready for a masterful first-floor renovation. Only a dramatic makeover plan that included capturing space from the attic and the garage could accomplish the client’s goals to up-size livability, modernize functionality and created an &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/midwest-2010-kitchen-and-bath-design-awards-honors-drury-design/&quot;&gt;award-winning&lt;/a&gt;, Tuscan-inspired kitchen and entertaining experience complete with an indoor/outdoor bar service.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage300259-After-Floor-Plan.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;259&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;The New Floor Plan Reconfiguration Included a Kitchen, Mudroom, Desk Area, and Wet Bar From the Existing Space&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Though challenged to work around past renovations, uneven roof lines, an awkward floor plan and an obtrusive support column, Drury Design designer - &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gladys-schanstra/&quot;&gt;Gladys Schanstra, CKD &lt;br/&gt;CBD&lt;/a&gt; collaborated with architect &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ppkarchitects.com/&quot;&gt;Craig Pryde, of PPK Architects&lt;/a&gt; to formulate a plan which incorporated everything on the homeowner’s wish list. Along with the kitchen, remodeling plans extended to the family room and front hall entryway, and added a new mudroom, desk area and a wet bar to serve both indoor and outdoor guests.                                 &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Removing the wall between the kitchen and the family room created space for the wet bar. Now accessible from the family room, the wet bar is only a few steps away from the sliding glass door that leads out to the pool, offering convenient access to both indoor and outdoor guests. Reclaiming unused attic space above the kitchen allowed for a graceful barrel-vaulted ceiling that adds prominence as it opens the space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage right&quot; style=&quot;width: 200px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;right&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage200160-Case-Study-2.jpg&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; height=&quot;160&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Barrel Vaulted Ceiling&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Reassigning one of four garage bays into the home’s interior floorplan made way for the mudroom and desk area. The stationary column now disappears between the refrigerator and freezer, concealed behind wood panels. A dome-topped glass cabinet flanks the mantle hood with distinction. Rich walnut accents the flooring, barrel-vaulted ceiling, balusters, and doors. Beveled glass and hand painted tiles add artistic touches to an original, well-crafted and highly functional kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage300240-Case-Study-1.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;240&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Award-Winning Naperville Custom Kitchen Remodel&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The homeowner couldn't be more pleased with the results. &lt;em&gt;“Our kitchen and first floor of our home has been transformed into a sophisticated and elegant area that is ideal for entertaining and everyday living,” she says. “I could have done this project on my own and it would have been ‘nice,’ but with the help of Gladys and Drury Design, it has become a spectacular, functional and comfortable show place that suits all of our needs. The Drury team continually went above and beyond the norm from start to finish.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;See more of this remarkable Naperville kitchen remodel below in the slide-show, (click on the images to pause).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe src=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/slideShow/index.gne?group_id=&amp;amp;user_id=28571489@N05&amp;amp;set_id=72157628097957499&amp;amp;tags=Cars,Lotus,Exige&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; align=&quot;middle&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot;&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br/&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Created with &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a title=&quot;Admarket.se&quot; href=&quot;http://www.admarket.se&quot; mce_href=&quot;http://www.admarket.se&quot;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Admarket's&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a title=&quot;flickrSLiDR&quot; href=&quot;http://flickrslidr.com&quot; mce_href=&quot;http://flickrslidr.com&quot;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;flickrSLiDR&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<title>Award-Winning Hinsdale Designer Master Bath Remodel Case Study</title>
			<link>http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/award-winning-hinsdale-designer-master-bath-remodel-case-study/</link>
			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 350px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage350280-Aikins-CU.jpg&quot; width=&quot;350&quot; height=&quot;280&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Custom double sink marble vanity surrounded by natural stone tile&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Dormers, low ceilings and awkward spaces made this compact bath a designer’s challenge.  The original pink and white bathroom was extremely dated.  The homeowner, renowned Chicago interior designer, Maryilin Aikins was looking for a fresh, new look. The layout of the space needed to stay the same because of the ceiling lines and existing plumbing locations. For her, it was more about the use of materials, textures and lighting to create a new look for the space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The first challenge was the space’s narrowness. The new vanity was placed on the same wall as before, yet the chrome and acrylic legs holding up the marble vanity gives the space a new openness. To make up for the storage lost below the vanity due to the use of the open decorative legs, wall and base cabinets go floor to ceiling on either side of the vanity. These cabinets frame the vanity area like two furniture pieces.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The additional raised ledge behind the sinks adds counter space and also helps emphasize the shape and edge detail on the vanity top as it protrudes past the adjacent cabinets.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage right&quot; style=&quot;width: 250px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;right&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage250200-Aikins-CU-2.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Make up area &quot; width=&quot;250&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Make up area flanked by cabinetry for additional storage and laundry hamper&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;A small makeup area is nestled below the existing window in the dormer area, and two functional cabinets flank the window below the lowered ceiling. One cabinet is loaded top to bottom with 10 customized jewelry pullouts. The cabinet to the left is half laundry hamper pull-out and half linen storage—providing the personal details the homeowner desired inside the room’s updated, fresh look.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This design is all about tile, textures and patterns. The polished marble mosaic tiles on the floor are laid out in a rug pattern accentuating the shape of the space.  Behind the vanity area are honed matching marble subway tiles with more polished mosaic tiles of a smaller size surrounding the tile framed mirrors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A coordinating tile design is carried through into the shower area. The floral-designed wallpaper adds another patterned element to the overall design. The white cabinetry and white marble countertops soften the overall look of the space while tying all of the elements together. The end result is a very soft, romantic, calming retreat-like space.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;I loved working with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gail-drury/&quot;&gt;Gail Drury&lt;/a&gt; and her team to create a unique and contemporary version of a Victorian bathroom,” says Ms. Akins of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marilynakinsinteriors.com/index.html&quot;&gt;Marilyn Aikins Interiors&lt;/a&gt; describing the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/midwest-2010-kitchen-and-bath-design-awards-honors-drury-design/&quot;&gt;award-winning bath project&lt;/a&gt;. “I advise working with both a bath designer and an interior designer to get the best results&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;See more images in the slideshow below and click to pause.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Naperville Master Bath Remodel Turns Home into Spa</title>
			<link>http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/naperville-master-bath-remodel-turns-home-into-spa/</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;Fourteen years after purchasing their home, this couple was ready to transform their tired master bath into a rejuvenating in-home spa center.  Their vision for their master bath renovation included: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;C&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;reate a spa-like environment &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A timeless design &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Year round comfort - a warm bathroom during winter, and a cool bathroom during summer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Platform Tub Goes and Steam Shower Expands&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To make this transformation possible, several major changes needed to happen first. After removing a large platform tub, both of the biggest challenges in this project were in the shower area. Each solution required serious re-engineering.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage300375-Shower-System.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;375&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reconfiguring The Floor Plan Made Room For the Steam Shower with Mulitple Sprays&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;To expand the original shower’s tiny footprint, the frame needed to extend beyond the original wall and ceiling.Then, the ceiling for the steam shower needed to be lowered to fit with the vaulted ceiling. Width was also an issue as was placing a tub and shower on the back wall with a large existing window. Working in such a tight space required many precise measurements, creative problem solving, and careful installations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Master Bath Design Fulfills Wish List&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new master bath incorporated all all items on the client's wish list: more storage, a floor with radiant heating, an integrated entertainment system with a TV and stereo speakers, a steam shower with body sprays, a towel warmer and a spa-inspired look.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We are still just as excited about the bathroom as the day it was completed,” says the homeowner. “&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Our designer, Tina Muller, was fun to work with and has a great eye for design.  Drury Design has skilled craftsmen and t&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;he &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/about/our-team/&quot;&gt;entire staff&lt;/a&gt; seemed to genuinely care about the project and wanted the best for all their clients.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Elegant Bath Design Compliments Home Decor&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To achieve an elegant and soft look to match the home’s décor, the homeowner selected creamy white cabinetry with a warm glaze from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/studio/cabinetry/grabill-cabinetry-company/&quot;&gt;Grabill Cabinetry&lt;/a&gt;. We exchanged the built-in linen cabinet for a striking custom cherry armoire to house storage along with the television and stereo systems.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Ceramic Subway Tile Ties Design Together&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hand-glazed ceramic subway tile in the chair rail and baseboards sets off the Calcutta tile floors. A rhomboid pattern made of Calcutta gold forms the shower floor.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;em&gt;End Result: Luxury Master Bath&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The spa-inspired luxurious amenities include heated floors, remote controlled Velux skylight, a computerized shower system, a steam machine and a warming drawer for towels and bathrobes.  The end result is a luxury bath equipped with everything needed for a total spa experience!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;We really like the new amenities in our master bath - the heated floor, the Velux skylight with the built in blinds, keypad, ability to easily open and close window and the programmable multiple shower heads in the shower&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Ovation Cabinetry&#39;s New Amenity Line Provides Beauty, Quality and Value</title>
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			<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a title=&quot;Amenity by Ovation - Brochure&quot; href=&quot;http://www.ovationcabinetry.com/amenity/AmenityBrochure.pdf&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage18083-Amenity-Logo-jpg.jpg&quot; width=&quot;180&quot; height=&quot;83&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Drury Design is pleased to introduce Amenity, a new line of cabinets  from &lt;a title=&quot;Ovation Cabinetry&quot; href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/studio/cabinetry/ovation/# traditional kitchen remodel&quot;&gt;Ovation Cabinetry&lt;/a&gt;.  Beauty, quality, and selection are just some of  its features, but those are standard for Ovation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What makes it special? Amenity offers a wide array of door styles,  wood species, and timeless finishes – all at an affordable price.  This  makes Amenity one of the best values in Chicago for traditional or  transitional kitchen design.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage right&quot; style=&quot;width: 150px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;right&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage150107-Amen-DRAWER-100dpi.jpg&quot; width=&quot;150&quot; height=&quot;107&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Amenity features plywood construction and 5/8&quot; dovetailed drawer boxes with self-closing motion&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Ovation has long been known for quality construction, innovative design, and limitless customization. While the Amenity line follows the same philosophy of quality and creativity, the customizations have been scaled down. This simple modification provides higher efficiencies in manufacturing, making a lower price possible.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The result is that your cabinets can have more of those special features you thought you may not be able to afford. Plywood construction, 5/8” dovetailed drawer boxes with self-closing motion, and a large selection of convenience accessories are standard amenities. Beautiful stains with glazes and a variety of painted colors provide a very custom look at a manageable price with little compromise. Stop by our studio to see the endless possibilities of Amenity by Ovation, or &lt;a title=&quot;Amenity Brochure&quot; href=&quot;http://www.ovationcabinetry.com/amenity/AmenityBrochure.pdf&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;check out the Amenity brochure here.  &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&quot;This is an outstanding option for homeowners looking  for value but do not want to sacrifice design, beauty or function.  This line  even includes beautiful inset cabinetry.  And Ovation finishes, both the stain and paint  color options are outstanding.  Amenity is perfect for Chicago area homeowners  who are looking for an excellent cabinetry value to remodel their kitchen.  And  with all its available  options, this will work well in traditional or transitional kitchen  design&quot;.  &lt;a title=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/%5bsitetree_link%20id=230%5d&quot; href=&quot;http://../../../../../%5bsitetree_link%20id=230%5d&quot;&gt;Drury Designer, Janice Teague, CKD / CBD.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>2011 Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk Raises $12,000 to Support Bridge Communities</title>
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&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 260px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a title=&quot;Glen Ellyn Cape Cod Kitchen U-Shape Kitchen Remodel&quot; href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/kitchen-remodel-layout-glen-ellyn/&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage220122-drury-kitchen-traditional-99.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Award-winning Glen Ellyn kitchen Remodel&quot; width=&quot;280&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Award-winning Drury Design Glen Ellyn kitchen remdodel featured in 2011 Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;On October 14th,  Baird and Warner of Glen Ellyn’s Kitchen Walk presented the &lt;a href=&quot;http://kitchenwalk.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;Glen Ellyn&lt;/span&gt; Kitchen Walk&lt;/a&gt; sponsored by Drury  Design. We were proud to once again be the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/%5Bsitetree_link%20id=231%5D&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;presenting sponsor of this years event, &lt;/a&gt;as  well as the After Walk Gourmet Reception host this year from 5 - 9p where Sub-Zero and  Wolf Corporate Chef, Craig Bell, presented a gourmet spread of early fall harvest flavors for guests.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt&quot;&gt;All proceeds benefited Bridge Communities. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;FONT-SIZE: 10pt&quot;&gt;Collectively, Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk fans donated enough funds to provide 480  housing nights. Totaling $12,000, the event’s proceeds will directly benefit  formerly homeless families, now Bridge Communities clients. For more information  on how to contribute to Bridge Communities and their mission to connect homeless  families to a better future, visit &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://bridgecommunities.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;http://bridgecommunities.org&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;We would like to thank &lt;a title=&quot;Amenity Brochure&quot; href=&quot;http://www.bairdwarner.com/offices/glen_ellyn.cfmf&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Baird and Warner of Glen Ellyn / &lt;span&gt;Wheaton&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Baird and Warner's Carrie Morris and Mitch Williams, The Bridge Builders, and all of the volunteers for their time and effort.  A special heartfelt thanks to our gracious clients who availed their homes and recent beautiful Glen Ellyn kitchen remodels for this years Kitchen Walk kitchen tour to help support this event and the worthwhile effort of Bridge Communities.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Join Us For Our Dinner and Design Event at Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom November 17th at 6:30</title>
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&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;leftAlone&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage300199-Sub-Zero-Wolf-CB-1.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;199&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot; style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Sub Zero and Wolf’s corporate chef Craig Bell&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Drury Design / Dinner and Design Event at Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please join us on November 17th, 2011 as Sub-Zero Wolf hosts a private “Dinner &amp;amp; Design” event exclusively for Drury Design’s guests from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, in the showroom’s “Living Kitchen” in nearby Glendale Heights. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Take the mystery out of your appliance decisions by experiencing Sub-Zero refrigeration and Wolf cooking appliances while dining on fabulous food prepared by Sub-Zero corporate Chef - Craig Bell.  Come with questions. Leave with confidence.  Enjoy wines and dinner as our guest in an intimate but casual setting.  Before or after dinner, tour the showroom and discover the latest Sub-Zero and Wolf design innovations.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please RSVP by November 11th by calling us at 630.446.7631, or emailing Jim Drury at &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jim@drurydesign&quot;&gt;jim@drurydesigns.com&lt;/a&gt;. Seating is limited so RSVP today. &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.subzero-wolf.com/showroom/greaterchicago&quot;&gt;Sub-Zero and Wolf Greater Chicago Showroom&lt;/a&gt; / 196 Exchange Boulevard Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe src=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/slideShow/index.gne?set_id=72157627910513901&quot; width=&quot;400&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; align=&quot;middle&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot;&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br/&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Created with &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=&quot;http://www.flickrslideshow.com&quot; mce_href=&quot;http://www.flickrslideshow.com&quot;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;flickr slideshow&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;h2&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;About Sub-Zero and Wolf&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/h2&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Sub-Zero, Inc., is the leading manufacturer of American-made luxury refrigeration, freezers, and wine storage units, and it leads in product design with its built-in and integrated lines. Founded in 1945, Sub-Zero is a privately held company in its third generation of family ownership. Headquartered in Madison, Wis., Sub-Zero, Inc., also operates a manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Ariz., and has nearly 1,350 employees. Specializing in food preservation, Sub-Zero pioneered the concept of dual refrigeration and prides itself on being the first company to store frozen foods at ultralow, “sub-zero” temperatures. Wolf Appliance, Inc., is the premier maker of ranges, ovens, cooktops, and grills and was among the first to introduce the convection oven into the residential market. It is based in a state-of-the-art production facility in Fitchburg, Wis. and employs more than 300 people. Both Sub-Zero and Wolf products are available throughout the United States and internationally. For more information about Sub-Zero and Wolf, please visit subzero.com or wolfappliance.com, or call 800-222-7820.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Images from our last Dinner and Design Event.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;About Sub-Zero and Wolf&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sub-Zero, Inc., is the leading manufacturer of American-made luxury  refrigeration, freezers, and wine storage units, and it leads in product  design with its built-in and integrated lines. Founded in 1945,  Sub-Zero is a privately held company in its third generation of family  ownership. Headquartered in Madison, Wis., Sub-Zero, Inc., also operates  a manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Ariz., and has nearly 1,350  employees. Specializing in food preservation, Sub-Zero pioneered the  concept of dual refrigeration and prides itself on being the first  company to store frozen foods at ultralow, “sub-zero” temperatures. Wolf  Appliance, Inc., is the premier maker of ranges, ovens, cooktops, and  grills and was among the first to introduce the convection oven into the  residential market. It is based in a state-of-the-art production  facility in Fitchburg, Wis. and employs more than 300 people. Both  Sub-Zero and Wolf products are available throughout the United States  and internationally. For more information about Sub-Zero and Wolf,  please visit subzero.com or wolfappliance.com, or call 800-222-7820.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage right&quot; style=&quot;width: 250px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;right&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/_resampled/resizedimage250333-napervillekitchenbefore.JPG&quot; alt=&quot;Naperville Kitchen Before Remodel&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; height=&quot;333&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Aurora Kitchen Before Remodel&lt;/p&gt;
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Traditional Kitchen for an Entertaining Aurora Suburban Home&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This&lt;a title=&quot;Traditional Kitchen Remodel&quot; href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/portfolio/kitchen/traditional-kitchen-design/# traditional kitchen remodel&quot;&gt; traditional kitchen remodel&lt;/a&gt; in Aurora, just west of Naperville, Illinois was a real design challenge. The existing kitchen was small, dated and poorly lit. The homeowners were looking for a fresh, multi-fold functional - traditional kitchen layout. A two-cook design was a must for a family where the husband does most of the cooking with his wife always there to help out. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Entertaining is frequent in this home and a wine cooler needed to be included in the design. The home was fairly large and the kitchen just didn't seem to fit the spaciousness of the rest of the home. The owners were also looking for a rustic, casual retreat feel.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #143136; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;&quot;&gt;What was our Client-Focused Design™ goal? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;We really wanted a more functional space (i.e., better flow, more lighting, etc.) that included a professional range.  We also wanted to have a customized look that reflected more of who we are.&quot;&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #143136; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;&quot;&gt;Functional Kitchen Work Space&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Space was gained by moving the kitchen table into an adjacent area, previously used as a sitting room.  The left wall to the main sink was lengthened to make the additional space acquired, feel as if it had always been a part of the kitchen. The large meandering island fills up the space where the table use to reside.  A raised snack bar helps to break up the space with the open shelf on the back side to create a more interesting focal point when entering the room. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The placement of the sink, wine cooler and trash compactor at the end of the island creates a separate work area doubling as a prep sink or bar for entertaining. The butcher block was strategically placed on the other end of the island directly across from the range area to create a second prep area for the main cook.  &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #143136; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;&quot;&gt;Kitchen Lighting and Floor Design&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The original small window looked out onto a screened-in porch was enlarged to let more light into the dark room. The search for the perfect floor culminated in the choice of a multi-colored rustic yellow slate, which brought in just the right amount of color and movement to the space. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The stone hood was designed using the same stones the homeowner had recently used on the fireplace across the room—tying the entire space together. The backsplash tile and spice niches inside the stone hood add both decorative accent and cooking functionality. The black distressed island with the tall pantry gave this homeowner the the rustic casual, traditional kitchen design they were looking to achieve in their home.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;But How Did the Kitchen Design Turn Out?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We asked our homeowners after they had been into the kitchen for awhile – how it was working out for them. Did we meet their goals for functionality, lighting and entertaining?  Here’s what they shared with us.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Can you describe your remodeled kitchen in a sentence or two? &lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;How about in a word or two:  breathtaking, gorgeous.  It turned out just as we envisioned it...a melding of Mountain Living and Napa Valley Style that has a total &quot;WOW-factor&quot; and gets compliments from all our visitors.&quot; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What product or features do you like the most?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Well, we disagree on this one.  &quot;The cook&quot; loves the professional Wolf range and the vented hood with the stone surround.  I love how all the design elements (i.e., cabinetry, hardware, flooring, countertops, stonework) all fit together perfectly!&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;After going thru this process do you have any advice for someone remodeling their kitchen?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Come to your first design session prepared.  Do your homework and have a good idea about what you want; bring pictures of rooms that appeal to you and design features you have seen elsewhere that you might like to incorporate in your remodel.  Check out appliance choices thoroughly not only for features, but how those features are incorporated into each appliance to make sure they work for you.&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Any additional comments...?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Gail (Drury) was great at listening to our ideas and converting almost all of them into a beautiful and functional design that was just what we had in mind.&quot;&lt;/em&gt;   &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/_resampled/resizedimage600400-napervillekitchendesign.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Tradiional Kitchen Remodel Design in Naperville, Illinois&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Viking Announces Money Saving Promotion on Professional Appliances</title>
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&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&quot;Bring Viking Home for the Holidays&quot; Money Saving Promotion from Viking (click to enlarge)&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot; style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;Choose from these qualifying appliances during &quot;Bring Viking Home for the Holidays&quot; Promotion (click to enlarge)&lt;/p&gt;
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Viking announces new money saving promotion on professional kitchen appliances.&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Starting now and till the end of the year, &quot;Bring Viking Home For The  Holidays&quot;, and save instantly on these qualifying purchases.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;SAVE $750 on ANY : Professional Series Range&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;SAVE $750 on ANY : Professional Series Built-In Refrigeration&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;SAVE $500 on ANY : Professional Series Built-In Oven&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;SAVE $250 on ANY : Professional Series Rangetop or Cooktop&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instant Saving ends December 31, 2011 on all qualifying purchases.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Purchaser must take delivery of all products no later than February 29,&lt;br/&gt;2012&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Offer is not valid with any other offers or promotions except Facebook Rebate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Drury Design is an authorized Viking appliance dealer.&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Viking  appliances have formed the the foundation of both our traditional and transitional client kitchen designs for the past 20 years and Viking professional ranges are unsurpassed for their style and function.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Viking Professional ranges deliver ultra-premium features like 18,500 BTUs of surface cooking power, precision burner controls with SureSpark™ ignition, the largest oven capacity available, and flawless convection baking.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/studio/appliances/&quot;&gt;See the full line of available appliances brands available at Drury Design.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Brigitte Fabi Earns Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer Credentials </title>
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			<description>&lt;h3&gt;Meet our newest Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer - Brigitte Fabi, CMKBD&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Drury Design s pleased to  announce that designer, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/brigitte-fabi/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Brigitte C. Fabi&lt;/a&gt; has been awarded the &lt;strong&gt;Certified Master Kitchen  and Bath Designer (CMKBD)&lt;/strong&gt; designation by the National Kitchen &amp;amp; Bath  Association.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As a CMKBD, Brigitte has been recognized as a designer who holds  both CKD and CBD certifications, has over 17  years of kitchen/bath industry experience, and has been nationally recognized  through kitchen and bath design competitions,&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/media/awards/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; industry awards&lt;/a&gt;, and printed publications.  Drury Design can now boast of two Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designers on our design staff  as Brigitte joins President Gail Drury in holding this prestigious  certification.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;National Kitchen and Bath Association Credential Programs&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The NKBA, National Kitchen and Bath Association, has developed industry    credential programs to recognize designers at varying levels of    expertise. &lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designers is the industry’s highest professional design  certification. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In order to qualify for the certifications, applicants  are required to have a minimum number of years of kitchen and bath design  and remodeling experience. They must also provide reference affidavits from design  industry professionals and client references from finished projects.  Then, it is necessary to satisfactorily complete NKBA academic  coursework and pass both written and performance examination.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Have a kitchen or bath design project in mind or have questions...Contact Brigitte at brigitte@drurydesigns.com or 630.446.7633.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<title>U-Shape Kitchen Remodel Layout</title>
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			<description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Glen Ellyn Cape Cod Kitchen U-Shape Kitchen Remodel&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/kitchenremodelbefore.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Glen Ellyn L Shaped Before Kitchen Remodel&quot; title=&quot;Glen Ellyn L Shaped Before Kitchen Remodel&quot; height=&quot;350&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Glen Ellyn L-Shaped Kitchen  Before Remodel&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Built in the 1920s, this Cape Cod home boasts vintage molding and features that are the envy of many. But it is also limited by small, chopped up spaces that are typically distinct from other rooms of the home. The Glen Ellyn homeowners wanted to remain in the home, during their &lt;a title=&quot;Drury Design Kitchen Remodels&quot; href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/#kitchen remodeling&quot;&gt;kitchen remodeling&lt;/a&gt; project and turn their pass-through kitchen into a space with ample storage. Expansive space and  enough room to cook, chat and serve as the &lt;em&gt;heart of the home&lt;/em&gt; for this busy family of five.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #143136; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Increase Kitchen Functionality&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On top of the client’s wish list was increasing the storage, counter top space, and overall functionality of the kitchen. The family also wanted to create a less intrusive “walkway” between the basement stairs and the living room than through the middle of the kitchen, as well as, gain a pantry. All of this these requests allowed us to bring in some “interesting” features.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Kitchen Design Layout&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Changing the layout from an L-shaped kitchen to a U-shaped kitchen and removing the non-functional chimney, running from the basement to the second floor, created an “aisle” by the wall so the traffic no longer goes through the kitchen.  This reconfiguration also allowed for a couple of seats at the end of the U and stools tucked in below the countertop.  This gave ample room for family members and/or guests to commune with the cook. The interesting new features included, window openings to the dining room, a new pantry area, an open bookcase for cookbooks, and a corner for a message center complete with a framed cork board.  The workable areas transformed this kitchen from frustrating to functional.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage leftAlone&quot; style=&quot;width: 600px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage600400-drury-kitchen-traditional-5.jpg&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Glen Ellyn U-Shape Kitchen After Remodel&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Kitchen Design Elements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dark chocolate glass back splash tiles, walnut bead board accents and blown glass pendant lights hung at different heights to complete the jewelry of the kitchen.  Subtle, yet functional design features completed the look and feel the family had for envisioned for their kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;&quot;&gt;Note:  This kitchen remodel by Drury designer, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gladys-schanstra/&quot;&gt;Gladys Schanstra, CKD / CBD&lt;/a&gt;, was recognized by the Midwest Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association at the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/midwest-2010-kitchen-and-bath-design-awards-honors-drury-design/&quot;&gt;2010 Design Visions design contest&lt;/a&gt; and will be featured in the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/attend-2011-glen-ellyn-kitchen-walk-and-tour-award-winning-kitchen/&quot;&gt;2011 Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk&lt;/a&gt; to benefit Bridge Communities on Friday, October 14th.  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Designer - Janice Teague, CKD / CBD rejoins Drury Design </title>
			<link>http://www.drurydesigns.com/blog/designer-janice-teague-ckd-cbd-rejoins-drury-design/</link>
			<description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;#xA0;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 285px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage285256-Janice-Teague-CKD-CBD.JPG&quot; width=&quot;285&quot; height=&quot;256&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Award - Winning Drury Designer - Janice Teague, CKD / CBD&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4&gt;She is back!&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;A Drury designer from 2006-2009, Janice left the Chicago area to relocate to Texas. While there, Janice opened two design/build companies and also delivered design services for North Dallas residential builders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;Janice is a Certified Kitchen &amp;amp; Bath Designer and Certified Green Builder with more than 25 years of experience in the home-building, remodeling, and design business. &amp;#xA0;Janice is an expert in working with custom cabinetry design and working through and the myriad of woods and finishes with her clients. &amp;#xA0;Janice&amp;#x2019;s ability to understand her client&amp;#x2019;s wishes and lifestyle needs enables her to create beautiful interiors that complement their personal style.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Design Publications featuring Janice Teague's kitchen and bathroom designs&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;An award-winning designer, Janice&amp;#x2019;s projects may be found in Trends Kitchen, Trends Home &amp;amp; Remodeling, Better Homes and Gardens, and Chicago Home and Garden. Janice is a featured designer in the &amp;#x201C;Ask a Designer&amp;#x201D; video series on kitchens.com.&amp;#xA0; You will also find her client projects throughout our portfolios and featured in our blog on this site.&amp;#xA0;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4&gt;Janice&amp;#x2019;s approach to functional kitchen and bathroom design&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage300200-drury-kitchen-traditional-04.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Janice's classic Naperville kitchen remodel&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;Janice's contemporary master bath remodel in Addison&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#x201C;I like the challenge of creating a functional space that incorporates the client&amp;#x2019;s needs with as many wish-list items as possible, while staying within their budget,&amp;#x201D; Janice says.&amp;#xA0; &amp;#x201C;Asking a lot of questions and listening to my client&amp;#x2019;s needs and desires is essential to a successful remodel,&amp;#x201D; Janice believes. &amp;#x201C;Our clients are very involved in the design process; after all, it&amp;#x2019;s their home and their dream. I take great pleasure in helping them realize their vision.&amp;#x201D;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#x201C;We are delighted to have Janice back in our fold&amp;#x201D;, says Gail Drury, CMKBD, President of Drury Design. &amp;#x201C;Along with Janice&amp;#x2019;s expertise and honed design skills, she has a gift for creating beautiful and functional spaces and making the process fun for her clients.&amp;#x201D;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To set up a no-cost design consultation with Janice for your kitchen or bath remodel you can contact her at janice@drurydesigns.com or 630.446.7635.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage300200-drury-kitchen-traditional-99.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;2010 NKBA Design Visions award-winning kitchen design is featured in the Kitchen Walk / By Drury Designer: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gladys-schanstra/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Gladys Schanstra, CKD / CBD&lt;/a&gt;.  As seen in Chicago Home &amp;amp; Garden &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Save Friday, October 14th, for this years 2011 Glen Ellyn Kitchen walk sponsored by Drury Design.  Blending three events into one day, the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk is one of the most anticipated kitchen and home design events in the Chicago area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Designers will greet guests in homes from 12 noon until 6:00pm. Then join us at the AfterWalk gourmet reception featuring light appetizers by Craig Bell, Wolf and Sub-Zero corporate chef and a silent auction from 5:00-9:00pm at Drury Design Kitchen &amp;amp; Bath Studio at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/studio/location/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;512 N. Main in Glen Ellyn&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 the day of and $10 for the reception only. All proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction go directly to Bridge Communities to benefit families in Bridge’s Transitional Housing Program. For more information and tickets, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://kitchenwalk.org/&quot;&gt;http://kitchenwalk.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h5&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Multi-Course Gourmet Reception Celebrates National Kitchen and Bath Month &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;This Glen Ellyn kitchen remodel is also featured / By Drury Designer: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/tina-muller/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tina Muller &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Gourmet Reception Hours: 5:00-9:00 p.m.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Drury Design is proud to be the event’s presenting sponsor as well as the After Walk Gourmet Reception host. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.subzero-wolf.com/&quot;&gt;Sub-Zero and Wolf&lt;/a&gt; Corporate Chef, Craig Bell, will present an early fall harvest flavors menu, including:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pumpkin  and Squash bisque&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Roasted  Corn Fall Salad&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Maine  Lobster Rolls&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cayenne  Sweet Potato Puff Pastries&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wagyu  Beef Slider with Caramelized Shiitake Mushrooms and Vidalia  Onions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bourbon  Cake Truffle Bites&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chef Bell brings a broad range of culinary experience and insight to the kitchen.  Becoming a master of the art of barbecuing from the legendary BBQ pit masters of Memphis Tennessee, Chef Bell carries his Southern influence in his delicious dishes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
&lt;p&gt;An annual event of Baird &amp;amp; Warner of Glen Ellyn / Wheaton in association with Baird &amp;amp; Warner’s GoodWill Network, this years 8th annual Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk will feature a total of seven recently completed kitchens.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The mission of the Baird &amp;amp; Warner GoodWill Network is to help the homeless and those in need in the communities in which we work and live. Since 2003, all Glen Ellyn Kitchen Walk ticket sales and silent auction proceeds have benefited Bridge Communities’ mission to help transition families from homelessness to independence. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Bridge Communities &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From the sponsorship of one family in 1988, Bridge Communities' network includes program partnerships with churches and community groups in locations throughout DuPage County.  Program partners assist in supporting nearly 100 homeless families annually in the Bridge Transitional Housing Program. One gift to Bridge Communities goes to work on six levels providing housing, mentoring, tutoring, employment counseling, career and financial planning assistance. For more information about Bridge Communities, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bridgecommunities.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.bridgecommunities.org&lt;/a&gt; or call 630.545.0610.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We would like to thank our clients for the gracious support of this event by availing their homes for the benefit of the event and the wonderful work of Bridge Communities. To view more of our award-winning kitchen and bath design projects visit our &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/portfolio/&quot;&gt;client portfolios&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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			<description>&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;J.D. Power Study Ranks Sub-Zero and Wolf Number One&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;leftAlone&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage25033-Sub-Z-Wolf-Logo-3.10.jpg&quot; width=&quot;250&quot; height=&quot;33&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sub-Zero and Wolf both rank #1 in the 2011 J.D. Power Appliance satisfaction study. This news reinforces what our clients have been reporting to us for years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drury Design is proud to be a Sub-Zero and Wolf authorized dealer and Drury Designer, Tina Muller is a Sub-Zero Wolf kitchen contest design award winner, incorporating numerous Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances in the below kitchen remodel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage leftAlone&quot; style=&quot;width: 300px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;leftAlone&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2010/_resampled/resizedimage300200-drury-kitchen-traditional-721-1.jpg&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;200&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;2008 / 2009 Sub-Zero Wolf Kitchen Design Contest Winning Kitchen Remodel in Glen Ellyn, IL&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;As much as our designers rely on the style and function that comes with working with these brands, our clients appreciate Sub-Zero and Wolf&amp;#x2019;s high functionality, practicality and dependability.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;J.D. Power Consumer Satisfaction Study Results&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;The 2011 Kitchen Appliance Satisfaction Study is based on responses from over 4,300 customers who purchased cook tops/ranges/ovens and over 5,000 customers who purchased refrigerators during the previous 24 months. The study was fielded between March and April 2011.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While Wolf tied with LG in the cooking category, Wolf scored the highest rating in all 7 categories while LG received the highest rating in 4 out of 7 categories. &amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;J.D. Power Appliance Satisfaction Studies &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2011 Refrigeration Study:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jdpower.com/Homes/ratings/home-appliance-refrigerator-ratings/&quot;&gt;http://www.jdpower.com/Homes/ratings/home-appliance-refrigerator-ratings/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2011 Range/CT/Oven Study:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jdpower.com/Homes/ratings/home-appliance-range-cooktop-oven-ratings/&quot;&gt;http://www.jdpower.com/Homes/ratings/home-appliance-range-cooktop-oven-ratings/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Online Trends in Appliance Buying&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to Jim Howland, senior director of the real estate and construction industries practice at J.D. Power and Associates &amp;#x201C;The wide array of product information available, particularly from online sources, makes it easier than ever for appliance shoppers to do research prior to making a purchase. Online ratings, for example, are becoming increasingly influential among many appliance shoppers.&amp;#x201D;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out Sub-Zero and Wolf - http://subzero-wolf.com online and then come into our showroom to explore how you can integrate them into your kitchen design.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<description>&lt;p&gt;In this video, Drury Design’s “Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics” channel on YouTube takes you behind an award-winning Hinsdale, Illinois kitchen design as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/designers/gail-drury/&quot;&gt;Gail Drury, CMBKD&lt;/a&gt; and president of Drury Design, narrates from a designer’s perspective.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics | Drury Design | NKBA Award-Winning Hinsdale Kitchen Remodel&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 160px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/MEft5HMME-w&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Video-Images/_resampled/resizedimage16090-video_poster_casestudy_01.jpg&quot; width=&quot;160&quot; height=&quot;90&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Designed to inform and inspire, the Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics series features Gail Drury, a certified master kitchen and bath designer and president of Drury Design, and studio manager, Jim Drury.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From how to get started and what to expect in terms of cost, time and personalized service, the Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics remodeling series reveals how Drury Design brings their expertise and client-focused design™ approach to each kitchen and bath design remodeling project for their clients in Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Naperville, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale and throughout the Chicago area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/%5Bsitetree_link%20id=126%5D&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Subscribe&lt;/a&gt; to the Drury Design Guide, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/%5Bsitetree_link%20id=5%5D&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;browse&lt;/a&gt; a portfolio gallery or schedule your complimentary, in-home kitchen design and bath design idea consultation at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/&quot;&gt;http://www.drurydesigns.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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			<description>&lt;p&gt;Wondering what &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; goes into a kitchen or bath design project?  Over the years, we’ve completed over 1,000 kitchen and bath design projects for clients throughout the Chicago area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you’re looking for a kitchen and bath designer, we hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these videos that tell you about the business from a design, project management and installation perspective.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics | Your Kitchen Remodel | Starting with Drury Design&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 160px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/ZIS3y6Tt1s0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Video-Images/_resampled/resizedimage16090-video_poster_gettingstarted.jpg&quot; width=&quot;160&quot; height=&quot;90&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Learn how to get started on your kitchen or bath design project with expert advice from Drury Design's president, Gail Drury, CMKBD. Discover how Drury Design's client focused design™ approach allows you to get the kitchen you're always wanted.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics | Drury Design | Unparalleled Service&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 160px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/-JiCyooAprg&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Video-Images/_resampled/resizedimage16090-video_poster_expectations.jpg&quot; width=&quot;160&quot; height=&quot;90&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Get ready for your custom kitchen design installation and home transformation. Gail Drury, CMKBD and president of Drury Design explains how Drury Design insures the success of your kitchen or bath remodeling project by identifying all necessary elements and reveals the steps taken to prepare you for the installation.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h4&gt;Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics | Drury Design | Kitchen Remodel Timeline&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Time to remodel your kitchen or bath?  Drury Design's president, Gail Drury CMKBD explains the kitchen design timeline. Find out how long it takes to design, plan and install a typical designer kitchen or bath remodeling project.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h4&gt;Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics | Drury Design | Remodeling Budget&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 160px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://youtu.be/8GxPignxx_U&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Video-Images/_resampled/resizedimage16090-video_poster_cost.jpg&quot; width=&quot;160&quot; height=&quot;90&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Wondering how much it will cost to remodel your kitchen or bath?  Gail Drury, CMKBD and president of Drury Design reviews how Drury Design's client focused design™ process aligns each client's budget and goals. Understanding investment options as they relate to design, materials like custom cabinetry, and construction costs, allows clients to make smart choices.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Designed to inform and inspire, the Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics series features Gail Drury, a certified master kitchen and bath designer and president of Drury Design, and studio manager, Jim Drury.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From how to get started and what to expect in terms of cost, time and personalized service, the Kitchen Design and Bath Design Basics remodeling series reveals how Drury Design brings their expertise and client-focused design™ approach to each kitchen and bath design remodeling projects for their clients in Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Naperville, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale and throughout the Chicago area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/%5Bsitetree_link%20id=126%5D&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Subscribe&lt;/a&gt; to the Drury Design Guide, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/%5Bsitetree_link%20id=5%5D&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;browse&lt;/a&gt; a portfolio gallery or schedule your complimentary, in-home kitchen design and bath design idea consultation at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/&quot;&gt;http://www.drurydesigns.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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			<title>Join Us for the Fifth Annual JazzFest Glen Ellyn</title>
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			<description>&lt;div class=&quot;captionImage left&quot; style=&quot;width: 267px;&quot;&gt;&lt;img class=&quot;left&quot; src=&quot;http://www.drurydesigns.com/assets/Uploads/Blog-Images/2011/_resampled/resizedimage267400-MG4715.jpg&quot; width=&quot;267&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;/&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;caption&quot;&gt;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0;&amp;#xA0; JazzFest Glen Ellyn 2010&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Downtown Glen Ellyn will once again be transformed into a jazz garden oasis as the McAninch Arts Center and 90.9fm WDCB &amp;#x2013; Public Radio from College of DuPage, in partnership with White Space and the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, present the fifth annual Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 9, along Main Street from Crescent Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue.&amp;#xA0;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This year&amp;#x2019;s musical line-up includes Two for Brazil, from 3 to 4 p.m.; Alison Ruble Group featuring John McLean, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Orbert Davis Quintet, from 6 to 7 p.m.; Marshall Vente &amp;amp; Tropicale, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and Mike Allemana Organ Quartet featuring Scott Burns, from 9 to 10 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This years featured artist, Mike Allemana is probably best known as the guitarist for tenor sax great Von Freeman. The acclaimed musician has played with a variety of artists and recorded seven albums. In 2008, The Chicago Reader named Allemana the Best Jazz Soloist in Chicago.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenting sponsors include Harris Bank and Hursthouse Landscape Architects &amp;amp; Contractors. Fest&amp;#x2019;s food sponsor Tap House Grill and local favorite Two Brothers Brewery return for this year&amp;#x2019;s event and are joined by newcomers I Have a Bean Coffee.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This free event, which drew a crowd of more than 5,000 jazz fans last year, transforms Main Street from Crescent Boulevard to Pennsylvania  into a jazz oasis. Drury Design is once again a proud participating  sponsor of this successful community event to promote the central  business district of Glen Ellyn. For additional information and images go to www.jazzfestglenellyn.org. or go to the JazzFest Glen Ellyn &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134788003263121#!/JazzFestGlenEllyn&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;facebook page.&amp;#xA0;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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