Chicago Interior Design Ideas

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Beautiful Bathroom Vanity Ideas

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...

Kitchen Island Ideas

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,...

All Things Italy with Alicia Saso & Emily Kreber

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...

Drury Design Wins Best of Houzz Honors 2024

Drury Design Wins Best of Houzz Honors 2024

Back to Blog 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...

Advanced Shower Features

Advanced Shower Features

Back to Blog 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...

How to Hide Electrical Outlets

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...

Modern Porcelain vs. Traditional Porcelain

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...

Is Granite Out of Style?

Is Granite Out of Style?

Granite countertops have long been a symbol of luxury and durability in home design. Yet, like all design elements, they are subject to the ebb and flow of trends and personal preferences. While some people adore the timeless appeal of gold, others find the...

Kitchen Trends for 2024

Kitchen Trends for 2024

What is a trend, anyway? Is it something that's catching on that will perhaps be everywhere before long? Or is it something that's already been done and is perhaps a bit established by the time the masses catch on? It's still 2023 and no one has a crystal ball, of...

Touchless Faucet Pros and Cons

Touchless Faucet Pros and Cons

Back to Blog Dear Drury Design, Touchless faucets are super cool. What should I know before getting one? Sincerely, Heidi from Highland Park   The expert providing the answer to this week’s question is Rick Windgassen, our VP of Operations. Rick has been...

Color Trends for 2024

Color Trends for 2024

As the calendar pages turn, the anticipation within the design community builds – it's the season when paint companies, color gurus, and interior design trendsetters start unveiling their predictions for the next wave of color trends. Supposedly, these are the hues...

Elevating Your Home with Art

Elevating Your Home with Art

Back to Blog  A Guide to Styling Every Space Art has the incredible power to transform any space and we believe that every nook and cranny of your home deserves a touch of elegance and creativity. That's why we're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event, "Design,...

Design, Wine, & Fine Art

Design, Wine, & Fine Art

Back to Blog   Design, Wine, & Fine Art: An Exclusive event hosted at Drury Design's Showroom Ready for an evening of elegance and creativity? Join us on October 5th from 5:30 to 8 PM for an artistic event that will inspire your design aspirations. Join us at...

Luxury Shower Trends

Luxury Shower Trends

Back to Blog Luxury shower trends Some people like to shower in the morning to wake up for the day ahead, and others shower at night to wash the day away. Regardless of your time, your shower should be a sanctuary—an escape from the outside world where your stresses...

Bathroom Before and After Photos and More

Bathroom Before and After Photos and More

What if a simple change could revamp everything? Here's Part 2 of our Before and After Photo Fest. Last time we looked at kitchen transformations. This time we're looking at bathrooms, bars, butler's pantries and more. Be warned: these remodeling projects might just...

Kitchen Before and After Photos

Kitchen Before and After Photos

Have you ever looked at your kitchen and wondered about its true potential? You're not alone. Having transformed countless kitchens, we thought we’d aid you in your inspiration journey by teeing up several of our favorite kitchen transformations.  Remember, everything...

Wet Rooms – The Next Trend in Bathroom Design?

Wet Rooms – The Next Trend in Bathroom Design?

Bathrooms have evolved far beyond mere utility. Today, they are personal sanctuaries, spaces of relaxation, and above all, a reflection of style. Enter the wet room — a popular bathroom design idea that's opening up new and old ways to utilize and appreciate the...

Most Popular Kitchen and Bathroom Features

Most Popular Kitchen and Bathroom Features

Back to Blog A beautiful, functional kitchen and a serene, well-equipped bathroom can significantly increase how much you enjoy your home... as well as the value of your home.  So, what are the trending features that homeowners want right now? Let’s dive deep into two...

Why Did Drury Design Close for Two Days?

Why Did Drury Design Close for Two Days?

Back to Blog Why Did Drury Design Close for Two Days? We've always believed our team is our greatest strength. This belief led us to take a bold step recently, closing our showroom doors for two days so that we could attend the 2023 Global Leadership Summit. Drury...