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Design Guide: Fall / Winter 2021
Back to Blog We invite you to dive into home design trends, news, and inspiration with our latest Design Guide! In this edition of the Drury Design bi-annual Design Guide, we touch on the new normal we are living in and how design enthusiasm has not slowed! Plus, we...
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Chicago?
Back to Blog Let's cut to the chase, shall we? The total bathroom remodeling cost can be anything you want it to be. It ultimately depends on your aspirations and how much wiggle room there is in your budget. Sure, you could skimp on quality to save money, but what's...
Drury Design Wins Best of Houzz
Back to Blog We did it again! We're honored to win our thirteenth consecutive "Best of Houzz" award. This year we took home both the Best of Houzz Design and Best of Houzz Service! Drury Design was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise...
2021 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends
Back to Blog What's Trending in Kitchen & Bath? Curious what kitchen and bath trends and designs will reign supreme in the new year? We've got you covered! The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) released the results of its 2021 Kitchen & Bath Design...
Bathroom Remodeling Chicago
Back to Blog Bathroom Remodeling 101 Pop quiz: What’s the average amount of space required for a toilet? How much does a basic bathroom remodel cost? And how do you pick out the right vanity? If your answers to these questions are some combination of “What?” “Huh?”...
Kitchen Remodeling Chicago
Back to Blog Kitchen Remodeling 101 Have you looked around at your kitchen lately and thought it could use a facelift? While binging shows like Fixer Upper, Design on a Dime, or House Hunters may have you ready to knock down cabinets and buy a reclaimed farmhouse...
How to Achieve Successful Kitchen Appliance Placement
Back to Blog How to Achieve Successful Kitchen Appliance Placement The kitchen. It’s the heart of a home–where we cook, gather, entertain and make memories. A thoughtful kitchen design is instrumental in ensuring the room supports your way of life. A major component...
Key Trends Seen Transforming Homes
Back to Blog Trends have emerged the past year as a byproduct of COVID-19 and have truly transformed the way U.S. consumers view, use, and renovate their homes, a major new nationwide survey has found. The research, conducted by The House of Rohl, the Irvine, CA-based...
How Much Value Does a Bathroom Remodel Add?
Back to Blog How Much Value Does a Bathroom Remodel Add? It’s no secret that people spend a lot of time in their bathrooms. For homeowners, it makes sense to invest in a space that will not only enhance the experience of being at home but will also increase their home...
How to Survive a Kitchen Remodel
Back to Blog How to Survive a Kitchen Remodel There comes a time in every homeowner’s life in which it’s finally time to get that dream kitchen. Maybe it’s to celebrate a new job. Maybe your kids have finally left the nest—you need a new kitchen for hosting dinner...
What to Consider When Remodeling a Kitchen
Back to Blog What to Consider When Remodeling a Kitchen A kitchen remodel is a big undertaking. The stakes are high—the rewards tremendous. But what should you consider when planning a kitchen remodel? This is where an experienced kitchen designer can add...
Guide to Choosing Cabinets
Back to Blog Guide to Choosing Cabinets LED lighting? Kitchen cabinet on wheels? Storage racks and baskets? The guide to choosing cabinets these days is equal parts creativity and construction. It’s helpful to keep in mind certain kitchen cabinet buying tips. Consumer...
Drury Design | FAQ
Back to Blog FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions Monday thru Friday 9 – 5 Saturday 10 – 5 And by appointment at the studio or your home, just give us a call! Since 1987 – 34 yearsDrury Design has one location in Downtown Glen Ellyn, IL at 512 N Main St. 60137No, all...
Design Guide: Spring | Summer | 2021
Back to Blog In this edition of the Drury Design bi-annual Design Guide, we admire a few memorable recent home remodels, we celebrate our team's impressive accomplishments, and we welcome new faces to our team! We hope you can appreciate all this issue has to...
Dinner and Design | October 14th, 2021
Back to Blog Dinner & Design Event at Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom Come with questions. Leave with confidence. Join us on Thursday, October 14th, at 6:00 as Sub-Zero Wolf hosts another of our very popular and private Dinner & Design events exclusively for our...
Drury Design Team Earns Five NKBA Accreditations
Back to Blog A Standard That Sets Designers Apart The NKBA, National Kitchen and Bath Association, developed industry credential programs to recognize designers at varying levels of expertise. Five Drury designers have earned prestigious credentials with the National...
How Will a Kitchen Renovation Affect Your Home Value?
Back to Blog Kitchen Remodeling Costs and Factors Kitchens are an incredibly popular remodeling choice for homeowners. In fact, the National Association of Homebuilders claimed that major kitchen remodels accounted for 78% of projects last year, making it the second...
Typical Kitchen Remodel Size and Spend
Back to Blog Kitchen Remodeling Costs and Factors Kitchens are an incredibly popular remodeling choice for homeowners. In fact, the National Association of Homebuilders claimed that major kitchen remodels accounted for 78% of projects last year, making it the second...
Top 3 Reasons Homeowners Remodel
Back to Blog Kitchen Remodeling Costs and Factors Kitchens are an incredibly popular remodeling choice for homeowners. In fact, the National Association of Homebuilders claimed that major kitchen remodels accounted for 78% of projects last year, making it the second...
A Kitchen Designed for Entertaining: KBB Spotlight
Back to Blog Designing With A Purpose Featured in Kitchen and Bath Business Magazine is a recent project designed by Drury Designer, Janice Teague. She was entrusted with taking a dull kitchen and living space and turning it into a haven for entertaining. The design...
How Can You Customize Your Closet?
Back to Blog How Can You Customize Your Closet? If you're one of those lucky people with the space for a custom walk-in closet design, the planning process can seem slightly daunting. You want this space to be functional and beautiful, and with so much space to work...
Dinner & Design | October 15th, 2020
Back to Blog Dinner & Design Event at Sub-Zero Wolf Showroom Come with questions. Leave with confidence. Join us on Thursday, October 15th, at 6:00 as Sub-Zero Wolf hosts another of our very popular and private Dinner & Design events exclusively for our...
How Long Should a Bathroom Remodel Take?
Back to Blog How Long Should a Bathroom Remodel Take? Like anyone, we are true fans of a great before & after makeover. And that's exactly what reality TV has harnessed. The fact that you're reading this article now assures us that you've been accustomed to...
How Long Should a Kitchen Remodel Take?
Back to Blog How Long Should a Kitchen Remodel Take? Why Kitchen Remodeling Takes Time The home remodeling programs on HGTV are fun to watch. Magic happens in minutes. Presto! Old and outdated becomes new and modern. This is the magic of tv home remodeling. But the TV...
Design Guide | Fall & Winter | 2020
Back to Blog We invite you to dive into home design trends, news, and inspiration with our latest Design Guide! In this edition of the Drury Design bi-annual Design Guide, we touch on the new normal we are living in and how design trends have been affected. Plus, we...
Tips for Designing a Home Office
Back to Blog Tips for Designing a Home Office The line between working in and living in our homes has become less distinct - for all family members. And for this reason, more and more people want to have a home office, whether it's a simple space for taking care of...