Chicago Interior Design Ideas
Your guide to home renovation, luxury inspiration, and kitchen and bath designs.
Paneled vs. Stainless Steel Appliances
Paneled vs. Stainless Steel Appliances... What Should I Know? Thinking about sprucing up your cooking space or upgrading your appliances? Then you've likely wondered about paneled vs. stainless steel appliances. Here's what you should know. 1. What are paneled...
Drury Design Recognized for Customer Service Excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DRURY DESIGN OF CHICAGO, IL, RECOGNIZED AMONG THE TOP CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADERS IN THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY GuildQuality’s 2024 Guildmaster Award Honors Drury Design Glen Ellyn, IL, April 4, 2o23 - Drury Design received a 2024...
Freshen Up Your Powder Room
Is it time to refresh your powder room? Ready for a springtime spruce-up at home? Let's chat about the powder room – it may be small, but don't underestimate its potential for charm. This space is important to keep updated since it is the one space that your...
Dinner and Design | May 1st, 2024
Back to Blog Dinner & Design Event at Sub-Zero/Wolf/Cove Showroom Come with questions. Leave with confidence! Join us on Wednesday, May 1st, at 6:00 as Sub-Zero/Wolf/Cove hosts another of our very own Dinner & Design events exclusively for our clients and...
Worth the Splurge?
Splurge-Worthy Items for Your Remodel There are many important things to consider in every project. Let's delve into those select, splurge-worthy items that have been known to make clients say "oh, it was worth it." We asked our Drury Design Senior Designers...
Beverage Stations
Why beverage stations are trending in 2024... Your home has a dedicated laundry area, family room and entertainment center. If you’re thinking of doing a spring refresh in your home, why not add a dedicated beverage station too? Especially with family and...
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...
Drury Design Bolsters Creative Powerhouse with Two New Designers
Welcoming New Talent to the Drury Design Family Drury Design is thrilled to introduce the newest members of our award-winning design team - Jessica Dillman, who joins us as a Senior Designer, and Karla Mendoza, our new Assistant Designer. With their impressive skills...
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
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...
Direct From Italy: How We Source Your Marble Countertops
Direct from Italy: How We Source your Marble TopsTour Florence & Carrara with Senior Designers Alicia Saso and Emily Kreber We're proud to partner with Calia Stone Boutique to offer you the finest quality natural stone countertops direct from the Tuscany region of...
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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...
Steam Oven Cooking Advantages for Chicago Home Chefs
Back to Blog What is a steam oven? Steam ovens aren't just for the pros. Sure, chefs and foodies can't stop talking about the culinary wizardry these appliances perform on tricky dishes. But here's the real kicker: even your leftover pizza gets a gourmet makeover....
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,...
Drury Design Wins Qualified Remodeler Kitchen Award
Drury Design Wins 2023 Master Design Award We are thrilled to announce that Qualified Remodeler has honored Drury Design for our work on a craftsman kitchen remodel in the Ravenswood Manor Historic District in the Albany Park community of North Chicago. Led by Senior...
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
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...