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Kitchen Design Partners

At Kitchen Design Partners, we believe the kitchen is the true heart of the home, a place where daily rituals become cherished moments and gatherings turn into lasting memories. For over 20 years, we’ve been dedicated to creating luxurious spaces that go beyond function, blending timeless design with luxurious details to inspire culinary creativity and family connections.

Who We Are

Timeless Kitchens and Baths Tailored to You

For more than 20 years, Kitchen Design Partners has been designing timeless, personalized kitchens and baths for Chicago’s North Shore. Our private, by-appointment showroom offers an intimate way to experience materials and explore detailed renderings up close. From concept to completion, we lead the design process and collaborate seamlessly with your builder or our trusted partners. With exclusive American-made cabinetry, natural stone, and carefully curated finishes, every space we create reflects the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Kitchens & Baths

Distinctly Designed for Inspired Living

Experience our work, curated kitchens and baths that blend timeless design with modern performance.

Quality You Can Trust

More Than 20 Years of Thoughtful, Client-Centered Design

Exclusive American-made cabinetry, natural stone, and hand-selected finishes, thoughtfully specified for timeless elegance and lasting performance.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

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Pat Miller
18 hours ago
Working with Jodi and Nancy on our cabinets and quartz countertops was a great experience from start to finish. They took the time to truly understand what mattered most to us, thoughtfully adjusting the design until it felt just right. Their seamless coordination with our general contractor made the process effortless on our end.
Their talent, patience, and keen attention to detail completely transformed our kitchen—it’s now brighter, more open, and feels truly ours. We’re thrilled with the result and look forward to enjoying this space for many years to come.
Response from the owner:Pat, thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review. Jodi and Nancy are thrilled to know that their collaboration with you resulted in a kitchen that feels brighter, more open, and personalized to your needs. We’re especially glad the design process and coordination with your contractor felt smooth and effortless. It means a great deal to us that the space feels truly yours, and we’re honored to have been part of creating a kitchen you’ll enjoy for years to come.
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William Dougherty
2 months ago
Working with Kitchen Design Partners was a pleasure from concept to design to reality the attention to detail and coordination with contractors made our custom kitchen installation painless. Thank You Partners
Response from the owner:Thanks for your kind review. We wish you much happiness and lots of family gatherings in your new home and beautifully remodeled kitchen.
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John Tully
3 months ago
We thoroughly enjoyed working with the KDP design team. Nancy did an excellent and exacting job on our cabinets! The design, construction and installation went very well! Their recommended contractor and vendors were all top notch and experts in their fields! We are very pleased with our beautiful kitchen and laundry room.
We highly recommend Kitchen Design Partners do all of your kitchen and bath projects!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the glowing review, John. We're thrilled Nancy and the KDP team delivered an excellent result and that our contractor and vendor recommendations met your expectations. It was a pleasure working with you, and we’re delighted you love your new kitchen and laundry room. Please let us know if we can help with any future projects.
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Mark Kamin
1 year ago
When we made the decision to remodel our kitchen, we knew that finding the perfect kitchen designer would be a difficult task. After visiting a few kitchen showrooms and talking with potential designers, the decision to work with Nancy and her team was easy. They asked the right questions and listened when we provided our wish list.
The entire process was a true collaboration, Nancy and her team suggested simple, thoughtful changes that made a tremendous difference in how our kitchen looks and functions. The quality of the cabinets is exactly what we expected. As with many remodeling projects in an older home, there were some unexpected issues that came up during the renovation. Nancy made herself available and provided guidance and support until we were completely satisfied.
We are absolutely thrilled with the end result and would recommend Kitchen Design Partners to anyone who is considering a new kitchen.
Response from the owner:Thank you Mark, the pleasure was truly ours! We are so happy with how everything came out. It's beautiful and so functional. We hope you and your family enjoy it for many years to come!
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Sabrina Yoder
2 years ago
Kitchen Design Partners is truly BEST IN CLASS. Nancy runs a great studio! They are creative, detail oriented, attentive, and able to pivot with clients needs. Would recommend them over and over again...wonderful partners!
Response from the owner:Thanks Sabrina! You have helped us so many times. We truly appreciate your support and partnership.
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Rebecca Pogonitz
2 years ago
As an interior designer, Kitchen Design Partners is a blessing on my firm! I have collaborated with owner Nancy Jacobson and her Team on many projects over the years, and each time they deliver a seamless, professional, and joyful experience to my clients. I know that when I refer Nancy to a client, they will receive the utmost care and of course, quality cabinetry that meets their budget and aesthetic needs. Check out Kitchen Design Partners and leave your kitchen and bath design worries at the door!
Response from the owner:We are thrilled to hear that you and your clients have had such positive experiences working with Nancy and the rest of our team. Collaborating with talented interior designers like yourself makes our job even more rewarding, and we are so grateful for your continued trust and partnership. Thank you for recommending us and being a valued part of our design community. We look forward to many more successful collaborations!
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Carolyn Tilden
2 years ago
Our renovated kitchen looks fantastic! We are delighted with the way it turned out which we owe to Nancy’s exceptional skill, knowledge and hard work. We particularly appreciate Nancy’s guiding us through countless decisions with an attention to detail, calm patience, and creativity. We are very glad we decided to work with Nancy and Kitchen Design Partners on our project.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you are delighted with your renovated kitchen. It was an absolute pleasure working with you on this project.
We are especially grateful for your kind words about Nancy. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to guide clients through the decision-making process is something we deeply value. We are glad her patience, attention to detail, and creativity had such a positive impact on your experience.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and knowing that we met your expectations means the world to us. If you have any further projects in mind or need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Holly McInerney
2 years ago
We recently used Nancy and her staff to redesign our kitchen, two bathrooms and laundry room. We were extremely satisfied with the entire process from beginning conversations until completion. Nancy’s attention to detail is obvious as there was never a hitch in the installation and our house is beautiful! Don’t hesitate to contact Nancy if your need a kitchen or bathroom renovation!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you are extremely satisfied with your newly redesigned kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room. It was a pleasure working with you, and we are delighted that your home now looks beautiful and meets your expectations. If you or anyone you know needs a kitchen or bathroom renovation in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your recommendation means the world to us!
I just competed my first project with Nancy and loved her and her team so much that we started a major master bath remodel. Nancy is very detailed and competent, she has great ideas and listens to the client. I strongly suggest everyone use Nancy, she is amazing. And, by the way, I'm not the easiest person to work with and Nancy handled every situation perfectly.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience working with Nancy and her team. We are thrilled to hear that your first project went so well that you've decided to start a major master bath remodel with us. If there’s anything more we can do to make your ongoing project even better, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Jaclynn Webb
2 years ago
We worked with KDP this year for a major kitchen remodel. Nancy and Cecilia had so many amazing design ideas. We had a difficult space to work with, and the design solutions truly transformed not only our kitchen, but the feel of our entire home. They were front and center for every step of the process from design, to construction, to install. I can't thank them enough for their creativity, design, and support during the stress of a major remodel. Thank you KDP!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! we enjoyed working with you and just love how everything turned out. Your kitchen is stunning. we hope you and the family are cooking up a storm in there!
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