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Kitchen Design Partners recently had the opportunity to work with M.W. Carlson, Ltd. on a custom kitchen remodel in a lovely, vintage home in Glencoe, right across from Lake Michigan. Like many older houses, the original kitchen was cut off from the rest of the home. The original kitchen was charming, but dated and worn. The countertops were made of tile with grout lines. The wall between the kitchen and breakfast room made the room feel closed and cramped.

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Kitchen Design Partners recently helped create a fabulous new kitchen using modern kitchen cabinets for a busy family of five in Chicago. The original kitchen of cherry cabinets and dark countertops with cherry wood plank flooring felt dark and dated. The kitchen layout was awkward as well. The original refrigerator, sink, dishwasher and range were together with the sink on a diagonal in the corner. When multiple people were in the kitchen including three children,

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As the baby boomers are reaching retirement, there is a growing trend of homeowners wishing to remain in their current homes for many years to come. Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) are trained to offer specialized knowledge of home designs and modifications that help our clients achieve this goal. KDP is pleased to offer the CAPS designation and aging in place solutions to assist our clients who are remodeling their homes with a focus on meeting their needs now and well into the future.

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Some of our most exciting projects are kitchens and bathrooms for empty nesters. With Baby Boomers entering retirement age, we at KDP are faced with many exciting opportunities to design spaces that accommodate people experiencing this very special phase of life.

At KDP we have found some general kitchen Remodel Ideas for empty nesters that help us to design practical and beautiful spaces that our clients will enjoy for many years. For instance,

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At Kitchen Design Partners, we enjoy working with numerous families and we understand that no two families have the same needs. Some families enjoy buying fresh produce every day, while others go to the grocery store once a week and plan their meals for the entire week. At KDP, we consider these nuances when designing a kitchen for your lifestyle. A few important features that we like to incorporate include ample food storage, island seating and time saving features that can evolve as your family grows.

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At KDP we have worked with countless entertainers over the years. Some of our clients do all the cooking, baking and serving for their parties. Many of our clients combine catering or ordering-in of some menu items and may also have serving help during their parties. Whatever your style is, there are many kitchen design ideas that will help you entertain confidently and with style.

Being organized when you entertain is critical for your own peace of mind and also to keep you on schedule,

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Check out this video showing the hottest new modern kitchen design trends from Eurocucina, the biggest design fair in the world, featuring top designers from around the globe! Although most of our clients are more “transitional” in design style, many of these same trends apply.

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Kitchen Design Partners, Inc. is so excited about design trends this spring! We’ve spotted the latest new trends that will turn your kitchen or bath remodel into an inspired dream design.

Today’s kitchens are the hub of the home
The kitchen’s role in the home has been increasing for years. No longer a small, closed-off space in the back of the home, today’s kitchens are generally large, open to surrounding rooms and beautifully decorated.

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I’ve always loved this glass panel, lighted kitchen cabinet for displaying my stemware. Recently I decided I would like an updated style. I didn’t have to purchase a whole new cabinet to get a beautiful new look.

Cabinet Makeover Before

First, I removed the shelves and took the time to wash the cabinet inside and out. After cleaning, I carefully dried the painted surfaces to keep water from seeping underneath and damaging the finish.

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Two of our kitchens are featured in the Holiday Kitchens’ blog.

This story focuses on two remodeling projects we did recently and how we worked with the homeowners to customize their designs to fit their specific needs.

Visit the Holiday Kitchens Blog to read more about our featured projects!

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