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Fifteen years ago I was working for a kitchen cabinet showroom in the area when the owners of custom home building firm M.W. Carlson, Ltd. challenged me to open up my own business – and so I did! Over 250 clients later, we are happy to be celebrating our 15 year anniversary!

In the early years, I worked with my dear sister-in-law, Chris. We developed relationships with builders and remodelers who needed design and cabinetry for their clients.

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When a busy family of five in Highland Park was ready to renovate their multi-level home, including an addition to two levels, their architect and builder, Michael Menn, Ltd. suggested they interview us at Kitchen Design Partners and we were happy they engaged our services. We enjoyed collaborating with the homeowners and Michael Menn Ltd. to create this gorgeous whole-house renovation. Just look at the difference in the “before” and “after” kitchen!

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KDP was featured in the April 2018 Kitchen & Bath Design News! Two kitchens and a master bath were shown and Nancy’s approach was highlighted. Thank you Kitchen & Bath Design News!

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A wonderful family with grown kids was tired of their old kitchen and breakfast room. They wanted to lighten up the space, update to a more transitional style and feel more of a connection with their family room.

The homeowners decided to enclose a covered porch off the breakfast room for a 75 square foot addition. Their contractor, M.W. Carlson, Ltd. recommended KDP to help design the new space.

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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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