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Designing the Perfect Kitchen: The Heart of Every Home Remodel

By Bryan Slowick | Apr 22, 2025

When it comes to home remodeling, BDS knows the kitchen is more than just another room—it’s the heart of the home. It's where meals are made, stories are shared, and memories are created. Designing the perfect kitchen requires a blend of beauty, function, and personalization, and our team knows it’s our job to help clients bring their dream kitchen to life.

 

When planning a dream kitchen remodel, here are a few things to consider:

 

Start with lifestyle

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Our team knows that to create the perfect kitchen remodel, we need to know how this space is most used by our homeowners. Are they gourmet chefs, busy parents, or frequent entertainers? Understanding how a client lives helps us tailor the layout, storage, and appliances to meet their daily needs. Consider how often meals are made at home, how often guests are hosted, and what are the dream features to add to the remodel.

 

 

Function Comes First

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The BDS team is always considering the functionality of the kitchen first. While style is crucial, function comes first. Our team wants to ensure the kitchen flows well for maximum convenience. We also love to talk through additional zones of the kitchen to consider. Do you need more prep space for baking, or is a coffee station a must have item.

 

 

optimize storage

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There is no such thing as too much storage. From pull-out spice racks and deep drawers for pots and pans to hidden trash bins and pantry organization, modern kitchens thrive on smart, accessible storage. Our team loves adding in the small details such as blind corner pull-outs for corner cabinets, vertical dividers for baking sheets, and hidden spice racks for optimal storage and function.

 

 

Use Lighting as a design element

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When it comes to any remodel, the lighting can make or break the vibe. Make sure to consider not only the workspace lighting, but under-cabinet lighting, natural lighting if possible, and then accent and decorative lighting as well to add design elements.  

 

 

Quality Matters

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BDS is always looking to blend timeless materials with modern design elements, but the quality of these materials is always what we consider most. Trends come and go, but quality endures. We guide homeowners toward materials that look great and last. Think quartz countertops, solid wood cabinetry, and timeless backsplashes in classic patterns like subway tile or herringbone.We love to mix materials for a custom look—like pairing wood tones with sleek stone or combining painted and stained wood cabinets.

 

 

Embrace Technologies

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Finally we make sure to embrace the modern technologies available. Today’s kitchens are smarter than ever. Touchless faucets, smart appliances, and USB outlets are becoming standard. We integrate these seamlessly for convenience without compromising style.

 

Remodels are all about the personality of the home and homeowners. Whether it’s a bold tile, a custom island, or open shelving for displaying heirloom dishes, we encourage clients to include at least one statement element that makes their kitchen uniquely theirs. The BDS team believes the perfect kitchen balances form and function. It’s where style meets substance, and where our remodeling expertise turns everyday spaces into extraordinary ones. 

 

Ready to transform your kitchen? Contact us today for a free consultation.

 

Tags: Design Ideas, Remodel Planning, Kitchen Remodeling Chicago North Shore, Design Build Remodel, Chicago Home Remodeling, Remodeling Tips

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