Chicago Homebook

Kitchen | Bath

The kitchen is the heart of the home. This is something you’ll hear over and over when you talk to architects, designers, and builders. Today, the kitchen basks in the warmth that comes from being the center of home activities. Cooking, eating, entertaining, or just hanging out with loved ones—it all happens here. The open floor plans common in today’s homes embrace this concept: The kitchen blends into adjacent rooms seamlessly; the result is less “room” and more comfortable living and gathering space.

The bathroom, meanwhile, is the home’s hardest working room. This is where we begin and end our day—and where we retreat when in need of rejuvenation. That’s reflected in some of the latest home bath trends—customization from cabinetry to tile, and spectacular spa-like features like air jet tubs and steam showers.

Remember the all-important tenet of both kitchens and baths: No matter how good the room looks, it has to function well to feel good. Plan deliberately, use square-footage effectively, and create a space that lives exactly the way you desire.

Resources

Blackberry Builders, Inc.
Elburn, IL
630-557-2526
www.blackberrybuilders.com

Brokerhaus, Ltd.
St. Charles, IL
630-584-3100
www.brokerhaus.com

Dream Kitchens, Inc.
Highland Park, IL
847-433-2400
www.dreamkitchens.com

Electrolux Home Products
www.electrolux.com

Fisher & Paykel
888-936-7872
www.usa.fisherpaykel.com

Insignia Kitchen and Bath Design Group, Ltd.
Barrington, IL
847-381-7950
www.insigniakitchenandbath.com

Jenn-Air
800-688-1100
www.jennair.com

LakeView Appliance
Bensenville, IL
877-546-1280
www.lakeviewdist.com

Stone Systems of Chicago
Mundelein, IL
847-566-2277
www.stone-systems.com

The Westye Group – Midwest
Glendale Heights, IL
630-872-5100
www.thewestyegroup.com