PortfolioKelly Thayer

Kitchens

Space Where Family & Friends Gather

A great kitchen design balances beauty with how the space is actually used every day. I work with homeowners throughout Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest Suburbs to reimagine kitchens — opening up walls, adding islands, upgrading to professional-grade appliances, and selecting cabinetry and countertops that will hold up for years. Browse a few recent kitchen remodels below, from transitional two-toned designs to warm contemporary spaces in rift-cut white oak.

Glenview kitchen design with walnut cabinetry and built-in coffee station - Kelly Thayer
Modern two toned kitchen with Wolf speed oven - Northwest Suburbs kitchen design by Kelly Thayer Design
Two toned transitional kitchen with beverage center - Northbrook remodel by Kelly Thayer
Kitchen island with marble wainscot - Barrington Hills kitchen design by Kelly Thayer
Subzero all glass refrigerator columns in Barrington Hills kitchen remodel - Kelly Thayer
White transitional kitchen with wood floating shelves - Highland Park design by Kelly Thayer
Contemporary kitchen with hidden pantry - Riverwoods kitchen remodel by Kelly Thayer
Open concept kitchen created by removing dining room wall - Northbrook remodel by Kelly Thayer
Black custom kitchen cabinetry with custom range hood - Barrington kitchen design by Kelly Thayer
Rift-cut white oak kitchen with warm contemporary design - Riverwoods remodel by Kelly Thayer
Frameless walnut cabinetry with Blue Star range - North Shore Chicago kitchen design by Kelly Thayer
Gally kitchen layout with oversized island - Wilmette kitchen remodel by Kelly Thayer
Inset cabinetry with polished metal range hood - North Shore kitchen design by Kelly Thayer
Inset cabinets with porcelain waterfall countertop - Northbrook remodel by Kelly Thayer
Glenview kitchen paneled Sub Zero wood floating shelves by Kelly Thayer
North Shore luxury walnut kitchen Blue Star appliances design by Kelly Thayer
Thick profile taj mahal quartzite island counter top - Hawthorn Woods Kitchen by Kelly Thayer
White shaker kitchen with matching wood range hood - Northwest Suburbs kitchen design by Kelly Thayer Design
Glenview white custom kitchen blue island quartzite counters
kildeer kitchen remodel black quartzite black metal glass doors by kelly thayer
Glenview custom kitchen quartzite backsplash brass pendants by kelly thayer
Galley workstation kitchen sink at Abt - Glenview kitchen design by Kelly Thayer
Kitchen design blending complementary textures and materials at Abt - Glenview by Kelly Thayer
Glenview kitchen remodel custom metal hood brass pendants quartzite counters by kelly thayer

Bathrooms

Private Space To Relax & Restore

 

A bathroom should feel like a retreat, not an afterthought. I design primary suites, guest baths, and accessible bathrooms throughout the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs — incorporating curbless showers, porcelain tile, floating vanities, and thoughtful storage solutions tailored to your space and routine. Below are a few recent bathroom transformations, from spa-like primary suites to fully wheelchair-accessible designs.

Northwest Suburbs bathroom remodel with black vanity, marble countertop, and shiplap wall – Kelly Thayer Design
Riverwoods bathroom with wood floating vanity, vessel sink, and vertical wood slat accent wall – Kelly Thayer Design
North Shore bathroom with floating high-gloss white double vanity and open shelving – Kelly Thayer Design
North Shore curbless shower with gray stone tile, recessed shampoo niche, and ceiling rain head – Kelly Thayer Design
North Shore ADA curbless walk-in shower with rain head, white wave tile, mosaic floor, and linear drain – Kelly Thayer Design
North Shore open curbless shower with gray stone tile, glass block window, and ceiling flush rain head – Kelly Thayer Design
North Shore guest bathroom with floor-to-ceiling gray tile, white accent columns, and glass shower – Kelly Thayer Design
Hawthorn Woods hall bathroom with white shaker vanity, dark quartz countertop, and frameless glass tub surround - Kelly Thayer Design
Northwest Suburbs primary bathroom with porcelain tile shower, LED mirrors, and dual vanities with make-up area – Kelly Thayer Design
Lake Forest bathroom with white double vanity, center tower cabinet, and Carrara marble countertop – Kelly Thayer Design
Northwest Suburbs bathroom with textured melamine cabinetry over-toilet storage and textured tile shower – Kelly Thayer Design
North Shore ADA curbless wheelchair-accessible shower with floating vanity and frameless glass – Kelly Thayer Design
Highland Park primary bathroom remodel with freestanding tub and glass walk-in shower – Kelly Thayer Design

Interior Spaces

Custom Solutions For The Rest Of The House

 

Not every project is a kitchen or bath. I design custom built-ins, mudrooms, laundry rooms, home bars, and lower-level living spaces for homeowners across the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs — spaces that solve a real storage or lifestyle need while still looking intentional and beautiful. A few recent examples are below.

Northbrook dual-purpose command center and bar with white shaker cabinets, floating wood shelves, tile backsplash, and beverage fridge - Kelly Thayer Design
Winnetka custom butler's pantry storage with floor-to-ceiling natural oak lockers, shaker drawers, and quartz countertop - Kelly Thayer Design
Barrington luxury laundry room with front loader washer dryer, dark cabinetry, marble countertop, and stone tile - Kelly Thayer Design
Northbrook bar with metal and glass upper cabinet fronts, Calacatta quartz countertop and backsplash, and built-in wine cooler - Kelly Thayer Design
Walk-in pantry with white shaker cabinets, butcher block countertop, open shelving, and woven basket storage - Kelly Thayer Design
Winnetka walk-in pantry with custom arched blue glass panel door and white kitchen cabinetry - Kelly Thayer Design
Riverwoods custom built-in wardrobe with high-gloss cream cabinet doors and center drawer stack - Kelly Thayer Design
Laundry room with navy shaker cabinets, herringbone tile backsplash, utility sink, shiplap wainscoting, and top loader washer dryer - Kelly Thayer Design
Winnetka mudroom with white built-in bench, under-seat shoe drawers, locker storage, and patterned tile floor - Kelly Thayer Design
Mudroom room with navy blue built-in bench, upper locker cabinet, laundry sink, and dark cabinetry - Kelly Thayer Design
Winnetka coffee station with natural oak cabinetry, built-in Meile coffee maker, open shelving, paneled Sub-Zero columns, and zellige tile backsplash
Winnetka lower-level man cave with dark custom built-in shelving, football helmet display, paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, and wine cooler - Kelly Thayer Design

Project Vault

Want the full story behind a project? Browse complete before-and-after write-ups below, including the challenges, materials, and decisions behind each kitchen and bath remodel.

Northbrook Kitchen Remodel: Open Concept & Wall Removal | Kelly Thayer

Northbrook Kitchen Remodel: Open Concept & Wall Removal | Kelly Thayer

Kitchen Collaboration at Abt

Kitchen Collaboration at Abt

Bathroom Transformation

Bathroom Transformation

Every great space starts with a conversation.

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