Deerfield

Kelly Thayer Design

Deerfield Kitchen & Bath Designer

As a Deerfield kitchen & bath designer, I work with families who expect their homes to perform as well as they look, and nowhere does that balance matter more than in the kitchen and the bathroom. Deerfield’s homes range from classic Tudors to modern luxury builds, and many already have excellent layouts with real potential. What they often need is a designer with the vision and experience to bring that potential to life through quality materials and thoughtful details. Over 25 years designing across the
North Shore, I’ve helped Deerfield homeowners with everything from comprehensive kitchen renovations to focused bathroom updates that make a meaningful impact.
A custom contemporary kitchen designed for homeowners who wanted bold sophistication paired with everyday function. It features a dramatic Calacatta marble slab backsplash, sleek high-gloss white upper cabinetry, a rich dark walnut island with an integrated cooktop and microwave drawer, a sculptural glass and stainless island hood, and uninterrupted sightlines to the wooded property beyond. It’s the kind of refined, indoor-outdoor design that suits Deerfield’s modern luxury homes.
Contemporary kitchen with Calacatta marble backsplash, high-gloss white cabinets, and dark walnut wood island by Kelly Thayer

Kitchen Remodels in Deerfield

A Deerfield kitchen usually has a lot of jobs: weeknight dinners, homework at the island, a crowd on game day, and holiday cooking for twenty. I design for all of them at once, with work zones so two cooks don’t collide, a drop spot for backpacks and mail away from the prep area, seating that keeps the cook part of the conversation, and surfaces tough enough for kids without looking utilitarian. Browse more family-friendly kitchens in my portfolio. You’ll approve the whole room first on screen, through scaled plans and 3D renderings, and then in person, through the materials and finishes we choose together.

From the first consultation through construction, I’m hands-on with every design detail. I also bring a network of trusted contractors who consistently deliver the caliber of work Deerfield homeowners expect. If you’ve already chosen a builder, I’m glad to work alongside them and review their proposal with you before anything is signed.

Bathroom Remodels in Deerfield

I design bathrooms that feel like a personal sanctuary, and in a family home that usually means two very different rooms. The primary bath is yours: a quiet space with a generous shower, a vanity with room for two, warm floors, and lighting that’s soft at night and bright at the mirror. The kids’ bath has to survive splashing, sharing, and years of growing up, so I lean on quartz, porcelain tile, and durable finishes, with a wider vanity or double sinks and storage that keeps the counter clear. Chosen well, that same bath can serve guests beautifully once the kids move out, with no second remodel needed. Browse more bathroom projects in my portfolio.

What North Shore Homeowners Are Saying

“I just completed a complete remodel of my master bathroom with Kelly… In describing my experience, as well as the finished product, I can only use superlatives! The efficiency and professionalism of Kelly was beyond all expectations… Highly recommend!”

Debby D.

Highland Park, Google Review

Read more reviews from Deerfield clients and other North Shore homeowners.
“We had an amazing experience working with Kelly. Our bathroom was a tricky remodel, with weird quirks from a previous remodel. The transformation is astounding. The finished result exceeded our expectations and we LOVE our new bathroom!”
Lauren N.

Wilmette, Google Review

Why Work With A Local Deerfield Kitchen & Bath Designer?

Deerfield’s building department reviews remodel plans carefully, and permit submissions here often need more detail than homeowners expect. My design drawings aren’t permit documents, but they give your contractor a strong head start, with detailed floor plans, cabinetry layouts, and fixture and finish specifications already worked out. That leaves less to figure out when the permit package comes together, and fewer questions once the review begins. Twenty-five years in North Shore kitchens and baths, including a decade owning a high-end kitchen and bath firm, has taught me how to prepare a project for the steps that follow the design, so your remodel keeps moving.

Start Your Deerfield Kitchen or Bathroom design Project

Let’s begin with a 60-minute consultation in your home. We’ll look at how your family uses the space today, talk through your priorities and budget, and map out what’s possible.

Schedule a design consultation and let’s see what’s possible.

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info@kellythayerdesign.com

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847-975-4683

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