Glencoe

Kelly Thayer Design

Glencoe Kitchen & Bath Designer

As a Glencoe kitchen & bath designer, I know that Glencoe homeowners tend to share a refined sensibility — an appreciation for design that feels considered, intentional, and quietly luxurious rather than showy. Your kitchen and bath should be spaces where beauty and function work in effortless harmony. After 25 years designing across the North Shore, I’ve worked throughout Glencoe, from updating kitchens in classic homes near the Metra station to designing elegant bathrooms in newer residences out toward the ravines. Each project is different, but the common thread is an expectation of quality I share completely. I focus on the design of these interior spaces — including reconfiguring and opening up layouts where it serves the home — and partner with your architect and builder when a project reaches beyond them.
This is a quietly sophisticated kitchen featuring a custom-fabricated stainless steel hood with a sculptural curved silhouette, soft-veined quartzite countertops and slab backsplash, classic white frameless cabinetry with restrained hardware, brass island pendants, and a Wolf range — proof that true luxury comes from bespoke details, not bold gestures. The kind of thoughtful, considered design that resonates with Glencoe homeowners.
White kitchen with a marble-topped island, brass pendant lights, white cabinets, and dark hardwood floors; orchid on the island and a stainless range in the background.

Kitchen Remodels in Glencoe

Glencoe’s mix of architectural styles means there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to a kitchen.  What suits a classic center-entrance colonial is rarely what suits a contemporary home near the ravines. So I start by understanding the house itself: its character, how you actually move through your day, and what you want the finished space to feel like. From there the process is precise with floor plans, 3D renderings so you can see the room before anything is committed, curated material selections, and cabinetry specifications detailed enough to leave nothing to chance. Sometimes that means a respectful update in place; other times it means reworking the layout, opening a wall, or relocating one to let the kitchen breathe. Either way, the result should feel sophisticated in the understated way Glencoe homeowners tend to prefer — considered down to the hardware, never overstated.

And my role as a kitchen designer doesn’t end when the drawings are approved. If you’re still looking for a builder, I can point you toward trades I’ve worked well with over the years; if you already have one, I’m glad to review the estimate and contract alongside you so you know the right questions to ask before you sign. You’ll have an experienced set of eyes on your side from start to finish.

Bathroom Remodels in Glencoe

A bathroom is where quiet luxury shows most clearly, because it’s the room you begin and end every day in. I design Glencoe baths across a full range of styles and needs. On one end, primary suites conceived as genuine retreats with custom vanities, freestanding tubs, and spa-grade showers finished in materials chosen to suit the home’s character. On the other, thoughtful renovations for longtime residents who love where they live and want a bathroom that keeps serving them beautifully for years to come, with curbless showers, elegantly integrated grab bars, layered lighting, and flooring chosen for both beauty and grip. Whichever direction your project takes, the aim is the same: a room that feels considered in every detail and works effortlessly every day.

What North Shore Homeowners Are Saying

“Kelly’s guidance and professional input informed a stunning result of our 1920’s home. Our modern kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and laundry room are first class in quality and with the best finishes. Timely, accurate, expert, high quality, and professional. Exceptional experience!”
Erin O.

Wilmette, Google Review

Much of my work comes from repeat clients and referrals across the North Shore’s most extablished communities – the kind of trust that’s only earned by getting the details right, project after project. Read more reviews from 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 Glencoe Designer?

Good design is only half of a smooth renovation.  The other half is knowing how each village actually runs, and Glencoe happens to be one of the most efficient on the North Shore to work in. Its building department offers online scheduling for inspections with specific time slots, rather than the open-ended four-hour windows that leave a contractor standing around losing a day. It sounds like a small thing, but across a full project it means real momentum: fewer stalls, fewer wasted trades hours, and a timeline that holds together. Twenty-five years on the North Shore, the last ten owning a high-end kitchen and bath firm, means I know these practical rhythms as well as I know the design side, and I use both to keep your project moving and your investment protected. It’s also why the finished space feels effortless: the hard part was handled before you ever noticed it.

Start Your Glencoe Kitchen or Bathroom Project

Most projects start with a 60-minute in-home consultation where we walk your space and talk through what’s working and what isn’t.

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

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