Winnetka
Kelly Thayer Design
Winnetka Kitchen & Bath Designer
My years as a Winnetka kitchen & bath designer has taught me that it is one of the North Shore’s most distinguished communities, and its homes reflect a deep appreciation for architectural integrity and refined living. After 25 years designing kitchens and baths across these villages, I understand what that legacy asks of a renovation: the new work should feel as though it has always belonged. Whether your home is a 1920s Tudor near Hubbard Woods, a stately Colonial in the east, or a mid-century estate closer to the lake, the goal is the same — a kitchen or bath that honors the architecture rather than competing with it.
Kitchen Remodels in Winnetka
Renovating a kitchen in a Winnetka home is as much about respect as it is about design. These houses were built with real craftsmanship, and homeowners here rightly expect a renovated space to feel original, not like something was dropped in decades later. My process is built for exactly that kind of precision: detailed floor plans, 3D renderings so you can see the room before anything is committed, carefully curated material selections, and cabinetry specifications drawn to honor the home’s existing proportions and millwork. The work is often a balance between modern function (the islands, the storage, the appliances a family actually uses today) and the architectural character that made the house worth buying in the first place. Getting that balance right is the difference between a kitchen that looks renovated and one that looks like it was always meant to be there.
My role doesn’t end when the drawings are final. 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 happy to review the estimate and contract alongside you so you know the right questions to ask before you sign. Think of me as the experienced set of eyes in your corner throughout the project.
Bathroom Remodels in Winnetka
What Winnetka Homeowners Are Saying
“I have worked with Kelly on several projects over the last 20 years and have always experienced her as smart, thoughtful, creative, and friendly. She always listens to the ideas I’ve had, offers her excellent suggestions to improve on them, and then brings the overall plan to life.”
“Kelly was always professional, easy to work with, and totally committed to our project and our overall happiness with it. She is talented, experienced and we would absolutely work with her again.”
Why Work With A Local Winnetka Designer?
Start Your Winnetka 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.
