Thinking back on some of your most nostalgic memories, scents from your grandmother’s oven may float past your nose or warm exchanges at your childhood dinner table make you smile.  When it comes to your family home, few places are as social and special as the kitchen. Here at JSDG, we build kitchens and bathrooms that are as aesthetically stunning as they are hyper-functional. We pore over every detail— where you’ll set your coffee, what you’ll gaze upon as you do the dishes, where the dog will lay, everything— to design a stunning space that flows with your lifestyle, routine, and taste.

So when you come to us with a kitchen renovation, remodel, or from-scratch construction, we dial in to help crystallize your ideal vision. Perhaps you’re hoping to make cooking and entertaining more functional, optimize your organization, or bring new life to dated elements. Whatever the reason, kitchen collaborations are always a favorite. Here’s how we approach the kitchen as a sacred, social space in your home it is meant to be:

1. Determine what doesn’t flow. 

Whether your kids have all moved out and you’re ready to simplify, or you’re an avid cook who needs custom space to store your beloved kitchen appliances, pots, and pans, we’ll pinpoint exactly what your current space lacks to determine precisely what your new kitchen needs. 

2. Collect your design inspiration.

We love when clients send us what they love— this introduces us to your style and preferences. Once we know what you gravitate toward, we can make better material and design suggestions all the while infusing our JSDG philosophy of flow and function. 

3. Consider custom cabinets.

Unlike other rooms in the house, the kitchen poses the option for full custom cabinets, sized perfectly to what your cooking appliances and kitchen accessories require. We bring asymmetry and dramatic lighting to kitchens to highlight gorgeous custom cabinets and give the kitchen a truly reinvigorated, modern feel.

4. Talk tile and stone styles.

Another core design principle at JSDG is mixing materials — and this gets really exciting in the kitchen. We’ve built fantastic creative relationships with our custom cabinet, stone, and tile installers over the years and love bringing unique, brand new ideas to life. No idea is too bold.

5. Choose your colors.

Whether you’re interested in our exclusive, proprietary Jamie Schachtel White cabinets or a color all your own, your kitchen will have what you envision. We’re proud to offer our JS White— a rich white cabinet with just a hint of gray.

6. Add the perfect appliances.

If you’re ready for a full kitchen overhaul, you’re probably ready for new appliances as well. Jamie loves taking our clients to our trusted appliance and plumbing stores throughout Chicagoland so you can touch, see, and feel your way to the perfect pieces.

The kitchen is a precious and powerful part of the home, and we take great pride in designing gorgeous ones. From entertaining lively nights with neighbors and friends to quiet dinners at home with your beloved family, we know the kitchen is the centerpiece of so many memories. We want your kitchen remodel to be exactly what you’ve always imagined it would be. Contact us today to begin your kitchen renovation with our inspired and passionate JSDG team.