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Ideas, costs, timelines and honest advice for remodeling a Chicagoland home, from the team that designs and builds them.

Kitchens · Baths · Additions · Basements · Planning

Design First Builders Park Ridge luxury bathroom with navy blue cabinets, brass fixtures, round mirrors, dramatic wallpaper, and white quartz countertops
How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take in Chicago?
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October 27, 2026

How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take in Chicago?

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Primary Suite Addition: 4 Ways to Get More Space
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February 4, 2021

Primary Suite Addition: 4 Ways to Get More Space

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Remodeling Your Home? 5 Problems Best Solved By an Addition
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January 11, 2021

Remodeling Your Home? 5 Problems Best Solved By an Addition

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Aging in Place Remodel: Smart and Simple Upgrades That Help
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December 10, 2020

Aging in Place Remodel: Smart and Simple Upgrades That Help

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4 Room Remodel Upgrades for Children Transitioning Into Teens
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November 6, 2020

4 Room Remodel Upgrades for Children Transitioning Into Teens

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Bright modern farmhouse kitchen designed by DDK Kitchen Design Group, powered by Design First Builders, featuring white shaker cabinets, white quartz countertops, farmhouse apron-front sink, and three large windows providing natural light
Functional Modern Kitchen: 3 Features to Plan For
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October 30, 2020

Functional Modern Kitchen: 3 Features to Plan For

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Open concept living room and kitchen with exposed ceiling beams, built-in window seat, and modern farmhouse design by Design First Builders
Built-In Storage Ideas: 4 Smart Spots in Your Home
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September 10, 2020

Built-In Storage Ideas: 4 Smart Spots in Your Home

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4 Remodel Options Ideal for Game Rooms
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August 9, 2020

4 Remodel Options Ideal for Game Rooms

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Basement Family Room Ideas: 4 Upgrades Worth Making
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July 8, 2020

Basement Family Room Ideas: 4 Upgrades Worth Making

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Elmhurst bathroom remodel with frameless glass shower, mosaic accent tile, and dual vanity mirrors
5 Excellent Bathroom Upgrades
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June 11, 2020

5 Excellent Bathroom Upgrades

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Remodel Details That Wow: 4 Small Upgrades Worth Making
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May 11, 2020

Remodel Details That Wow: 4 Small Upgrades Worth Making

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