DDK Kitchen Design Group

We recently purchased a beautiful historic home that was overdue for some updates and repairs. We were new to home renovation and wanted a turn-key solution that would feel timeless and last for years to come. Jean was perfect! She brings authentic enthusiasm to her craft and there’s no replacement for someone with experience. DDK was transparent and responsive throughout the whole process and truly delivered.

Thrilled with our new kitchen designed by Dan at DDK. We came in with a vision of restoring our kitchen to its 1920’s glory and Dan’s expertise and guidance got us everything we imagined and more. We had our own thoughts on finishes and Dan helped us make sure our choices were practical, functional and timeless. The Dutchmade cabinets we went with are gorgeous and so well constructed. ED enterprise (the contractors DDK works with) was a dream to work with. Their craftsmanship, reliability and attention to detail were unmatched. Would 100% recommend DDK if you’re going for a tried and true kitchen design company who sells gorgeous, well constructed millwork, installed by true craftsmen.

I had a fabulous experience working with Anne at DDK. I had a design vision in my head, but Anne really helped me think through the minutia details that are really important when designing a kitchen. She was thorough (and patient!) when taking me through cabinetry options, styles, etc. She also connected me with a wonderful contractor and other suppliers (like stone), who were helpful, trust-worthy, and responsive. I love my new kitchen and I wouldn't hesitate working with DDK again.

DDK (and Anne Dempsey, in particular) were terrific throughout our kitchen remodel process. At the design stage, DDK offered very creative and functional ideas. Then when it came to deciding the style, DDK was enormously helpful tying in ideas and thoughts that flowed well with the rest of the house. When it came to ordering, delivery, and installation everything was transparent and as expected and agreed upon. DDK/Anne made what would have been an overwhelming project on our own far more straight forward with ideas that made sense and were pragmatic from both an aesthetic and functional use. Kudos to DDK and Anne Dempsey!

It was a true pleasure to work with Jean and Dan Thompson from DDK Kitchen Group on our new kitchen that was part of an addition project at our house. They spent time getting to know us and our style and always offered options and alternatives in considering our style preferences and our budget. Their years of expertise was invaluable as we considered workflow and what made the most sense in designing the different aspects of the kitchen. We are thrilled with all our custom choices from our appliance garage to our knife block drawer and our huge pantries. Both their showrooms served as terrific inspiration for us as we picked different materials and finishes. They guided us through everything including our appliance choices to match with our cooking needs. Most importantly they met every milestone and delivered our gorgeous cabinets exactly on the expected date. I couldn’t be happier with my custom designed kitchen thanks to the expertise of Jean and Dan and their great customer service. I would highly recommend them for any kitchen remodel.

My husband and I recently completed our kitchen and master bathroom remodel with DDK. They both look beautiful and we are very happy with the results. We had an excellent experience with DDK from beginning to end. This was our first time doing a renovation, and we previously had no idea how many details are involved. Jean and Momi were a pleasure to work with. They gave great advice on all aspects, including suggesting things that we wouldn’t have thought of, that not only make the kitchen more functional but are really fun. For example, we got a steam oven which we like a lot and now use for most of our cooking. Everyone we came in contact with at DDK was great, including Jennifer who handled various aspects of the project. Jean recommended ED Enterprises for the installation, and we are very happy we went with them as they did a great job and worked extremely closely with DDK throughout the project. We love our new kitchen and bathroom and highly recommend DDK!!

We recently completed our second kitchen remodel with DDK and are absolutely thrilled with the results. Our kitchen could not be more perfectly suited to our needs for cooking, as well as for storage. All of it is housed in elegant cabinetry. Working with Dan Thompson was a pleasure. He was knowledgeable, creative, and meticulously responsive every step of the way. He listened carefully and thoughtfully to what we wanted/needed in our kitchen and made it all happen. The actual construction by ED Enterprises was timely and well-executed. We highly recommend DDK and ED Enterprises and would use them both again in a heartbeat.

We had a wonderful experience with DDK. Our designer, Anne, worked with me patiently and cooperatively throughout the entire process starting with the design and ending with the final knob being chosen. She listened to my vision of what I wanted using her expertise and creativity to give me a kitchen that is both functional and beautiful. The delivery personnel were professional and courteous as well. Communication was always clear and timely. I would 100% recommend DDK Kitchen Design Group and specifically our designer Anne.

DDK was incredible start to finish. We recently purchased an older home in Wilmette and we needed some major kitchen renovation. They helped with design, delivered beautiful cabinets, and scheduled an incredible contractor who brought our vision to life. So happy we got to work with Dan!

Our project with DDK was the complete redo of a 12 x 13 ft townhouse kitchen. Dan Thompson was easy to work with, very creative, communicative throughout, and delicately balanced differing views between my wife and me. We are very pleased with the value and quality of the cabinets and cabinet hinges/hardware. As we were redoing every square inch of our townhouse, we ended up using our main contractor for installation instead of the one recommended by DDK. Dan stopped by to discuss the installation with our contractor and promptly followed up with us on any questions. We are very pleased with DDK and recommend them among the many kitchen designers on the north shore of Chicago.

DDK was outstanding from beginning to the end. They were very focused on what my kitchen needed to do for me and were great at suggesting design ideas that would make the kitchen more functional and fun. I can honestly say it was the easiest renovation that I have ever done in my 115 year old home. They were a pleasure to work with and very concerned that I was a satisfied client. Highly recommend.

We love our new kitchen! Very happy with the professionalism and craftmanship of DDK. The attention to detail and follow through was outstanding. I highly recommend Jean and the rest of the DDK team.