Schanstra Design Group

It was great working with Gladys from design through completion of our new powder room. She asked questions to get a feel for our style and what we ultimately wanted for the project. Together we came up with a design that fit perfectly in with the rest of our house. Her contractor, Paul was top notch and never missed a detail. This powder is a showpiece that I just love more and more each day. Thanks Gladys!

I found Schanstra Design Group on Houzz upon inquiring about hiring professionals. Gladys called me and we met shortly thereafter to discuss the project of relocating rooms in our home and remodeling our kitchen. The family room is becoming the dining room and we are busting out a wall, moving it a few feet to make our kitchen wider as well as completing a full kitchen gut and remodel. Gladys is super professional, experienced, very attentive, smart, confident, and she has amazing vision and design ideas. Just look at her work, it’s gorgeous, flawless, and breathtaking. Here’s the crazy part, I wanted to hire her immediately but didn’t. We decided to test another contractor that was recommended by a close and trusted friend. We hired him to begin with just the smaller project first; the dining room remodel. It included a fair amount of electrical work, removing some old built-in tv cabinetry and replacing it with a custom build dry bar. What an absolute disaster!!! I can’t express how awful he was. He broke pieces of my custom made bar and his work was terrible. Not to mention that one of his workers was insulting and another had to go home early to nurse a hangover. I wish I was making this up but sadly it’s the truth. It’s still not finished several months later. We cut him loose because he’s an incompetent moron. Thank goodness we didn’t sign on with him to do our kitchen. After my rage and disappointment subsided, I called back Gladys at Schanstra Design Group. We met with her a couple more times. We have happily signed a contract with her to do our kitchen. She will also be fixing the mess that the last contractor left us with. I cannot express how at ease she makes us feel. I feel like she’s going to make our kitchen vision come to life in an absolutely amazing way. I know that whatever might come up, she’ll make sure it’s taken care of. I have such a great feeling about this and we are so excited to get started. Don’t be hesitant about calling Schanstra Design Group. She outlines everything in a way that makes total sense. You’ll understand exactly what is in the estimate and what your project will cost. She is honest and forthcoming about the realistic price of a quality remodel. I’m very excited about working with Gladys. Please stay tuned to hear about how it all turned out. Hopefully we can post some before and after photos.

As a contractor, I have helped Schanstra Design Group bring dreams into reality. Not only is Gladys is authentic and caring, her design skills are second to none and her attention to details promotes a smooth and seamless construction process. She is a good listener and clever problem solver, always with a mind toward an impeccable finished product. I highly recommend the services of Schanstra Design Group

I am a professional that works with Gladys on a regular basis. I have seen many of her completed projects and the results are no less than amazing! She has wonderful attention to detail; understands design, form, and function at a very high level; is very capable of working in all investment ranges; and is truly a wonderful person inside & out! Highest recommendations!

Gladys is knowledgeable, professional and very much a pleasure to work with. I have worked on multiple projects with her over the years and they turn out absolutely stunning and her clients are happy. I highly recommend Schanstra Design Group for your remodeling or design needs.

Gladys Schanstra and her team provided excellence design and service. The material selection, color combinations and over all placement of the elements are amazing. The finished project will look amazing for years to come.

As a fellow designer I have worked closely with Gladys at Schanstra Design Group for many years. Her passion for design and attention to detail makes working with her very enjoyable. She will go above and beyond to make your project exactly what you envisioned and then some. If you are in search of a professional Designer for your next project, I highly recommend Gladys at Scahnstra Design Group.

Gladys was involved in our kitchen design from start to finish. In addition to being a very polite, approachable, fun person to deal with, she is a design genius! Gladys was there for us, following up on us, without us having to call her. She will be there for anyone she works for. Gladys was able to take our thoughts and feelings and translate that into sketches and product choices that perfectly matched what we wanted. We live in our dream kitchen today that reflects the input of Gladys, which is a modern, warm, open-air design, with a pop, that makes getting up and having coffee the best part of the day. We now spend most of our time there, and this is 2 years later. Bruce and Judy Newman, Buffalo Grove, IL