Two ASID Illinois 2014 Interior Design Excellence Awards Go to Drury Design and Ginny Blasco Design Studio

Glen Ellyn, IL, October 31, 2014 --(PR.com)-- A multi-cook kitchen remodel in Burr Ridge and a rec room reimagined in Glen Ellyn each won 2014 ASID [American Society of Interior Design] Illinois Excellence Awards. Gail Drury, CMKBD [Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer], of Drury Design in Glen Ellyn and Ginny Blasco, ASID, of Ginny Blasco Design Studio in Chicago partnered on the winning projects. For the latest in kitchen and bath remodeling and interior design trends, visit Drury Design's blog.

A double award winner, in addition to the ASID 204 Design Excellence Award, the Burr Ridge kitchen remodel also won first place, medium kitchen category, in NKBA Midwest’s 2013 Design Visions Competition.

Also an ASID Illinois first place winner, the Glen Ellyn basement remodel project won the competition’s singular space design category award.

For many years the ASID Illinois Chapter has recognized superior interior design as part of its annual Design Excellence Competition. ASID Illinois invites designers to submit their best work and compete in 24 different categories. Winners are selected by a distinguished panel of judges and are then honored at the Celebration of Design Awards gala.

“The Drury Design team is honored to win our first ASID awards,” Gail Drury said. “Working in concert with Ginny, these projects illustrate how clients and designers can create custom living spaces.”

Jim Drury, Drury Design’s vice president, said the studio accepts the awards on behalf of its clients. “Client-focused design is what sets Drury Design apart. Thanks to our clients, and their vision, we’ve been honored with awards that demonstrate the industry’s appreciation for their projects and their investments.” In 2014, Drury Design received two “Best Of Houzz” awards for Customer Satisfaction and Design from http://houzz.com. In 2013 and 2014, Trends selected Drury Design projects for inclusion in its Top 50 American kitchens awards.

Multi-Cook Kitchen Remodel in Burr Ridge

After making do with an undersized and underpowered 70’s style kitchen for 20 years, the clients wanted a better workflow, space for entertaining, modern features, professional appliances, and room for two cooks.

Construction Design Details
Moved dining room to extend into existing living room space
Downsized the existing study and moved a non-load bearing wall
Enlarged sunroom opening to let in more light and increase visibility
Expanded the floorplan for more design options, including larger cooking and entertaining spaces
Created two distinct work triangles
Installed a new prep sink next to a second dishwasher

Interior Design Details
A large mantle hood and vent with custom corbels, frames a Wolf 60” pro-style range. To compliment the home’s traditional style, glass cabinets with X style mullions as accents add more traditional touches. The island’s walnut cabinetry accents the backs of the glass door cabinets. Tile in the backsplash compliments the Calcutta gold marble island top.

Rec Room Reimagined as a Rustic Lodge in Glen Ellyn
Designers: Gail Drury, CMKBD, and Jason Wickline of Drury Design in Glen Ellyn, IL and Ginny Blasco, ASID of Ginny Blasco Design Studio in Chicago, IL

With a 2,000 square foot open and unfinished space to work with, Gail, Ginny, and Jason quickly turned the raw space into a contemporary lodge oasis. The client’s goal was to create a rustic and contemporary basement through the use of natural tones and materials, along with clean and sleek lines.

Custom Construction Details
Music room with a display case for the homeowner’s musical instruments
Lighted wine cellar showcasing the finest wines
Multiple seating areas
Large bar complete with a refrigeration center
Game room
Storage Center
Full bathroom
Energy saving lighting

Interior Design Details
To convey a lodge-like feel, dark stained maple cabinetry, quartzite countertops, slate-tone textured ledger stone, and porcelain plank floor tile that mimics the look of white washed hardwood, was used throughout the entire basement. Contemporary hardware and sufficient amounts of artificial light keep this below-grade basement light, bright, and up-to-date.

About the American Society of Interior Design
Nationally, ASID counts more than 30,000 members who engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a net­work of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. The American Society of Interior Designers - Illinois Chapter (ASID-IL) is a professional association representing the interests of over 1,100 interior designers, students and design industry partner mem­bers in Illinois.

About Drury Design
Founded by Gail Drury, CMKBD in 1987, Drury Design's Client Focused Design™ approach integrates design recommendations, materials selection and construction management into one seamless customer design, project management, and build experience. For kitchen, bath and home remodeling ideas, view Drury Design's design portfolio at http://www.drurydesigns.com/portfolio/ or stop by the studio at 512 N. Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn, Illinois.