Julian Kitchen Design

Julian Kitchen Design, Inc. is a distinguished design firm that specializes in creating exquisite custom kitchens, baths, mudrooms, bars, laundry rooms, dressing rooms, libraries, and any room requiring millwork. With an emphasis on details and choices that can often be overwhelming, Julian Kitchen Design, Inc. offers thoughtful guidance to help you make informed decisions. Founder Christine Julian has a deep passion for space planning and problem-solving, which she utilizes to enhance your daily life with functionality and beauty. Collaborating with a team of skilled craftsmen, Christine creates hard-working spaces that not only look fabulous but also improve your quality of life. Projects range from historic and modern suburban homes, city high-rises, and show houses within Chicago and its surrounding suburbs to locations throughout the country.

Meet Christine Julian

Christine Julian is the dedicated force behind Julian Kitchen Design, Inc. With a deep-rooted love for cooking, trying new recipes, and dining out, Christine is passionate about all things food and kitchen-related. Traveling is another love, and historical cities and buildings serve as a constant source of inspiration for her. As a board member of a charity that provides economically disadvantaged children with tennis scholarships, Christine enjoys giving back to the community while being involved in a sport she loves.

After graduating from Harrington Institute of Interior Design, Christine honed her skills in commercial interior design before spending several years at deGiulio kitchen design. Her well-rounded background provided an exceptional platform to establish her own firm in 1996.

Client Testimonials

"We started out to remodel a kitchen and finished after the kitchen, four bathrooms, two wet bars and an entertainment center. Christine did it all. She is an interior architect and an interior designer rolled up into one lovely package. After seven years, we still can't decide upon our favorite. It's all still fresh, clean, tasteful and elegant. That's what you get from Christine." - Jeanne C

"Christine Julian is an incredibly talented designer whose greatest strength is her ability to create gorgeous and functional spaces that incorporate specific client requests and style preferences --- no small feat! We initially hired her to update the bathrooms in our home. She transformed three dated '60s bathrooms into breathtakingly beautiful spaces. We were so pleased with her work that we asked her to redesign the main living area of our home; an open-floor plan that was also in need of a major overhaul. The result was spectacular --- can't wait for her to tackle the kitchen!" - Linda & Dick M

"Working with Christine Julian allowed for idea discussion, intelligent deliberation, modification, detailed construction drawings, and constant communication all the way through project completion. Christine helped design and choose everything from cabinet style and finishes, to fixtures and appliances, to handles and door pulls for three bathrooms and a kitchen. She is smart, thoughtful and timely in her response, and effective working with the suppliers and tradesmen who repeatedly went out of their way to make certain she was pleased. Christine provided a finished project as promised and budgeted." - Kris F

"Christine of Julian Kitchen Design by far exceeded my personal expectations. Our kitchen renovation project required a diligent approach in order to obtain an old world kitchen presence in our period home. In a professional manner, Christine kept us on task and continually revisited our original wish list in an effort to achieve an optimal end result. Christine's natural talent of pulling together materials, products, and fixtures made the process simple and stress-free. I highly recommend Julian Kitchen Design for your next household project. Christine was a joy to work with." - Mary J

"We had been shown a dozen kitchens, none of which impressed. Then we discovered deGiulio's Merchandise Mart showroom and immediately knew there was hope for us. We soon after met Christine and learned that she had once designed for deGiulio. She got it. We discussed, explored, she sketched, we refined, she designed and now, five years later, we are still in love with our Julian kitchen." - Clark W

As a field editor for national interior magazines, I've had a lot of experience with many kitchen designers. So when it came time for my own new kitchen, I knew exactly who would be the right fit: Christine Julian. The space we had to work with was small, and our house modest. By reconfiguring the existing space, Christine was able to create a stunning, functional kitchen that truly feels like the heart of our home. Christine's expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction make her an invaluable partner in any kitchen design project. - Anonymous