Jill Painter, CKD, owner and designer at Bella Kitchens, LLC specializes in space planning and design for kitchen and bathroom renovations. She grew up in South Dakota and graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. During her academic training, she especially excelled at the space planning and drafting aspects of interior design, which fit naturally into successful kitchen and bath design. After graduation, she moved to Kansas City to begin a fulfilling career in the field she is passionate about. She has 22 years of design experience and has earned the Certified Kitchen Designer distinction by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Her projects have been featured in magazines such as Kansas City Homes and Gardens and Kansas City Homes & Style. She is an active member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

Jill believes that the kitchen is where everyday life unfolds and as technology is expanding our world and changing our activities, the kitchen is also becoming the new living room. She understands the importance of re-energizing and re-organizing a space to accommodate the homeowner’s needs, desires and budget. Through experience, exceptional creativity and collaboration, Jill skillfully transforms and enhances her clients’ lifestyles by designing functional, beautiful environments.