A 1990s layout with a peninsula and soffits
Many 1990s kitchens have a peninsula that blocks the dining area and soffits that eat the top of the wall. We check what's inside the soffits and whether the peninsula can open up or turn into an island.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Bartlett, IL
Measured layouts, 3D views and an appliance plan for your Bartlett kitchen, drawn before anything is ordered.
- Local crews working in Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Layout problems we solve in Bartlett kitchens
Good kitchen design in Bartlett starts with a tape measure and a list of what annoys you every day. We draw the layout, place the appliances, plan storage and lighting, and show you 3D views before a single cabinet is ordered.
Doorways and traffic through the kitchen
Too many doors make a kitchen hard to lay out. Sometimes moving or closing one opening frees a full wall of cabinets.
A layout that no longer fits how you live
Families change and kitchens usually don't. We ask who cooks, who sits, where mail and backpacks land, and design zones for each.
You can't picture the finished room
Most people can't judge a kitchen from a line drawing, and that's fine. Our 3D renderings show colors, heights and clearances in a way you can react to.
Corners and dead storage
Blind corner cabinets swallow pots you never see again. We plan corner pull-outs, drawers that turn the corner, or simply move the run so the corner disappears.
Sink and range on the same wall
A one-wall layout often works better once a parallel island is added for prep or cleanup. We check whether the room can hold it with comfortable aisles.
Lighting and outlets planned as an afterthought
We plan where light falls and where cords plug in at the same time as the cabinets, so nothing gets squeezed in later.
No room for an island
If an island would block the dishwasher or the fridge door, we draw alternatives: a peninsula, a counter-height table or a run extended along another wall.
What's included
- Site measurementWe measure walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and the positions of plumbing, gas, vents and outlets.
- Needs and habits interviewA conversation about your routine, your storage and your wish list, written down as the brief.
- Layout optionsTwo or three layout concepts, such as an L with an island, a U or a galley, compared side by side.
- Cabinet and storage layoutEvery cabinet, drawer, pull-out and pantry section drawn and assigned to a job.
- Lighting and electrical planAn electrical layout showing each light, switch, dimmer and outlet location.
- Material selectionsHelp choosing door style, finish, counters, backsplash, flooring and hardware that work together.
- Written, itemized estimateThe finished plan comes with a detailed written estimate you can adjust by line.
Materials and options
Shaker and slab cabinet stylesThe two door styles we draw most often, shown in 3D in your colors.
Two-tone and wood accentsContrasting island or lower cabinets, a look that tends to age better than one-season trends.
Galley layoutParallel counters with a center aisle; compact and quick to work in when planned right.
Peninsula instead of an islandA counter attached to one run, giving seating and prep space where a full island won't fit.
U-shaped layoutCabinets on three sides, a good choice for a closed kitchen where one cook does most of the work.
Before and after: kitchens near Bartlett
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AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white appliances. The main complaint was a cramped layout and storage that didn't work. Finished kitchen: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. On site this meant lighting and electrical plan, material selections, plus written, itemized estimate.
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AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hanover Park
A 1970s tract home near Ontarioville, a typical kitchen for Hanover Park. Before: white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim, white laminate with brown flecks and an almond range and refrigerator. What bothered the owners most: no place to sit and too little storage. After: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, dark soapstone-look quartz counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant layout options, cabinet and storage layout, plus material selections.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Hanover Park →
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Carol Stream
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Carol Stream. Before: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam and black appliances. The reason for the call: a kitchen closed off from the rest of the house. After: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included needs and habits interview, layout options, plus material selections.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Carol Stream →
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AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
Finished: cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bartlett →
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AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Bartlett →The project, step by step
- Measure and listenA walk-through with a tape measure and your wish list in hand.
- Layout optionsWe present a few floor plans and talk through what each one gains and gives up.
- 3D views and selectionsRenderings, samples and revisions until the room looks right to you.
- Final drawings and estimateConstruction and permit drawings plus a written, itemized estimate for the build.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning questions from Bartlett homeowners
Do you build the kitchen you design?
We do. Design and construction under one roof means the drawings are checked by the people who will build them.
Do I choose appliances before the cabinets?
Yes. Appliance sizes and hookups decide the cabinet openings, so we settle the model list early in the design.
Do I need a designer if I already know what I want?
Yes, if you want the result to match the picture. We turn your ideas into measured drawings and flag anything that won't fit.
Can you design around my existing plumbing?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Keeping the sink and gas where they are saves construction time, and we change them only where it fixes a real problem.
Do I need drawings for a permit in Bartlett?
Cosmetic changes often need no permit; moving walls, adding circuits or relocating plumbing usually does. We check the village's requirements and draw what they ask for.
What is the Bartlett building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Bartlett contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen design in Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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