A 1990s layout with a peninsula and soffits
Soffits, a small peninsula and a desk nook are common in 1990s kitchens. We plan around any ducts in the soffits and reuse the nook as pantry or coffee storage.
Serving Batavia & nearby Geneva, St. Charles
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Batavia, IL
Measured layouts, 3D views and an appliance plan for your Batavia kitchen, drawn before anything is ordered.
- Local crews working in Batavia ZIP 60510, 60539
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Layout problems we solve in Batavia kitchens
Good kitchen design in Batavia 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.
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.
Corners and dead storage
If you own more containers than you can find, the storage plan is wrong. We assign each zone its drawers, pull-outs and pantry space before choosing doors.
Doorways and traffic through the kitchen
Kids heading for the fridge and the dog heading for the yard shouldn't cross in front of the stove. We plan the layout around how people move through the room.
No landing space next to appliances
A fridge jammed against a wall or a range at the very end of a run leaves you juggling dishes. Our layouts keep a stretch of counter beside every major appliance.
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.
Appliances chosen too late
Appliance size drives the whole layout. We settle the fridge width, range size, hood type and dishwasher position first, then draw the cabinets around them.
Aisles that are too tight or too wide
Two people can't pass and the dishwasher door blocks the walkway. We size the aisles for how many cooks you have, usually around 42 inches for one and wider for two.
What's included
- Site measurementWe measure walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and the positions of plumbing, gas, vents and outlets.
- Needs and habits interviewWe go through who cooks, how often, what you store and what frustrates you now.
- Layout optionsSeveral floor-plan options with the trade-offs of each, so you choose the direction.
- 3D viewsThree-dimensional views of the room so you can check heights, sight lines and finishes.
- Material selectionsSamples of cabinets, counters and tile reviewed together in your own light.
- Drawings for permit and constructionConstruction drawings with dimensions, and permit drawings when walls, plumbing or wiring change.
- Written, itemized estimateA line-item estimate tied to the final drawings, so you see where the money goes.
Materials and options
L-shaped layout with an islandTwo perpendicular runs plus an island, which works well when the room is open on one side.
Two-tone and wood accentsA painted perimeter with a wood or darker island adds depth without busy finishes.
U-shaped layoutCabinets on three sides, a good choice for a closed kitchen where one cook does most of the work.
Galley layoutTwo parallel runs, efficient for one cook and very common in older homes and condos.
Shaker and slab cabinet stylesShaker doors suit most homes; slab doors give a cleaner, modern look.
Kitchens like yours in Batavia: before and after
Before
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AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Batavia
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Batavia. The kitchen as it was: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip and almond appliances. The reason for the call: cabinets and a layout that no longer fit how they cook. The result: a new layout with an island, cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included layout options, 3D views, plus written, itemized estimate.
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Geneva
A 1990s two-story colonial near Mill Creek, a typical kitchen for Geneva. The kitchen as it was: 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. Finished kitchen: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant site measurement, layout options, plus written, itemized estimate.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Geneva →
Before
AfterA Batavia 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Batavia →
Before
AfterA Batavia 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with polished nickel pulls and dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Batavia →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Batavia
What changed: a new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Batavia →From first visit to final walk-through
- Measure and listenWe visit, measure the room and go through how you use the kitchen and what isn't working.
- Layout optionsYou compare layout concepts and pick the one to develop.
- 3D views and selectionsRenderings, samples and revisions until the room looks right to you.
- Final drawings and estimateDetailed drawings and a line-item quote you can review before ordering.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning questions from Batavia homeowners
Which layout suits my kitchen: galley, L, U or island?
The doors and windows usually decide it. After measuring we show which layouts fit and what each one gives you.
How long does the design take?
Usually a few weeks. Choosing appliances and finishes quickly is what keeps it moving.
Which kitchen trends will date quickly?
Bold finishes on surfaces that are hard to replace age fastest. We suggest timeless boxes and counters with personality in the details.
Do I need a designer if I already know what I want?
Even with a clear picture, drawings catch problems early: a door that hits the range, an island that blocks the fridge, a hood with no duct route.
Do I need drawings for a permit in Batavia?
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.
Does kitchen design need a Batavia building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division, phone 630-454-2700. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen design in Batavia?
It depends on the scope. Batavia's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction; a Residential Alteration handout is available. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Batavia?
Yes. Our crews work across Batavia — ZIP 60510, 60539 — and nearby Geneva, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Batavia
- A lot of Batavia kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Batavia homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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