A 1970s layout with a peninsula and soffits
Many 1970s 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 Bolingbrook & nearby Woodridge, Naperville
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Bolingbrook, IL
Measured layouts, 3D views and an appliance plan for your Bolingbrook kitchen, drawn before anything is ordered.
- Kitchen remodels across Bolingbrook ZIP 60440, 60490
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Layout problems we solve in Bolingbrook kitchens
Good kitchen design in Bolingbrook 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.
The work triangle doesn't work
When the three main stations are spread out or blocked by an island, cooking turns into laps. We rearrange them so the steps between them are short and nothing cuts through the middle.
Narrow galley kitchen
A galley can be very efficient if it is planned well: the sink and range on opposite runs, tall storage at one end and no doors swinging into each other.
No landing space next to appliances
Nowhere to set a hot pan beside the range or groceries beside the fridge is a planning mistake, not a size problem. We leave counter on the handle side of the refrigerator and on both sides of the cooktop.
Aisles that are too tight or too wide
Aisles that are too narrow make you squeeze past an open oven; too wide and you walk an extra step every turn. We set the clearance to your household, not to a stock plan.
Lighting and outlets planned as an afterthought
Outlets that land behind the coffee maker and a single switch for the whole room come from skipping the electrical plan. Ours shows every light, switch and outlet.
Appliances chosen too late
Specs first, cabinets second. We confirm the exact appliances, their clearances and their hookups before the cabinet order is final.
Corners and dead storage
Half the cabinet volume in many kitchens is hard to reach: deep corners, tall uppers, shelves at the back. A drawer-first plan puts most of it within easy reach.
Everything in a kitchen design
- Site measurementA full measure of the room, plus where the drain, gas line, duct and panel sit.
- 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.
- Cabinet and storage layoutA detailed cabinet plan with drawer stacks, corner solutions and tall storage.
- Lighting and electrical planRecessed lights, pendants, under-cabinet lighting, switches and outlets placed on the drawings.
- 3D viewsRenderings from the angles you will see most, with your cabinet colors and counters.
- Written, itemized estimateThe finished plan comes with a detailed written estimate you can adjust by line.
Choices you'll make
Two-tone and wood accentsContrasting island or lower cabinets, a look that tends to age better than one-season trends.
Peninsula instead of an islandA counter attached to one run, giving seating and prep space where a full island won't fit.
Shaker and slab cabinet stylesThe two door styles we draw most often, shown in 3D in your colors.
L-shaped layout with an islandThe most common plan in suburban homes: two walls of cabinets and an island for prep and seating.
U-shaped layoutCabinets on three sides, a good choice for a closed kitchen where one cook does most of the work.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning before and after — Bolingbrook homes
Before
In progress
AfterBolingbrook kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen design & layout planning
The site: a 1980s two-story near Colonial Village. What we started with: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip and almond appliances. What bothered the owners most: cabinets and a layout that no longer fit how they cook. After: 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. On site this meant needs and habits interview, layout options, plus cabinet and storage layout.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Woodridge
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ridge. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white 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 terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered needs and habits interview, lighting and electrical plan, plus 3D views.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Woodridge →
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AfterLisle kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen design & layout planning
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Oakview. 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: no place to sit and too little storage. 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. The job covered needs and habits interview, layout options, plus written, itemized estimate.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Lisle →
Before
AfterA Bolingbrook 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bolingbrook →
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AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a 1980s two-story, Bolingbrook
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 Bolingbrook →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 selectionsThe chosen plan becomes 3D views, and we pick cabinets, counters and finishes together.
- Final drawings and estimateConstruction and permit drawings plus a written, itemized estimate for the build.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning questions from Bolingbrook homeowners
How much does kitchen design cost?
It depends on the size of the kitchen and how much changes: a same-layout refresh needs less design time than moving walls and plumbing. We give a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
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.
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 Bolingbrook?
If the work needs a permit, yes. Structural changes may also need an engineer's or architect's stamp, and we coordinate that.
Do I need a Bolingbrook-registered contractor for kitchen design?
The Village has a Contractor Registration form on its permit portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Which Bolingbrook homes do you most often see for kitchen design?
In Bolingbrook we see Mostly built after 1960; planned subdivisions. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Does kitchen design need a Bolingbrook building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook, phone (630) 226-8470. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen design in Bolingbrook?
It depends on the scope. Bolingbrook's rule in short: Permits are required for new construction, renovations, additions, alterations and repairs and must be obtained before work starts. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook.
Do you work in my part of Bolingbrook?
Yes. Our crews work across Bolingbrook, including Westbury, Colonial Village, Heritage Creek — ZIP 60440, 60490 — and nearby Woodridge, Naperville, Lisle.
Working in Bolingbrook
- A lot of Bolingbrook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bolingbrook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Community Development), Village of Bolingbrook handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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