A 1970s layout with a peninsula and soffits
Soffits, a small peninsula and a desk nook are common in 1970s kitchens. We plan around any ducts in the soffits and reuse the nook as pantry or coffee storage.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Elk Grove Village, IL
Measured layouts, 3D views and an appliance plan for your Elk Grove Village kitchen, drawn before anything is ordered.
- Local crews working in Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Layout problems we solve in Elk Grove Village kitchens
Good kitchen design in Elk Grove Village 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.
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.
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.
Doorways and traffic through the kitchen
When the back door, the basement stairs and the dining room all open into the cook's path, everyone walks through the busiest spot. We shift the work zone out of that route.
A layout that no longer fits how you live
Kids, working from home, cooking more or entertaining more: the kitchen that worked twenty years ago may not today. We plan for how the house runs now.
Lighting and outlets planned as an afterthought
Lighting placed after the cabinets are in leaves shadows on every counter. We draw recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet strips on the same plan as the cabinets.
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.
You can't picture the finished room
Floor plans are hard to read. We show you 3D views from where you will actually stand, so you can see sight lines, island size and cabinet heights before ordering.
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 interviewA conversation about your routine, your storage and your wish list, written down as the brief.
- Layout optionsSeveral floor-plan options with the trade-offs of each, so you choose the direction.
- Appliance planWe fix the appliance list early and check each opening, circuit and duct run.
- 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.
- 3D viewsRenderings from the angles you will see most, with your cabinet colors and counters.
Materials and options
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.
Two-tone and wood accentsContrasting island or lower cabinets, a look that tends to age better than one-season trends.
L-shaped layout with an islandTwo perpendicular runs plus an island, which works well when the room is open on one side.
U-shaped layoutThree walls of cabinets give the most counter and storage, as long as the opening stays wide enough.
Kitchens like yours in Elk Grove Village: before and after
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AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1960s ranch, Elk Grove Village
This one is a 1960s ranch in Elk Grove Village. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate and white appliances. What bothered the owners most: no place to sit and too little storage. The result: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered site measurement, appliance plan, plus lighting and electrical plan.
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AfterAn Itasca 1980s two-story: before and after
A 1980s two-story near Nordic Park, a typical kitchen for Itasca. 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. 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 site measurement, needs and habits interview, plus appliance plan.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Itasca →
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AfterWood Dale kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen design & layout planning
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Wood Dale. What we started with: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band and an older white range and a white refrigerator. The main complaint was a cramped layout and storage that didn't work. After: a new layout with an island, cabinets in warm white shaker, light gray quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. Work included site measurement, cabinet and storage layout, plus 3D views.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Wood Dale →
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AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
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AfterAn Elk Grove Village 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in white uppers and deep green lowers with matte black pulls and light marble-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Elk Grove Village →How your kitchen design goes
- Measure and listenA walk-through with a tape measure and your wish list in hand.
- 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 Elk Grove Village homeowners
How much space do I need for an island?
You need the island itself plus walking room on every side, usually around 42 inches, more where two people cook or a dishwasher opens. We check it on your plan before recommending one.
How long does the design take?
A simple refresh can be planned quickly; a full re-layout with permit drawings takes longer. We give you a timeline at the first meeting.
Which kitchen trends will date quickly?
Hard to predict, so we keep cabinets and counters simple and let easy-to-change items like lighting, paint and hardware carry the trend.
Can I just use a free kitchen design app?
Use one to play with layouts, then let us confirm it. Most app layouts need changes once clearances and hookups are measured.
Do I need a designer if I already know what I want?
Knowing your style is half of it. The other half is clearances, appliance specs and storage, and that is what our plan nails down.
Which Elk Grove Village homes do you most often see for kitchen design?
In Elk Grove Village we see Planned suburban community founded 1950s-60s, most houses built by Centex and 1970s apartment communities, some later converted to condos. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
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Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Custom Kitchen CabinetsBuilt-to-fit cabinetry up to the ceiling.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Accessible Kitchen RemodelingKitchens that work for every age and ability.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.