Soffits above the cabinets
Removing the soffit gains a full row of storage. Sometimes it hides a duct or a vent stack — we check before demolition and plan around it.
Serving Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Remodeling in Elmhurst, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Elmhurst — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Elmhurst
A kitchen remodel in Elmhurst usually starts with one complaint — no counter space, cabinets that are falling apart, or a room that is closed off from the rest of the house. We fix the cause, not just the look: layout, storage, lighting, wiring and plumbing, then the finishes you see every day.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
We replace tile or laminate counters with quartz or granite and swap the fluorescent box for recessed LEDs — two changes that make the kitchen feel new.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
If the cook can't see the rest of the family, we open the wall or reorient the layout so the kitchen faces the room.
The kitchen is dark
One ceiling fixture leaves you working in your own shadow. We plan recessed lights, pendants over the island and LED under-cabinet strips on separate switches and dimmers.
No counter space
When the coffee maker, toaster and mixer leave no room to work, we plan longer runs, a peninsula or an island and give small appliances their own home.
Not enough storage
We add tall pantry cabinets, deep drawers for pots, pull-outs for spices and trays, and cabinets that run to the ceiling instead of stopping a foot short.
No place to sit
We find room for seating — an island, a peninsula or a counter-height bar — with enough knee space and aisle clearance to actually use it.
New appliances won't fit
A 36-inch refrigerator, a panel-ready dishwasher or a range hood that vents outside often needs new cabinet openings, a new circuit or a duct run. We plan for them from day one.
What the project covers
- Demolition and protectionFloor protection, dust walls and daily cleanup; old cabinets, counters and debris hauled away.
- CabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom cabinets, installed level and plumb with soft-close doors and drawers.
- CountertopsStone or wood counters measured on the installed cabinets, with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- FlooringNew flooring under and around the kitchen — LVP, tile or hardwood — with clean transitions.
- Permits and inspectionsPermit applications, scheduled inspections and sign-off are part of the job, not extras.
- Range hood ventingA hood ducted to the outside, sized for your range, with a proper exterior cap.
- Project managementOne project manager, a written timeline and updates at every phase.
Choices you'll make
Granite and quartziteEach slab is unique — pick yours at the yard. Periodic sealing keeps it stain resistant.
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Quartz countersConsistent color, no sealing and easy cleaning; keep hot pans on a trivet.
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Before and after: kitchens near Elmhurst
Before
In progress
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Elmhurst
A 1950s ranch in Elmhurst, a typical kitchen for Elmhurst. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. The main complaint was tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. The result: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. On site this meant flooring, permits and inspections, plus project management.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Villa Park
A postwar bi-level in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate, brick-pattern sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light. What bothered the owners most: tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. Finished kitchen: cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, light marble-look quartz counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. On site this meant cabinets, range hood venting, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in Villa Park →
Before
AfterA Lombard 1950s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1950s ranch in Lombard. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band, 9-inch vinyl floor tiles and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. The result: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant demolition and protection, cabinets, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterElmhurst kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen design & layout planning
A new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterAn Elmhurst 1950s ranch: before and after
Finished: new cabinets in powder blue with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for light marble-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Elmhurst →From first visit to final walk-through
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- Design and written estimateA drawn plan, a materials list and a written, itemized quote.
- Ordering and permitsCabinets are ordered — lead times are often several weeks — and we file the permit.
- ConstructionTear-out, rough-ins, inspections, cabinet install, counter templating, tile and fixtures.
- Final walk-throughPunch-list fixes, final cleaning and a walk-through before we call the job done.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Elmhurst homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We follow lead-safe work practices — plastic containment, no dry sanding and HEPA cleanup — on homes built before 1978.
Is it worth keeping my 1950s layout?
Often yes — keeping plumbing and gas where they are saves time and money. We change the layout only where it fixes a real problem.
Can I keep my appliances?
Usually yes. We build the openings around them; if you plan to upgrade later, we can size openings for the new models now.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
Well-built cabinets and stone counters last decades; finishes like paint and flooring may need refreshing sooner.
What does a kitchen remodel cost?
Cabinets, layout changes and materials drive the price. After measuring, we send a line-item estimate so you can adjust the scope.
Elmhurst building permit for kitchen remodel: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building), phone 630-530-3030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Elmhurst
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.