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 Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glen Ellyn, IL
Measured layouts, 3D views and an appliance plan for your Glen Ellyn kitchen, drawn before anything is ordered.
- Kitchen remodels across Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Layout problems we solve in Glen Ellyn kitchens
Good kitchen design in Glen Ellyn 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.
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.
No room for an island
We check the floor space first. A smaller island, a peninsula or a table at counter height can give the same seating and prep space without the squeeze.
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.
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.
The work triangle doesn't work
If you walk across the room every time you go from the fridge to the stove, the triangle is too stretched. We pull the sink, range and refrigerator into a tighter route without crowding them.
You can't picture the finished room
Before you commit, you see the room in 3D from the doorway, the sink and the table, and we adjust until it looks right to you.
A layout that no longer fits how you live
If the room has a desk nobody uses and no place for the kids to sit, the plan is out of date. We rethink it around your actual routine.
What the project covers
- 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.
- Appliance planAppliance sizes, clearances, hood venting and hookups confirmed against the models you pick.
- Cabinet and storage layoutEvery cabinet, drawer, pull-out and pantry section drawn and assigned to a job.
- 3D viewsThree-dimensional views of the room so you can check heights, sight lines and finishes.
- Drawings for permit and constructionPlan and elevation drawings our crew builds from, plus what the village needs when the work requires a permit.
- Written, itemized estimateThe finished plan comes with a detailed written estimate you can adjust by line.
Finishes and options
Peninsula instead of an islandA counter attached to one run, giving seating and prep space where a full island won't fit.
U-shaped layoutThree walls of cabinets give the most counter and storage, as long as the opening stays wide enough.
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 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.
Kitchens like yours in Glen Ellyn: before and after
Before
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AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
A 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate and a built-in wall oven and a cooktop in harvest gold. The reason for the call: a wall oven and cooktop that split the room awkwardly. Finished kitchen: a new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. Work included layout options, cabinet and storage layout, plus 3D views.
Before
AfterA Wheaton 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story near Wheaton Center. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam and black 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 warm taupe, warm walnut butcher block counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered appliance plan, drawings for permit and construction, plus written, itemized estimate.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Wheaton →
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AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights
A 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white appliances. The main complaint was 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. Work included needs and habits interview, 3D views, plus written, itemized estimate.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Glen Ellyn
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 Glen Ellyn →
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AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: custom kitchen cabinets
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 Glen Ellyn →The project, step by step
- Measure and listenWe visit, measure the room and go through how you use the kitchen and what isn't working.
- Layout optionsWe present a few floor plans and talk through what each one gains and gives up.
- 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 Glen Ellyn homeowners
How long does the design take?
Usually a few weeks. Choosing appliances and finishes quickly is what keeps it moving.
How much does kitchen design cost?
The scope sets the price, from a simple cabinet layout to full drawings with 3D views and permit sets. You'll get the number in writing before we start.
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 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.
Which layout suits my kitchen: galley, L, U or island?
It depends on the room's shape, the doorways and how many people cook. We usually draw two or three options so you can compare them on your own floor plan.
Do I need a Glen Ellyn-registered contractor for kitchen design?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn 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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