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 Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glendale Heights, IL
Measured layouts, 3D views and an appliance plan for your Glendale Heights kitchen, drawn before anything is ordered.
- Local crews working in Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Layout problems we solve in Glendale Heights kitchens
Good kitchen design in Glendale Heights 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.
Condo kitchen with fixed plumbing
Risers, shared walls and association rules set the limits in a condo. Our plan starts from what is fixed and makes the most of the rest.
Corners and dead storage
Blind corner cabinets swallow pots you never see again. We plan corner pull-outs, drawers that turn the corner, or simply move the run so the corner disappears.
Doorways and traffic through the kitchen
Too many doors make a kitchen hard to lay out. Sometimes moving or closing one opening frees a full wall of cabinets.
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.
Narrow galley kitchen
We work galley kitchens hard: shallow pantry cabinets, cabinets to the ceiling, a counter-depth fridge and, where a wall allows, an opening to the next room.
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.
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 the project covers
- 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 optionsTwo or three layout concepts, such as an L with an island, a U or a galley, compared side by side.
- Cabinet and storage layoutEvery cabinet, drawer, pull-out and pantry section drawn and assigned to a job.
- 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 estimateA line-item estimate tied to the final drawings, so you see where the money goes.
Finishes and options
Shaker and slab cabinet stylesThe two door styles we draw most often, shown in 3D in your colors.
L-shaped layout with an islandTwo perpendicular runs plus an island, which works well when the room is open on one side.
Peninsula instead of an islandGives most of an island's benefits in rooms that can't spare the floor space.
Galley layoutParallel counters with a center aisle; compact and quick to work in when planned right.
Two-tone and wood accentsA painted perimeter with a wood or darker island adds depth without busy finishes.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning before and after — Glendale Heights homes
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AfterA Glendale Heights 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights. The kitchen as it was: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white 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 terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. On site this meant cabinet and storage layout, lighting and electrical plan, plus written, itemized estimate.
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AfterA Bloomingdale two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Old Town Bloomingdale. What we started with: 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. 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. The job covered needs and habits interview, lighting and electrical plan, plus written, itemized estimate.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Bloomingdale →
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AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Addison
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Addison. 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 cabinets and a layout that no longer fit how they cook. Finished kitchen: a new layout with an island, cabinets in warm white shaker, light gray quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered site measurement, needs and habits interview, plus 3D views.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Addison →
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AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights →
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AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a 1990s two-story colonial, Glendale Heights
What changed: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with polished nickel pulls and dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Glendale Heights →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 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 Glendale Heights homeowners
Can you design a condo kitchen?
We do. Condo plans start with the building's rules and fixed plumbing; we design around both.
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.
Can you design around my existing plumbing?
Usually. We mark the drain, supply and gas positions and see how far a good layout can go without moving them.
Which layout suits my kitchen: galley, L, U or island?
Long and narrow rooms often suit a galley, wider rooms an L with an island, closed rooms a U. We test each against your measurements.
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.
Can you do kitchen design in a Glendale Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a Glendale Heights-registered contractor for kitchen design?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before working; $20,000 surety/license bond required. We take care of that before work starts.
Does kitchen design need a Glendale Heights building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, phone 630-260-6030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen design in Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.
Working in Glendale Heights
- A lot of Glendale Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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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.