Kitchen Additions in Schaumburg, IL

When a Schaumburg kitchen needs more room, not just new cabinets

If you have already tried every layout on paper and the room is still too small, an addition may be the answer. We check what your Schaumburg lot and zoning allow, design the new space with the kitchen, and build both as one project.

A 1970s kitchen on a slab or crawlspace

We match the new foundation to the old one, whether a basement wall, crawlspace or slab, so floors line up and plumbing can reach.

Dark kitchen with one small window

Adding space lets us add daylight too, with windows on two sides of the new section or a patio door that opens the kitchen to the backyard.

Zoning and setback questions

Every village sets limits on how close you can build to lot lines and how much of the lot can be covered. We check those limits before you invest in design.

Heating and cooling the new space

A cold bump-out is a common complaint. We check the furnace and AC capacity and extend supply and return so the new area stays comfortable.

Nowhere to eat together

A bump-out with built-in bench seating and windows is one of the most popular ways to make room for meals in the kitchen.

No room for a pantry

If groceries live on the dining table, the kitchen needs more storage than its walls can hold. An addition gives the pantry a home.

No spot for a mudroom or drop zone

Adding a few feet at the back entry gives the family a landing spot for gear and leaves the kitchen for cooking.

The addition has to match the house

An addition that looks tacked on hurts the house. We match rooflines, siding or brick, window styles and trim so it looks original.

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Everything in a kitchen addition

Feasibility and zoning checkA first look at what the property and the village's zoning allow, so the design starts within limits.
Permits and plan reviewPermit filing, any corrections the village asks for and inspections through final.
Framing and roof tie-inFloor, walls and roof framed and tied into the existing structure, with flashing at every joint.
Windows, doors and exterior finishNew windows and doors installed, and siding, brick or trim matched to the house.
Plumbing, electrical and HVACSupply and drain lines, new circuits and ductwork extended into the addition.
Opening the existing wallWe break through to the existing kitchen late, with a properly supported opening.
The new kitchenCabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring and lighting installed across the old and new space.

Choices you'll make

Cantilevered bump-outA short extension supported by the floor framing instead of a new foundation, when the joists and codes allow it.

Windows and patio doorsGlass is often the reason to build out: windows on the new walls and a door to the yard.

Full foundation vs. slab vs. piersFoundation choice depends on the existing house and whether you want basement space under the addition.

Banquettes and built-in seatingA banquette uses the bump-out's walls for seating and keeps the floor open.

Bump-outA small addition of a few feet along one wall, often enough for an island, a nook or a pantry.

Before and after: kitchens near Schaumburg

Kitchen Additions in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — before — Kitchen Additions in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg

This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Olde Schaumburg Centre. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen too small for the family to eat in. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered feasibility and zoning check, permits and plan review, plus framing and roof tie-in.

Kitchen Additions in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — in progress — Kitchen Additions in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg

This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Olde Schaumburg Centre. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and a brass chandelier over the nook. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen too small for the family to eat in. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in deep olive with polished nickel pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring through the old and new space and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. The job covered feasibility and zoning check, permits and plan review, plus framing and roof tie-in.

Kitchen Additions project in Roselle, before — Roselle kitchen, 1970s split-level: kitchen additions

This one is a 1970s split-level in Roselle. Before: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink, harvest-gold laminate and a large fluorescent light box. The reason for the call: a small, dark kitchen with no room for a table. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring through the old and new space and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered feasibility and zoning check, permits and plan review, plus plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
Kitchen Additions in Roselle →

Kitchen Additions project in Roselle, after — Roselle kitchen, 1970s split-level: kitchen additions

This one is a 1970s split-level in Roselle. Before: dark stained oak cabinets with wide face frames and a scalloped wood valance over the sink, harvest-gold laminate and a large fluorescent light box. The reason for the call: a small, dark kitchen with no room for a table. The result: the kitchen extended by a 10-ft bump-out with a row of new windows and a dining area, cabinets in pale mint green with matte black pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring through the old and new space and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered feasibility and zoning check, permits and plan review, plus plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
Kitchen Additions in Roselle →

Kitchen Design & Layout Planning project near Schaumburg, before — A Schaumburg 1980s two-story: before and 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.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Schaumburg →

Kitchen Design & Layout Planning project near Schaumburg, after — A Schaumburg 1980s two-story: before and 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.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Schaumburg →

Accessible Kitchen Remodeling project near Schaumburg, before — Schaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: accessible kitchen remodeling

A lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with brushed nickel bar pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg →

Accessible Kitchen Remodeling project near Schaumburg, after — Schaumburg kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: accessible kitchen remodeling

A lowered charcoal concrete-look quartz counter section with knee space under the sink, cabinets in deep burgundy with brushed nickel bar pulls, pull-down shelves in the uppers, drawers instead of base doors, a side-opening wall oven, a lever faucet and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Accessible Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg →

Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment project near Schaumburg, before — Before and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Schaumburg

What changed: the wall removed and a flush beam in the ceiling, the kitchen open to the next room, cabinets in powder blue with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring through both rooms and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment in Schaumburg →

Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment project near Schaumburg, after — Before and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Schaumburg

What changed: the wall removed and a flush beam in the ceiling, the kitchen open to the next room, cabinets in powder blue with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, large-format light stone-look porcelain tile flooring through both rooms and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Wall Removal & Structural Assessment in Schaumburg →

How your kitchen addition goes

Site visit and feasibilityA visit to measure the house and lot and confirm an addition is possible.
Design and estimatePlans, elevations and a line-item quote for the full project.
Permit and plan reviewPermit application, review comments and approval before any digging.
Building the shellWe build and close in the addition while your kitchen stays in use.
Connecting and finishingWe open the old wall, finish the mechanical work and install the new kitchen.

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Kitchen Additions questions from Schaumburg homeowners

Is a bump-out enough, or do I need a full addition?

A bump-out solves a depth problem; a full addition solves a size problem. We'll show you which one your kitchen has.

Are bump-out kitchen additions allowed in Schaumburg?

Generally, if the lot has room under the zoning rules. We confirm it for your property early.

Do I need a permit for a kitchen addition in Schaumburg?

Yes. Any addition needs a building permit and must meet the village's zoning rules. We prepare the drawings and handle the application.

Can I stay in the house during construction?

Yes, most families do. The addition is built outside, and the old kitchen stays usable until we open the wall.

Does a bump-out need a foundation?

Most do. A small cantilevered bump-out can sometimes be supported by the floor framing, depending on joist direction, size and code. We'll tell you which applies.

Do Schaumburg condo associations need to approve kitchen addition?

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 historic review for kitchen addition in Schaumburg?

Schaumburg has locally reviewed areas, including Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.

Schaumburg plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen addition?

Village does not license plumbers or roofers; State of Illinois license applies and a copy is provided before permit issuance. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.

Which Schaumburg homes do you most often see for kitchen addition?

In Schaumburg we see 1950s-60s suburban subdivisions and 1960s multifamily. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.

Schaumburg building permit for kitchen addition: where do I apply?

Permits go through Community Development Department, Permitting Division (Permit Services), phone (847) 923-4420. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.

Do you work in my part of Schaumburg?

Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.

Working in Schaumburg

A lot of Schaumburg 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.
Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.

WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square

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