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 Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Schaumburg, IL
Measured layouts, 3D views and an appliance plan for your Schaumburg kitchen, drawn before anything is ordered.
- Kitchen remodels across Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Layout problems we solve in Schaumburg kitchens
We plan kitchens for Schaumburg homeowners who want the room to work better, not just look newer. You get measured drawings, an appliance plan, a cabinet layout and 3D views, and because we also build kitchens, the plan is one we know can be built.
Condo kitchen with fixed plumbing
Condo kitchens have more constraints but the same goals. We confirm the riser and vent locations and plan the cabinets and appliances around them.
Narrow galley kitchen
A galley can be very efficient if it is planned well: the sink and range on opposite runs, tall storage at one end and no doors swinging into each other.
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.
Sink and range on the same wall
If the sink and stove fight for the same strip of counter, we split them: a prep sink, a peninsula or a re-planned run gives each its own working space.
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.
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.
The work triangle doesn't work
Sink on one end, range on the other and the fridge around a corner means miles of walking per meal. A redrawn plan keeps each leg of the triangle short and out of the traffic path.
What's included
- Site measurementA full measure of the room, plus where the drain, gas line, duct and panel sit.
- Needs and habits interviewWe go through who cooks, how often, what you store and what frustrates you now.
- 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.
- 3D viewsThree-dimensional views of the room so you can check heights, sight lines and finishes.
- Drawings for permit and constructionConstruction drawings with dimensions, and permit drawings when walls, plumbing or wiring change.
Materials and options
Two-tone and wood accentsA painted perimeter with a wood or darker island adds depth without busy finishes.
Peninsula instead of an islandGives most of an island's benefits in rooms that can't spare the floor space.
L-shaped layout with an islandTwo perpendicular runs plus an island, which works well when the room is open on one side.
Galley layoutTwo parallel runs, efficient for one cook and very common in older homes and condos.
U-shaped layoutThree walls of cabinets give the most counter and storage, as long as the opening stays wide enough.
Kitchens like yours in Schaumburg: before and after
Before
In progress
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen design & layout planning
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Woodfield area. Before: 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. 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. On site this meant needs and habits interview, layout options, plus 3D views.
Before
AfterA Roselle raised ranch: before and after
A raised ranch in Roselle, a typical kitchen for Roselle. The kitchen as it was: white painted cabinets with yellowed paint and dated scalloped trim, white laminate with brown flecks and an almond range and refrigerator. What bothered the owners most: a cramped layout with nowhere to prep. Finished kitchen: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, dark soapstone-look quartz counters and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant needs and habits interview, appliance plan, plus drawings for permit and construction.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Roselle →
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AfterItasca kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen design & layout planning
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Nordic Park. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip and almond appliances. The reason for the call: cabinets and a layout that no longer fit how they cook. Finished kitchen: 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. The job covered needs and habits interview, layout options, plus 3D views.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg
What changed: cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg
Finished: built-to-fit cabinetry to the ceiling in charcoal gray with polished nickel pulls and dark soapstone-look quartz counters.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Schaumburg →From first visit to final walk-through
- Measure and listenA walk-through with a tape measure and your wish list in hand.
- 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 Schaumburg homeowners
Can you design a condo kitchen?
Yes. We confirm what the association allows and where the risers and vents are, then design within those limits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Schaumburg contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village; out-of-town contractor license $125/year (includes $10 Schaumburg Business Association fee), runs through Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
What kind of Schaumburg homes do you work in?
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.
What is the Schaumburg building department phone number?
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.
Can you do kitchen design in a Schaumburg 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 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
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
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