Soffits above the cabinets
Soffits waste the top foot of the wall. We open them up, deal with any duct inside and run cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Skokie & nearby Evanston, Park Ridge
Kitchen Remodeling in Skokie, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Skokie — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Skokie ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Skokie
Most Skokie homeowners call us about one thing that bothers them every day: a cramped layout, worn-out cabinets or a dark, closed kitchen. We plan the whole room around how you cook, then handle cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and the trades behind the walls.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Grout lines that never come clean and a buzzing light box are typical in 1950s kitchens. Stone counters and flush LED lighting change the whole room.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
If you can't see the family room or the backyard from the sink, we look at opening a wall or moving the sink to a window or an island.
Cabinets are falling apart
Particleboard that has swollen under the sink, loose face frames and drawers held together with glue — once the boxes go, paint won't save them. We replace them and fix the leak that caused it.
Dated look
If the kitchen still says 1990, we change what dates it: cabinet doors, counters, backsplash, lighting and hardware, plus flooring that ties into the rest of the floor.
Small kitchen that feels cramped
In a small kitchen every inch counts: cabinets to the ceiling, slim appliances and smart corner storage.
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.
Two people can't cook at once
If one person has to step aside every time the other opens the fridge, the zones are wrong. We separate prep, cooking and cleanup so the kitchen works for two.
What's included
- CountertopsQuartz, granite, quartzite or butcher block, templated after the cabinets are set.
- Backsplash and tileSubway, zellige, slab or large-format tile with clean edges and outlets set flush with the tile.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Electrical and lightingCircuits for the range, microwave and dishwasher, code-compliant outlets and layered lighting.
- Drywall and paintWall repair after demolition, primer and paint on walls and ceiling.
- Range hood ventingWe run the duct for a vented hood through the wall or roof and seal it against drafts.
- Project managementA single point of contact who schedules the trades and keeps you informed.
Choices you'll make
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Quartz countersEngineered stone that never needs sealing and resists stains — the everyday workhorse.
Granite and quartziteEach slab is unique — pick yours at the yard. Periodic sealing keeps it stain resistant.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Kitchen Remodeling before and after — Skokie homes
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AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Skokie
This one is a 1960s ranch in Skokie. What we started with: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. The main complaint was a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: 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. The job covered countertops, electrical and lighting, plus range hood venting.
Before
AfterAn Evanston 1920s bungalow: before and after
This one is a 1920s bungalow in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: 1960s birch cabinets painted cream over the years, chipped door edges, old brass hardware, worn beige laminate with a metal edge strip, cracked sheet linoleum and a single glass ceiling fixture. The main complaint was cabinets that were falling apart. After: soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights. Work included backsplash and tile, flooring, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Evanston →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1950s ranch, Park Ridge
A 1950s ranch in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. 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 reason for the call: worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. The result: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights. The job covered backsplash and tile, electrical and lighting, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Park Ridge →
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AfterSkokie kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers, black honed granite counters and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Skokie →
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AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a 1960s ranch, Skokie
Finished: new cabinets in light gray uppers and dusty rose lowers with matte black pulls, installed level and ready for warm walnut butcher block counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Skokie →From first visit to final walk-through
- In-home consultationA walk-through of your kitchen: measurements, a look behind the sink and at the panel, and your wish list.
- Design and written estimateA drawn plan, a materials list and a written, itemized quote.
- Ordering and permitsWe place cabinet and counter orders and submit permit drawings while you wait for delivery.
- 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 Skokie homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Is it worth keeping my 1950s layout?
If it works for you, yes. Keeping the plumbing and gas in place leaves more budget for what you see.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
A same-layout remodel is often 4–8 weeks of work on site once cabinets arrive; moving walls or plumbing adds time. Ordering and permits happen before demolition, so the kitchen stays usable longer.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
Yes. Design is part of the job: layout, 3D views and help choosing cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
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 happens to the old cabinets and debris in Skokie?
One large item or two small items at the curb weekly on regular refuse day, no appointment, out by 7 a.m. and no more than 24 hours ahead. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Does kitchen remodel need a Skokie building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division (www.skokiepermits.com), phone (847) 933-8223. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Skokie-registered contractor for kitchen remodel?
Many contractors must be registered and insured with the Village each year; permits are not issued unless all listed contractors are registered and insured. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in Skokie?
It depends on the scope. Skokie's rule in short: Electrical work and plumbing or electrical system changes need a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division.
Do you work in my part of Skokie?
Yes. Our crews work across Skokie — ZIP 60076, 60077, 60203 — and nearby Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview.
Working in Skokie
- A lot of Skokie kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Skokie homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Skokie
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.