Soffits above the cabinets
Many 1970s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. We find out what is inside, reroute ducts where possible and take the cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Warrenville & nearby Winfield, Wheaton
Kitchen Remodeling in Warrenville, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Warrenville — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Warrenville ZIP 60555, 60563
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Warrenville
Most Warrenville 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 1970s kitchens. Stone counters and flush LED lighting change the whole room.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
If the cook can't see the rest of the family, we open the wall or reorient the layout so the kitchen faces the room.
Not enough storage
We add tall pantry cabinets, deep drawers for pots, pull-outs for spices and trays, and cabinets that run to the ceiling instead of stopping a foot short.
Dated look
Oak cabinets, tile counters and a dropped light box make a kitchen look its age. New surfaces and lighting bring it up to date.
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.
No counter space
When the coffee maker, toaster and mixer leave no room to work, we plan longer runs, a peninsula or an island and give small appliances their own home.
No place to sit
Kids doing homework while you cook need a place to sit. We fit an island or peninsula with proper overhang and clearance.
What the project covers
- Design and layoutMeasured drawings, 3D views and an appliance plan, so you see the kitchen before anything is ordered.
- CabinetsNew cabinet boxes and doors in the style you choose, leveled, anchored and adjusted.
- CountertopsStone or wood counters measured on the installed cabinets, with sink and cooktop cut-outs.
- 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.
- 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.
Finishes and options
Hardwood flooringTies the kitchen to the rest of the floor and can be refinished as it wears.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSlab doors with no frame — easy to wipe down and a natural fit for modern kitchens.
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
Luxury vinyl plankA waterproof floor that handles spills and dogs and installs over most subfloors.
Kitchens like yours in Warrenville: before and after
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Warrenville
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Fox Hollow. What we started with: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines, oak parquet and a brass chandelier over the nook. The main complaint was cabinets that were falling apart. The result: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. On site this meant cabinets, countertops, plus electrical and lighting.
Before
AfterA Winfield 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield, a typical kitchen for Winfield. What we started with: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam, 12-inch beige ceramic tile and two hanging glass pendants. What bothered the owners most: a kitchen that looked and worked like it was decades old. After: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. Work included cabinets, flooring, plus electrical and lighting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Winfield →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, West Chicago
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in West Chicago. Before: honey-oak cathedral raised-panel cabinets with worn finish near the handles, brass knobs, almond laminate with a backsplash lip, beige sheet vinyl and a fluorescent box light in the ceiling. What bothered the owners most: a dated kitchen with worn surfaces everywhere. The result: cabinets in soft white with brushed nickel bar pulls, black honed granite counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. Work included cabinets, range hood venting, plus project management.
Kitchen Remodeling in West Chicago →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville
Finished: a new layout with an island, cabinets in terracotta, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Warrenville →
Before
AfterA Warrenville 1980s two-story: before and after
What changed: new cabinets in light greige uppers and muted blue lowers with satin brass pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Warrenville →The project, step by step
- 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 permitsCabinets are ordered — lead times are often several weeks — and we file the permit.
- 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 Warrenville homeowners
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
Often yes — keeping plumbing and gas where they are saves time and money. We change the layout only where it fixes a real problem.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Yes. We contain the dust, keep a path clear and help set up a temporary kitchen so you can still make coffee and dinner.
What does a kitchen remodel cost?
There's no honest number without seeing the room. We measure, discuss options and send a detailed written estimate.
Do you also remodel bathrooms and basements?
Our focus is kitchens, but many clients add a bathroom or basement project. Ask and we'll tell you what we can take on.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
With quality boxes and proper installation, 20 years or more is normal for the main components.
Does Warrenville require a licensed electrician for kitchen remodel?
Kitchen permits require a copy of the electrician's license; owner-performed work is exempt. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
What kind of Warrenville homes do you work in?
In Warrenville we see older 'old neighborhood' with mixed housing styles near Galusha Avenue, Large wooded-lot homes near Cantigny and 1970s subdivisions. Each comes with its own walls, wiring and plumbing, and we plan the job around them.
Does kitchen remodel need a Warrenville building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building Division, phone 630-393-9050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Warrenville plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen remodel?
Kitchen permit submittal requires a copy of the plumber's license and a letter of intent from the plumber (not required if the homeowner does the work). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Can Warrenville bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Garbage hauler is Groot (630-892-9294). Bulk items over 50 lb: first item free, additional items 5 stickers each. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodel in Warrenville?
It depends on the scope. Warrenville's rule in short: A permit is required for remodeling or renovation of a kitchen. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Warrenville?
Yes. Our crews work across Warrenville, including Summerlakes, Fox Hollow, Warrenville Lakes, Timber Creek — ZIP 60555, 60563 — and nearby Winfield, Wheaton, Naperville.
Working in Warrenville
- A lot of Warrenville kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Warrenville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department, Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Warrenville
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.