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 Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Wheaton, IL
Measured layouts, 3D views and an appliance plan for your Wheaton kitchen, drawn before anything is ordered.
- Kitchen remodels across Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Layout problems we solve in Wheaton kitchens
We plan kitchens for Wheaton 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.
No landing space next to appliances
A fridge jammed against a wall or a range at the very end of a run leaves you juggling dishes. Our layouts keep a stretch of counter beside every major appliance.
Doorways and traffic through the kitchen
Kids heading for the fridge and the dog heading for the yard shouldn't cross in front of the stove. We plan the layout around how people move through the room.
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
If the room has a desk nobody uses and no place for the kids to sit, the plan is out of date. We rethink it around your actual routine.
No room for an island
Not every kitchen should have an island. When the clearances don't work, we look at a peninsula, a rolling cart or a narrower island that still leaves room to walk.
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.
Appliances chosen too late
Specs first, cabinets second. We confirm the exact appliances, their clearances and their hookups before the cabinet order is final.
What's included
- Site measurementWe measure walls, windows, doors, ceiling height and the positions of plumbing, gas, vents and outlets.
- Layout optionsTwo or three layout concepts, such as an L with an island, a U or a galley, compared side by side.
- Appliance planWe fix the appliance list early and check each opening, circuit and duct run.
- Lighting and electrical planAn electrical layout showing each light, switch, dimmer and outlet location.
- 3D viewsThree-dimensional views of the room so you can check heights, sight lines and finishes.
- Material selectionsHelp choosing door style, finish, counters, backsplash, flooring and hardware that work together.
- Written, itemized estimateA line-item estimate tied to the final drawings, so you see where the money goes.
Choices you'll make
L-shaped layout with an islandThe most common plan in suburban homes: two walls of cabinets and an island for prep and seating.
Galley layoutParallel counters with a center aisle; compact and quick to work in when planned right.
Peninsula instead of an islandGives most of an island's benefits in rooms that can't spare the floor space.
Two-tone and wood accentsA painted perimeter with a wood or darker island adds depth without busy finishes.
Shaker and slab cabinet stylesThe two door styles we draw most often, shown in 3D in your colors.
What the work looks like in Wheaton homes
Before
In progress
AfterA Wheaton 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Danada Square area. The kitchen as it was: golden-oak cabinets with oak soffits above, white Corian-style solid surface with a yellowed seam and black appliances. The main complaint was 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. Work included layout options, lighting and electrical plan, plus material selections.
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen design & layout planning
A postwar bi-level in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. What we started with: dark walnut-stained flush-panel cabinets with brass pulls, speckled laminate and a built-in wall oven and a cooktop in harvest gold. The main complaint was a wall oven and cooktop that split the room awkwardly. Finished kitchen: a new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights. The job covered site measurement, appliance plan, plus lighting and electrical plan.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glen Ellyn →
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AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Winfield
A 1980s two-story in Winfield, a typical kitchen for Winfield. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines and white appliances. The main complaint was cabinets and a layout that no longer fit how they cook. The result: 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 layout options, appliance plan, plus written, itemized estimate.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Winfield →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Wheaton
Finished: 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.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
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AfterCustom Kitchen Cabinets in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wheaton
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 Wheaton →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 optionsYou compare layout concepts and pick the one to develop.
- 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 Wheaton homeowners
How much space do I need for an island?
Enough for comfortable aisles all the way around. If the room comes up short, a peninsula or narrower island is often the better answer.
Do I choose appliances before the cabinets?
Yes. Appliance sizes and hookups decide the cabinet openings, so we settle the model list early in the design.
How much does kitchen design cost?
The scope sets the price, from a simple cabinet layout to full drawings with 3D views and permit sets. You'll get the number in writing before we start.
Can I just use a free kitchen design app?
Apps are great for trying ideas. They don't know where your drain, gas line and joists are, which is why we measure and check the house before finalizing a plan.
Do you build the kitchen you design?
Yes. We are a design-build contractor, so the same team that draws the plan orders the cabinets and builds it.
Wheaton building permit for kitchen design: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Wheaton-registered contractor for kitchen design?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
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