Soffits above the cabinets
Many 1980s 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 Winfield & nearby Wheaton, Carol Stream
Kitchen Remodeling in Winfield, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Winfield — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Local crews working in Winfield ZIP 60190, 60185
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Kitchen problems we solve in Winfield
We remodel Winfield kitchens from the studs out or keep the layout and replace everything in it — whichever solves your problem. One crew coordinates design, demolition, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and counters, so you have one schedule and one point of contact.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
We replace tile or laminate counters with quartz or granite and swap the fluorescent box for recessed LEDs — two changes that make the kitchen feel new.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
A kitchen that faces a wall while the family is in the next room — we look at opening up the wall or turning the layout so the cook faces the room.
Dated look
Orange oak, almond appliances, laminate with rolled edges, a fluorescent light box — we replace the finishes that date the room and keep anything still worth keeping.
Cabinets are falling apart
Sagging drawer bottoms, doors that won't close and a swollen sink base are signs the boxes have failed. New cabinets with plywood boxes and soft-close hardware are the real fix.
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
We size cabinet openings for the appliances you actually want — counter-depth fridge, 30- or 36-inch range, built-in microwave drawer — and run the gas, power and venting they need.
No place to sit
We find room for seating — an island, a peninsula or a counter-height bar — with enough knee space and aisle clearance to actually use it.
What's included
- Design and layoutMeasured drawings, 3D views and an appliance plan, so you see the kitchen before anything is ordered.
- Demolition and protectionDust barriers, covered floors and a clean site at the end of every day; we haul away everything we remove.
- CabinetsStock, semi-custom or custom cabinets, installed level and plumb with soft-close doors and drawers.
- FlooringLuxury vinyl plank, porcelain tile or hardwood, tied into the rooms around the kitchen.
- Plumbing and gasNew supply and drain lines where the sink moves, dishwasher hookup and gas for the range.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Drywall and paintWall repair after demolition, primer and paint on walls and ceiling.
Finishes and options
Shaker cabinetsClean five-piece doors that suit both classic and modern kitchens, painted or stained.
Quartz countersConsistent color, no sealing and easy cleaning; keep hot pans on a trivet.
Granite and quartziteNatural stone slabs you choose in person; heat resistant, sealed once a year or so.
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.
Before and after: kitchens near Winfield
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Winfield
The site: a 1980s two-story in 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. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered flooring, plumbing and gas, plus drywall and paint.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
The site: a 1980s two-story near Danada Square area. Before: 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. What bothered the owners most: worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. 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, flooring, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Carol Stream
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. 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 light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered design and layout, demolition and protection, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterKitchen Design & Layout Planning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Winfield
What changed: 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 Winfield →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Winfield
What changed: new cabinets in light terracotta with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for black honed granite counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Winfield →From first visit to final walk-through
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- 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-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Winfield homeowners
Is it worth keeping my 1980s layout?
If it works for you, yes. Keeping the plumbing and gas in place leaves more budget for what you see.
Can we live at home during the remodel?
Most families do. We seal the work area with dust walls and help you set up a temporary kitchen with the fridge and a microwave in another room.
Can I keep my appliances?
Yes — tell us the model numbers and we size the cabinets around them, or leave room for upgrades.
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.
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.
Winfield building permit for kitchen remodel: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building and Safety / Community Development (Village of Winfield), phone 630-665-1767. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Winfield?
Yes. Our crews work across Winfield — ZIP 60190, 60185 — and nearby Wheaton, Carol Stream, West Chicago.
Working in Winfield
- A lot of Winfield kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Winfield homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
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Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
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Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.