KITCHEN REMODELING IN KILDEER, IL

Our clients came to us looking to remodel their Kildeer kitchen into a space that better reflected their personal style and was more functional for their young family.

The current kitchen floor plan had a large fireplace that closed off the kitchen to the family room. With young kids, it was important to be able to watch their children from the kitchen, so we knew the fireplace wall was the first thing that had to go.

With an open floor plan, we were able to create a more functional kitchen layout that flowed with the rest of the main floor. Being so open to the rest of the home, we felt it was important to give every wall a wow factor.

The decorative wood hood over a custom tiled inlay, white porcelain apron sink with decorative wall sconce, and oversize island complete with box columns and double sided cabinetry were just a few ways we achieved this. 

Kitchen remodeling in Kildeer, Illinois

PROJECT TYPE:

KITCHEN REMODEL

DESIGNER:

JESSICA MASLANA

LOCATION:

KILDEER, ILLINOIS

PROJECT TYPE:

KITCHEN REMODEL

DESIGNER:

JESSICA MASLANA

LOCATION:

KILDEER, ILLINOIS

Large kitchen renovation in Kildeer featurig new cabinets, counters and flooring
Large wood kitchen island with built in microwave
Gray kitchen cabinets with brown island
Kitchen island with pendant light
Built in fridge featured in new remodel
Kitchen remodeling in Kildeer, Illinois

KILDEER KITCHEN REMODEL OBJECTIVES

OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN

By eliminating a dividing wall with large fireplace, we were able to create open site lines to the family room and adjacent playroom, so this busy couple could be part of the family dynamic even while working in the kitchen.

CREATE A KITCHEN THAT FUNCTIONS

A large island not only created an abundance of countertop space, but also served as a place for casual seating, serving, storage and overall better flow and function. It also housed a microwave for convenient cooking.

DESIGN A STYLISH KITCHEN

Our goal was to turn this dark and dated kitchen into the heart of home by adding a variety of materials, textures, patterns and colors that were not only high quality but also stylish.

BEFORE THE KITCHEN REMODELING PROJECT IN KILDEER

Kitchen remodeling in Kildeer, Illinois before photos
Kitchen remodeling in Kildeer, Illinois before photos

This existing Kildeer kitchen is dark, dull and closed off. The soffits close off the space even more and make the ceilings feel short. The overall kitchen is also lacking in lighting. 

Within the soffits are can lights with black trims, which aren’t allowing light to flow throughout the space, but simply casting shadows on the cabinets and countertops, and a central fixture in the space is simply not cutting it. 

KITCHEN REMODELING DESIGN CONCEPT

Kitchen design drawing for kitchen renovation in Kildeer, IL.
Kitchen design drawing for kitchen renovation in Kildeer, IL.

We wanted to create a fun, functional kitchen design for this young family that was both classic, yet current.

We opted for a variety of different tones and textures throughout our materials to add visual interest from top to bottom. While we wanted the remodeled kitchen to feel light and bright, we also knew we didn’t want to stick with the common white kitchen.

A soft gray painted cabinet kept the kitchen open and bright. We fell in love with Riverrock stain and felt it was a great pairing with the perimeter cabinets. We also added texture, color and pattern throughout the countertop, marble backsplash and decorative range inlay. Black light fixtures and hardware were the perfect compliment to pull the entire space together.

DURING THE KITCHEN REMODELING PROJECT IN KILDEER
kitchen renovation during the construction phase
Photo shows the demolition of kitchen in Kildeer, Illinois.

Once we eliminated the wall with fireplace, the new kitchen immediately felt brighter. The space now had open sight lines and allowed natural light from the family room to flood throughout. 

Newly added can lights help to flood the space with more functional lighting. Decorative pendant lights and sconces are roughed in and will later be installed to give additional light layering and also add some personal flair. 

Upon completion of demolition, rough plumbing and electric, new hardwood floors were feathered in, and would later be sanded and stained for a cohesive look.

MATERIALS IN THIS KILDEER KITCHEN REMODEL
Kitchen island with pendant light

Shiloh semi-custom beaded inset cabinets, Maple painted Repose Gray perimeter, Select Poplar stained Riverrock island, on Newhaven Door Styles.

Silestone Quartz countertops in Calacatta Gold.

2 1/4” Red Oak stained in Jacobean

3×6 Brushed Oriental White Marble with Walker Zanger Sterling Row Chesterfield Linen picture box over range

Top Knobs Lydia pulls and knobs in matte black