KITCHEN REMODELING IN SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

This homeowner had been dreaming of remodeling their South Barrington kitchen for years. The time was finally right and they wanted quality above all else. Nothing beats the craftsmanship of the Amish cabinetry found throughout this design.

We removed a wall to open up the entry off of the garage and created an open concept butler’s pantry for entertaining and family gatherings. There were some unexpected challenges in this project with removing the wall. We uncovered poor structural framing as well as hidden HVAC feeding to the upstairs.

But with some flexibility to the kitchen design and creative problem solving, the end result and original intent of the design was accomplished. The timeless quality and aesthetic this kitchen displays will be enjoyed for years to come.

Kitchen remodeling in South Barrington, Illinois

PROJECT TYPE:

KITCHEN REMODEL

DESIGNER:

LINDSAY DINGMANN

LOCATION:

SOUTH BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS

PROJECT TYPE:

KITCHEN REMODEL

DESIGNER:

LINDSAY DINGMANN

LOCATION:

SOUTH BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS

Kitchen remodel in South Barrington, Illinois
Kitchen renovation featuring custom cabinet and island, hardwood flooring
Kitchen cabinets with glass front cabinets utilized in new kitchen design in South Barrington, Illinois
Kitchen renovation in South Barrington, featuring Maple semi custom cabinets with quartz countertops
Floating shelves with subway tile and prep sink in South Barrington remodeling project
Kitchen island with pendants over island

SOUTH BARRINGTON KITCHEN REMODEL OBJECTIVES

OPEN FLOOR PLAN KITCHEN

Opening up the entry off of the garage proved to be more challenging than anticipated as it was discovered upon demo there were hidden mechanicals and structural needs to achieve the goal. But it was the right move to open it up. Having this butler's serving bar was just what this kitchen was missing for hosting family and entertaining friends. Now, the client said they actually use the space daily where as before it was a space they avoided.

IMPROVE KITCHEN FUNCTION

More functional storage was added to this kitchen by extending the cabinetry near the garage, adding rollout trays and organizational features to the cabinets, as well as eliminating a blind corner that was not working properly for the client.

BRIGHTEN THE KITCHEN

Using the white backsplash and countertops helped brighten the space up, while the stained maple cabinetry throughout brought cohesion to the newly renovated kitchen and the surrounding spaces. Blending some painted trim with keeping some trim wood also married well with the painted soft gray that was introduced in the island and butler's bar area.

BEFORE THE KITCHEN REMODEL IN SOUTH BARRINGTON

Photo of before the remodeling of South Barrington kitchen
Photo of before the remodeling of South Barrington kitchen

The existing kitchen in this South Barrington home felt cramped and cluttered. The red walls were impacting the tranquil feeling this client hoped to achieve. There was not great function to the garage entry and as a result the wet bar was rarely used during entertaining. 

Some of the appliances were inoperable and outdated namely the oven. Lighting did not suit the needs of the client either and felt old fashioned. While the workflow was ok in the current layout of the kitchen, minor changes were needed to refine how the space worked. 

SOUTH BARRINGTON KITCHEN DESIGN CONCEPT

3D kitchen drawing from South Barrington kitchen renovation
3D kitchen drawing from South Barrington kitchen renovation
3D kitchen drawing from South Barrington kitchen renovation

The existing floor plan of this South Barrington kitchen worked for this client for the most part. Keeping the budget in line with their comfort level, removing the wall to the dining room was off the table. They wanted to update most of the appliances–given they were original to the home when they purchased it. They also had a tight space when they were walking into the house from the garage.

Originally, they were wanting to simply update that area, but in the end we decided on opening a wall up to give a much more inviting entry. Overall, the feel of the home consisted of a warmer palette, but we agreed the red walls had to go. The thought was to keep the wood trim as well, so we wanted to brighten the space without having to completely redo all the woodwork in the home.   

DURING THE KITCHEN REMODEL IN SOUTH BARRINGTON
Photo of kitchen renovation in South Barrington, Illinois
Photo of kitchen renovation in South Barrington, Illinois
Photo of kitchen renovation in South Barrington, Illinois

When we opened the wall we found HVAC that needed to be relocated to accommodate the proposed layout. We changed the plan for turning the corner with the backsplash. Originally, it was going to go half the way up  and turn the corner, but once we started installing, both the kitchen designer and client decided to have it go all the way which was the right call.

MATERIALS IN THIS SOUTH BARRINGTON KITCHEN REMODEL
Custom kitchen in South Barrington, Illinois featuring new kitchen cabinets, hardwood flooring and quartz counters
Custom Amish cabinets. Perimeter door style is Beveled Shaker, Maple wood species, Smoke stain. Island and accent wall cabinets are Maple wood species, Reflection SW-7661

Silestone, Eternal Gold

WOW – Crafted, White 2″ X 10″ Matte Textured Subway

Key West in Matte Black

Blanco Siligranit, Metallic Gray

Moen, Brantford Single Handle w/ Pulldown Spray

Oak hardwood flooring 

Hinkley Lexi Pendant Light