The number one question Kitchen designers and contractors get asked is how much does a kitchen remodel or renovation cost?  It is kind of like asking a car salesman how much does a car cost.  It isn’t a quick easy answer to just throw out, here’s why…there are a wide range of prices depending on the model, amenities and upgrades.  It is the same when it comes to a kitchen remodel.  For example, the type of cabinetry you select can have a big impact on the bottom line.  The difference from one type of cabinet to the next could be as much as 25-30%. 

Kitchens & Baths Unlimited has been remodeling and designing kitchens in Highland Park for the last 30 years.  When it comes to kitchen remodeling, Highland Park has a predominantly contemporary audience.  The attraction to a clean, sleek and streamlined look is definitely a popular trend in this North Shore community.  This is not to say that homeowners in Highland Park don’t like a little detail.  Maybe a kitchen cabinet door style for instance, that lends itself to being a little more transitional.  Either way you look at it, contemporary or transitional, a new kitchen remodel and design will increase the value of your home and help when it comes time to sell.

Cabinets are no longer a one-size-fits all enterprise. Custom kitchen cabinets allow you to place and organize cabinets in a way that makes sense for your kitchen layout, the appliances you need to store, and the kitchen activities you participate in the most.

The first phase of your Chicago kitchen remodeling project includes all the fun stuff - meeting with designers, planning your dream kitchen, choosing the finishes and fixtures, etc. Then, there are the practical steps required to prepare your family for the construction portion of the project. Consider that the average kitchen remodel takes between five and six weeks from start to finish. During this time, your kitchen will be partly to fully out of commission depending on the construction calendar.

Sometimes, our clients are satisfied with their kitchen layout but desire finish and fixture upgrades. In other cases, clients are completely frustrated with their kitchen function and need a whole new layout in addition to aesthetic upgrades.

One of the most frequent questions we are asked in regards to custom kitchen cabinets is: Is it better to paint or stain cabinets?

In all of the excitement of selecting your kitchen finishes, you may have forgotten the kitchen's primary function - preparing and cooking meals!

Once you decide to forge ahead with a kitchen remodel, it can be tempting to rush right in and begin ordering all your favorite appliances, finish details, etc. But, just as the turtle beat the hare in Aesop's famous fable, you will benefit by taking the time to design the perfect plan, and hire the best Chicago kitchen remodeling contractor, to ensure you're 100% satisfied when you reach the finish line.

Two popular kitchen countertop options are quartz and quartzite. Although the names are similar, the products are entirely different. Quartz slabs are typically a manufactured product, while quartzite is found in nature. Both are extremely durable countertop options, resistant to scratching, etching, cracking and staining. Similar to other natural stone slabs, any seams will be visible.