--- title: "John Stanton — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-stanton-pfvwus-pf~595685274 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~595685274.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "John Stanton" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0f23df720d286bcc_9174-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2310 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, Illinois 60403, United States" latitude: 41.8397 longitude: -87.7905 phone: "(815) 741-0510" website: http://www.stantonarch.com rating: 1 review_count: 1 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 59 last_updated: 2026-08-20 --- # John Stanton Original Houzz profile: [John Stanton](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-stanton-pfvwus-pf~595685274) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Crest Hill, IL - **Serves:** Westmont, Darien, Crest Hill, Lemont, Hinsdale, La Grange, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook - **Houzz rating:** 1.0 out of 5 (1 review) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2012), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Since 1994, Stanton Architects, Inc. has provided a beautiful array of residential design to many satisfied clients. We are a small, progressive firm focusing on residential design and construction of single family and multifamily homes, apartments, and condominiums with lobbies, recreation centers, and clubhouses. We are committed to outstanding design and delivery in the client journey. We believe our strengths lie in our Architect led, Design – Build philosophy, creating a stress free, one-stop shop. In this way, we are able to manage all aspects of the project, (design services, construction management and interior design), to ensure the customer is satisfied with every square inch of their dream home. Through the design and management of their project, we are able to bring to life a thorough understanding of our client’s wants and needs. Our goal is to create a simple but engaging environment that keeps clients coming back for all of their design needs. ### Services Provided - Sustainable Design - 3D Home Design - Remodeling - architectural design ### Areas Served - Westmont - Darien - Crest Hill - Lemont - Hinsdale - La Grange - Burr Ridge - Oak Brook ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | John Stanton | | Address | 2310 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, Illinois 60403, United States | | Phone | (815) 741-0510 | | Website | http://www.stantonarch.com | | Followers on Houzz | 59 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [John Stanton](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-stanton-pfvwus-pf~595685274) - **Website:** http://www.stantonarch.com - **Phone:** (815) 741-0510 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2012), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 1.0 out of 5 — 1 review** ### All 1 review **★ — pmatlak, Oct. 2018** > After buying a home we hired this firm for painting, driveway repair and many other things. Bottom line was this was the worst mistake we ever made. A very horrible experience. ## Selected projects - [HOME TOUR - Gorgeous Mediterranean with Curving Staircase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-gorgeous-mediterranean-with-curving-staircase-pj-vj~1336059) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - Description: Project number 010202 - [HOME TOUR - Expansive Traditional Brick with Second Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-expansive-traditional-brick-with-second-garage-pj-vj~1185103) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - Description: Project number 050403 - [HOME TOUR - Transitional French Country With Lots of Character](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-transitional-french-country-with-lots-of-character-pj-vj~1227234) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - Description: Project number 040405 - [HOME TOUR- Modern Craftsman with Dramatic Outdoor Living Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-modern-craftsman-with-dramatic-outdoor-living-spaces-pj-vj~1216301) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: Project number 080310 - [HOME TOUR - Prairie Style Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-prairie-style-beauty-pj-vj~1413405) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Project \# 010103 - [HOME TOUR - French Provincial w/ Modern Flair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-french-provincial-w-modern-flair-pj-vj~1176912) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - Description: Project number 060499 - [HOME TOUR - Rustic Traditional with Heavy Timber Trussses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-rustic-traditional-with-heavy-timber-trussses-pj-vj~1785388) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - Description: Extreme Home Remodel with Before and Afters - [HOME TOUR - Traditional With an Open Floor Plan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-traditional-with-an-open-floor-plan-pj-vj~1227305) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - Description: Project number 050302 - [HOME TOUR - Elegant Transitional / French Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-elegant-transitional-french-country-pj-vj~1185229) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Project number 050103 - [HOME TOUR: Stylish and Elegant Townhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-stylish-and-elegant-townhome-pj-vj~1554431) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - Description: Project \# 010414 - [HOME TOUR- Transitional With a Country Flair](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-transitional-with-a-country-flair-pj-vj~1216534) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - Description: Project number 020308 - [HOME TOUR - Large Brick Traditional with Wall of Windows](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-large-brick-traditional-with-wall-of-windows-pj-vj~1185279) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Project number 120203 - [HOME TOUR - Handsome Transitional with Stone Entry and Shake Roof](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-handsome-transitional-with-stone-entry-and-shake-roof-pj-vj~1185268) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Project number 080306 - [HOME TOUR - Spacious Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-spacious-custom-home-pj-vj~1554508) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 65 - Description: PROJECT \# 090113 - [HOME TOUR - Transitional with Many Unique Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-transitional-with-many-unique-features-pj-vj~1185195) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Project number 060201 - [HOME TOUR - Cottage on the Waterfront](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-cottage-on-the-waterfront-pj-vj~1226030) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Project number 020210 - [HOME TOUR - Nautical Lakefront Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-nautical-lakefront-cottage-pj-vj~1413381) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Project \# 050206 - [HOME TOUR - Comfortable Casual Lakefront Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-tour-comfortable-casual-lakefront-home-pj-vj~1413363) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: Project \# 070301 - [BEFORE & AFTER HOME TOUR - Spacious Addition with Timber Framing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-home-tour-spacious-addition-with-timber-framing-pj-vj~1227015) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Project number 070206 - [BEFORE & AFTER Amazing Extreme Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-amazing-extreme-makeover-pj-vj~1195720) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: Project number 080212 [See all 36 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-stanton-pfvwus-pf~595685274) ## Ideabooks - [thumbnails](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51299800/list/thumbnails) — 9 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jpstanton) ## Community Q&A **Q: Bathroom remodel** *(in Design Dilemma)* Home was built in 1967 and need to remodel bathrooms A: Ok! Two questions: What does it look like? What would like to achieve for you new bathroom? **Q: Which kitchen layout? And mixed cabinet colors** *(in Design Dilemma)* should have been this way from the beginning! (In fact, now I'm widening the sliding door from 6' to 10' so get a wider ocean view from the kitchen/dining room Now it's time to replace the cabinets which are falling apart. This home is a vacation rental when we are not living here. We have 2 huge pantries, so our cabinets are usually not full. We basically like the layout, but want to make the island larger. It could get slightly longer and definitely 12-18" wider, as the aisles are wide that direction. The funny thing about this kitchen is there is all this counterspace and almost the only thing we use is the island and the space around the sink. That little space on the island that doesn't have the cooktop is where we put everything that comes out of the refridgerator. And where we prep. Somehow the counter between the fridge and the ovens never gets used, it just seems unappealing. Even the long length of counter along the windows doesn't get used much. We use the left end for coffee/tea, and that's about it. So weirdly, there's a lot of space that never gets used, but we still feel like we have plenty of space. (We only stay for about 3 months at a time, so we can't stockpile food and such.) So anyway, if anything needs to be bigger it's the usable space on the island, because we use that all the time. I know there should be more space to the right of the cooktop, so we're going to add a little, but still not the 12" that is recommended, because iI just don't think we have the space. It doesn't seem to bother us not having space on that side. We don't have gas, so we will do an induction cooktop, and might go 36" on that instead of 30". Here's the issue regarding layout. My husband does a lot of the cooking and he really likes the cooktop being on the island He likes looking outward and not against a wall, and we often both cook at the same time, from opposite ends of the island. However he has consented to moving the cooktop to the window wall if I really want to. That's where most people think it should go upon first glance. But it's not perfect there either, because the windows seem a little too close together, although they are 36". While I am going to replace the windows, I don't want the expense of moving them. And we wouldn't be able to cook together. BTW I am probably also adding a cabinet above the fridge, not because we need it, but for balance. And I want wood, but don't want it to get too dark. I'm thinking cherry, walnut or sapele (in natural or a very light stain), with white uppers, or maybe with a white island. I like the white uppers best to keep it bright, but there's not many of them and the one is a tall cabinet, so not sure how it would looking coming down the whole tall cabinet. A third idea was to make the tall cabinet and the new cabinet over the fridge the wood color, and just have the upper and lowers between in white. Sort of a "serving center" since that's where the dishes, glasses, and silverware are. The floor is teak. I am switching to mostly drawers instead of doors, and also want it easy to clean, so am going for a lot of slab drawers. Lastly, regarding island size. If I can, I'd like to use a prefab granite island slab which is 42" wide. (It's hard to get stuff on island, especially when you only have 3 months at a time to work on the project.) That would make my aisles around the island all about 36". (Actually a few inches more between the island and the fridge wall, since that's the main corridor to the garage, and a few inches less between the island and the wall opposite the sink, which doesn't get much traffic.) Does that seem like enough given the overall flow and the fact that you can go around the island both ways? So... which is it? Cooktop on the island, or cooktop between the windows? And which cabinets (if any) would you make off-white? Thanks Houzzers! A: Without too much deconstruction, I favor induction cooktop between two windows. Flip flop the dishwasher and get rid of that termination ½ wall facing the refrigerator so you do not hop food over it. I'd put in the Galley Workstation 4 starting from the new dishwasher. 42" wide island is impressive if possible without impeding the aisles. Alternately 36" wide x 60" slab with 12" overhang at three sides with a 36" base with wide pullout drawers will permit 4 comfortable barstools with arms viewing the cooktop, windows, and the workstation. With this design there should be at least 42" minimum aisle around the island. Remove the flanking refrigerator wall, it's too boxy and place the cabinet above. Accentuate the two trimmed out appliances with a soft arch and entertain that area with a bar sink including libations/soft drinks. For more information on Galley Workstation 4 click here http://thegalley.com/ideal-workstation-4/ **Q: Love the landscaping surrounding the front porch, can you design that?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes, one of our design-build team members is a landscape architect. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-20.*