Kitchen Designers in Arlington Heights

“We can’t say enough about the amazing way Alison renovated our 1960’s house from an outdated design that did not meet our needs to a beautifully functional design that we now love! We renovated our kitchen and two bathrooms, which can be a daunting task when the situation seems hopeless and you don’t know where to start. Alison brought a holistic approach to the design, creating a functional space that was consistent with the period of the house. She made sure the design worked well with the adjacent space, and helped us with every detail along the way including selection of tile, plumbing fixtures, flooring, appliances, etc… Our kitchen and our master bath were both extremely space challenged and very dated. Somehow Alison found space where there wasn't any before. Our master bath was a postage stamp sized cubicle with a closet style shower and 1960s green tile. Alison had the vision to expand that space into an adjacent closet while maximizing our other closet space in the master bedroom. She designed a beautiful walk-in shower with waterfall tiling and a new expanded vanity, which allows my wife and I to use the bathroom at the same time. We now have an expansive walk-in closet in our master bedroom without sacrificing significant space in the master bedroom. Our kitchen may have been even more of a challenge than our bathroom and the changes that Alison made completely transformed the functionality and beauty of the kitchen. We started with a 1960's galley kitchen with original cabinets, very limited storage space, an undersized oven, and laminated countertops that were space constrained with our microwave and other appliances. Cooking together in our old kitchen was an impossible task as we were constantly bumping into each other. Alison's vision for our kitchen included bumping out the kitchen wall adjacent to our dining room and using the space where the wall had been for new gas cooktop, serving area and additional cabinets. The dining room side of the expansion now includes beautiful glass cabinets that display our formal china. Alison totally reorganized the flow of the kitchen to allow several people to work in the kitchen comfortably. She expanded the entrance from our living room into the kitchen giving it a much more open feel. We now have over twice the amount of cabinet space we previously had and numerous features that make the kitchen far more functional. We are extremely grateful to Alison for make our home so much warmer and more beautiful.”

“We worked with Mike at the Denville, NJ branch. He was fantastic to work with! Mike worked on our plans and project until we "got it right". He was always available for questions and even returned emails while he was on vacation a few days! The cabinetry is beautiful and the quality is apparent. We are so happy we went with Special Additions and highly recommend them.”

“Skydell Contracting did an amazing job. Although this was a Master Bath renovation, the project could be viewed as new construction. What a fabulous project this bathroom came to be. The project managers and the staff at Skydell were always professional. When issues did arise, the owner Richard Skydell was immediately there to ascertain the problem and was quick to offer options. We had some of our own ideas that were always welcomed. We would certainly recommend these folks who can handle everything for your home. The bathroom involved total demolition of the existing bath, new insulation and walls. New plumbing, water closet, installation of carrera stone work, electrical and all woodwork. We are very happy with the outcome.”

“My interactions with First Impression Designs have occurred over many different experiences: construction and redesigning of kitchen and bathrooms. The level of knowledge and understanding that was exhibited with reference to my new construction project was invaluable to seeing my home through to completion. First Impression had a knowledge of construction beyond just a design level. The structural understanding of my new home (load bearing walls, plumbing requirements, etc.) were invaluable. First Impression was sensitive and flexible with options to stay within budget and meet deadlines. Working with First Impression gave me "peace of mind" knowing that other sub-contractors were communicated and coordinated with. The whole experience was made less stressful and the end result was amazing! Looking forward to working with her on our next project.”

“Had two bathrooms and a kitchen completed and both were beautiful! Peter and Andrew came every morning to answer any questions or address any issue. The men who completed the work were perfectionists and truly craftsmen. Wouldn’t hesitate to work with this group again.”

“G Contracting did an amazing job bringing my dream kitchen to life! Throughout all stages of our project they had excellent communication. Their team was prompt, thoughtful, and skilled. We were slightly overwhelmed as we had a structural issue, but based on their extensive experience they were able to quickly put a plan together to fix this and give us peace of mind for our house. Their team came in and executed everything beautifully. From the start, we were comfortable with them and we knew we would be in good hands with G Contracting. Highly recommend them and look forward to tackling future projects with them. We are beyond grateful for all the hard work everyone on the team did to bring our vision to life. Thank you Jim, Jonathon, and team!”

“I’ve had the good fortune to have worked with Canterbury on almost of their kitchens. No matter the size of the job their diversity of design and attention to the details was consistent from kitchen to kitchen. Canterbury’s hands on approach from learning about the client’s needs through design to completion provided a welcoming comfort zone. They take pride in what they do. That makes the difference. Canterbury wants the end product to be as close to perfect as possible. I’ve been there and seen it.”

“After meeting with a few different designers, I met Jen. She was great to work with. She makes what can be an overwhelming process easy and fun. She has a great eye for design but also cares a great deal about function. We had a fabulous experience and our kitchen is drop dead gorgeous!”

“We completely re-did our kitchen with the help of Spyglass Design. Their assistance was necessary without being pushy. They were completely respectful of our desires and vision and that produced the kitchen we love.”

“I have had WVCS remodel my kitchen from a cookie cutter 1990's builder's kitchen to a beautiful custom designed one. The suggestions and design ideas were so helpful, which helped make my decisions much easier. It can certainly be overwhelming, but with their help the project was fun. Craftsmanship was top notch and professional. And timely!!!! I was so pleased with this company that I have since had them remodel 3 baths, my laundry room and library. Highly recommend WVCS.”