This 1970’s split level home in Bartlett, IL is getting a new kitchen
We’ll show the pictures along the way and describe the kitchen remodeling process.
Bob and Lynette desperately needed more counter space and storage. Drawers especially were lacking. After considering moving they realized how much they love their neighborhood. After all, moving would mean likely buying a home that needed updating anyway. They are now ready to bring this home up to date.
Wish list:
- More counter space
- More storage
- Brighter more open feeling
- More lighting
- White cabinets with black hardware
- Granite counter tops
- Tile backsplash
- New Pella patio door
- New hardwood flooring in kitchen and refinish existing
Before Pictures
Kitchen Demolition
The pre-construction work for this kitchen remodeling project has been done. The city building permit has been secured, all selections have been made, and the client has had their furniture relocated.
The pictures may not show it but our interior demolition process isn’t like you’ve seen on TV. We call it a “De-construction’ process. We don’t use sledge hammers and we don’t run into walls to knock them down!
We carefully remove every cabinet, counter top, appliance, etc. Occasionally some of these items are in good enough condition to donate.
plastic dust barrier
Yes it gets messy!
You never know what’s behind the drywall!
Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric, and HVAC
New load bearing beam where wall was removed
Plumbing reconfigured for new sink location
Electrical reconfigured for new kitchen layout
New sheet metal, insulated exhaust duct
Insulation
Insulation contractor is here!
Fiberglass batt insulation with vapor barrier
Blown in loose insulation above the fiberglass batts
New Drywall
New Hardwood Flooring
Flooring was delivered 3 days prior to installation. It’s important for the wood to get acclimated to the home’s humidity levels.
The existing floors were 1-1/2 inch wide Red Oak hardwood. We installed the same size and stained them.
The floor stain color is Jacobean by Minwax. Our flooring supplier and installer is Desitter Flooring in Glen Ellyn. They always do a professional job.
We were able to splice in the new floor to the old floor. This eliminated the need for a transition strip.
First layer of floor protection
Second layer of floor protection. Can’t be too careful!
Primer and Painting
Walls are primed and the ceiling has 2 coats of Benjamin Moore’s Ceiling white paint
The old stained base trim and window casing is primed and ready for paint
It’s getting brighter in here already!
Cabinet Delivery and Installation
Cabinets have been delivered. It is surprising how much room they take up when they are brought into the house!
Our cabinet installation process utilizes a laser level light to ensure a level and plumb installation.
It’s starting to look like a kitchen!
Crown molding adds so much to the look and feel of any kitchen.
Our cabinet installation process utilizes a laser level light to ensure a level and plumb installation.
White cabinets are timeless.
Granite Delivery and Installation
Granite fabrication, delivery, and installation by Ultimate Stone
Granite installation is an exciting part of any kitchen remodeling project.
This granite is named Kalix River. It was supplied by MSI Chicago in Elk Grove Village
Cabinet Hardware Installation
Our kitchen designer indicates on her drawings the locations of the various sized handles. This is so helpful!
Bob and Lynette loved the designer’s idea of incorporating different sizes of handles to correspond with the different cabinet door sizes.
Cabinet hardware is the jewelry of the kitchen. These handles are flat black to match the new Kohler faucet.
Tile Backsplash
Tile backsplash supplied by Virginia Tile in Wood Dale IL
The tile backsplash adds a little touch of modern to this transitional kitchen
Kitchen is Complete!
Customer review
We recently remodeled our kitchen, dining room, and living room. Rosseland Remodeling transformed our first floor into a living space we now enjoy spending time in. Chris has gone above and beyond our expectations! He was responsive to all our needs. He helped with decisions concerning design, and product information. All of the people he worked with did excellent work and were timely. We would definitely work with Chris again, and we highly recommend him!
