Find the right fit before you sign.
Searching for the best kitchen remodeling company or the best cabinet prices? Start with a shortlist that matches your project, then compare the complete written scope. This guide gives you ten researched starting points and specific questions to ask each one.
Compare cabinet and construction scope together
An urban condominium, an older house and a suburban kitchen can require different delivery and installation plans. Compare the cabinetry specification alongside demolition, wall preparation, trade work and finish carpentry. Ask whether the company’s stated service area includes your neighborhood or suburb.
- Who handles building access and protects shared areas during delivery and construction?
- Are trim, panels, fillers and fitting work included in the cabinet price?
- What existing-condition assumptions would change the proposal after demolition?
For the market’s existing planning guidance, see our Chicago kitchen planning and quote guide. For a separate room, use the primary bathroom remodel planning guide.
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| Company | Published service model | Buying decision |
|---|---|---|
| 123 Remodeling | Design-build remodeling and general contracting, including condo work. | Useful for comparing condo-specific logistics with room-level design and trade work. |
| Advance Design Studio | Design-through-construction remodeling with a pre-developed project budget. | Useful for comparing kitchen-only scope with connected laundry, mudroom or other room work. |
| Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers | Design-build services combining architecture, engineering, construction and purchasing. | Useful for evaluating architectural coordination when a room remodel affects adjacent spaces. |
| Chi Renovation & Design | Design-build firm covering concept development through construction. | Useful for comparing designer-to-project-manager handoffs. |
| Drury Design | Kitchen and bathroom design/remodeling studio with product showroom and project-management team. | Useful for reviewing cabinet and surface samples alongside the remodeling plan. |
| Habitar Design | Interior design with optional construction through a sister company; design contract is separate. | Useful for homeowners who want completed design documents before choosing the builder. |
| Kitchen Village | Full-service kitchen and bathroom design and installation. | Useful for comparing a room-focused design-and-installation package in the northwest suburbs. |
| Lugbill Designs | Residential design-build, with design or furnishing-only engagements also offered. | Useful for comparing construction scope with the interior-design and furnishing scope. |
| Normandy Remodeling | Design-build company focused on major renovations and additions. | Useful when a kitchen or primary bathroom involves a larger layout change. |
| TKS Design Group | Interior design-build covering renovation, new construction and furnishings. | Useful when the room remodel needs a coordinated plan for adjacent interiors. |
123 Remodeling
Company profileAdvertised model: Design-build remodeling and general contracting, including condo work. Official source
Geography: Advertises Chicago-area condo, loft and townhouse renovations and Chicagoland services.
Kitchen: Kitchen renovation, countertop replacement and island options. Primary bathroom: Bathroom renovation, walk-in showers and tilework.
Comparison angle: Useful for comparing condo-specific logistics with room-level design and trade work.
Questions for a comparable quote
- What condo approvals, delivery arrangements and common-area protection are included?
- Does the kitchen estimate separate cabinet supply, countertop work and electrical or plumbing changes?
- For the walk-in shower, what assembly, drain detail, testing and final documentation will be provided?
Official services / company source. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
Advance Design Studio
Company profileAdvertised model: Design-through-construction remodeling with a pre-developed project budget. Official source
Geography: Northwest Chicago suburbs; Gilberts design studio.
Kitchen: Kitchen and multi-room residential remodeling. Primary bathroom: Bathrooms are included in its residential-remodeling services.
Comparison angle: Useful for comparing kitchen-only scope with connected laundry, mudroom or other room work.
Questions for a comparable quote
- Can you show a kitchen-only budget beside the coordinated multi-room option?
- Which design decisions and allowances are fixed before moving into construction?
- How will a primary-bathroom scope change be priced and approved within the project budget?
Official services / company source. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers
Company profileAdvertised model: Design-build services combining architecture, engineering, construction and purchasing. Official source
Geography: Advertises Chicago, Hinsdale, Lincolnwood and North Shore communities.
Kitchen: Kitchen remodeling within a broader design-build service. Primary bathroom: Bathroom upgrades and remodeling are advertised.
Comparison angle: Useful for evaluating architectural coordination when a room remodel affects adjacent spaces.
Questions for a comparable quote
- Which architecture and engineering deliverables are included in this room-remodel proposal?
- What allowances or exclusions remain outside the stated construction price?
- If this is a condo or primary bathroom, who coordinates property-management requirements and the relevant trade inspections?
Official services / company source. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
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Chi Renovation & Design
Company profileAdvertised model: Design-build firm covering concept development through construction. Official source
Geography: Identifies Chicago headquarters and office; confirm service for the exact property.
Kitchen: Published kitchen-project category and integrated design/construction. Primary bathroom: Published bathroom-project category within the same service model.
Comparison angle: Useful for comparing designer-to-project-manager handoffs.
Questions for a comparable quote
- Who owns the design decisions and who supervises daily construction after the handoff?
- What cabinet, countertop and fixture specifications must be approved before the final build price?
- Can you show how bathroom scope changes, inspection milestones and punch-list items are recorded?
Official services / company source. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
Drury Design
Company profileAdvertised model: Kitchen and bathroom design/remodeling studio with product showroom and project-management team. Official source
Geography: Glen Ellyn showroom; confirm service at the exact Chicago-area address.
Kitchen: Kitchen design and remodeling with cabinetry and material selection. Primary bathroom: Separate bathroom-design process is advertised.
Comparison angle: Useful for reviewing cabinet and surface samples alongside the remodeling plan.
Questions for a comparable quote
- Which cabinet drawings, material selections and site surveys are complete before the construction proposal?
- Who is my construction manager, and what work is included beyond cabinetry?
- How will the bathroom layout, vanity storage and shower details be resolved before procurement?
Official services / company source · Kitchen Design Process - Drury Design. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
Habitar Design
Company profileAdvertised model: Interior design with optional construction through a sister company; design contract is separate. Official source
Geography: Advertises much of Chicago and nearby suburbs.
Kitchen: Kitchen design that can be carried into construction or bid to another contractor. Primary bathroom: Bathroom design with the same independent-design option.
Comparison angle: Useful for homeowners who want completed design documents before choosing the builder.
Questions for a comparable quote
- What drawings, specifications and rights to use the design do I receive under the design-only agreement?
- Can another contractor bid from that package, and who handles questions or revisions?
- If I choose your construction company, how are bathroom trade costs, extras and credits documented?
Official services / company source · FAQ - Habitar Design - Chicago Interior Design Firm. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
Kitchen Village
Company profileAdvertised model: Full-service kitchen and bathroom design and installation. Official source
Geography: Advertises Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Kitchen: Concept-to-completion kitchen renovation. Primary bathroom: Concept-to-completion bathroom renovation.
Comparison angle: Useful for comparing a room-focused design-and-installation package in the northwest suburbs.
Questions for a comparable quote
- Which demolition, cabinet installation and finish work are included in the kitchen contract?
- Who coordinates appliances, countertops and the time the kitchen is unavailable?
- Will the bathroom quote distinguish vanity and tile finishes from plumbing, ventilation and waterproofing work?
Official services / company source. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
Lugbill Designs
Company profileAdvertised model: Residential design-build, with design or furnishing-only engagements also offered. Official source
Geography: Advertises Chicago and the North Shore.
Kitchen: Kitchen design and remodeling, space planning and custom millwork. Primary bathroom: Bathroom remodeling and a distinct primary-bathroom portfolio category.
Comparison angle: Useful for comparing construction scope with the interior-design and furnishing scope.
Questions for a comparable quote
- Which work belongs to the design, construction and furnishing agreements, and how are they priced separately?
- What 3D views and construction specifications will be approved before ordering?
- How will the primary bathroom's storage, fixture layout and tile plan be documented for the trades?
Official services / company source. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
Normandy Remodeling
Company profileAdvertised model: Design-build company focused on major renovations and additions. Official source
Geography: Chicago-area business with Hinsdale and Evanston design studios.
Kitchen: Kitchen remodels that may connect to larger interior or addition work. Primary bathroom: Explicitly advertises primary-bathroom renovations.
Comparison angle: Useful when a kitchen or primary bathroom involves a larger layout change.
Questions for a comparable quote
- How do the concept drawings and architectural scope distinguish essential work from optional expansion?
- Which structural and mechanical assumptions remain unresolved in the quoted price?
- For the primary bathroom, what layout alternatives preserve utility locations and what does moving them add?
Official services / company source. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
TKS Design Group
Company profileAdvertised model: Interior design-build covering renovation, new construction and furnishings. Official source
Geography: Advertises Chicago service; Glen Ellyn and Chicago locations are listed on the homepage.
Kitchen: Kitchen remodeling within a broader interior-design service. Primary bathroom: Bathroom remodeling is expressly listed on its Chicago service page.
Comparison angle: Useful when the room remodel needs a coordinated plan for adjacent interiors.
Questions for a comparable quote
- What kitchen or bathroom work is included before any furnishing or decorating scope is added?
- Which selections are finalized in design, procurement and installation phases?
- Who updates the project portal when material choices change the budget or schedule?
Official services / company source. Checked October 13, 2026 (UTC).
Your shortlist worksheet
Choose two or three companies that fit your scope. Ask each one to address the same questions. Print or copy this worksheet; it does not send information.
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| Decision | Your requirement | Company A | Company B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact address and project type accepted | |||
| Design agreement and construction responsibility | |||
| Cabinet construction, sizes, finish and hardware | |||
| Installation, delivery, taxes and finish work | |||
| Allowances, exclusions and change approval | |||
| Schedule assumptions and product availability | |||
| Product warranty and workmanship contact | |||
| Complete comparable total |
What counts as the best cabinet price?
A meaningful cabinet deal starts with the same cabinet list, construction, finish, hardware and installation scope. A price per cabinet or a promotional percentage can hide differences in sizes, panels, accessories, freight or labor. Ask for the itemized specification and a complete written total.
Use our kitchen cabinet total-cost worksheet to place the quotes side by side. If you are considering an HIBC membership, include the membership fee and every applicable project cost. Do not assume a membership or a headline discount will make every project less expensive.
How to use company reviews without being misled
Match the review to the job you want done. A cabinet-delivery review may say little about a full remodel; a bathroom project may involve a different team or scope. Look for recent, specific accounts of communication, change orders, installation quality and issue resolution. Check the company identity and location before comparing ratings across websites.
Ask the company for references from a similar project and a written explanation of who handles unfinished work or warranty issues. This guide does not reproduce star ratings or claim that company testimonials are independent verification. The FTC’s contractor-hiring guidance offers additional checks.
Compare your kitchen purchasing options.
Bring your cabinet list, room measurements and competing product quote. HIBC can help with a kitchen design and purchasing comparison while you choose and contract with your installer independently.
Where HIBC belongs in the comparison
HIBC is a product-purchasing membership, not a remodeling contractor. Gold’s current first-year fee is $4,995; an additional year is optional and separately purchased for $495, with no automatic renewal. Compare your actual products, applicable membership fees, taxes, freight and installation against the alternatives. Savings and availability are not guaranteed.
The current membership offer has a conditional 30-day refund window if no orders have been placed. Read the current offer and terms before joining. This guide does not change membership, cancellation or product-order rights.
Questions buyers ask
Which company is the best kitchen remodeler in Chicago?
There is no single verified winner in this guide. The right shortlist depends on your address, project scope, design needs and who will be responsible for installation. Use the profiles to ask comparable questions and verify current credentials and references.
Should I compare a cabinet supplier with a design-build remodeler?
Yes, if you separate product purchasing from construction. Ask the supplier what is excluded, obtain the installer’s written scope, and compare the combined cost and responsibilities with the design-build proposal.
Can these companies handle a primary bathroom too?
Some companies’ official materials describe bathroom work; others focus on cabinetry or kitchen services. Confirm the exact room and service scope directly. Our primary bathroom guide has a separate wet-area and product worksheet.
Research notes and sources
Selection uses publicly described kitchen, cabinetry or remodeling services relevant to this market. It is not a top-ten ranking, a market-share survey or a complete directory. Company websites establish what the businesses publish about themselves; they do not establish workmanship or independent customer satisfaction.
- 123 Remodeling — official service information
- Advance Design Studio — official service information
- Airoom Architects, Builders & Remodelers — official service information
- Chi Renovation & Design — official service information
- Drury Design — official service information
- Drury Design — official service information
- Habitar Design — official service information
- Habitar Design — official service information
- Kitchen Village — official service information
- Lugbill Designs — official service information
- Normandy Remodeling — official service information
- TKS Design Group — official service information
- City of Chicago — Licensed Contractors
- This is a Chicago city directory. It does not establish requirements or approvals in Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Evanston, Gilberts, Arlington Heights or another suburban municipality. No candidate-specific search was performed.
Reviewed October 13, 2026 (UTC). Service areas, offers and availability can change. Verify the exact project address, contracting entity, credentials and written scope before signing or ordering. Published imagery illustrates room features and is not evidence of any listed company’s work.
