Plan every decision
Cabinet lead times, appliances, electrical, plumbing, and finish selections are coordinated before construction starts.
The heart of your home, redesigned.
Kitchens
Kitchen remodeling from layout and cabinetry to lighting, countertops, flooring, and plumbing. One team takes your kitchen from first sketch to final walkthrough.
Layout redesignCustom & semi-custom cabinetryCountertops & backsplashLighting, flooring & plumbing
Plan it right
Create room to cook, gather, and live
We start by learning how your family moves through the kitchen. Better prep zones, meaningful storage, comfortable clearances, and layered lighting shape the plan before colors and finishes enter the conversation.
Discuss your project →Improve the flow
We open tight plans, correct awkward work zones, and create useful gathering space without wasting square footage.
Build in sequence
Our team manages demo, rough-ins, inspections, drywall, cabinetry, counters, flooring, tile, trim, and fixtures.
Kitchen remodeling in Lake County, planned around how you cook
A kitchen remodel that fits how your family actually uses the room
Before anyone talks about colors, we watch how your household moves through the space. Where do groceries land? Who cooks while someone else does homework at the island? Kitchen remodeling starts with those answers, because better prep zones, real storage, and comfortable clearances are what make a new kitchen feel easier every day. The finishes come after the plan works.
Knowing how long you will be without a kitchen
Living without a working kitchen is the part most families dread. Most of our kitchens take three to eight weeks of active construction. We plan design, permits, and material lead times before the start date, so the clock does not start until cabinets and counters are actually on their way. You get a written schedule with clear milestones and regular updates from one point of contact.
Cabinets, counters, and tile that arrive in the right order
Kitchen remodeling involves more trades than any other room in your home. Our team manages demolition, new plumbing and wiring, inspections, drywall, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile, trim, and fixtures in sequence. When a village requires permits for plumbing, electrical, gas, or structural changes, we coordinate the applications and inspections. If you like to research before your consultation, the National Kitchen & Bath Association publishes helpful planning resources for homeowners.
A clean, protected home while the work happens
Your kitchen is in the middle of your home, so the rest of the house matters too. Our OSHA 30-trained crew protects floors, seals the work zone, and cleans up at the end of every day. The owners stay involved from the first conversation through the final walkthrough, which means the person who planned your kitchen remodeling is the same person checking the details at the end.
The Nova Nest standard
One team.
Clear communication.
Careful work.
We manage your project from the first on-site visit through construction and final walkthrough. When conditions change, you hear from us. When work pauses for the day, your home is left protected and organized.
Measured and planned before construction
Regular updates from one point of contact
OSHA 30-trained crew and protected work zones
Detailed scope, milestones, and final review
Common questions
What homeowners ask first.
How much does kitchen remodeling cost in Lake County?
The price depends mostly on scope: whether the layout changes, how much plumbing, gas, or electrical moves, and which cabinets, countertops, and appliances you choose. A cosmetic refresh and a full gut remodel are very different projects. After a free on-site visit you receive a detailed written estimate with the scope, material direction, and a projected schedule, so you see where the money goes before you commit.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Most kitchens require three to eight weeks of active construction. Design, selections, permits, and material lead times are settled before the start date, so construction can run without long pauses once your old kitchen comes out.
Can I stay in my home during kitchen remodeling?
Yes, most families do. We protect floors, seal off the work area to control dust, and clean up every day. Before demolition we help you plan a temporary kitchen in another room, such as a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station, so daily meals stay manageable.
Do you handle permits and inspections for kitchen remodeling?
Yes. When plumbing, electrical, gas, or structural changes require permits, we coordinate the applications and inspections with your village, so you are not left chasing paperwork.
Can you remove a wall to open up my kitchen?
Often, yes. The first step is finding out whether the wall is load-bearing and what runs inside it, such as plumbing, ductwork, or wiring. A load-bearing wall can usually be opened with a properly sized beam and the required permit. We explain the options and what they add to the scope during the consultation.
Should I choose custom or semi-custom kitchen cabinets?
Semi-custom cabinets come in standard sizes with many finishes and options, and they fit most kitchens and budgets well. Custom cabinets are built to your exact dimensions, which helps with unusual walls, tall ceilings, or very specific storage needs. We show you where each option makes sense in your room.
What should I decide before kitchen remodeling starts?
Settle the layout, cabinets, countertops, sink and faucet, appliances, lighting, and flooring before demolition. Appliance specifications matter early, because cabinet openings and electrical or gas connections are planned around them. Making selections up front is the best way to avoid delays once work begins.
Can my kitchen remodel include new flooring, lighting, and plumbing?
Yes. One team handles the full scope, including new flooring, recessed and under-cabinet lighting, a relocated sink, and updated electrical circuits. Coordinating everything together keeps the trades in the right order and gives you one schedule and one point of contact.
Do you offer kitchen remodeling outside Round Lake Beach?
Yes. We are based in Round Lake Beach and remodel kitchens across Lake County and the northern Chicago suburbs, including Grayslake, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Gurnee, Antioch, Mundelein, Libertyville, and Vernon Hills.
How do we get started?
Call (847) 865-6955 or complete the estimate form. We will learn about your goals and arrange a free on-site consultation.