From Wicker Park studios to Lakeview two-flats, we excel at creating functional kitchens in tight spaces. Our designers employ custom solutions like appliance garages that tuck into chimney breasts, fold-down prep tables mounted on original brick walls, and slim-profile refrigeration disguised as cabinetry.
For Chicago's famous greystone buildings, we often convert awkward niches into coffee stations or baking centers. Walk-up apartments gain valuable storage through ceiling-height pull-down shelves and toe-kick drawers. We even design custom inserts for those peculiar triangular cabinets that plague vintage Chicago kitchens.
Every small kitchen remodel includes our patent-pending "Chicago corners" - specialized lazy susans that navigate the 135-degree angles common in old apartment layouts. We also install space-saving venting solutions, like downdraft ranges that preserve precious upper cabinet space in pre-war buildings.
For Chicago's famous greystone buildings, we often convert awkward niches into coffee stations or baking centers. Walk-up apartments gain valuable storage through ceiling-height pull-down shelves and toe-kick drawers. We even design custom inserts for those peculiar triangular cabinets that plague vintage Chicago kitchens.
Every small kitchen remodel includes our patent-pending "Chicago corners" - specialized lazy susans that navigate the 135-degree angles common in old apartment layouts. We also install space-saving venting solutions, like downdraft ranges that preserve precious upper cabinet space in pre-war buildings.
Our Process
- 01 Step 1: 3D laser scan of existing space
- 02 Step 2: Custom storage solution design
- 03 Step 3: Precision fabrication of space-saving elements
- 04 Step 4: Installation focusing on vertical storage
Benefits
- Doubles usable workspace
- Preserves architectural character
- Custom storage for odd angles
- Space-appropriate appliances
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you add counter space without expanding?
We install custom flip-up extensions on existing counters, butcher block covers for sinks, and narrow pull-out work surfaces between appliances.
Can you make my tiny kitchen feel bigger?
Yes - strategically placed mirrors, glass-front upper cabinets, and continuous flooring materials create visual expansion. We also use lighting tricks to brighten dark Chicago kitchens.
What's your solution for no pantry space?
We convert nearby closets into climate-controlled pantries with sliding shelves, or build floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinets as slim as 12 inches deep.