Modern luxury kitchen with custom cabinetry and stone countertops

Kitchen Remodeling

Layout redesigns, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and full kitchen renovations across the western suburbs of Chicago and Southeast Wisconsin. Every project led by owner and licensed general contractor Jason Neu.

Schedule Your Free Kitchen Consultation
Call Jason directly: 773-771-9245
10+ Years Experience
Licensed General Contractor
Fully Insured & Bonded
24-Month Workmanship Guarantee
Serving IL & WI

Your Kitchen Should Work as Hard as Your Family Does

The kitchen is the room that drives most remodeling decisions. It is where families cook, eat, do homework, entertain, and spend the majority of their time at home. When the kitchen falls short, every day reminds you.

Across the communities LuxeLine serves, kitchens share a common problem: they were designed for a different era. In Villa Park and Elmhurst, that means 1950s and 1960s kitchens with small footprints, walled-off layouts, and single overhead lights. In Naperville, it means 1990s builder-grade kitchens with oak cabinets and laminate countertops that looked fine when the home was new but feel dated now. In Oak Brook and Hinsdale, it means large kitchens with premium aspirations but 1980s execution that no longer meets the standard the home demands.

The era is different. The problem is the same. The kitchen does not match how the family lives.

LuxeLine Remodeling fixes that. We handle every phase of a kitchen remodel from design through final walkthrough: layout reconfiguration, custom cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, lighting, plumbing, electrical, and flooring. One project. One contractor. One person accountable for the result.

What Goes Into a LuxeLine Kitchen Remodel

Layout Reconfiguration

The most impactful change in most kitchen remodels is opening the layout. Removing or relocating walls between the kitchen and adjacent living spaces, adding or repositioning an island, and reconfiguring the work triangle (sink, range, refrigerator) changes how the entire main level functions. Layout changes involve structural evaluation, plumbing relocation, and electrical rerouting, all coordinated as one project.

Custom Cabinetry

The cabinets define the kitchen. We work with custom and semi-custom cabinet lines offering shaker, slab, inset, and full-overlay styles in a range of wood species, painted finishes, and hardware configurations. Soft-close drawers and hinges are standard. Custom pantry storage, integrated appliance panels, and specialty inserts (spice pullouts, tray dividers, waste bin pullouts) are designed around how your family actually uses the kitchen.

Countertops

Quartz, quartzite, granite, and marble. Each material has specific trade-offs in durability, maintenance, heat resistance, and visual character. Jason will walk you through the options during your consultation based on how you use your kitchen, not just how you want it to look.

Backsplash and Tile

Full-height backsplashes, subway tile, mosaic accents, natural stone slabs, and custom patterns. The backsplash ties the countertops, cabinetry, and wall color together. Proper substrate preparation and sealing ensure the installation holds up in a working kitchen.

Lighting

Most older kitchens rely on a single fixture or basic recessed cans. A properly designed kitchen uses layered lighting: recessed ceiling lights for general illumination, under-cabinet task lighting for counter work surfaces, pendant fixtures over islands, and accent lighting for display areas. We design the lighting layout during planning and run all new wiring before drywall closes.

Plumbing and Electrical

Sink relocation, pot filler installation, dishwasher hookup, garbage disposal, water filtration, dedicated circuits for high-draw appliances, GFCI outlets, USB outlets, and wiring for lighting. Older homes may need electrical panel evaluation or plumbing line replacement, both of which we handle as part of the project.

Appliance Integration

We coordinate with your appliance selections to ensure proper fitment, ventilation, electrical requirements, and panel integration for built-in units. If you are upgrading to a professional-grade range or cooktop, we verify that your gas line, ventilation hood, and electrical supply meet the manufacturer's specifications.

Flooring

Hardwood, large-format porcelain tile, luxury vinyl plank, or natural stone. The kitchen floor needs to handle moisture, foot traffic, and daily wear while transitioning cleanly to adjacent rooms.

How a LuxeLine Kitchen Remodel Works

1

On-Site Consultation (Free)

Jason visits your home, walks your kitchen, measures the space, and listens to what you want to change. You leave with a written scope outline, a ballpark budget range, a proposed timeline, and Jason's direct phone number. He follows up within 24 hours with everything in writing.

2

Design and Material Selection

We finalize the layout, cabinetry specifications, countertop material, backsplash, lighting plan, and fixture selections. You approve the complete design before any demolition begins.

3

Pre-Construction

We pull permits through your local municipality, order materials, confirm lead times on cabinetry, and build a detailed construction schedule.

4

Construction

Jason manages every trade on your job site: demo, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, tile, cabinet installation, countertop templating and installation, lighting, painting, and hardware. We protect the rest of your home and clean up daily.

5

Milestone Approvals

At each major phase (rough-in, cabinet installation, countertop installation, final finishes) we walk you through the work and get your approval before proceeding. Nothing moves forward without your sign-off.

6

Final Walkthrough

We inspect every surface, every drawer, every fixture, and every finish with you. If anything needs adjustment, we handle it before the project is complete. Your 24-month workmanship guarantee begins at this point.

Kitchen Remodel Cost

Kitchen remodel costs vary by market, kitchen size, and scope of work. Here is how pricing breaks down across the communities LuxeLine serves.

Schaumburg

$22K - $55K

Most accessible market. Cosmetic refresh runs $22K-$32K. Mid-range $32K-$45K. Full gut to $55K+.

Villa Park & Lombard

$25K - $65K

1950s-1970s kitchens that benefit from layout reconfiguration and modern cabinetry.

Elmhurst

$30K - $75K

Upper-mid market. Opening the kitchen to adjacent rooms is the most impactful change.

Naperville

$35K - $85K

1990s builder-grade kitchens needing cabinetry replacement, countertops, and layout modernization.

Brookfield, WI

$28K - $70K

Strongest WI market. 1970s-era homes similar to inner-ring IL suburbs.

Oak Brook

$40K - $100K+

Executive homes with large kitchens demanding premium cabinetry, natural stone, and professional appliances.

Hinsdale

$50K - $125K+

Highest-value market. Custom millwork, premium stone, and finishes matching $1M+ properties.

During your free consultation, Jason will assess your specific kitchen and provide a realistic budget range based on your goals, your home, and your market.

Why Homeowners Choose LuxeLine for Their Kitchen

The owner builds your kitchen.

Jason Neu is the licensed general contractor managing your kitchen remodel from consultation through final walkthrough. He coordinates every trade, inspects every phase, and is available on his direct line. You will not be handed off to a project manager or crew you have never met.

10 years of experience across two states.

Jason owned and operated a remodeling company for a decade before launching LuxeLine. He has built kitchens ranging from $22,000 cosmetic refreshes to six-figure luxury gut renovations. That range of experience means he understands the materials and methods that perform at every price point.

24-month workmanship guarantee.

Any defect in our workmanship will be corrected at no charge for 24 months after your kitchen is complete. This covers cabinetry installation, tile, countertop installation, plumbing connections, electrical work, drywall, and painting. Manufacturer warranties on products are separate and in addition.

Milestone approval process.

You sign off on rough-in before drywall goes up. You approve cabinet placement before countertops are templated. You confirm finishes before final installation. Nothing moves forward without your approval.

Kitchen Remodeling in Your Community

LuxeLine provides kitchen remodeling services across the western suburbs of Chicago and the greater Milwaukee area. Select your city to see details specific to your area.

Wisconsin

Kitchen Remodeling Questions

Ready to Talk About Your Kitchen?

Schedule a free consultation with Jason Neu. He will visit your home, assess your kitchen, and give you a written scope of work, a realistic budget range, and a proposed timeline. No pressure. No obligation.

Schedule Your Free Kitchen Consultation
Or call Jason directly: 773-771-9245

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