Lincolnshire Kitchen Remodel: Open Concept + Waterfall
Delta Remodels completed this kitchen remodeling project in Lincolnshire, Illinois, as a design-build job: design, material selections, permits, construction and the final walkthrough handled by one team on one contract.
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A Bright Kitchen That Opens to the Living Room
This Lincolnshire, Illinois kitchen remodel created an open-concept kitchen connected to the family's living area. A waterfall-edge peninsula marks the edge of the kitchen, with seating on the living-room side and extra counter space on the working side.
White Shaker cabinetry, marble-look countertops and a matching backsplash keep the room bright under the home's dark timber beams and vaulted ceiling. Brass pulls and a gold-tone faucet add warmth, while pendant, beam-mounted and under-cabinet lights brighten the kitchen for cooking and gathering.
- Open-concept kitchen connected to the living area
- Waterfall-edge peninsula with counter seating
- White Shaker cabinets with full-height pantry storage
- Marble-look countertops and full-height backsplash
- Brass hardware and gold-tone kitchen faucet
- Pendant, beam-mounted and under-cabinet lighting
Details of the Lincolnshire Kitchen Remodel
Tap any feature beside each photo to see the layout, cabinetry, lighting and finishes used in the completed kitchen.
Dark-stained wood beams cross the vaulted ceiling and give the bright kitchen a strong architectural frame.
Windows set high in the vaulted ceiling bring daylight down into the kitchen and living area.
The peninsula's countertop wraps down its end to the floor, separating the kitchen from the living area without closing it off.
Two wide hardwood steps lead from the dining room up to the kitchen level, finished in the same warm-toned wood.
Three white floating shelves at the end of the cabinet run hold plants and baskets, keeping that wall open.
The living area and French doors to the yard sit directly beyond the peninsula, in view from the kitchen.
Veined white countertop material runs down the side of the peninsula in one continuous surface.
A row of small woven-shade pendants hangs over the peninsula at staggered heights.
White stools tuck under the peninsula overhang on the living-room side.
A stainless steel French-door refrigerator sits within full-height white pantry cabinets.
A gooseneck faucet in a gold finish over an undermount sink, matching the brass cabinet pulls.
A stainless steel gas range set into the Shaker base cabinets, with drawers on either side.
Black directional lights mounted along the timber beam wash the upper cabinets with light.
Tall white Shaker upper cabinets run toward the ceiling, with long brass bar pulls.
LED strips under the upper cabinets light the counter and the marble-look backsplash.
Deep drawer stacks beside the range keep pots and utensils within reach of the cooktop.
Open white shelves finish the end of the cabinet run with display space.
Full-height cabinets frame the refrigerator, turning the whole wall into pantry storage.
Stacked Shaker doors from floor to ceiling hold dry goods and small appliances.
Long brass pulls on the white Shaker doors tie in with the faucet finish.
A stainless dishwasher sits beside the sink base, close to the cabinets where dishes are stored.
The marble-look peninsula top gives a wide surface for prep, serving and casual meals.
Planning an Open-Concept Kitchen?
Opening a kitchen to the living area changes how a home is used day to day. It also means planning storage, lighting and seating together, because the kitchen is always in view. A peninsula like this one gives you seating and counter space without the floor area an island needs.
Delta Remodels designs and builds kitchens across Chicago's North Shore. Nearby, we finished a Long Grove kitchen and bathroom remodel and a Lake Forest open-plan kitchen with a navy island. For more ideas, read our kitchen remodel design guide and under-cabinet lighting guide.
Explore our kitchen remodeling services or kitchen remodeling in Lincolnshire, IL, and see the Lincolnshire primary bathroom renovation we completed in the same village.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lincolnshire: Common Questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Lincolnshire, IL?
Kitchen remodeling costs in Lincolnshire depend on the size of the room, the cabinetry and whether the layout changes. Our current North Shore planning ranges are about $25,000–$45,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $65,000–$95,000 for a full remodel, $100,000–$180,000+ for a high-end remodel, and $180,000+ for luxury custom work. Opening a kitchen to the living area usually moves a project toward the upper ranges. After design, we provide a fixed-price written proposal. See our North Shore kitchen remodel cost guide for more detail.
Do you need a permit to open a kitchen to the living room in Lincolnshire?
Usually, yes. Removing or changing a wall, moving plumbing, adding circuits or new lighting all need a permit from the Village of Lincolnshire Building Division, and a load-bearing wall also needs a structural plan. Delta Remodels confirms what applies to your home and handles the permit application and inspections. Our guide to opening up a kitchen in a North Shore ranch home explains the structural side.
Is a kitchen peninsula or an island better for an open-concept layout?
A peninsula connects to the cabinet run on one end, so it needs less floor space than an island and still gives you seating and counter space facing the living area. An island works when there is room for a clear walkway on every side. In this Lincolnshire kitchen, the peninsula keeps the work area compact while the seating faces the open living room. Compare it with the Wilmette kitchen with a marble waterfall island.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Most full kitchen remodels take about 8 to 16 weeks of construction once design, selections and permits are complete. Custom cabinetry lead times and structural changes add time. Read how long a kitchen remodel takes in Illinois for a phase-by-phase breakdown.
Are white Shaker cabinets still a good choice?
White Shaker cabinets remain one of the most requested styles on the North Shore because the simple frame-and-panel door suits both traditional and modern homes. Here they balance the dark timber beams, and brass pulls add warmth. Our kitchen cabinet buying guide compares custom, semi-custom and stock options.
Planning a Kitchen Remodel in Lincolnshire?
Whether you want an open-concept layout, new Shaker cabinetry or a waterfall peninsula, talk with Delta Remodels about your Lincolnshire kitchen. We review the layout, cabinetry, countertops and lighting with you, and you can request an estimate through our contact page.
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