Kitchen remodeling in Evanston
We’re a premier, award-winning, Chicago-based design-build firm remodeling kitchens in Evanston, IL and nearby areas, with our own designers and licensed contractors.
Kitchen remodeler serving Evanston
Whether your Evanston kitchen is big or small, our designers can turn an outdated space into a charming, functional kitchen, with a timeless design and a layout that gives you more storage and cooking space.
If you’re looking for a minor refresh, a mid-range remodel may be the right choice. Even small changes can make a big difference to how your kitchen looks and works.
Our full-service process
Planning and estimate
After your free consultation, your project manager answers your questions and prepares a detailed estimate. We go over the proposal together and finalize plans.
Interior design and concept
Once the design concepts and kitchen layout meet your standards, our architectural staff prepares the blueprints our contractors use on site.
Management and construction
We obtain the local permits you need, and construction begins shortly after. Your project manager oversees all of the work.
Our services in Evanston
From first design to final walkthrough, we handle your whole project.
- Kitchen layout and design
- Custom cabinets, countertops and islands
- Backsplash, flooring and lighting
- Interior design
- Bathroom remodeling in Evanston
- General contracting in Evanston
Kitchen remodels for Evanston homes
Evanston, home to Northwestern University and a long Lake Michigan shoreline, has vintage condo buildings, two-flats and historic single-family houses. Older buildings can bring surprises behind the walls, and condo projects may need association approval, so we plan for both from the start. 123 Remodeling is a Chicago-based design-build firm in business since 2008, with a North Shore office in Northfield. Our designers plan the layout, cabinets, countertops and lighting, and our licensed contractors build it, so you work with one company from start to finish. See our work in Evanston: Scandinavian Style Kitchen in Evanston and Small Kitchen Remodel in Evanston. You can see more in our award-winning portfolio.Planning a kitchen remodel in Evanston
New cabinets and counters are often straightforward, but moving plumbing or electrical, or removing a wall, usually needs a permit from the City of Evanston. We handle permits as part of your project, along with any condo or homeowners association approvals your home requires. To plan your budget, read about what a kitchen remodel costs in the Chicago area, or see our kitchen remodeling services. Planning more than a kitchen? See bathroom remodeling in Evanston and general contracting in Evanston. We also remodel kitchens in nearby Skokie, Wilmette and Lincolnwood. Contact us for a free design consultation and estimate, in your home or online.
Kitchen remodeling questions
How long does it take to remodel a kitchen?
The average kitchen renovation takes six weeks, but it depends on the scope. Changing the layout or removing walls adds significant time. Design and material selection come first, and your project manager will give you a detailed timeframe.
How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Evanston?
It depends on the scope. If you keep your appliances and floors and update only the cabinets and counters, a medium-sized kitchen can cost around $20,000. Replacing flooring, appliances and backsplash or changing the layout can raise that to $55,000. In 2026, the average kitchen remodel in the Chicago area costs $32,000.
Do I need an interior designer to remodel a kitchen?
Even if you want to copy a kitchen you saw on Houzz, a professional should plan the cabinet layout, to make the most of your space and still look good. You can make many of the decor choices yourself. Our in-house designers offer interior design as part of our design-build process.
Do you need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Evanston?
It depends on the work. Cosmetic updates may not need one, but plumbing, electrical and structural changes usually do. Permits in Evanston go through the local building department, and we handle them as part of your project. If your home is in a condo or homeowners association, its board may also need to approve the work.
Towns we serve across Chicagoland
Based in Chicago, we remodel kitchens across the city, the North Shore and the West suburbs. See our full service area.
- Chicago
- Bannockburn
- Buffalo Grove
- Clarendon Hills
- Deerfield
- Downers Grove
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glen Ellyn
- Glencoe
- Glenview
- Golf
- Highland Park
- Highwood
- Hinsdale
- Kenilworth
- La Grange
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest
- Lincolnshire
- Lincolnwood
- Morton Grove
- Naperville
- Niles
- Northbrook
- Northfield
- Oak Park
- Park Ridge
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Wheaton
- Wilmette
- Winnetka
