Skokie, IL · Design-Build Since 2006
Skokie Home Remodeling
◆ What We Build
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We specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, basements, and custom homes.
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Founded in Itasca, IL
20+
Years of experience
2,000+
Projects completed
5-Year
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Custom Homes
A home designed around your lifestyle. Built to last.
Experienced craftsmen and an in-house design team take your custom home from first sketch to final walkthrough, with a 5-year guarantee on build quality.
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Overview
Skokie Home Remodeling: Kitchens, Baths, Basements & Additions
Design First Builders is a design-build remodeling company based in Itasca, and Skokie is one of the communities we serve. Since 2006 we’ve remodeled kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and additions across Chicago’s suburbs. A designer walks your Skokie home with you at the start, so the plan comes from your rooms and your routine.
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What should Skokie homeowners know before remodeling?
Skokie grew fast. The Skokie Historical Society’s chronology records 14,752 residents in the 1950 census and 23,704 in a 1954 special census, and says Skokie was that year the leading home builder in value of new construction in the Chicago area. The village was originally Niles Centre, and its name officially changed to Skokie on November 15, 1940, according to the Skokie Heritage Museum.
That history points to a lot of mid-century housing. A house from that era can have layouts and systems that look different from newer homes, so we look at yours closely before we design anything.
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Where do Skokie remodels usually begin?
A kitchen that feels closed in, dated, or too small.
A bathroom that needs more storage, better light, or a bigger shower.
A basement that could be a family room, office, guest suite, or gym.
A house that’s outgrown its rooms. An addition, a primary suite, or a second story can help.
If you’re remodeling an older home, our remodeling an older home guide lists what to check first.
What we build in Skokie
Our Skokie remodeling services
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Kitchen remodeling in Skokie
Custom cabinets, a layout built around how you cook, and finishes chosen for daily use. See our kitchen remodeling page, our kitchen remodel cost guide, and our guide to kitchen layout types.
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Bathroom remodeling in Skokie
We plan the tile, plumbing, layout, and lighting together. See our bathroom remodeling page, our bathroom remodel timeline guide, and our small bathroom remodel ideas.
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Home additions in Skokie
See our home additions page, our bump-out guide, and our guide to a primary suite addition.
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Custom cabinets for Skokie homes
Cabinets come from our AnnTucker Cabinetry shop in Itasca or from Arbor Mills, a custom cabinet maker in Lockport, Illinois. See how they compare in our AnnTucker vs. Arbor Mills guide.
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How does the process work?
It starts with design: a floor plan, 3D concepts, and a cost breakdown. Then come the drawings and your selections. Production follows, with a project manager and crew lead coordinating the work, so what you approve is what gets built. Our process page walks through each step.
Timeline
How long does a Skokie remodel take?
From our projects: a kitchen usually runs 8 to 12 weeks, a primary bathroom 8 to 12, and a guest bathroom 4 to 6. A one- or two-story addition takes about 4 to 6 months, and a second-story addition 8 to 10. We set your schedule once the design is final.
Budgeting
What does a Skokie remodel cost?
There’s no single price. Our full design-build kitchens in the Chicago area often average $100,000 to $120,000, an average and not a quote. Your plans and selections set the real figure, and it can shift if scope or material costs change. You get an itemized estimate once your design is final.
Straight answers
Skokie remodeling questions
Do you remodel in Skokie?
Yes, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and additions.
Do you work on older homes?
Yes. We check what’s behind the walls early and suggest an extra 10 to 15 percent in reserve.
Do you serve nearby towns?
Yes, including Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook, and Park Ridge.
How do I start?
Book a free consultation, and a designer walks your home with you.
Ready To Get Started?
Ready to plan your Skokie remodel?
Tell us what you’d like to change, and we’ll show you where to start.
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