Lincoln Park Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

We have remodeled kitchens in Lincoln Park homes of nearly every era, and in the older houses the design starts with what the building will allow. Greystones and brick two-flats were built with small, closed-off kitchens at the back of the house, so the project is often about opening that space to the rest of the floor without compromising a load-bearing wall or a plumbing stack that runs straight up the building. Coach houses bring tight footprints and low ceilings, and lakefront condos bring fixed risers. We read the house first, before any finishes are chosen.

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From there we handle cabinet selection and install, quartz or natural stone countertops, tile and stone backsplashes, and integrated appliance packages sized to the room. In a historic home we can match original trim profiles and height so a new kitchen reads as though it belongs, or we can take it fully modern if that is what you want. We help you make that call rather than defaulting to one look.

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Kitchen remodeling in Lincoln Park typically ranges from $15,000 to $80,000+ depending on the scope, finishes, and any structural modifications. Cosmetic kitchen updates with cabinet refacing or painting, new countertops, and backsplash usually fall in the $15,000 to $22,000 range. Mid-range remodels with new cabinetry, appliances, and finishes typically run $22,000 to $50,000+. Complete kitchen transformations that include layout changes, high-end appliances, and custom cabinetry typically run $50,000 to $80,000+.

Bathrooms are where Lincoln Park's older homes hide their surprises. Behind the tile of a greystone or two-flat bath we routinely find old galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drains, and plaster over uneven framing, and a remodel that ignores them looks good for a year and then fails. We open carefully, see what is actually there, and bring the plumbing and substrate up to current standards as part of the job rather than papering over them.

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Waterproofing is non-negotiable, especially in two-flats and condos with living space below. We follow best practices for shower pan construction and proper membrane application so a new bathroom protects the rooms beneath it. Our primary bathroom remodels include curbless showers, freestanding or soaking tubs, double vanities where the layout allows, heated floors for Chicago winters, and the ventilation these older homes were never built with. Powder and guest baths get the same care in a smaller footprint.

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Bathroom remodels in Lincoln Park typically range from $12,000 for small bathroom updates to $55,000+ for luxury primary bathroom renovations. Powder room and half bath updates usually fall in the $12,000 to $20,000 range. Mid-range full bathroom remodels with new fixtures, tile, and vanities typically run $20,000 to $32,000+. Luxury primary bathroom renovations with custom tile, premium fixtures, heated floors, and layout changes typically run $32,000 to $55,000+.

Some of our most rewarding Lincoln Park work is the full historic-home renovation, where we update the kitchen, every bathroom, flooring, lighting, and layout across a whole greystone, brownstone, or two-flat while protecting the period details that give the house its value. These projects often include opening a cramped Victorian floor plan, rebuilding a rear addition, or turning a coach house into a true secondary living space. Most whole-home Lincoln Park renovations run 10 to 16 weeks depending on size and how much structural work is involved.

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A whole home renovation here pairs naturally with custom carpentry and built-ins, since matching or restoring original millwork, bookcases, and trim is often what makes a historic remodel feel right. Many greystones and two-flats also have lower levels we can convert with basement finishing, and for the neighborhood's lakefront buildings we handle full condo renovation as well. If you are weighing a phased remodel against a single full renovation, we will lay out the trade-offs at your consultation.

Renovating in Lincoln Park depends on what you own. A single-family greystone or brownstone mostly comes down to city permits and, on landmarked or historic-district blocks, an added review of anything that changes the exterior. A two-flat or a lakefront condo can add an association or board sign-off on top of that. We tell you up front which of these applies to your property so the approval timeline is part of the plan, not a mid-project surprise.

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We handle that side for you. We know which Lincoln Park blocks carry landmark considerations, what the city looks for on a historic-home permit, and how to document a project so review moves quickly. In older homes we also plan for what we will find once walls are open, knob-and-tube wiring, plaster and lath, and decades of previous remodels, so the scope and budget account for it from the start.

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Chicago building permits are required for most kitchen and bathroom remodels that involve plumbing, electrical, or structural changes. We advise you on when a permit is needed for your specific project and coordinate permit pull-through, along with any landmark or association approvals, when the scope calls for it. City permits typically take 2 to 4 weeks, and we build that window into your timeline from the start.