Streeterville Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

Streeterville kitchens are high-rise kitchens, and that defines what is possible. The plumbing and ventilation run through shared risers at fixed points in the building's core, so relocating a sink or a range is a question of what the riser and the management office will allow, not just what looks good on a plan. Concrete floors and ceilings set the rough-in, and curtain-wall windows frame the room and the lake view. We map all of this with you and the building 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 space. Tower kitchens reward clean, full-height cabinetry and reflective, light finishes that keep the room open to the view, and we often build in extra storage to make up for the closet space high-rise floor plans tend to lack.

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Kitchen remodeling in Streeterville typically ranges from $15,000 to $80,000+ depending on the scope, finishes, and what the building's plumbing core allows. 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 with layout changes, high-end appliances, and custom cabinetry typically run $50,000 to $80,000+.

Streeterville bathrooms tie into the tower's shared stacks at fixed points, so the smartest projects usually reimagine the existing footprint rather than move the plumbing across the unit. Within that footprint there is a lot we can do, and we have done enough high-rise baths to know exactly where the limits are and how to get the most out of the space the riser gives us.

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Waterproofing is non-negotiable when there is a unit directly below you. We follow best practices for shower pan construction and proper membrane application, and we sequence the work so water never becomes the downstairs neighbor's problem, which is also what keeps the building's management office comfortable. Our primary bathroom remodels include curbless showers, double vanities where the layout allows, heated floors for Chicago winters, and upgraded ventilation. Powder and guest baths get the same care in a smaller footprint.

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Bathroom remodels in Streeterville 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 common Streeterville work is the full-unit high-rise renovation, where we rebuild the whole condo at once: the kitchen, every bathroom, flooring, lighting, and finishes throughout, often reworking a dated builder-grade floor plan to match the lake views and the lifestyle the neighborhood is known for. Running it as one coordinated project also means one approval, one freight elevator schedule, and one disruption to the building rather than several. Most full-unit Streeterville renovations run 8 to 14 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough.

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A full condo renovation here is essentially a whole home renovation of the unit, and it pairs naturally with custom carpentry and built-ins, which are often the best way to add storage and definition to an open high-rise floor plan. For Streeterville townhomes and the rare unit with a lower level, we also handle basement finishing. If you are weighing a phased remodel against a single full renovation, we will lay out the trade-offs at your consultation.

Renovating in a Streeterville tower starts with the building, not the demo. Almost every building has a management office or condo board that reviews remodel plans, sets insurance requirements, and controls how and when the freight elevator and loading entrance can be used. Plan submittals and sign-off can take two weeks to two months depending on the management or board calendar, and high-rises often limit work to specific hours and a single service elevator shared with the whole building.

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We take that off your plate. We know what Streeterville management offices and boards expect to see, and we prepare the scope, insurance, and timeline to answer those questions before they come back to us, which keeps approval moving. We reserve freight elevator windows early, protect lobbies, elevators, and corridors, and run a clean, contained job site so you stay in good standing with the building the entire time.

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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 when the scope calls for it. The city's review usually runs 2 to 4 weeks, and we build that window, plus building approval, into the schedule from the start.