Veteran-Owned • Family-Run Since 1968 • Showroom in Third Lake, IL
Veteran-Owned • Family-Run Since 1968 • Showroom in Third Lake, IL
KITCHEN REMODELING IN LAKE COUNTY, IL
Century Kitchens & Bath designs and builds custom kitchen remodels for homeowners across Lake County, Illinois. American-made cabinetry, in-house licensed trades, custom 3D rendering at no charge, itemized menu-style estimates, and a written limited lifetime warranty signed by the owner. Most Lake County kitchens we build run six to ten weeks of on-site work after demolition begins.
Speak directly with owner Steve Donato: (847) 395-3418
1968
The year we built our first Lake County kitchen. We have been doing this longer than most of our competitors have been alive.
6–10 Weeks
Typical on-site build time for a full Lake County kitchen remodel. Plus another four to six weeks for design and selections.
$25K–$150K+
The full Lake County range. Most clients invest $50,000 to $90,000. Lake Forest and Lake Bluff projects trend higher.
Lifetime
Written limited warranty on every product and service we install. Signed by the owner.
We did our homework before selecting a contractor. Century came highly recommended. The work was done on time and on budget. Their people are craftspeople.
— Verified Century client
THE FULL SCOPE
WHAT A LAKE COUNTY KITCHEN ACTUALLY COSTS
Most kitchen remodelers refuse to publish pricing because every project is different and they do not want to anchor your expectations. We publish pricing because every Lake County buyer asks the same question first, and the right answer should not require a sales call.
Kitchens at Century start at $25,000. The full Lake County pricing range, across all of our markets, runs $25,000 to $200,000 or higher depending on scope, finish level, structural changes, and which Lake County village your home is in. Here is how the range breaks down:
A full kitchen renovation that keeps the existing layout in place. New mid-grade American-made cabinetry, quartz counters, tile backsplash, updated lighting, paint, and standard fixture upgrades. Plumbing and electrical stay in their existing locations, which keeps permit complexity and labor manageable. This tier works well for Grayslake, Round Lake, Wadsworth, Antioch, and Mundelein homes built between 1980 and 2010 where the original kitchen is functional but cosmetically dated.
The most common Lake County kitchen we build. Full cabinet replacement with semi-custom American-made lines, quartz or granite counters, custom tile backsplash, new flooring, full lighting redesign, plumbing and electrical updates including any necessary code upgrades, and full appliance replacement. May include modest layout adjustments such as expanding the island, adding a beverage center, or reconfiguring pantry storage. Typical for Libertyville, Vernon Hills, and Grayslake homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s.
A full-scope remodel that includes structural changes such as removing walls between the kitchen and adjacent family room, repositioning the kitchen footprint, or expanding into adjacent space. Includes premium cabinet lines, quartzite or marble countertops, professional-grade appliance packages, custom lighting design, and full system updates. Common in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the upper end of the Libertyville market, particularly in homes built before 1990.
Full custom cabinetry, premium natural stone, professional-grade appliance packages from brands like Wolf and Sub-Zero, structural modifications including load-bearing wall removal, butler's pantry additions, and integration with whole-home or addition projects. Typical for east-side Lake Forest historic homes, estate properties in Lake Bluff, and major whole-home renovations across the upper Lake County market.
In a typical mid-range Lake County kitchen, the budget breaks down roughly as follows:
30 to 40%
Cabinetry
20 to 25%
Labor
10 to 15%
Countertops
8 to 12%
Plumbing/Electrical
8 to 12%
Appliances
5 to 8%
Flooring
Balance
Tile, Paint, Lighting, Hardware
Permits in Lake County villages typically run $300 to $1,200 depending on scope, materially less than the $1,800 to $5,000 range commonly cited in the City of Chicago. This is one of several reasons Lake County kitchen remodels run lower than Chicago city projects of equivalent finish.
Every Century estimate is itemized line by line. You see the exact dollar allocation for cabinets, countertops, labor, plumbing, electrical, demolition, permits, and every other line of the project before you sign anything.
CABINETS, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES
The biggest decision you will make in your kitchen remodel is which cabinet line you choose. It accounts for thirty to forty percent of your total budget and defines the look of the finished space. Every line below is American-made, every box is plywood or solid wood, and every door style we recommend has a track record we trust.
Tier: Semi-custom to custom. Price tier: Mid to upper.
Family-owned since 1961, manufactured in Ashland, Alabama. Wellborn's Premier and Estate lines are what we recommend for clients who want furniture-grade construction with a wide range of door styles, finishes, and detail options. Solid wood face frames, plywood box construction, dovetail drawer joinery, and soft-close hardware standard. Lead times typically four to six weeks.
Best for: Traditional and transitional Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Libertyville kitchens where construction quality and finish detail matter most.
Tier: Semi-custom. Price tier: Mid.
American-made semi-custom line with strong color and finish flexibility. Particularly strong on painted finishes and inset door styles. Good fit for transitional kitchens where the homeowner wants a current-trend cabinet look without crossing into custom-only pricing. Lead times typically four to six weeks.
Tier: Stock to semi-stock. Price tier: Value.
The line we recommend when budget is the primary driver and the homeowner wants a fully assembled, plywood-box, soft-close cabinet without the upcharge of a semi-custom line. JSI's stained finishes are less refined than the upper tiers, but the construction quality is solid and the price point is meaningfully below Wellborn or Kith.
Best for: Grayslake, Round Lake, and Antioch projects where a Tier 1 or Tier 2 budget is the constraint.
Tier: Semi-stock. Price tier: Value.
Similar value positioning to JSI with a different door style and finish library. Useful when a client likes a particular USCD finish that does not match across other lines.
Tier: Semi-custom. Price tier: Mid.
American-made with strong shaker and recessed-panel options. Particularly strong for transitional kitchens and laundry room or mudroom secondary cabinetry that needs to color-match the kitchen.
Multiple Lines Available
We carry several additional cabinet partners depending on the project. During your design consultation, your designer will recommend the line best matched to your style, budget, and timeline.
Quartz | US-made
The premium quartz line we recommend most often. Made in Le Sueur, Minnesota. Lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. Wide range of patterns including marble-look options that perform better than actual marble in a working kitchen.
Quartz | Value
Strong value option in the quartz category with a deep pattern library. Good fit when a Cambria pattern does not match the design or when budget is a constraint.
Quartz
Reliable quartz line with consistent performance. Strong availability and predictable lead times.
Quartz
Premium engineered quartz with European design influence. Good fit for contemporary kitchens.
Solid Surface
Useful for specific applications including seamless integrated sinks and rounded edge profiles. Less common in current Lake County kitchens but still selected for certain transitional and contemporary designs.
Natural Stone | Premium
Sourced through our fabricator partners. Templating and installation by the same team that handles all stone work. Marble and quartzite carry maintenance considerations we walk through during selection.
Kohler, Moen, Delta, and Grohe. We work with all four lines and select based on the design direction and the client's preference between traditional and contemporary fixture profiles. Faucet, sink, disposal, and pot-filler installation all coordinated by our in-house plumbers.
Bertch is our primary bath vanity partner for kitchen-adjacent powder rooms and bath remodels included in the same project. Made in Waterloo, Iowa, with a wide range of door styles and finishes.
DESIGN FROM YOUR COUCH
Most homeowners cannot picture the finished kitchen until the project is half done. Our online Kitchen Visualizer lets you mock up cabinet door styles, finish colors, countertop materials, tile backsplash patterns, and hardware combinations from your phone or laptop. No login. No salesperson. No pressure.
You can save your designs, screenshot the combinations you like, and bring them into your free showroom consultation as a starting point. Most clients who use the visualizer arrive at their first meeting with a clear sense of which cabinet finish and countertop pairing they want to refine, which makes the design phase faster and more focused.
The Visualizer covers:
Opens in a new window. No login required.
WHERE WE BUILD KITCHENS
Century's showroom is in Third Lake, in the 60030 ZIP code that also serves Grayslake. We design and build custom kitchens across all of Lake County, with most projects within a thirty-minute drive of the showroom.
HOW A KITCHEN REMODEL WORKS WITH CENTURY
We measure, listen, and learn how you actually use the space. No deposit, no pressure, no obligation.
Your designer builds a 3D rendering of your finished kitchen at no charge. You walk the space before any deposit clears.
You pick cabinets, countertops, tile, fixtures, and finishes in our Third Lake showroom with real samples in your hand.
Every line itemized. Nothing buried. Nothing vague. You sign once.
Six to ten weeks of on-site work. Weekly updates. Your written limited lifetime warranty goes in the file.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EVERY CENTURY KITCHEN
We stack the items most kitchen contractors charge for separately into your project, then hand you a written limited lifetime warranty on top.
A real conversation with a designer, not a quoting form.
You walk the finished space before any deposit clears.
Every line, every dollar. Nothing buried.
No outside trade subs. Our schedules hold because the trades work for us.
The same person who walked you through your 3D rendering knows your kitchen on day one.
We pull them. We meet them. You do not lose a workday.
Drop cloths, dust containment, swept floors before the crew leaves.
In writing, signed by the owner.
Not a service desk. His actual number: (847) 395-3418
Century is not just our name. It is our warranty. Every product and service you purchase through Century Kitchens & Bath is covered by our written limited lifetime warranty, in writing, signed by Steve. Most remodelers write a one-year workmanship promise into their contract and hope you do not read it. We tell you about ours up front because we expect you to.
WHAT KITCHEN CLIENTS SAY
Our reviews are not anonymous testimonials. The designers, crew managers, and the owner our clients name in their reviews are still here.
"Excellent. Love it. Our designers, Mary and Kelsey, were great to work with. Their design was well thought out and professionally done. We will definitely refer Century to friends and give references upon request. Very honest, fair, and a collaborative effort."
— Mark and Laura B.
Kitchen renovation, screened porch addition, bathroom and laundry remodel
"One word. Excellent. Andrew and Randi were on top of all the aspects. Demolition, electrician, construction, and finishing. All was done perfectly. We highly recommend Century Kitchens & Bath. The quality of work and attention to details are outstanding."
— Robert and Ingrid D.
Complete kitchen, two bathrooms, three closets, partial bedroom remodel
"Steve, the owner, did a great job of working around issues and finding cost-effective ways to get things done. The crew was always on time and they did what they said they were going to do. I have recommended Steve to a number of friends who have used him and have been happy also."
— Patricia P.
Complete kitchen design and remodel
KITCHEN PLANNING RESOURCES
We publish guides, cost breakdowns, and design references for Lake County homeowners researching their kitchen remodel.
Real Lake County pricing for every tier of kitchen project, from $25,000 refresh to estate-scale gut renovation. Where the budget actually goes.
Guide coming soon
When refacing makes sense, when it doesn't, and what each option actually costs in a Lake County kitchen.
Guide coming soon
Quartz vs granite vs quartzite vs marble. What works in a Lake County kitchen, what to avoid, and what each material costs per square foot installed.
Guide coming soon
More kitchen guides coming soon
KITCHEN REMODEL QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
We answer these questions directly because we want you to make an informed decision.
Get Your Free ConsultationREADY WHEN YOU ARE
Spend an hour with a Century designer at our Third Lake showroom or at your home. We will measure, listen, and walk you through the design direction, the cabinet line, the countertop options, and the realistic budget for your specific kitchen. No deposit. No pressure. No obligation.
Showroom: 33978 N. Hwy 45, Unit C, Third Lake, IL 60030 • Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm • In-home consultations available throughout Lake County
