Kitchen remodeling
Kitchen remodeling works best when layout, cabinetry, countertops, tile, electrical, plumbing, lighting, flooring, and finish carpentry are planned as one connected scope. Master Craft & Design coordinates those details for homes in Fox Lake and nearby communities.
Scope of work
Every home is different. The in-home consultation identifies which connected parts belong in your scope and which do not.
Early budget planning
A practical early-planning range runs from roughly $10,000 for focused updates to $80,000+ for structural or highly customized work. The useful number is not one average; it is the range that matches the layout, materials, trade work, and existing conditions in your home.
Focused update
$10k–$25kBest suited to a kitchen that keeps most of its existing layout and concentrates spending on selected improvements.
Complete remodel
$25k–$50kA broader room renovation with coordinated replacement work and more finish decisions.
Custom or structural
$50k–$80k+For kitchens involving layout changes, structural work, extensive custom details, or premium material packages.
Square footage alone does not define a kitchen estimate. Master Craft & Design reviews the existing room, requested scope, selections, connected trades, and possible hidden conditions before preparing a written proposal.
Read the complete Fox Lake kitchen cost guide →How the work moves
Good sequencing keeps decisions from colliding with construction. The team defines the work before it starts, then communicates through each phase.
We start with the way your kitchen works today, what needs to change, and the decisions that affect scope and budget.
Selections, trade work, sequencing, and project expectations are organized before demolition begins.
The team coordinates each phase, keeps communication direct, and closes with detailed finish work and cleanup.
New kitchen project
Cabinetry, island, counters, lighting, flooring, and finish coordination.
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Homeowner feedback
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Ed and his team were great to work with. Showed up on time every morning ready to work. Ed was very easy to get a hold of throughout the whole remodel. Him and his team even came out a few times after the project was finished to fix a couple small issues. We are very happy with our new kitchen.
Focused local planning pages
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Clear answers
A useful early framework is approximately $10,000–$25,000 for a focused update, $25,000–$50,000 for a complete remodel, and $50,000–$80,000 or more for structural or highly customized work. These are planning bands, not a quote.
Cabinet quantity and construction, layout changes, wall work, appliance relocation, plumbing and electrical changes, flooring, countertop material, and hidden conditions can all change the final scope.
The Village of Fox Lake identifies remodeling and structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work as projects that commonly require permits. The exact requirements depend on the address and scope, so permit responsibility should be confirmed in the written proposal.
Often, yes. If cabinetry, flooring, or another element is in useful condition, the plan can focus investment where it will make the largest functional and visual difference.
Early selection helps clarify lead times, layout constraints, budget, and trade sequencing. Master Craft & Design can help organize those decisions before work starts.
Yes. The company serves nearby communities across Lake and McHenry Counties. Check the service-area page or call to confirm your address.
Connected work
Built-ins, cabinets, shelves, storage, crown, base, wainscoting, refinishing, and detailed finish carpentry.
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Interior and exterior painting, cabinet finishes, surface preparation, drywall repair, trim, doors, and touchups.
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Interior and exterior doors, window work, casing, baseboards, crown, hardware, and related repairs.
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Tell Master Craft & Design what you want to change, where the home is located, and what matters most about the finished space.