Custom Kitchen Remodelling for the Heart of Your Home
Kitchens
Designing the Heart of Your Home
A well-designed kitchen supports connection, creativity, and everyday convenience. Olive + Baxter designs kitchens that are as efficient as they are beautiful, blending custom cabinetry, thoughtful layout planning, and elevated finishes to create a space where family and friends naturally gather.
Smart Layout and Space Planning
Storage, workflow, and traffic patterns are central to our kitchen design process. We assess how you use your current kitchen and identify ways to improve movement and efficiency. Whether you need a larger island, better appliance placement, or expanded pantry storage, we design solutions that make cooking and hosting more enjoyable.
Premium Finishes and Custom Features
Your kitchen deserves materials that stand the test of time. We help you select cabinetry styles, countertops, hardware, tile, and lighting that reflect your taste while supporting long-term durability. Custom hood vents, panel-ready appliances, and integrated lighting elevate the space into something truly bespoke.
Expert Construction and Finishing
Our build team executes kitchen renovations with extreme attention to detail. From demolition to final polish, we ensure structural safety, plumbing and electrical accuracy, and a flawless finish. The result is a kitchen that performs beautifully for decades.
Recent Kitchen Projects
A whole-home kitchen remodel in Naperville, white shaker cabinetry, a gray-stained two-tone island, wood range hood, herringbone tile and brass hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Once design and selections are finalized, the construction phase of a typical kitchen usually runs several weeks to a few months, depending on scope. Projects that move walls, relocate plumbing or gas lines, or involve custom cabinetry take longer because those elements have longer lead times and more inspections. The planning and cabinetry ordering that happen before demolition are a meaningful part of the overall timeline, so we build a schedule specific to your project.
What has the biggest effect on the cost of a kitchen?
Cabinetry is usually the single largest line item, followed by countertops and appliances. Changing the layout, moving plumbing or electrical, or opening up walls adds labor and often permitting. Your choices on finishes such as counters, tile, hardware, and lighting can move the budget significantly, so we help you prioritize where to invest.
Do I really need a designer for my kitchen?
A good design does more than pick finishes. It resolves layout, workflow, storage, appliance placement, and lighting before anything is ordered or built, which is where costly mistakes usually happen. Because Olive + Baxter designs and builds under one roof, the plan we draw is the plan we can actually construct within your budget.
Can you keep my kitchen usable during construction?
A kitchen is out of service for a large part of the project, so most homeowners set up a temporary kitchenette in another room with a fridge, microwave, and sink access nearby. We work to keep that stretch as short as the schedule allows and let you know in advance when appliances and water will be down.
How do I choose between quartz, granite, and other countertops?
It comes down to the look you want, how the surface will be used, and how much maintenance you are comfortable with. Engineered quartz is durable and low-maintenance, natural granite and quartzite offer unique veining with a bit more care, and marble delivers a distinctive look but is softer and more prone to etching. Our designers walk you through the tradeoffs so your selection fits both your style and how your family actually cooks.
Kitchens That Feel Like You
Every kitchen we design is unique to the family who uses it. Whether you prefer clean modern lines or warm, classic elements, we create a cohesive environment that invites cooking, gathering, and connection.
