Vernon Hills Luxury Kitchen Remodel: Function Meets High-End Design
Vernon Hills Kitchen Remodel | Lotus Home Improvement
When our Vernon Hills clients moved into their beautiful home on the golf course, the first room they wanted to transform was the dated kitchen. They envisioned a luxury kitchen design that felt modern, functional, and perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.
Some of the must-have features included:
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A large island with a built-in microwave to free up wall space for a custom feature hood
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Mitered quartz countertops throughout for a sleek, seamless look
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A farmhouse workstation sink to elevate both style and practicality
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A custom-built food pantry with shelving and cabinetry
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Relocation of the refrigerator to optimize layout and flow
Before: Dated and Closed Off
This Vernon Hills kitchen felt dated and closed off, with dark finishes and a layout that didn’t match the luxury of the home.
Standard cabinetry and limited storage left the homeowners wanting a more functional, high-end design
The original kitchen, while spacious, felt dated and lacked the custom details the homeowners desired. Darker cabinetry and a standard layout didn’t match the high-end setting of their new home.
During: Custom Details Come to Life
The remodel focused on building character and craftsmanship into every corner:
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Custom hood installation became a focal point.
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Wood floors were sanded and stained, tying the new cabinetry into the home’s flow.
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A walk-in pantry with custom shelves took shape.
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The island leg detail was handcrafted for a furniture-style look.
These hand-crafted chunky island legs paired with custom-stained shelves and hood wrap bring warmth and contrast to the creamy and navy tones of this luxury kitchen.
Installing this bold navy hood — accented by custom wood details — set the stage for the stunning focal point of the kitchen.
After: A Luxury Kitchen That Elevates Everyday Living
The finished space is a showstopper:
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A two-tone cabinet design with crisp Glacier white (perimeter) and deep Granite navy (island) from Legend Cabinetry.
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Woodland Cabinetry custom elements: island legs, floating shelves, and veneer wrapping the hood.
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MSI Calacatta Miraggio Quartz countertops, mitered for a thick, luxury edge.
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MSI Tetris Florita Blanco mosaic backsplash, adding pattern and contrast behind the range.
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A Ruvati 33" Gunmetal Black workstation farmhouse sink paired with a Moen Edwyn matte black faucet and a Moen S665BL pot filler for full functionality.
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Relocated appliances and a custom pantry maximize storage and flow.
The combination of custom woodwork, semi-custom cabinetry, and luxury finishes turned this kitchen into a one-of-a-kind culinary space.
💡 At Lotus, we give homeowners full flexibility: purchase products through us for delivery and storage in our warehouse, or source independently if preferred. Either way, labor and products are clearly broken out — no “one big number” surprises.
About Lotus Home Improvement
Lotus Home Improvement is Lake County’s trusted design, build, and product showroom, located in Grayslake, IL. We specialize in luxury kitchens, baths, and basements — often saving homeowners 20–30% compared to traditional remodeling quotes.
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