Highland Park Kitchen Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled kitchens for Highland Park homeowners since 2015. Gregory and Patryk are a father-son team with more than 40 years between them, and one of them is on your job personally.
A Highland Park kitchen usually takes 8–12 weeks, and Greg or Patryk is here for those weeks — not a project manager passing your questions along. We pull the Highland Park permits, bring in the trades we've worked with for years in the right order, and price every line of it before demo day.
- Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
- Itemized scope — labor, materials, demolition and disposal, line by line
- Building, plumbing and electrical permits pulled with Highland Park
- Workmanship warranty on every kitchen — our commitment never expires
"Typically 8–12 weeks on site, with an owner there daily."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Highland Park kitchen remodels
Ravinia Festival, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton Square, Highland Park and Braeside Metra stations (UP-N), Rosewood Beach, Sunset Woods Park, Heller Nature Center, Fort Sheridan Historic District, Highland Park High School
Neighborhoods we work in
- Ravinia
- Braeside
- Fort Sheridan
- Hybernia
- East Braeside
- Laurel Avenue
- Highland Park Country Club
Kitchen remodeling in Highland Park, IL
Kitchen remodeling in Highland Park often involves navigating the unique architectural character of each home, from early 20th-century Prairie Style residences to mid-century modern and ranch homes. Many projects focus on transforming compartmentalized layouts, common in older homes, into more open and connected spaces that better suit contemporary living. This frequently means reconfiguring the kitchen's footprint to improve flow to dining and living areas, or updating the functionality within its original walls. For homes built during different eras, the renovation approach adapts to respect the existing structure while introducing modern amenities and aesthetics. Our work ranges from preserving the intricate details of a historic kitchen to completely reimagining a more recent build for optimal efficiency and style.
What Highland Park homeowners ask for
Highland Park homeowners frequently seek to expand their kitchens by removing non-load-bearing walls to create a more integrated great room experience, especially in homes with smaller, enclosed kitchens. There's a strong demand for large kitchen islands that serve as both prep space and casual dining areas, reflecting a desire for central gathering points. Contemporary requests also include integrating high-end, energy-efficient appliances and designing custom cabinetry solutions that maximize storage and enhance the kitchen's aesthetic appeal, often reflecting the home's overall architectural style.
About Highland Park
Highland Park has been building homes since its 1869 founding, and its streets show it. The city’s rich architectural tapestry reflects a journey from early Victorian and Queen Anne styles, particularly around the original downtown core, through the Arts and Crafts movement, and into the widespread influence of Prairie School design.
This deep history is evident with Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1901 Willits House standing prominently on Sheridan Road, a testament to the era’s innovative spirit. The National Register further lists local homes by esteemed architects like David Adler, Howard Van Doren Shaw, and Robert Seyfarth, contributing to a diverse and often historically significant housing stock.
Later in the 20th century, particularly through the mid-century, Highland Park saw the development of more modern and ranch-style homes, often with open floor plans and larger windows. The Fort Sheridan Historic District, for example, uniquely repurposed 1890s officers' quarters into one-of-a-kind residences, presenting a distinct set of considerations for remodeling, from preserving historical integrity to adapting layouts for contemporary living. Neighborhoods like Ravinia, which maintained its own village identity until 1899, and Braeside, each with their own UP-N Metra stations, often feature a mix of these architectural styles, with homes reflecting various construction periods and original designs. The walk-to-town lifestyle, anchored by Downtown’s Central Avenue shops and Metra stop, is a key draw, and many homes are designed to take advantage of this proximity. While some areas, particularly along the lakefront and in older sections, feature narrower lots and established landscaping, other subdivisions offer more generous footprints, allowing for potential additions and expanded outdoor living spaces.
Kitchen remodeling in Highland Park often means addressing the original footprints of homes, from the compartmentalized layouts of early 20th-century residences by architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and David Adler, to the more open floor plans of mid-century modern and ranch-style homes. For homes in the Fort Sheridan Historic District, adapting 1890s officers' quarters for contemporary kitchens requires careful consideration of original walls and existing utility service. The diverse architectural styles in neighborhoods like Ravinia and Braeside mean varying original kitchen layouts, often requiring reconfiguring walls between kitchen and dining or family rooms. Given the age of many homes, especially those along the lakefront or in older sections, gas and electrical service, as well as venting and water supply lines, frequently need significant upgrades to meet modern demands. The City’s active replacement of lead service lines through 2028 presents a timely opportunity during kitchen renovations to ensure modern water supply efficiency and safety.
Kitchen remodeling in Highland Park typically requires permits for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work, particularly when relocating fixtures, upgrading circuits, or installing new ventilation. Any structural changes, such as removing a load-bearing wall to open up a kitchen, will necessitate additional structural review and inspections. GS Construction & Remodeling handles all necessary permit applications and schedules inspections with the City of Highland Park Building Division.
How your Highland Park project runs
ProcessThe same six stages on every job — free in-home estimate through warranty.
Free in-home estimate
Greg or Patryk — the owners, not a salesperson — walk your space, take real measurements, and give you honest feedback on what your budget buys.
Itemized scope & contract
Labor, materials, demolition and disposal priced line by line, not one mystery number. Payment terms and warranty are in the written contract.
Design & selections
Bring your own designer, use our architects and designers, or choose everything yourself. Selections are scheduled ahead so lead times never stall the site.
Permits & scheduling
We pull and manage building, plumbing and electrical permits with your village — typically 1–2 weeks — and hand you a written schedule before demo day.
The build, owner-supervised
Long-standing trade partners working in sequence under daily owner supervision. Your client portal shows the schedule, change orders and current balance.
Walkthrough & warranty
We walk the finished job together, close out every punch-list item, hand over manufacturer paperwork, and your written workmanship warranty starts. Our commitment never expires.
Testimonials
Your Neighbours in Highland Park Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
We cannot say enough good things about GS Construction and about Greg and Patryk. We hired them on a strong recommendation from a friend and are very pleased with the results. Our project included remodeling a kitchen and master bathroom and adding wood floors to several rooms in our condo. We had definite ideas of what we wanted since we have done many remodeling projects in several previous homes, but both Patryk and Greg added great value with suggestions and ideas of their own based on their experience and talent. Their follow through was excellent and we feel confident that if anything needs attention, they will be there to make it right. P.S. They did a great clean up at the end of the project......i
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Kitchen Projects in Highland Park
Browse our kitchen remodeling projects completed near Highland Park. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every kitchen project.
What homeowners near Highland Park say
“We have used GS for two bathroom projects-the first a small update; the second a complete remodel. We were thrilled with both. Everything was as promised; the timeline, price, and what it would look like. We were able to buy our own tile an...”
“Greg came highly recommended for my bathroom remodel. From demolition to final product, I was very happy with my choice in contractors! Greg listened to what I wanted done, made some suggestions and even changed tile layout in the tub area...”
“They did an outstanding job on our complete bathroom renovation! Our bathroom was an icebox due to poor insulation from the original build. They made excellent design recommendations to resolve the poor insulation and also installed heated...”
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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our kitchen remodeling cost guide — and what your Highland Park permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Highland Park
GS Construction crews have completed 88 projects within 10 miles of Highland Park — part of 429 completed projects across 69 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.
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Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together
GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and kitchen remodeling in Highland Park is work Greg and Patryk run themselves. Expect clear communication, quality craftsmanship, and a straightforward plan—reach out today to schedule a free in-home consultation and get a detailed estimate and honest feedback.
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Highland Park and surrounding Chicagoland areas