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Some photos of our completed cabinet refacing projects

Geneva

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Dark maple cabinets refaced in solid wood, Shaker style doors with an accent color on the island. All of our components are factory finished with a state-of-the-art catalyzed topcoat for unmatched durability.

Glen Ellyn

Outside cabinets refaced in Maple framed Shaker style

Outside cabinets refaced in Maple framed Shaker style

Simple, clean lines update the look

Simple, clean lines update the look

Geneva

Batavia

Glen Ellyn

These cabinets in Glen Ellyn were refaced in maple with a linen white finish and no glaze. The inside edge of the doors has a subtle arch profile that is echoed in the crown molding.

Naperville

I used a simple, recessed panel door style which is typical of the mission, shaker and craftsman styles. The center panel is actually solid cherry, instead of the plywood which is more typical in a 'stock cabinet'.

I used a simple, recessed panel door style which is typical of the mission, shaker and craftsman styles. The center panel is actually solid cherry, instead of the plywood which is more typical in a ‘stock cabinet’.

St. Charles

I refaced these cabinets with maple stock, prefinished in a glazed vanilla. Added a crown molding with dentil trim and used a seeded glass in the door. The end result fit the character of the 1925 bungalow in St. Charles, Illinois.

I refaced these cabinets with maple stock, prefinished in a glazed vanilla. Added a crown molding with dentil trim and used a seeded glass in the door. The end result fit the character of the 1925 bungalow in St. Charles, Illinois.

Burr Ridge

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Refaced the outside cabinets in solid-color, distressed Ebony and the island in cream with a glaze. Also installed bun-feet under island to create the appearance of a separate piece of furniture.

Okay, this project was a little outside my usual scope of work. It's an 18 foot sea kayak that I built of western red cedar, northern white cedar, redwood, mahogany and ash. (We can't spend all our time working!)

Okay, this project was a little outside my usual scope of work. It’s an 18 foot sea kayak that I built of western red cedar, northern white cedar, redwood, mahogany and ash. (We can’t spend all our time working!)

These are some actual comments taken from our feedback on the A List - We really respect and appreciate that our customers took the time to give us feedback on the work we do.

"He took very accurate measurements first. Then he provided both samples and photos of cabinet options. After we decided what to do, he suggested changing some cabinets to oversize drawers. Then he spent four days doing the installation, and he took away all the old stuff we no longer wanted. The job completely transformed our kitchen from looking like builder grade to a high end custom kitchen. We're delighted with it. Jim was on time every day, worked efficiently, delivered all he promised and more. I can't recommend Element any higher."

Charles, Plainfield

"I am an interior designer and have worked with a wide range of contractors over the years. He is by far one of the best. I highly recommend his services. From the first time we met he was on time, very detailed and a delight to work with. He did a complete refacing of our kitchen describing every step in detail. His quote came in a timely manner and was complete. I also had him build all new interior pull out drawers and they are gorgeous. His attention to detail is amazing. Within one week I had a beautiful new cherry kitchen. The complete process took about 8 weeks from time of ordering to completion. It was seamless. As a designer, i will be using Jim's services again."

Kelly, Batavia

"Jim from Element Kitchens did an awesome job on my kitchen cabinets. I bought a new condo that the builder had finished with all builder grade quality finishes. Since the cabinets were brand new (but with ugly cheap oak doors), I thought refacing made the most sense. I had the big box companies out to quote and they were priced almost double to Element Kitchens. Plus, I don't think they would have done as excellent of a job since those companies contract out all the work. Jim takes pride in his work. He is meticulous in his work and keeps a very clean work environment. I was able to cook and eat in my kitchen every night during the one week reface. All drawer and cabinet contents can remain in place during the whole process (one of the best parts). Believe me I have heard the horror stories from friends' that wash dishes in their bathtub for a month while renovating their kitchen.

My dad was a union carpenter for 40+ years and he was impressed. Jim is a skilled craftsman. I would recommend him to anyone."

Lesley, Roselle

"We were extremely impressed with Element Kitchens, Inc from the first visit and display of products to final completion of the project. Jim Pace is truly a professional and a perfectionist. Jim was the seventh vendor to review our kitchen project and show us his products. He had more and better samples than any of the other vendors, and was much more knowledgeable of his trade. In our opinion, his product and price were far better than his competitors. His use of real wood for the facing versus using a thin stick-on veneer, was another strong positive for our selection of Element. From the time we placed the order until completion of the project, he met all committed dates. Jim was punctual, neat and very easy to work with. During the installation several neighbors viewed Jim's work and are now considering using Element Kitchens. He was a true professional, and we would definitely recommend Element Kitchens, Inc."

Walt. Downers Grove