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About Design First Builders

Since 2006, Design First Builders has brought together designers, architects, interior designers, and skilled trades under one roof for Chicagoland homeowners. Whether it’s a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, home addition, basement finish, or a fully custom home, our team manages every stage of the project

How It Works

Our Design-Build Process for Chicagoland Home Remodeling

1

Design

We walk your space together and shape a plan and design around your vision, lifestyle, and budget. — right here in Chicagoland.

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2

Plan

You get a fixed-scope proposal with real numbers and a real timeline, so there’s nothing to guess at before you commit.

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3

Build

Permits, subcontractors, daily progress — one point of contact handles all of it, so you’re never chasing down answers.

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We’re Proud to Build Lasting Relationships

  • Better Business Bureau A+ rating and accredited business badge for Design First Builders demonstrating quality and trustworthy service
  • NARI National Association of the Remodeling Industry member badge for Design First Builders - Remodeling Done Right certification
  • Angi Super Service Award badge for Design First Builders recognizing exceptional customer service and quality in home construction and remodeling
  • HomeAdvisor Screened and Approved contractor badge for Design First Builders showing verified and trusted home improvement professional status
  • HomeAdvisor Elite Service award badge for Design First Builders recognizing top-rated performance and exceptional customer service
  • Best of Houzz award badge for Design First Builders recognizing excellence in design and customer service on the Houzz platform

Putting Our Customer First

Our Projects

Kitchens

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Bathrooms

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Basements

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Home Additions

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Custom Homes

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Every custom home is designed around your lifestyle and built to last. We employ experienced and skilled craftsmen who deliver quality workmanship allowing us to offer you a 5-year guarantee that the homes we build are of the highest quality.

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AnnTucker Cabinetry

Beautiful spaces begin with thoughtful design.

AnnTucker transforms kitchens, bathrooms, and underutilized areas into functional, well-crafted living spaces. From full kitchen renovations to converting a garage or closet into something entirely new, our projects are tailored to fit homes, lifestyles, and budgets of all sizes.

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Contemporary kitchen renovation with two-tone custom Ann Tucker cabinets, wood grain and dark finishes, stainless steel appliances, and open concept layout by Design First Builders in Chicago

Home Remodeling in Chicagoland

Design First Builders provides high-quality remodeling, planning and renovation services to clients in the Chicagoland Area. Check out our list of serviced areas below and contact us today to learn more!

  • Naperville
  • Schaumburg
  • Wilmette
  • Bloomingdale
  • Wheaton
  • Park Ridge
  • Elmhurst
  • Arlington Heights
  • La Grange
  • Glenview
  • Evanston
  • Glencoe
  • Hoffman Estates
  • Hinsdale
  • Other Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most home remodeling projects in Chicago take between 4 weeks and 10 months, depending on the scope. Here’s a general timeline guide from Design First Builders based on project type:

• Kitchen remodel timeline: 8-12 weeks
• Master bathroom remodel timeline: 8-12 weeks
• Guest bathroom remodel timeline: 4-6 weeks
• Single-story home addition timeline: 4-6 months
• Two-story home addition timeline: 4-6 months
• Second-story addition timeline: 8-10 months

Every remodeling project timeline depends on factors like design complexity, permitting, materials lead times, and change orders. Your dedicated Design First Builders project manager will provide a detailed construction schedule once your design and scope are finalized.

Design First Builders serves homeowners throughout Chicagoland, including Naperville, Schaumburg, Wilmette, Wheaton, Elmhurst, Arlington Heights, Glenview, Evanston, and Hinsdale. See our full service area page for additional communities we build and remodel in.

Remodeling costs in Chicago vary by project scope. Here’s a general average cost from Design First Builders based on project type:
Kitchen remodel cost: $100,000-$120,000
Master bathroom remodel cost: $80,000-$100,000
Guest bathroom remodel cost: $40,000-$60,000
Single-story home addition cost: $125,000-$175,000
Two-story home addition cost: $175,000-$250,000
Second-story addition cost: $400,000-$600,000

Every project’s final cost depends on design complexity, material selections, and finish level. Your dedicated Design First Builders project manager will provide a detailed, itemized estimate once your design and scope are finalized.


Yes, Design First Builders handles cabinetry and custom finishes in-house. Our in-house cabinetry partner, AnnTucker & Arbor Mills, designs and builds custom cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms, and specialty spaces, so cabinetry is planned alongside your design from day one instead of outsourced separately.

Design First Builders is a full-service design-build firm serving Chicagoland, offering kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, home additions, full floor reconfigurations, sunrooms, and fully custom home builds. Our team also includes AnnTucker Cabinetry and Arbor Mills for custom cabinetry and finish work.

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