We contracted Great Rooms for our main floor remodeling. This included our kitchen, living room and dining room ... which in our case was taking down walls and moving the kitchen. I had several ideas for my kitchen but did not know how to put it all together so it functioned well. They have a designer on staff (Katlyn) that made all of the stress go away. The final design is OUTSTANDING !! They started on time and the workers were top notch professionals. They provided us with a timeline and Heath did an excellent job coordinating all of the work that needed to be completed. We recommend using them for your remodeling needs.Read More

Houzz User

We used Great Rooms for an extensive home remodel- second floor addition plus mudroom add and kitchen remodel. The whole process was flawless, from design to build. The DeBaker team, the Great Rooms team and all of the subs were a pleasure to work with throughout the process. They were great at staying on budget and working with us to make choices that we would enjoy and appreciate for years to come without having our house look like everyone else’s. And not only did they stay on budget, they also finished a full month early. We continue to get compliments on the changes 2 + years later. We would definitely use them for any future projects.Read More

Suzanne Louise

We have now worked with Great Rooms for three big home renovation projects, and they never disappoint. In 2011 they added a truly amazing screen porch and additional bedroom above while upgrading and updating the front door entrance and look of our house from the outside. In 2015, they converted our basement from a glorified storage unit into a beautiful, unique and timeless entertaining and activity space complete with an exercise room, a stage ready for karaoke performances or a game of darts, and even a craft cave. Most recently in 2019, they transformed our unremarkable kitchen and family room into a dreamy space for cooking and spending time as a family, while solving problems in our ma...Read More

Houzz User

I worked with Great Rooms to renovate an original, outdated, small master bathroom in a 1920s home. We reclaimed some awkward hallway and closet space to create a more spacious, updated master bathroom that remained true to the traditional style of the home. It’s a joy to work with the Great Rooms team. I’m very hands on in the design process and the team welcomed my input throughout the process. From designer to demolition/framing to electrician to painters to flooring, their trades are all professional, trustworthy and of highest quality. I highly recommend working with Great Rooms.Read More

Houzz User

Our experience with Great Rooms was excellent. We were remodeling our entire first floor and fixing a few problems throughout the house. The team came up with various design plans for us to choose from and they quoted us on costs very accurately from the beginning. We were lead through the decision making process well and the timeline they quoted was accurate. The quality of work and communication between the entire team was superb. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality remodel and team.Read More

Houzz User

Great Rooms has helped me complete remodels of my kitchen, baths and basement. The finished product is always great, and they are professionals every step of the way. They have stayed on time and on budget and communicated well along the way. The design and construction components of the company are both fantastic.Read More

Jay Steiner

The name says it all....GREAT! The team at Great Rooms did so much more than just build a house, they built our forever home. You can really tell when people love what they do and it shows in their work. They took my wife and I through what would normally be an extremely stressful process and made it into something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. They work with honesty and integrity. Craig took our initial drawings and enhanced everything into more than what we expected. Heath oversaw the entire project and always kept great communication with us on a daily basis. Katie's keen eye for design helped us create a home with exceptional flow and innovation. We have lived in the home fo...Read More

Tim A.

We had a terrific experience with great rooms. Our space is beautiful and functional. I liked working with everyone. Our project was on time, and handled professionally. I get so many compliments on how everything flows together and looks like it was always there, not like reworked space.Read More

Houzz User

Greatrooms Designers and Builders remodeled my kitchen, powder room, family room bar and hall butlers pantry. They are an amazing company to work with. It's a smaller company so you get personal service all the time. They completed gutted my kitchen space and Katelyn, their designer, rearranged it all to give me a ten foot island, a big subzero frig, and large pantry and added a large Wolfe range as my third oven since I already had two built in Meile ovens which we moved. She was wonderful to work with, and helped me pick out EVERYTHING right down to door knobs. I could not be happier with the end result. My entire first floor has newly painted oak trim and my home has made an amazing tran...Read More

Laureen Andre

Great Rooms completed a gut renovation and addition to our home in Chicago’s north shore last year. We are very satisfied with our experience. The quality of their work and attention to detail was apparent from the beginning. Given the scope of work, we were seeking a full-service firm and Great Rooms was strongly recommended by our architects. The contract process was fairly straight forward. We had no prior construction experience and Craig was very patient in explaining the process, answering questions about the products being included in the specifications, and providing suitable alternatives to match our tastes and budget when required. The detailed scope of work was very helpful to...Read More

Houzz User

Great Rooms renovated our kitchen, family room, two full baths including the master bath, created a laundry room in our basement and replaced most of the flooring in our 1928 home. The most impressive thing about Great Rooms is that they have an efficient process for getting things chosen and ordered prior to starting construction. Katlyn worked with me to choose all cabinets, tile, flooring, lighting etc. She has excellent taste, but was also willing to accommodate my vision. In the end, I got exactly what I wanted. Craig, the owner, managed the day-to-day work on the project. He never got upset about small things. always returned emails quickly and was professional at all times. Whe...Read More

Houzz User

The staff of Great Rooms Designers & Builders are extremely professional and efficient. They addressed our remodeling needs in a confident and thorough manner. They made material selection easy by complimenting our "tastes" and accommodating our busy schedule. They were always quick to respond with any changes/requests or questions we had throughout the initial planning process. Communication throughout the demolition and remodel was stellar; we were always aware of what to expect with each phase of the project. The outcome of our master bathroom and laundry room is far more beautiful than we had anticipated. We will call upon Great Rooms Designers & Builders for our next remodel project and...Read More

Houzz User

We had a great experience with Great Rooms. We had initially thought about hiring a separate designer and then a builder, but it was really nice to have them all in one firm. Craig and Katlyn did a walkthrough of our kitchen, and Craig focused on the structural elements and what was possible/advisable while Katlyn focused on the design--the look and feel, and our goals (remove soffits to create space and a better look, improve lighting, upgrade materials, improve flow, etc.) After the first meeting, we had a good feel about the layout and what would/would not work, and Katlyn's drawings were very detailed. She arranged all of the appointments to select materials, and was great about wi...Read More

Becky

THREE PROJECTS IN THREE YEARS!!! Beginning with our master bath in 2011, we hired Great Rooms to turn what I referred to as a “house of mirrors horror story” into a light and lovely master bath, and in addition, expand our walk-in closet and do something - ANYTHING!!! - with the hideous art deco shiny brass surround on the fireplace in the master bedroom. The result was an award winning beautiful master bath, and a master suite that we feel privileged to enjoy every day. It was such a pleasure to work with Great Rooms from start to finish. Katlyn seemed to know exactly what I was looking for and had very innovative ideas for working with our unique space. One of the things we liked about Gre...Read More

Houzz User

As a custom cabinet manufacturer, we work with Great Rooms Designers & Builders on many projects throughout the year. The creativity & attention to detail in their kitchen designs is outstanding. The workmanship in the home is equally impressive. This is a professional organization with the talent & the drive to exceed expectations on any project.Read More

Monarch Cabinetry

Just completed a full renovation of my kitchen and 2 baths with the Great Rooms team. They were excellent! As a single working mom, I needed an efficient, planful process and I got it. I set a very aggressive timeline for the team to get the work done and they met it to the day. They took the time to understand my expectations, helped me work through my unrealistic expectations, and came up with a project plan that clearly laid out every step of the process. I knew what to expect and when and best of all, I clearly understood what was needed from me - when I had to have final decisions made, when rooms needed to be emptied out, etc. Everyday I knew who was going to be in my house, why ...Read More

Olga Zorc

We interviewed the Great Rooms team over a long period and brought them to a couple potential properties before finally purchasing our home. From the opening consultation process through our move in they were professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Our project included taking a 900sq foot bungalow and transforming it into a two story 4 bedroom 4 bath home while maintaining the charm and tradition of the neighborhood. Like most city’s Lake Forest has very specific guidelines and processes when it comes to building design codes Great Rooms navigated the process very well. From design to creation every step of the process was coordinated and timely. It was the first time we have rem...Read More

Lindsay Nero

I had an outstanding experience with Great Rooms in the redesign of my kitchen, laundry room and powder room. They even contracted to have my stairs rebuilt in hardwood. Katlyn led the design work. She delivered a design that gave me much more storage and usability for the size of my kitchen. We used the Houzz website and app to share ideas. Because of Katlyn's strong and creative design sense and the Houzz app, everything went smoothly - from picking cabinets, tile, wall colors, granite and fixtures. Many of my decisions were made over e-mail. Katlyn got to know me and sent me pictures of options. She made the design process very easy and enjoyable. Once designed, Great ...Read More

Lisa Flanary

We contracted Great Rooms for our main floor remodeling. This included our kitchen, living room and dining room ... which in our case was taking down walls and moving the kitchen. I had several ideas for my kitchen but did not know how to put it all together so it functioned well. They have a designer on staff (Katlyn) that made all of the stress go away. The final design is OUTSTANDING !! They started on time and the workers were top notch professionals. They provided us with a timeline and Heath did an excellent job coordinating all of the work that needed to be completed. We recommend using them for your remodeling needs.Read More

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