How much does a loft kitchen gut renovation cost in Uptown Chicago?

A complete Uptown loft kitchen gut renovation — custom cabinets, quartz countertops, backsplash, wood flooring, full plumbing and electrical — typically runs $50,000-$95,000. The 3900 N Claremont renovation included custom light green European-style cabinets, premium quartz, designer backsplash, new wood flooring, and all new appliances. Assembly Squad provides fixed-price proposals after an in-home consultation.

What makes a loft kitchen renovation different from a standard condo kitchen?

Loft kitchens in Chicago have higher ceilings, more open floor plates, and greater visibility from living areas — requiring different design decisions than a closed condo kitchen. Cabinet height, sight lines, and flooring continuity are more critical. At 3900 N Claremont, the wood flooring and light green cabinet palette were selected with the open loft floor plan in mind, creating cohesion across the full open space.

Uptown Loft Kitchen 3900 N Claremont

3900 N Claremont Before & After — Uptown Loft Kitchen European Chic Renovation

From traditional and dated to European chic — light green custom cabinets, quartz countertops, wood flooring, and designer backsplash. Uptown loft kitchen gut renovation at 3900 N Claremont Ave Chicago, completed in 4 weeks.

3900 N Claremont Uptown kitchen before renovation -- original traditional dated design

3900 N Claremont Uptown loft kitchen after renovation -- European chic light green cabinets quartz countertops

Uptown Loft Kitchen 3900 N Claremont — European Chic Photo Gallery

Complete documentation of the European chic kitchen transformation — light green cabinets, quartz countertops, wood flooring, designer backsplash, and new appliances. Click any image to view full size.

3900 N Claremont Uptown loft kitchen after -- European chic light green cabinets quartz

Project Highlights — 3900 N Claremont Uptown Loft Kitchen European Chic

Light Green Custom Cabinets — European Chic Identity

The centerpiece of the 3900 N Claremont renovation is the light green European-style cabinetry. This color choice is the design decision that defines the entire kitchen's identity — it brings freshness and continental sophistication that sets this Uptown loft apart from the standard white-or-gray kitchen renovation. Carefully selected to complement the loft's urban character while adding a distinctive design statement, these custom cabinets were built specifically for this space.

Quartz Countertops + Designer Backsplash

Premium quartz countertops provide the durable, maintenance-free workspace that a European chic kitchen demands — stain resistant, scratch resistant, visually clean. The designer backsplash adds texture and visual depth, tying together the light green cabinet palette with the quartz and wood flooring. Together these surface selections create the layered, European-quality aesthetic that was the brief for this Uptown loft renovation.

New Wood Flooring Throughout

New wood flooring throughout the loft creates warmth and visual continuity — connecting the renovated kitchen to the broader living space in a way that polished concrete or tile cannot. In a loft context, wood flooring is the natural choice: it reinforces the residential warmth that loft living requires while being durable enough for a kitchen. The flooring was installed as part of the full cabinet demolition so transitions were seamless and the finished result reads as one cohesive space.

Full Gut — Plumbing, Electrical, Appliances — 4 Weeks

Complete demolition of existing cabinetry, full plumbing system update, comprehensive electrical work and upgrades, and professional installation of all new appliances — all executed in 4 weeks. This is the realistic timeline for a thorough Uptown loft kitchen gut renovation when cabinet lead times and electrical permitting are properly planned in advance. Assembly Squad handles all permits and coordination as standard.

3900 N Claremont Uptown Loft Kitchen — European Chic Light Green Cabinets, Quartz, 4-Week Gut Renovation Chicago 2026

This 3900 N Claremont loft kitchen is the project that demonstrates what a single bold color decision can do for a renovation. The light green European-style cabinetry is the entire brief — everything else was selected to support it. I'm Viktor Aharon with Assembly Squad Remodeling LLC — we've completed 500+ renovations since 2013 (IL License #TGC098779, A+ BBB), including numerous Uptown kitchen remodels and Chicago loft renovations.

The clients wanted a transformation from traditional to trendsetting — a kitchen that felt distinctly European without becoming a themed space. The light green kitchen cabinets achieve exactly that: they're sophisticated, contemporary, and unexpected without being theatrical. In a Chicago loft context, that contrast with the industrial building envelope is what makes the design work.

European Chic Kitchen — Why Light Green Cabinets in a Loft?

Green kitchen cabinets — particularly light sage and pistachio tones — have been the defining trend in European kitchen design for several years, and are now mainstream in Chicago's design-forward neighborhoods like Uptown and Wicker Park. At 3900 N Claremont, the light green palette creates a kitchen that reads as polished and intentional rather than dated. Against the white quartz countertops and wood flooring, the green cabinets establish a sophisticated color story without competing with the loft's existing architectural elements.

Quartz, Backsplash, Wood Flooring — The Supporting Layer

Every surface selection at 3900 N Claremont was made to support the light green cabinet decision. The quartz countertops in a clean white or light tone provide the neutral backdrop that lets the green breathe. The designer backsplash adds texture without adding color competition. New wood flooring throughout brings warmth and continuity that the loft needed — connecting the kitchen to the open living space while providing the residential quality that makes a loft feel like a home.

Complete Scope of Work

Full demolition of existing cabinetry — 3900 N Claremont, Uptown Chicago
Custom light green European-style cabinet design and installation
Premium quartz countertop fabrication and installation
Designer backsplash design and installation
New wood flooring installation throughout loft kitchen
Complete plumbing system update
Comprehensive electrical work and upgrades
Professional installation of all new appliances
All Chicago permits handled
Completed in 4 weeks

Uptown Loft Kitchen Remodel Cost 2026

A complete Uptown loft kitchen gut renovation — custom cabinets, quartz countertops, backsplash, wood flooring, full plumbing and electrical — typically runs $50,000–$95,000 depending on cabinet quality and appliance selection. The light green European cabinet choice adds design differentiation without necessarily adding cost over comparable white or gray cabinets. Assembly Squad provides fixed-price proposals after an in-home consultation. See our Chicago kitchen remodel cost guide → and our Chicago loft kitchen remodeling page →

Uptown Loft Kitchen Remodeling FAQs — 2026

A complete Uptown loft kitchen gut renovation — custom cabinets, quartz countertops, backsplash, wood flooring, full plumbing and electrical — typically runs $50,000–$95,000. The 3900 N Claremont renovation included light green European-style custom cabinets, premium quartz, designer backsplash, new wood flooring throughout, and all new appliances. Assembly Squad provides fixed-price proposals after an in-home consultation. See our Chicago kitchen remodel cost guide →

Yes — light green kitchen cabinets work exceptionally well in Chicago loft spaces. The green palette contrasts with industrial loft elements (exposed brick, concrete, high ceilings) to create residential warmth and sophistication. European sage and pistachio tones have been among the most sought-after kitchen cabinet colors in design-forward Chicago neighborhoods for several years. At 3900 N Claremont, the light green cabinets transformed the kitchen from traditional to distinctly European chic without the cost of a themed full renovation.

The 3900 N Claremont loft kitchen renovation was completed in 4 weeks. Timeline drivers: custom cabinet lead times (typically 3–6 weeks, ordered during demolition planning), electrical permit approval, and appliance delivery. Assembly Squad compresses the schedule by running permit submission and material ordering concurrently with demolition. A standard Chicago loft kitchen gut renovation runs 4–8 weeks.

Loft kitchens in Chicago typically have higher ceilings, more open floor plates, and greater visibility from living areas — all of which require different design decisions than a closed condo kitchen. Cabinet height, sight lines from the living area, and flooring continuity are more critical in a loft. At 3900 N Claremont, the wood flooring throughout and the light green cabinet palette were both selected with the open loft floor plan in mind — choices that create cohesion across the full open space rather than treating the kitchen as a separate room.

Assembly Squad is a licensed kitchen remodeling contractor in Uptown Chicago (IL License #TGC098779, A+ BBB, 500+ projects since 2013). We specialize in loft kitchen renovations and European-style cabinet installations throughout Uptown and all Chicago neighborhoods. Free in-home consultations. Schedule yours → or call (312) 544-9150.

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3900 N Claremont Uptown Loft Kitchen — European Chic Light Green Cabinets, Quartz, Chicago

3900 N Claremont Before & After — Uptown Loft Kitchen European Chic Renovation

Uptown Loft Kitchen 3900 N Claremont — European Chic Photo Gallery

Project Highlights — 3900 N Claremont Uptown Loft Kitchen European Chic