Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Kitchen & Bathroom Design Experts in South Elgin
Since 1949, Schreck Kitchens has been dedicated to transforming homes through custom kitchen and bathroom design. Our family-owned business combines over 100 years of collective experience with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized service. We specialize in creating spaces that reflect each client's unique lifestyle, utilizing premium materials from trusted manufacturers like R.D. Henry & Company and Holiday Kitchens. Our collaborative design process ensures clients remain actively involved from initial consultation to final installation. With a showroom featuring 14 display kitchens, we provide hands-on inspiration combined with advanced design software for precise visualization.Our team of certified designers maintains industry expertise through annual training while upholding the values established by founder Emil Schreck. We prioritize long-term relationships with both clients and suppliers, ensuring comprehensive support before, during, and after every project. This dedication to excellence has earned us enduring client loyalty and recognition as a leader in Chicagoland's kitchen design industry. Our National Kitchen & Bath Association membership underscores our professional standards, while our 70-year legacy demonstrates consistent delivery of innovative, durable solutions tailored to modern living needs.
Services
Kitchen Remodeling
Bathroom Design
Custom Cabinetry
Design Consultation
Countertop Installation
Cabinetry Refacing
Showroom Displays
In-Home Consultations
Appliance Integration
Design Software Visualization
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined experience in kitchen and bathroom design
- Our family-owned business maintains Old World craftsmanship standards
- We provide personalized design consultations with advanced visualization tools
- Our team includes certified designers with annual professional training
- We guarantee quality through partnerships with premium manufacturers
Associations and certifications
- National Kitchen & Bath Association
What people say
Fantastic job
Beautiful showroom
Smooth process
Excellent advice
Dream kitchen
Services
Kitchen Remodeling
We transform existing kitchens through comprehensive remodeling services that combine functional improvements with aesthetic enhancements. Our process begins with personalized consultation to understand your lifestyle needs, followed by 3D design visualization and selection of premium cabinetry from trusted brands. Professional installers ensure precise execution while maintaining project timelines.
Custom Cabinetry
Our custom cabinetry solutions feature semi-custom and fully custom options from American manufacturers like R.D. Henry & Company and Holiday Kitchens. We offer extensive style selections including soft-close mechanisms, pullout shelving, and specialized storage solutions tailored to individual requirements while ensuring lasting durability.
Bathroom Design
We create functional bathroom spaces that balance practicality with luxury through customized design plans. Services include layout optimization, material selection from premium brands, and installation of water-resistant surfaces like Cambria quartz while maintaining the same attention to detail as our kitchen projects.
Design Consultation
Our certified designers provide complimentary initial consultations to develop tailored design concepts based on client preferences. Using advanced visualization software, we help clients explore options through multiple showroom visits and home consultations to ensure complete satisfaction before project commencement.
Countertop Installation
We offer premium countertop materials including Cambria quartz surfaces with professional installation services. Our selection includes over 100 designs that combine aesthetic appeal with practical benefits like stain resistance and heat tolerance, ensuring both beauty and functionality in kitchen spaces.
People
Tom Bowman
Owner & Designer
With over 30 years of design experience, Tom Bowman combines technical expertise with creative vision to craft functional kitchen spaces. He maintains industry knowledge through annual training and applies third-generation family expertise to every client project.
Craig Bowman
Owner & Designer
Craig Bowman brings decades of hands-on experience in kitchen design, focusing on innovative storage solutions and material selection. He works closely with clients to translate their lifestyle needs into practical, aesthetically pleasing designs.
Robert Bowman
Owner & Designer
Robert Bowman specializes in spatial planning and project coordination, ensuring seamless transitions from concept to completion. His design approach emphasizes long-term functionality while maintaining the aesthetic standards established by the company's legacy.
Questions
What kitchen design services do you offer?
We provide complete kitchen design services including remodeling, custom cabinetry, countertop installation, and appliance integration with personalized consultation throughout the process.
How long have you been in business?
Schreck Kitchens has served Chicagoland homeowners since 1949, maintaining family ownership and operational continuity for over 70 years.
Do you offer bathroom design services?
Yes, we apply our kitchen design expertise to bathroom spaces, creating functional layouts with premium materials and customized storage solutions.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Chicagoland and Fox River Valley areas, providing both showroom consultations and in-home design services.
How does your design process work?
Our process starts with a free consultation, followed by showroom visits for material selection and 3D design visualization, then progresses to installation with ongoing client communication.
Reviews (5)
The Machinist
Jan 28, 2022
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Schreck Kitchens replaced all of our kitchen and powder room cabinets and counters. After three years, we are still happy with the quality and installation. We would use them again. Service: Remodeling
Lucy Bonet
Apr 23, 2021
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I am very happy with my kitchen cabinets. And if I ever need another kitchen cabinets this will be the place to come back again. Thank you Mr. Robert Bowman
Marisa Milborn
Feb 27, 2021
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Excellent customer service from the beginning to the end. The designer come to our house and listening to our necessities then he made suggestions and showed us few option and explain every single step.
Kadee Bahic
May 01, 2020
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Great company! I cannot say anything negative. They are all kind and super professional. Nice offering of products and the quality is the best!
Ted Schramuk
Apr 22, 2020
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Karen at Schreck Kitchens was very helpful from start to finish. We had our countertops installed this summer and are very happy with the finished product. They were efficiently installed in a few hours and the price was fair. Had a few minor scratches on them durning installation and Karen was able to help on having someone out to fix. Would recommend this company to anyone.
