Cowell Kitchen & Bath
Modern and Sleek Updates
This Naperville Kitchen and Bath Remodel showcases how thoughtful design can completely transform a home. At the Cowell residence, we opened up the main floor, relocating the powder room and adding a spacious working island to create a bright, connected kitchen space. Upstairs, the primary bath was reimagined into a spa-like retreat with a curbless shower and floating vanity, turning outdated rooms into functional, modern living spaces.


At the Cowell's Naperville home, we transformed a compartmentalized layout into a bright, functional home tailored to modern living. By reconfiguring the main floor and relocating the powder bathroom, we opened up the kitchen to improve both flow and sightlines. A spacious new working island anchors the space, offering added functionality and connection to surrounding rooms.
We also carved out purposeful zones, including a practical mudroom drop zone and a charming multi-use office that doubles as a sewing room—both thoughtfully designed to suit the homeowners’ everyday needs.
Upstairs, the primary bathroom underwent a complete transformation. By removing the outdated drop-in tub, we expanded the laundry room and created a spa-like ensuite featuring a walk-in curbless shower and floating vanity. The result is a clean, contemporary space that prioritizes comfort and style.
This home is now a seamless blend of beauty, efficiency, and personal function—tailored to how this family truly lives.
Key Features:
- Open sightlines from kitchen to living space
- Redefined formal dining into an office
- Designer powder room
- Custom mudroom drop zone
- Curbless shower with custom tile work
- Modern floating vanity
Timeline:
4 Months of Construction
3 months of planning (Blueprints, Interior Design, Permits)
Location:
Naperville, Il

The renovation at the Cowell's home was a standout project from start to finish. Knowing the homeowners would be away during construction, we worked closely with them in the preplanning phase to prepare every detail, ensuring a smooth process in their absence. Early in the project, we uncovered a few structural challenges, including outdated framing and support issues that required immediate attention. Our team addressed each one, ultimately leaving the home safer and more structurally sound than when we began. Communication was key and our clients were responsive, thoughtful, and trusting throughout, which made decision-making efficient and collaborative. Every element was selected with intention, and we were proud to bring their vision to life through custom finishes that balanced function and beauty. From a redesigned kitchen and added mudroom to the reimagined primary suite, this renovation was the product of great teamwork, detailed craftsmanship, and clear client-contractor communication.
A quick peak at the before—this kitchen has been taken to the next level!
SG Home Builders did a phenomenal job on our remodel. The work was high quality, the process was super smooth, and the team was a joy to work with. They finished on time, came in right on budget, and our house looks new and feels completely transformed.
They’re a local company—run by people who live in the neighborhood—and it shows in the care they take. We redid the kitchen, moved bathrooms, and remodeled the primary bath, and the house truly looks brand new. Their attention to detail was incredible. - Mrs. Cowell

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