Twin Lakes Waterfront Remodel
After five years in their Lake Forest home, Stacey and David were eager to get to work on the kitchen.
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In Riverside, just fourteen miles west of Chicago, you’ll find a charming village offering a serene atmosphere close to the city’s conveniences. Riverside boasts an array of attractions—from shopping malls and theaters to golf courses, nature preserves, and top-notch restaurants. If you’re considering a move, Riverside might just be the place for you. Here’s what you need to know about living here:
The Location: Riverside combines city proximity with a relaxed lifestyle, making it an ideal blend of urban access without the typical urban headaches.
The Community: Festivals, excellent public schools, and the distinction of housing Illinois’s first historic district enrich Riverside’s cultural tapestry for both residents and visitors alike.
The Atmosphere: Committed to preserving its pristine allure, Riverside upholds stringent building regulations and ample green spaces, maintaining its rural charm.
Whether you’re new to Riverside and envisioning your dream home or already call it home and seek to create a new living space, the Orren Pickell Building Group is here to assist you. We’ve partnered with numerous Riverside homeowners, crafting and maintaining their unique residences. Our expertise in navigating Riverside’s building codes ensures a smooth process, devoid of surprises or added expenses.
Embarking on your custom Riverside home journey is as simple as scheduling a consultation with our design team at the Orren Pickell Building Group. In this meeting, we’ll understand your preferences and showcase our past work for your inspiration. Some questions we’ll explore include:
- How would you describe your personal style, and can you share examples?
- What are the essential features your home must have?
- How do you foresee your lifestyle evolving in the next five to ten years?
- Do you prefer hosting large gatherings or intimate get-togethers when entertaining?
These insights will shape a design that aligns with your vision and lifestyle. Let’s begin this exciting journey together!
Other Projects We’ve Recently Completed
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Refreshing, Sky Blue Lake Forest Kitchen Transformation
After five years in their Lake Forest home, Stacey and David were eager to get to work on the kitchen.
Valley’s Edge Offers a Warm Perspective on Contemporary Design
Every component of this 6,300 SF home, set on ten acres of rolling land, was planned to marry the interior and exterior with the site itself.
Whole House Remodel in Riverwoods
The walls and structure were damaged by smoke and water from fire hoses, so the home needed to be fully gutted. The Pickell remodeling team worked with the family to redefine the layout to suit the way the homeowners live today.
Sunroom Addition in Wilmette Illinois
Now that the work is complete, the sun room has become his kids’ favorite place to sit and study. Because the original exterior doors are still in place, the room can be sealed off or opened up into the family room.
Gold Coast Basement Remodel
At the first meeting with Orren Pickell Building Group, the client outlined a simple basement remodel with a workout area and a place for the children to play. In subsequent meetings, however, as the family began to explore new possibilities, the scope of the project grew.
Loft Kitchen and Bath Remodel
Sometimes, the only thing harder than living with an out-of-date kitchen is contemplating the remodeling process. Fortunately, the Pickell Rapid Remodel program made it easy for this client to get her head around costs and timing, and have a new kitchen installed within weeks of working out the design.
Glenview Kitchen and Bath Remodel
This Glenview, Illinois home was ready for a makeover. Bringing the kitchen and master bath up-to-date gave the whole house a fresh perspective.
Lake Forest Shingle Style Home
Set amid more than an acre of green space in Lake Forest, this stunning custom home achieves a level of warmth and intimacy one might be surprised to find in a 4,500 s.f. property.
What Our Customers Are Saying
As we are getting down to the last few weeks in our home that your family built for us almost 19 years ago to the day, it’s a bittersweet time for us as we start a new chapter. We have loved every day in our home and when we selected Pickell to build our dream…
Just wanted to let you guys know that the cabinets have started going in and OMG we love them!! Krista, I believe you said at some point that the old cabinets would be no comparison to our new ones and honestly that is an understatement! I mean the kitchen is still partly undone . .…
Thank you for sending Terry over on short notice. Your company’s responsiveness and customer centric attitude is why you will always be at the top of our list for construction, renovation and house maintenance matters.
I wanted to share my final product, which is amazing. I really don’t think the video does it justice. I know y’all typically work on a lot of big projects, but I was thrilled with the planning, selections, advise and execution! Well done and again thank you!
My name is Linda Larson. My husband, John and I have lived in one of the homes you built in Lake Barrington in 1994. We purchased it from David Galimore in 1997 and have lived here happily raising our family of five children. We put the house on the market two weeks ago and want…
Orren Pickell Building Group has repeatedly proven to me how more then 20 years ago, we made the best decision to build a house with them. Since then we purchased another house and used their company to remodel it. We have used The Orren Pickell Maintenance Program for over 20 years, and we will continue…