Business Details
20 Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Home Builders in Libertyville, IL
Founded in 2006, Great Rooms Building Group has established itself as a premier design and build firm on Chicago's North Shore. We combine decades of corporate construction experience with personalized oversight, ensuring every project reflects our commitment to transparency and excellence. Our integrated approach begins with accurate budget estimates and collaborative design consultations, eliminating surprises through meticulous due diligence. From custom home construction to whole-house renovations, we handle every detailfrom permits to material selectionwhile maintaining open communication with clients.Our team's expertise in navigating local zoning laws and architectural codes ensures seamless execution, earning recognition from community organizations and consistently positive client feedback. We pride ourselves on being directly involved in every project, guaranteeing our work meets both functional needs and aesthetic visions while adhering to timelines and budgets.
Services
Custom home construction
Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Basement renovations
Whole-house remodeling
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized oversight from project inception to completion
- Our transparent budgeting process begins before design agreements
- Collaborative interior design with industry-leading material selection
- Comprehensive due diligence handling all permits and regulatory compliance
- Owner-led projects combining corporate construction expertise with local knowledge
What people say
OUTSTANDING design
Flawless process
Stayed on budget
Top-notch professionals
Exceeded expectations
Services
Custom Home Construction
Our custom home construction service transforms visions into reality through collaborative design and expert execution. Clients work directly with our president and lead designer to create personalized floor plans that meet both functional needs and aesthetic preferences. We handle all aspects from land acquisition consultations to final inspections, ensuring every detail reflects our commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative design solutions tailored to individual lifestyles.
Kitchen Remodeling
Specializing in kitchen transformations, we enhance functionality and aesthetics through strategic layout optimization and premium material selection. Our process includes collaborative design sessions with our vice president, ensuring storage solutions, appliance placement, and workflow patterns perfectly match client requirements. From initial concept to final installation, we maintain strict timelines while delivering modern, efficient cooking spaces that increase home value.
Bathroom Remodeling
We create luxurious bathroom retreats by combining contemporary design trends with practical space planning. Our team specializes in reconfiguring layouts to maximize comfort while maintaining architectural integrity, particularly in historic homes. The service includes coordinated plumbing updates, premium fixture selection, and finishes that balance durability with elegance, resulting in spa-like environments that meet both aesthetic and functional expectations.
Basement Renovations
Our basement renovation service transforms underutilized spaces into valuable living areas tailored to specific lifestyle needs. Whether creating entertainment centers, home gyms, or additional bedrooms, we implement structural enhancements and systems integration while maintaining strict compliance with building codes. The process ensures proper moisture control, insulation, and egress solutions, delivering finished spaces that extend home functionality without compromising safety.
Whole-house remodeling
Addressing complete home transformations, this service integrates multiple renovation components into cohesive projects. We coordinate structural modifications, systems upgrades, and aesthetic enhancements across entire properties while maintaining architectural harmony. Our phased approach minimizes disruption through detailed scheduling and material pre-ordering, ensuring seamless transitions between work stages while delivering updated, modern living environments that maintain original character elements where desired.
People
Craig Wolski
President
With 17 years of experience and a corporate construction background, Craig founded Great Rooms in 2006 to provide hands-on leadership for custom home projects across Chicago's North Shore.
Katie Ceplawskes
Vice President
A 15-year team member with an Interior Design degree from Illinois Institute of Art, Katie specializes in balancing aesthetic vision with functional requirements across all design phases.
Questions
What services does Great Rooms specialize in?
We focus on custom home construction and comprehensive remodeling projects including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole-house renovations.
How does your design/build process work?
Our integrated approach combines architectural planning with budget analysis before design agreements, followed by collaborative material selection and synchronized construction timelines.
How do you handle project budgeting?
We provide transparent cost estimates during initial design phases and maintain financial clarity through material ordering and construction staging.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Chicago's North Shore communities including Libertyville, Lake Forest, and Lake Geneva, with select projects across Chicagoland.
What makes Great Rooms different?
Our president personally oversees every project, combining corporate construction expertise with personalized service and comprehensive due diligence.
How long do typical projects take?
Timelines vary by scope but we commit to accurate scheduling from start to finish with minimal disruptions to homeowners.
