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Projects by Bayern Builders

Thirty years of kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and outdoor living — across Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Naperville, Oak Brook, and the surrounding western suburbs.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a black

Kitchen Remodeling

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For this complete kitchen remodel, our clients prioritized space efficiency and family functionality. To do this, we anchored the bright, transitional design with custom floor-to-ceiling white cabinetry, maximizing vertical storage and ensuring a dedicated place for every pantry item and small appliance. To further optimize the home's footprint, we built in a stacked washer and dryer unit right into the kitchen layout. Neatly concealed behind a standard closet door to hide it away. This allows the homeowners to easily multitask household chores without sacrificing square footage. At the heart of the room is a striking, deep-blue custom island topped with beautifully veined quartz. Designed with a busy family in mind, it features a centralized gas cooktop and built-in seating, creating a natural hub for meal prep, homework, and gathering. Complete with double wall ovens, a large stainless steel refrigerator, and a dedicated beverage station with an under-counter fridge, this project balanced high-capacity family living with crisp, modern design.

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Spacious kitchen with white cabinets and marble counters.

Bathroom RemodelingKitchen Remodeling

Luxurious Kitchen & Master Bath Remodel

Location coming soon

For this project, our goal was to execute a truly Luxurious Remodel that serves as the heart of the home, offering an inviting atmosphere for both everyday family life and high-end entertaining. Kitchen Remodel: This kitchen remodel centers on a timeless design, pairing full-height white shaker-style perimeter cabinets with an expansive, dark-finished center island. Polished dark stone tops the island, while white quartz and a classic white subway tile backsplash line the walls above warm hardwood flooring. The space is outfitted with professional-grade appliances, including a large gas range beneath a custom hood, a built-in double wall oven, and a paneled refrigerator. Natural light from an arched window over the undermount double sink is supplemented by twin crystal chandeliers. Adjacent to the main prep area, a dedicated beverage center is defined by contrasting matte black cabinetry, glass-front display uppers, a dual-zone cooler, and additional white quartz counter space. Master Bath Remodel: This master bath remodel features a transitional design centered on custom white shaker cabinetry and large-format tiled flooring. The layout includes an expansive wrap-around vanity, integrated mirrored storage towers, and dual sinks with chrome fixtures. A classic freestanding clawfoot tub is positioned beneath twin skylights to maximize natural light, while the frameless glass walk-in shower is finished with a marble tile surround and a built-in bench. Modern lighting, including an LED ring pendant complement the neutral palette and functional additions like the heated towel rack and wall-mounted storage.

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Modern wine cellar with wooden table, black chairs, red and white wall, and glass doors.

Basement RemodelingBathroom Remodeling

Mid-Century Modern Basement Remodel

Downers Grove, Lansfield

This remodeling project centered on transforming a lower level into a highly customized, multi-functional space designed for entertaining, relaxing, and hobbies. To achieve this, every design choice was driven by the clients' specific lifestyle, ensuring that every square foot served a practical purpose for their unique routines. Polished concrete floors run throughout the level to unify the distinct functional zones while complementing the mid-century modern aesthetic. Custom Walk-In Wine Cellar: The focal point of this basement is a custom walk-in wine storage cellar. Enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass and sleek black framing, the climate-controlled space features extensive natural wood racking. An illuminated, arched cedar display niche highlights select bottles, while lower flat-panel cabinets provide integrated storage for closed cases. Dedicated Record Station: Adjacent to the wine cellar, a dedicated vinyl listening station was integrated into the open floor plan to cater to the clients' love for analog sound. Custom-built walnut furniture provides specialized storage and open-face display bins specifically dimensioned for their record collection. The space is anchored by a mid-century modern dining set and a brass sputnik-style chandelier. Custom Wet Bar: The expansive bar area utilizes flat-panel walnut cabinetry to bring warmth to the industrial concrete flooring. The wood is contrasted by a dark, textured square-tile backsplash and heavily veined dark stone countertops. The bar is fully equipped for entertaining, featuring a large under-mount sink, integrated dishwasher, and a high-capacity stainless steel refrigerator. Suspended Fireplace Lounge: The lounge area features a unique, ceiling-suspended black pod fireplace. This distinctive, retro-inspired element serves as the primary architectural draw of the seating area, accompanied by a glass-topped coffee table with a sculptural wood base and velvet swivel chairs. Custom Arts and Crafts Room: By prioritizing the clients' personal passions, a separate room was entirely dedicated to hobbies and organization. Wall-to-wall white shaker cabinetry provides extensive concealed storage, filing drawers, and a built-in desk area. A key feature of this room is a specialized wrapping station, a custom cabinet fitted with adjustable wooden dowels designed specifically to organize and dispense rolls of wrapping paper and spools of ribbon.

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Modern open floor plan living room with neutral tones and a cozy fireplace.

Basement RemodelingBathroom Remodeling

Basement Lounge, Gym, & Bar

Downers Grove

When most people think of a basement, they picture a dark, underutilized storage space. For this recent project, we completely flipped that script. We set out to design a multi-functional lower level that feels less like a basement and more like an exclusive, private retreat. By blending moody industrial elements—like exposed painted ceilings and polished concrete floors—with the warmth of reclaimed wood and exposed brick, we created a space that is built for entertaining, relaxing, and everything in between. The Custom Speakeasy Bar: The centerpiece of the entertainment space is a fully custom, speakeasy-inspired bar. We paired deep, matte-black cabinetry with a striking natural stone countertop and a bold, vertically stacked red tile backsplash. The floating rustic wood shelving provides the perfect stage for an impressive bourbon collection, while custom under-cabinet lighting and recessed display pillars give the entire area a warm, inviting glow. A Layout Built for Entertainment: The pool table area is anchored by a stunning crystal chandelier that provides a brilliant contrast to the exposed industrial pipes and brick walls. For winding down, we created a cozy family lounging area featuring a dramatic, dark-painted brick fireplace with a chunky reclaimed wood mantel. We also utilized a classic brick accent wall to create a dedicated gallery space for the client's vibrant concert poster collection. Elite Home Gym: We transitioned the flooring from polished concrete to durable rubber gym mats to designate the workout area, featuring a heavy-duty power rack, cardio equipment, and a custom reclaimed-wood accent wall that keeps the design aesthetic consistent. Clever Under-Stair Storage: We turned the traditionally dead space under the stairs into a functional design feature with custom black cabinetry, drawers, and display shelves that perfectly match the basement's dark woodwork and industrial doors. The Rustic-Chic Bathroom: The bathroom carries the rustic-industrial theme flawlessly with a floating vanity made from salvaged wood, a carved stone vessel sink, a custom copper-pipe light fixture, and a walk-in shower featuring floor-to-ceiling pebble stone tile.

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Elegant kitchen with marble countertops, island, and cabinets.

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Winnetka Transitional Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

Winnetka

This comprehensive kitchen renovation in Winnetka, IL, updates a spacious layout with transitional design elements and premium finishes. The design centers around custom, soft-toned inset cabinetry paired with brushed brass hardware. A striking, heavily veined natural stone was utilized for both the countertops and the full-height perimeter backsplash, creating a seamless and cohesive focal point. Cooking Zone: Features a professional-grade stainless steel Wolf range situated beneath a custom, color-matched wood ventilation hood. Center Island: A large, multi-functional island offers generous prep space with a thick stone countertop profile, an integrated prep sink with a brass gooseneck fixture, and under-counter seating for four. Beverage Center: A dedicated built-in station includes an under-counter wine and beverage cooler, flanked by floor-to-ceiling pantry storage and topped with illuminated, glass-front display cabinets. Plumbing & Fixtures: Dual sink stations enhance workflow, including an under-mount main sink positioned below a custom Roman shade window, both equipped with matching brass hardware. Lighting & Flooring: The space is illuminated by a combination of recessed ceiling lights, under-cabinet lighting, and a statement crystal chandelier. Rich, dark hardwood flooring provides a grounding contrast to the lighter stone and cabinetry.

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