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Kitchens
The heart of the house
Are you tired of your kitchen? Do you want a simple refresh? Let's discuss what your kitchen could become — from a single new island to a full reimagination of the room.
Est. 2002N° 01 — A monograph of craftChicago, IL
Carpentry · Remodeling
Spaces, shaped
by hand.
For more than two decades, REIJ has transformed Chicagoland homes one cabinet, one beam, one room at a time — with the unwavering belief that craft still matters.
23yrs
Building since 2002
100+
Homes transformed
5.0★
Average client rating
3gen
Of repeat clientele
Chapter I — On craft
Our passion is driven by our customers.
Our passion is fueled by our customers' dreams and aspirations. We wholeheartedly dedicate ourselves to transforming their vision into a tangible reality. With unwavering commitment, we listen attentively, understanding their desires and specific needs.
Our team puts their heart and soul into every step of the carpentry remodeling process, striving for excellence in craftsmanship and paying meticulous attention to detail.
Rimas
Founder · Lead Craftsman
i.
Listen
ii.
Design
iii.
Build
Chapter II — The method
How a room becomes a room.
Four chapters from first conversation to final reveal — the way we've worked since the very beginning.
01
Listen
We begin with conversation. Your home, the way you live in it, the things you want to last. No quotes, no pressure — just understanding.
02
Design
Working from your brief, we draft the build. Materials, dimensions, finishes — laid out plainly so you can picture the room before a single cut is made.
03
Craft
Then we build. Every joint, every cabinet, every panel — measured twice, finished by hand, delivered to a standard our own families would live with.
04
Reveal
The walk-through. We hand back a space that disappears into the way you live — quietly excellent, built to outlast trends and tenants alike.
Chapter III — The workFour disciplines,
Four disciplines,
one standard of craft.
Every project — large or small — is shaped to the way you actually live. Each one carries the same patience, the same materials-first thinking.
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Bathrooms
A room of one's own
The bathroom is one of the most important areas of a home — a place to wind down. We build retreats: cabinetry, stonework, lighting, every surface considered.
03
Basements
Reclaim the square footage
An open area of infinite possibilities. Another bedroom or bathroom? A whisky bar, a kids' play area, a media room? Let's make use of the unusable.
04
Built-ins
Functional art for blank walls
Tired of staring at a blank wall? Let's make a piece of functional art that stores your treasures, frames your room, and is visually stunning.
Chapter IV — Selected work
A portfolio of transformed homes.
Six plates, drawn from twenty-three years of work across Chicagoland. Every story starts with a conversation.
Chapter V — In their wordsTrusted by families
Trusted by families
across Chicagoland.
To say he is a perfectionist is an understatement.
— Rimas has done so many projects for me and my family since 2002. To say he is a perfectionist is an understatement. He has the unique ability to grasp the overall vision of each and every project. He helps by giving us advice on the right way to do things, so we will not regret our decisions in the future. I am happy to speak to anyone about his work, and I am happy to share any pictures or information that would be needed.
“Rimas is simply amazing at what he does. He transformed an open space into beautiful cabinets and shelves. He was so particular in each and every aspect of the design and build. This is the third time we have used Rimas and every time he has transformed our living space.”
“I have heard from so many people about Rimas and what he did for their properties. We had an outdated kitchen that needed a splash, and he surely provided that. He not only built us new kitchen cabinets, but he helped us design the rest of our kitchen to maximize space and utility. He is truly amazing.”
Colophon — Begin a project
Begin a conversation.
Discuss your ideas and explore the possibilities with our experts. The first conversation is free, unhurried, and entirely without pressure.
By telephone
(630) 456-6264
By letter
reijinc@gmail.com
In person
Northbrook · Chicago · Darien
And surrounding Chicagoland
Free consultationLicensed & insuredEst. 2002