The Chicago Cabinet Painting Co. is a family-owned and Latino-owned company that works only on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Owner Dan Magana and project lead Ariel run an in-house crew that has refinished more than 500 Chicago kitchens. The team treats cabinet work as its single craft rather than one service among many.
Each project begins with an online or in-person estimate, followed by careful prep of the kitchen. Doors and drawers are labeled, removed, and finished at the company shop on North Springfield Avenue, where professional spray equipment produces a smooth factory-style coat. The crew handles color matching, two-tone layouts, minor cabinet repairs, hinge and hardware work, and final reinstallation.
Homeowners can choose timeless whites, bold modern tones, or a two-tone look that pairs an island with a contrasting perimeter. The company offers free estimates, uses durable low odor cabinet coatings, and serves neighborhoods across Chicago including Wicker Park, Logan Square, and Lincoln Park along with nearby suburbs. See more of their kitchen cabinet refinishing work.
Updated: 05-29-2026
Yes. The crew helps homeowners pick and match colors, including two-tone layouts. David Hoogmoed chose a top color of Chantilly Lace and bottom of Cinder and said the team was "so easy to work with" and "accommodating when we chose another color last minute." Jonathan McCulloch went with "a blue island and white perimeter" and called the result perfect.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Customers point to Ariel for steady updates. Lea Ceasrine wrote that "Ariel was very communicative along the way." Anne Marie O'Kelley said "Ariel makes the process SO easy" and that the team "did everything exactly as they said they would." Jennifer Gallagher added that they "told us what to expect in each step."
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Prep and cleanup come up often. Jay described how on day one they "put paper down and taped everything up very neatly" and "labeled all hardware" before taking the doors to their facility. Lea Ceasrine noted the crew spent time "sealing off the kitchen space, and clean-up." Jessie Montz said they did "an immaculate job prepping the space to keep it clean."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviewers describe a factory-grade result. Linda Otto wrote that "the cabinet finish is so smooth it almost looks metallic, and the edges razor sharp." David Hoogmoed said the process gives cabinets "a look and feel like they just came out of a factory." Ginnie O'Keefe added that her "cabinets look brand new."
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Customers frame it as major savings. Jonathan McCulloch said the team "totally transformed our kitchen at a fraction of the cost of replacing it all." On Yelp, Anne O. felt she had a new kitchen and bathroom "for a fraction of the cost that a rehab job would have been." Jessie Montz noted another company quoted her "$3000 more."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Turnaround is a recurring theme. Jacob Black said the crew were at his home "for two days total" and that he "couldn't believe how fast they worked." Adrian Knight needed kitchen and bathroom cabinets done at short notice and the team turned everything around "in less than a week." Tierney Goedert called them "professional, efficient."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several do. Kristen Wiberg wrote that she "used Chicago Cabinet Painting for 2 projects" and had the team match new cabinets to earlier work. Kevin Waldersen said they "have done 2 kitchens for me" and called the work "top notch." Megan Leavell, who had painted cabinets before, was "most impressed with the work that Ariel and his team did."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Yes. The company is registered with the Illinois Secretary of State as THE CHICAGO CABINET PAINTING CO., a domestic corporation, File Number 72774086, with an Active status and a current 2026 annual report year. Illinois does not require a state-level painting contractor license, and the City of Chicago does not require a separate license for cabinet painting and refinishing work.
-Verification Sources: Illinois Secretary of State Business Search
Updated: 05-29-2026