Kitchens
Walnut, white oak, and quarter-sawn cabinetry. Soapstone and honed marble. Heath tile. Hand-fit drawers that close like a book. Kitchens are where craft shows most, and I over-plan so the build runs without improvising.
What a kitchen project can include.
- Full-layout kitchens with structural wall removal
- Cosmetic refreshes — paint, counters, hardware, appliances
- Custom inset cabinetry in painted or rift-sawn white oak
- Walnut and quarter-sawn islands
- Soapstone, honed marble, and engineered stone counters
- Heath, Fireclay, hand-set zellige, and specialty tile
- Pantry, laundry, and mudroom millwork that matches
- Lighting design and low-voltage coordination
- Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC upgrades to current code
How a kitchens project runs.
One person to call from the first walkthrough to the final punch-list. Here’s how a project usually runs.
Walkthrough
I measure, photograph, and talk through how you cook, host, and live in this kitchen today. Then I tell you what your budget can buy.
Drawings & selections
Plans, elevations, and a binder of specified finishes. For cosmetic refreshes this is a two-week exercise. For full custom kitchens, 8–12 weeks.
Pre-order
I order long-lead items (cabinetry, appliances, stone slabs) before we start, so once we’re on site nothing waits.
Build
I own the schedule and the daily site. Same lead carpenter, same finish carpenter, same trim work on every project. Daily cleanups, weekly walkthroughs.
Kitchens — questions clients ask.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in the west metro?
In 2026: roughly $45,000–$85,000 for a cosmetic refresh (paint, counters, hardware, maybe new appliances), $85,000–$150,000 for a mid-range remodel with new semi-custom cabinetry in the existing footprint, $150,000–$275,000 for a full layout change with custom cabinetry, and $275,000+ for bespoke / heirloom-level work. There’s a deeper breakdown on the journal.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Demo day to final walk-through: 8–14 weeks for most west-metro kitchens. The bigger timeline driver is design and pre-ordering — typically 6–12 weeks before we touch the house, depending on how custom the cabinetry is.
Cosmetic refresh or full remodel?
Both. A cosmetic refresh is often the smartest move for a house you’ll sell inside five years. Full custom is for the house you’re staying in — or one you want to feel like new. I’m happy to run either.
Can we still use our kitchen during construction?
Not the kitchen itself — but I’ll set up a temporary cook-station (fridge, microwave, induction burner, utility sink) in a nearby space so family life keeps moving.
Can you match the style of the rest of our house?
Yes. Many of the kitchens I’m proudest of sit inside older homes — lake cottages, prairie-style ramblers, mid-century split-levels. I like the puzzle of making new work feel like it’s always been there.