Our kitchen remodeling projects typically range from $80,000 to $250,000. Your investment depends on the size of your kitchen, materials selected, extent of structural changes, and level of customization. During our free consultation, we’ll discuss your budget openly to design within your parameters. Our fixed-rate contracts mean you’ll know the total cost upfront with no surprise expenses during construction.

A typical kitchen remodel takes 6-8 months total from initial consultation to completion. This includes 1-2 months for design development, 4-6 weeks for permitting and scheduling, and 3-4 months of construction. We provide specific timelines during your consultation based on your particular project. Our comprehensive planning and active project management help us maintain these schedules consistently.

Yes. We obtain and manage all necessary permits for your project—building, electrical, plumbing, and any others required by your jurisdiction. We don’t do work without proper permits because this protects you legally and ensures all work meets local code requirements. Permit handling is included in our service with no separate fees. We coordinate all inspections and follow-up.

Most clients remain in their homes during kitchen remodeling. We implement protection measures for unaffected areas, maintain daily cleanup, and can discuss temporary kitchen setups. We contain work to the kitchen area using physical barriers for dust control. The renovation is disruptive, but we work to minimize impact on your daily life through careful planning and respectful job site management.

Many of our best kitchen projects start with clients who aren’t certain about their vision. We excel at helping you discover what you want through thoughtful conversation, exploring inspiration images, and guided showroom visits. About half our clients come to us uncertain, and we’re experienced at guiding them through the discovery process. Design expertise is included in our design-build approach—you’re not paying separately for these services.

No. We don’t use allowances. You select every detail during the design phase—cabinet colors, grout, hardware, everything—before construction begins. This lets us provide fixed-rate contracts with complete transparency. If your project is quoted at $200,000, it costs $200,000. Change orders are rare and occur only when structural issues are discovered after demolition or when you request scope additions beyond the original design.

Yes. The designer who creates your vision stays involved through final completion. This boutique service model means consistent communication with someone who knows your project intimately from day one. You’re not handed off from salesperson to designer to project manager with no continuity of understanding. Many clients specifically ask us this question because they’ve had negative experiences elsewhere. With us, the answer is always yes.

We serve the Washington D.C. metro area including Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. Most work is within 5-10 miles of our McLean or Bethesda showroom locations, though we travel up to 30 miles for appropriate projects. Specific areas include McLean, Arlington, Alexandria, Vienna, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville, Falls Church, Great Falls, and various D.C. neighborhoods throughout the region.

Everything from design through completion: initial consultation, photorealistic 3D renderings, all permit applications and fees, material selection guidance in our showrooms, structural modifications, electrical and plumbing updates, custom cabinetry installation, countertops and backsplash, fixtures and hardware, flooring, appliance installation, dedicated project management with weekly meetings, online project tracking, and comprehensive warranty coverage. We handle the entire project under one roof.

Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. We’ll visit your home to see your space, discuss your vision and budget parameters, and explain our process in detail. There’s no obligation—it’s simply an opportunity to explore possibilities and determine if we’re a good fit for your project. If you choose to move forward, we formalize the design relationship and begin creating your custom kitchen design.