The difference between cooking in a well-appointed kitchen versus an outdated one is like night and day. You can’t cook with love or happily entertain guests with old cabinets, dingy flooring, inefficient appliances, and a cramped layout. Today’s kitchens are bright, open, comfortable, and fully functional. Whether your kitchen needs a subtle update or a major overhaul, our kitchen remodeling ideas will help you create a thoughtfully designed space that will inspire your inner chef.
If you’ve ever wondered “what is the value of my home,” we’re here to tell you that the condition of your kitchen can make or break a potential future sale. Real estate experts agree that a luxurious, modern kitchen is the smartest investment you can make in your home’s future value as well as your daily living enjoyment.
At Lewis Design Build Remodel (LDBR), our unique design-build approach takes all the stress out of the remodeling process by putting everything under one ‘roof.’ From the initial consultation and design meetings to the project reveal and final walkthrough, we will walk you through every step of the project. This ensures you feel heard and informed during your entire remodeling journey.
What?! We’ll be without our kitchen for several weeks? Yes, a kitchen remodel does require a bit of patience and creativity. Take a mini-vacation – we’ll update you with daily progress photos. Or go on a binge of take-out and eat-out. And prepare to be wowed when the work is done. (By the way, our Lewis Design Build Remodel crews not only do meticulous work, but they also treat your home as if it’s their own. We’re careful and tidy.)
Planning a kitchen where you’ll love to cook and entertain requires careful thinking. Now’s the time to solve all those problems that bug you – lack of counter or storage space, cramped quarters or a weird layout that has you twisting and turning between work areas, lousy lighting, inefficient appliances … you know what we’re talking about because you live with it every day. But no more! We’ll help you create a modern kitchen design that deserves to be the hub of your home.
Physical construction for a custom kitchen remodel generally spans 8 to 14 weeks depending on structural scope, cabinetry complexity, and finish details. The total timeline includes an additional pre-construction phase for architectural planning, material procurement, and Santa Cruz County permit approvals. We provide a detailed master schedule upfront so you know exactly what to expect each week.
Setting up a functional temporary kitchen in an adjacent room or dining area keeps daily life manageable while construction takes place. We recommend setting up essential small appliances such as a microwave, toaster oven, induction burner, and mini-fridge near a water source if possible. Staging disposable dinnerware, non-perishable pantry items, and basic prep tools ensures comfortable meal preparation throughout the renovation.
At Lewis Design Build Remodel, our outstanding team of designers and craftsmen is already looking forward to helping you become our next overjoyed customer. Whatever project you have in mind, we’re ready to get started exploring ideas and building them into spaces where you’ll love to live. We won’t do it right, we’ll do it just right.
The Lewis Design Build Remodel Pricing Guides provide guidance and understanding for those considering a new remodeling project. Based on our years of experience and regional remodeling project estimations, our pricing guides provide a range of kitchen, bathroom, and additions remodel pricing, setting basic financial expectation as you begin the project planning process.
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Some of your family’s happiest times are spent in the kitchen. Whether you’re gathering for a holiday meal, celebrating a birthday or graduation, or making snacks for the big game, you can bet the sights and smells of the kitchen are an integral part of those beautiful memories.
Modern elegance is within your grasp with Lewis Design Build Remodel. Our team offers exceptional quality, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication. We listen to your goals and make your vision a reality. We can’t wait to show you how your kitchen can be more convenient and beautiful.
Is it time for that kitchen island you’ve always wanted? Trends come and go, but the open-plan kitchen and dining area centered around a beautiful and approachable island is a mainstay you can count on. If you want a kitchen island, we will help you find the perfect dimensions for a cohesive, welcoming space.
Want to go a little further? Your kitchen can be bigger and better than ever. Our team can remove or move walls to help you open up your space. With our industry-leading customer care, you’ll always be advised in advance about any disruption and will never pay a cent more without our team communicating with you about it first.
As a family grows, expanding the kitchen can be an amazing way to make your space work better for you. Imagine helpful, integrated shelving, doubling your sink capacity, or organizing all your culinary pursuits using dedicated prep stations that still look stylish – all this and more is at your fingertips.
When you walk into your kitchen, your countertops are one of the first focal points. Is it time to upgrade to countertops that dazzle your guests? Granite, quartzite, quartz, marble, and more, await to confer a timeless elegance. Plus, they stand up to use, resist scratches, and are easy to maintain.
Fashionable backsplashes, chic fixtures, and new lighting can bring out the beauty in your kitchen. Our team will be glad to show you samples of all your options, demonstrate how they work together, and provide mock-ups before construction begins. Once finished, you’ll feel enthusiastic and inspired when you're in your kitchen – and it’ll become a centerpiece of family life.
With years of experience in Santa Cruz County luxury home remodeling, Lewis Design Build Remodel makes your life easier every step of the way. We are a full design-build remodeling service with all the expertise you need -- under one roof. Our team members strive to exceed your expectations every time.
With Lewis Design Build Remodel, you'll never have to worry about unexpected surprises. A carefully hand-picked team works in every room, and your dedicated project manager answers questions at any time, from start to finish.
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