Short answer. Eight real Los Angeles kitchen remodels from $22,000 to $245,000. Each entry below has scope, cost, timeline, and the single design decision that drove the transformation. Use these as benchmarks when you plan your own project.
Before-and-after photos tell only half the story. The cost and the scope decisions tell the rest. The eight projects below cover the full range we build in Los Angeles, from cabinet refresh to whole-floor reimagining. Each is a real project we delivered under CSLB License 1072368.
Project 1: Studio City galley to open kitchen
City. Studio City
Scope. Removed load-bearing wall. New island, custom cabinets, quartz counters, paneled refrigerator. Full electrical and plumbing relocation.
Final cost. $118,000
Timeline. 16 weeks construction, 6 month total
Why it worked. Wall removal opened the kitchen to the family room. Resale comp landed $185,000 higher than the pre-remodel value.
Project 2: Woodland Hills cabinet refresh
City. Woodland Hills
Scope. Existing cabinet boxes kept. New shaker doors, drawer fronts, hardware. New quartz counters and subway tile backsplash. New range and microwave drawer.
Final cost. $32,000
Timeline. 5 weeks construction, 10 weeks total
Why it worked. 70 percent of the visual lift of a full remodel at 28 percent of the cost. Best small-budget transformation in this list.
Project 3: Calabasas chef kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero
City. Calabasas
Scope. Full custom inset shaker cabinets. Calacatta marble counters with waterfall island. 48-inch Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher. Custom hood.
Final cost. $192,000
Timeline. 9 weeks construction, 7 month total
Why it worked. Top tier appliances and custom inset cabinetry. Project anchored a $300,000 resale lift on the comp set.
Project 4: Burbank 1950s bungalow modernization
City. Burbank
Scope. Reconfigured galley to L-shape. Removed soffits. New semi-custom cabinets to the ceiling. Quartz counters, modern handle hardware, induction range.
Final cost. $76,000
Timeline. 7 weeks construction, 5 month total
Why it worked. Ceiling-height cabinets removed visual clutter from the soffits and added 22 percent more storage capacity.
Project 5: North Hollywood small kitchen with peninsula
City. North Hollywood
Scope. Tight 95 square foot kitchen with no room for an island. Added a peninsula off the existing wall run with two stools. Semi-custom cabinets.
Final cost. $48,000
Timeline. 6 weeks construction, 4 month total
Why it worked. Smart use of a peninsula in a kitchen that could not fit a real island. Two-stool seating area without sacrificing flow.
Project 6: Simi Valley painted cabinet makeover
City. Simi Valley
Scope. Existing oak cabinets professionally sprayed in warm white. New crown molding. Quartz counters and ceramic backsplash. New hardware.
Final cost. $22,000
Timeline. 3 weeks construction, 7 weeks total
Why it worked. Demonstrates how far paint and counters can push a 1990s oak kitchen. Strong fit for owners staying in the home 5 plus years.
Project 7: West Hills two-tone with island
City. West Hills
Scope. White perimeter cabinets, walnut island, brass hardware. New layout opened to the family room. Quartzite counters with continuous backsplash.
Final cost. $98,000
Timeline. 8 weeks construction, 5 month total
Why it worked. Two-tone color scheme reads timeless. Walnut island gives warmth that pure white kitchens lack.
Project 8: Toluca Lake whole-home kitchen and dining
City. Toluca Lake
Scope. Combined kitchen, dining, and butler pantry into one open space. Custom inset cabinets. Stone slab island. Built-in coffee station and prep pantry.
Final cost. $245,000
Timeline. 12 weeks construction, 8 month total
Why it worked. Whole-floor reimagining. The butler pantry kept counters clean and gave a dedicated prep area for entertaining.
What these projects share
- Selections were locked before construction started.
- Cabinets were ordered in week 1 to align with the construction window.
- Layout decisions matched the home, not the trend cycle.
- Permits were pulled. Every one of these projects has documented inspection on file.
For full pricing context, see kitchen remodel cost in Los Angeles. For schedule, read kitchen remodel timeline. For our build process, see the kitchen remodeling service page. To start a project, open the contact page.
