1940s–1960s
Older homes near ASU
Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, Daley Park
Some of the oldest homes in the East Valley. Updates often include plumbing and electrical along with kitchens and baths.
Tempe, AZ
Kitchen remodeling in Tempe.
Opening closed mid-century kitchens and giving 1970s lake-home kitchens a modern layout, cabinets and counters.
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Tempe kitchens, remodeled from the ground up
Most Tempe kitchens were built in the 1950s through the 1970s, when kitchens were separate rooms. They’re often narrow, with limited counter space, little storage and a wall between the cook and everyone else.
A full kitchen remodel in Tempe often starts with that wall. Where the structure allows, we open the kitchen to the living area, then build it out with new cabinets, counters, tile backsplash, flooring, lighting, paint and fixtures that suit the home’s simple mid-century lines.
We completed a full home remodel in Tempe in 2018. The home pictured above is one of our Tempe projects.
Local know-how
What Tempe kitchens need
Opening the wall
Connecting kitchen and living space in block and brick homes takes careful planning, and makes the biggest difference.
Older systems
Kitchens in 50- to 70-year-old homes may need updated wiring and plumbing to support modern appliances.
Mid-century style
Flat-panel cabinets, simple tile and warm wood tones that fit the architecture.
Planning
Planning a kitchen remodel in Tempe
Mid-century Tempe kitchens were built as separate rooms, often narrow and with limited counter space. Where the structure allows, opening the wall to the living or dining area is the change that makes the biggest difference. In block and brick homes, that takes careful planning, especially if the wall carries load or has plumbing in it.
Simple, clean finishes suit Tempe’s mid-century architecture: flat-panel or shaker cabinets, warm wood tones, quartz counters and a classic tile backsplash. Older homes may also need electrical upgrades to support modern appliances and lighting, which we plan into the kitchen remodel.
Every kitchen remodel starts with a free in-home estimate. We walk the space with you, measure, talk through layout, materials and budget, and then give you a clear written quote. Once you approve it, we order materials, schedule the work and keep you updated until the final walkthrough.
Know the house
Tempe homes & their kitchens
1960s–1970s
Mid-century ranch homes
Broadmor, Lakeshore, central Tempe
Single-story block and brick homes with closed floor plans. Opening the kitchen and updating flooring changes the whole feel.
1970s–1980s
Lake & south Tempe homes
The Lakes, south Tempe
Larger homes, some with water views, with 70s and 80s layouts and finishes ready for a modern update.
Our work
A full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel: new white shaker cabinets and island, countertops, wood-look tile flooring, interior paint, pendant and recessed lighting, fixtures and hardware.
Your Tempe kitchen remodel can include
- Cabinets & storage
- Countertops
- Backsplash & tile
- Sinks & fixtures
- Lighting
- Layout & walls
- Flooring
- Paint & finish work
FAQ
Kitchen remodeling in Tempe: questions
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Tempe?
Replacing cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures and paint usually doesn’t need a permit. Moving plumbing, gas, electrical or walls generally does, through the City of Tempe. We’ll tell you what your kitchen remodel needs during the free in-home estimate.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Tempe?
It depends on the size of the kitchen, whether the layout changes, and the materials you choose, especially cabinets and countertops. Every Tempe project is priced individually: the in-home estimate is free, and you get the exact price in a written quote before any work starts.
Can you remove a wall in a block or brick ranch home?
Often, yes, but it depends on whether the wall is load-bearing and what runs through it. Masonry homes need careful planning. We’ll look at it during the in-home estimate.
Do you work near ASU and in The Lakes?
Yes. We serve all of Tempe, including Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, Daley Park, Broadmor, Lakeshore, The Lakes and south Tempe.
Do you remodel rental homes near ASU?
Yes. We remodel rental and investment homes and can recommend finishes that are durable, easy to clean and good-looking for tenants.
Should I remodel my Tempe home or move?
With so little new housing in Tempe, many owners find a remodel gives them the home they want without leaving their neighborhood. We can help you understand what a full remodel of your house would involve.
Tempe neighborhoods
- Maple-Ash
- Mitchell Park
- Daley Park
- Broadmor
- Lakeshore
- The Lakes
- South Tempe
Kitchen remodeling nearby
Free estimate
Remodel your Tempe kitchen.
Tell us about your Tempe kitchen. We’ll schedule a free in-home estimate and give you a clear written quote.
- Free, no-obligation in-home estimate
- Clear written quote before work starts
- Licensed, bonded & insured · ROC #324054
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