White and Oak Kitchen with Fireplace Wall in Calabasas

What the Finished Kitchen Shows

This Calabasas remodel covers the kitchen, the family room, and the laundry room. The kitchen pairs crisp white Shaker cabinets and brass bar pulls with a light quartzite-look stone that runs across the counters and up the full backsplash. A long waterfall island in pale oak holds a built-in microwave drawer and seats five. A professional-style gas range, a stainless hood, and a built-in refrigerator anchor the cooking zone under a crystal chandelier. Next door, a new media wall sets a wide linear fireplace into a concrete-look surround, flanked by lit oak shelving. The laundry room gets matching white cabinets, stone-look counters, and a utility sink.

Why a Two-Tone Kitchen Works

An all-white kitchen this size can start to feel flat. Putting the island in pale oak gives the room a clear center and a bit of warmth, while the white perimeter cabinets keep everything light. The stone ties both together because it has soft beige tones that suit the white and the wood. Repeating the oak on the fireplace shelving next door makes the kitchen and family room feel like one plan. That kind of room-to-room thinking is what our interior remodeling work is built on.

How We Run Your Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel in Calabasas often turns into a bigger project, as it did here with the family room and laundry. We start with a free consultation to sort out what you want done now and what can wait. Then one team handles design, permits, and the build in a sensible order, so trades are not tripping over each other. When the same stone and cabinet colors repeat across rooms, we order them together so the finishes match.

More of Our Kitchen Work

We have done more kitchens close by. See our modern kitchen and dining room remodel in Calabasas and this white lacquer island and nook kitchen in Calabasas. More ideas are on our kitchen remodelers page.

Kitchen Remodel in Calabasas: Common Questions

How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen plus other rooms in Calabasas?

It depends on how many rooms you include and the finishes you pick. Our guide to the average cost of home remodeling in Los Angeles shows typical ranges for kitchens, family rooms, and more.

Is it smart to remodel the laundry room at the same time as the kitchen?

Often, yes. The same cabinet maker and stone fabricator can do both, and you live through one construction period instead of two.

Where should a microwave go in a kitchen with a big island?

A microwave drawer in the island is a popular choice. It keeps the upper cabinets clean and puts the microwave at an easy height for kids and adults.

Can you add a linear fireplace to an existing family room?

In many homes, yes. It depends on the venting and gas line, which we check during the walkthrough. We then frame the wall, set the unit, and finish the surround and shelving.

Do I need a permit for this kind of remodel in Calabasas?

Usually yes, if plumbing, gas, electrical, or walls change, and a new fireplace almost always needs one. We prepare the plans and handle submittals and inspections for you.

How long will a kitchen and family room remodel take?

Expect several weeks of construction after demo, plus design and permit time before work begins. Adding rooms adds time, so we map out the schedule with you before we start.

Should I hire a design-build team or a separate designer?

Both can work, but one team for design and construction means fewer handoffs and fewer surprises. Our article on design-build vs. designer plus contractor explains the trade-offs.