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Pinnacle Design and Build
5.0(
10
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I absolutely loved my experience with Mike and his team! . Beautiful outcome of our full renovation in Long Beach. He was communicative, responsive, flexible, provided solutions when needed, and was always making the process seamless. I would recommend working with him and his team, and I will be sharing his info with all of my friends!"
Master Bathroom
Inglewood - Van Ness
Inglewood - Van Ness
Inglewood - Van Ness
Inglewood - Van Ness

+39

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VULCAN BUILD INC
5.0(
23
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had a fantastic experience with Vulcan company. Michael, the project manager, was top-notch. They worked on my bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, and porch. The project was really budget-friendly, and their communication was excellent. They kept me in the loop the entire time with no surprises. The work quality was outstanding, with great attention to detail. Michael and his team were professional and efficient!"
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+147

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by34%of homeowners
CA Cabinets, Inc.
5.0(
18
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

" I’m So Happy With My New Kitchen! I had my kitchen remodeled recently by CA Cabinets Inc., and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The quality was outstanding — beautiful materials, smooth drawers, elegant countertops, and a clean, modern design that completely transformed my home. Lior and his team were professional, quick, and very easy to work with. They kept everything clean, communicated clearly, and delivered results that exceeded my expectations. I’m truly thrilled with my new kitchen. If you’re thinking about remodeling, this is the company you want to hire!"
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Supreme Remodeling Inc
4.8(
315
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We did a 3 room kitchen and bath remodel in just under 3 months, and we are over the moon with how well everything came out! Micky and his team are simply superb — every team he brought in did top notch work, including tiles, flooring, plumbing, electrical, countertop, cabinets, glass, stucco, windows, drywall, and more. Micky coordinated everything to perfection, ensuring the project was progressing day to day, sometimes hour by hour. The only “negative” was that we had to work hard to keep up with their impressive pace (in terms of making decisions and ordering needed supplies) and it was well worth it! We are now starting an ADU conversion and we can’t wait for the results."
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+115

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Green Renovation Group, Inc.
4.3(
23
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience remodeling our bathroom. Sean was very professional to work with. They also helped out with the design of our master bed and bathroom, and we love it! Highly recommend to use them!"
Kitchen and Flooring
Kitchen and Flooring
Kitchen and Flooring
Kitchen and Flooring
Kitchen and Flooring

+45

Recommended by78%of homeowners
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R Design, Inc.
5.0(
23
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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Ramy and his team to help me build out some closets. He was very communicative and easy to work with. The team showed up on time, collaborated with me on the design, worked fast, were very respectful of the home the whole time, and cleaned up nicely. Highly recommend R Design for any contract work!"
 Joining dining room to kitche
 Cabinets, granite counter, marble/granite floor
 Bath tub wall tiling
 Restaurant previous counter
 Marble

+193

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for kitchen design service projects in Santa Monica, CA

A professional kitchen designer is a specialist in planning and implementing the remodel of kitchen spaces. They'll help you pick materials and styles, give you a quote, render a model, and send the order to manufacturers and installers. You can think of them as creative project managers who will facilitate your kitchen project from start to finish.

No, a kitchen designer can't plan for structural remodeling since kitchen designers aren’t structural experts. Consult a pro for structural engineer fees and inquire about changes like removing a wall. Additionally, for changes to your kitchen's electrical, plumbing, or gas lines, you'll need to hire the appropriate professionals, like a licensed electrician or plumber near you.

A kitchen designer’s process includes the following:

  • Finding inspiration: They may ask for photos, feedback on material samples, and preferred fittings to understand your vision.

  • Using design tools: These include computer modeling software, 3D and high-resolution cameras for recording your space, color wheels, and sketches.

  • Considering appliances and fixtures: It’s important that each item is installed correctly, balances aesthetics and functionality, and is conveniently positioned in a kitchen work triangle.

  • Looking at the whole home: A designer will consider your home's age and style.

  • Writing up plans: After taking measurements, they create a plan based on your specifications.

It takes anywhere from 10 to 20 hours for a professional kitchen designer to come up with a fully fleshed-out plan for a mid-size kitchen. However, that time can increase if you ask for a complex, custom-designed plan. Ask your designer for a quote on both pricing and overall time frame before you start working together to ensure you're on the same page with expectations.

If you're doing an extensive kitchen renovation, hire a kitchen designer to manage the project and ensure things go smoothly for you. A major renovation may include new flooring, countertops, cabinets, lighting, and structural changes like knocking out a wall or upgrading the electrical, plumbing, or gas lines. If you're doing something more minor, like only replacing a sink or painting your cabinets, you can either pay for installation or DIY.

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