Blue Horizon Renovations is a locally, Veteran Owned Family business. The owner, Thomas Vendemia has been involved in every aspect of the construction industry since an early age. Blue Horizon can help you from the design process, to finding and selecting all the material, to the actual construction and finalization of your dream project. We specialize in kitchen, and bathroom design and remodel. Finish Basements and Additions. Roofing, gutters, and siding
"Tommy was great to work with and so were installers."
Kari P on March 2025
Blue Horizon Renovations is a locally, Veteran Owned Family business. The owner, Thomas Vendemia has been involved in every aspect of the construction industry since an early age. Blue Horizon can help you from the design process, to finding and selecting all the material, to the actual construction and finalization of your dream project. We specialize in kitchen, and bathroom design and remodel. Finish Basements and Additions. Roofing, gutters, and siding
"Tommy was great to work with and so were installers."
Kari P on March 2025
Complete Construction Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They did a great job very professional and the quality of work is great."
Barry M on November 2020
Complete Construction Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They did a great job very professional and the quality of work is great."
Barry M on November 2020
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Josh and his team did an amazing job with my bathroom. This was a complete renovation - totally gutted and renovated the entire room, including the floor, walls and window removal. I could not imagine the room as it is now. They were always professional, friendly and extremely efficient. They are hard working and always clean and neat removing all trash and debris at the end of the day. I look forward to my next project with Josh and All In One Remodeling."
Debi M on July 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Josh and his team did an amazing job with my bathroom. This was a complete renovation - totally gutted and renovated the entire room, including the floor, walls and window removal. I could not imagine the room as it is now. They were always professional, friendly and extremely efficient. They are hard working and always clean and neat removing all trash and debris at the end of the day. I look forward to my next project with Josh and All In One Remodeling."
Debi M on July 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Highly recommend! Great to work with and quick response time. Joe installed new LED lighting in our detached garage and has repaired various electrical issues that we have encountered in our 30 year old home."
Beth A on January 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Highly recommend! Great to work with and quick response time. Joe installed new LED lighting in our detached garage and has repaired various electrical issues that we have encountered in our 30 year old home."
Beth A on January 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great service and good work!"
Franklin F on February 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 22 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great service and good work!"
Franklin F on February 2023
With a combined experience of over 100 years, we take great pride in our workmanship, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide superior products and complete customer satisfaction, no matter how big or small the job is. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner.
"Zach is great. Gave me the best quote I received. Work was completed within estimated time and was an outstanding job. I will definitely be using Bluecrab for all my future upgrades and remodeling. One of the most honest contractors I’ve worked with. "
Reginald C on June 2025
With a combined experience of over 100 years, we take great pride in our workmanship, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide superior products and complete customer satisfaction, no matter how big or small the job is. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner.
"Zach is great. Gave me the best quote I received. Work was completed within estimated time and was an outstanding job. I will definitely be using Bluecrab for all my future upgrades and remodeling. One of the most honest contractors I’ve worked with. "
Reginald C on June 2025
Step It Up Construction, LLC, based in Pasadena, Maryland, is your trusted partner for high-quality residential and commercial improvements. We specialize in roofing, gutters, siding, windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, porches, decks, and home additions to enhance your living space. For businesses, we offer expert commercial renovations, tenant build-outs, retail space upgrades, office remodeling, and exterior improvements to create functional and modern work environments. In addition, we handle insurance work, assisting homeowners and business owners with storm damage repairs, insurance claims, and restoration projects to ensure properties are restored to their best condition. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're improving your home, upgrading your business, or recovering from damage, Step It Up Construction, LLC has you covered. Schedule your FREE estimate today!
"Quick & efficient "
Barbara M on June 2025
Step It Up Construction, LLC, based in Pasadena, Maryland, is your trusted partner for high-quality residential and commercial improvements. We specialize in roofing, gutters, siding, windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, porches, decks, and home additions to enhance your living space. For businesses, we offer expert commercial renovations, tenant build-outs, retail space upgrades, office remodeling, and exterior improvements to create functional and modern work environments. In addition, we handle insurance work, assisting homeowners and business owners with storm damage repairs, insurance claims, and restoration projects to ensure properties are restored to their best condition. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're improving your home, upgrading your business, or recovering from damage, Step It Up Construction, LLC has you covered. Schedule your FREE estimate today!
"Quick & efficient "
Barbara M on June 2025
East Coast Concrete LLC, proudly servicing Pasadena, MD and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.
"Hopefully the picture shows, most I took were too large to upload, but I can tell you the end result is beautiful and will be so much easier to walk up to the door now thanks to the wonderful work of the framer. Everyone that worked on this project was professional and clearly knew what they were doing. "
Stephanie J S on July 2025
East Coast Concrete LLC, proudly servicing Pasadena, MD and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.
"Hopefully the picture shows, most I took were too large to upload, but I can tell you the end result is beautiful and will be so much easier to walk up to the door now thanks to the wonderful work of the framer. Everyone that worked on this project was professional and clearly knew what they were doing. "
Stephanie J S on July 2025
With over 24 years experience in the home remodeling industry, Qualified Remodelers, Inc., is your industry expert in Baltimore County and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today. We look forward to working with you!
"“Qualified” should really be “Quality” in the business name! From the owner (Joe), and wife (Pam), to the workers, it was such a joy to see and experience individuals who took pride in their work and insured that they had met my expectations. As I shared with both of them, they truly made me feel like family throughout the entire experience. The workers are amazing. Should you do business with them I pray that you get the same ones that I did! I am in love with my kitchen and bathroom set up. I shared my desire and they made it a reality and I am forever thankful to them. "
Gertrude D on May 2025
With over 24 years experience in the home remodeling industry, Qualified Remodelers, Inc., is your industry expert in Baltimore County and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today. We look forward to working with you!
"“Qualified” should really be “Quality” in the business name! From the owner (Joe), and wife (Pam), to the workers, it was such a joy to see and experience individuals who took pride in their work and insured that they had met my expectations. As I shared with both of them, they truly made me feel like family throughout the entire experience. The workers are amazing. Should you do business with them I pray that you get the same ones that I did! I am in love with my kitchen and bathroom set up. I shared my desire and they made it a reality and I am forever thankful to them. "
Gertrude D on May 2025
Black & White Kitchen and Bath is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Black & White Kitchen and Bath is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.