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Practical guidance on remodeling a kitchen in Greater New Orleans, written by the people who do the work. Layouts, cabinets, worktops, materials and what our climate does to all of them.
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The guide most New Orleans homeowners read first, because it answers the question everybody asks before anything else.
Kitchen Remodeling Costs in New Orleans: What to Expect
What actually moves the number on a New Orleans kitchen, from whether the plumbing stays put to how much of the cabinetry is built rather than bought.
Kitchen Layout Ideas for Your Space
Galley, L-shape, U-shape and island layouts, and which of them a fixed New Orleans footprint will actually accept.
Flood and Humidity Resistant Materials
The materials that survive a Gulf Coast summer and the ones that quietly fail, which is the most local decision in any remodel here.
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Recent Guides From Our Team
Written from the jobs we run across Greater New Orleans rather than from a keyword list. Every one answers a question a homeowner actually asked us.
How to Design the Perfect Kitchen in New Orleans, LA
Designing the perfect kitchen is every homeowner’s dream. It’s a room that not only needs to look great
Top 8 Materials for Kitchen Countertops: A Guide to Choosing the Best Surface for Your Home in New Orleans, LA
Kitchen countertops are one of the most important elements of any kitchen design. Not only do they serve
Understanding the Significance of High-Quality Kitchen Appliances in New Orleans, LA
When it comes to kitchen appliances, investing in quality is essential for both the look and functionality of
Find the Most Popular Types of Kitchens for Modern Homes in New Orleans, LA
Are you looking to update your kitchen but aren’t sure which type of modern layout would best suit
Explore 6 Different Kitchen Styles and Their Benefits! in New Orleans, LA
When it comes to kitchen design, there are so many different styles to choose from. Whether you’re looking
Discover The Different Basic Kitchen Plan Layouts in New Orleans, LA
Are you considering a kitchen renovation but don’t know where to start? Choosing the right layout for your
Finding a Contractor Who Specializes in Kitchen Design in New Orleans, LA
Finding a contractor who specializes in kitchen design is essential for creating the perfect space. A good contractor
How to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel in New Orleans, LA
Remodeling your kitchen can be a great way to update the look and feel of your home, but
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What We Write About
Every guide on this New Orleans blog falls into one of these. Each links to the service page behind it.
Layout and design
Work triangles, islands, and reconciling a plan with a footprint that will not move.
Cabinets
Custom against stock, door styles, refacing, refinishing and what fails first.
Countertops
Stone, quartz, laminate and timber, and the maintenance each one carries.
Materials and humidity
What a Gulf Coast summer does to a kitchen, and what survives it.
Lighting and colour
The two cheapest changes available to a dated room, and how far they go.
Cost and timelines
What moves the number, what moves the schedule, and how to plan around both.
Written from the work
Why We Write These
Most kitchen advice online is written for a drier climate and a newer house. Ours is written from jobs in Greater New Orleans and the parishes around it.
Local conditions, not general advice
Humidity, slab construction and older footprints change what works here. A guide written elsewhere will not tell you that a door hung in January can bind by August.
Answers to real questions
Every post starts from something a homeowner asked us at an estimate. That is why they read like answers rather than like brochures.
No pressure to hire us
Plenty of these guides will tell you the smaller job is the right one. We would rather you made a good decision than a large one.
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The Services Behind the Guides
Every topic on this New Orleans blog has a service page behind it. These are the ones readers go to next.
Kitchen Design
Where the layout is settled before anything is ordered.
Kitchen Cabinets
Installation, repair, refacing and custom builds.
Countertop Remodel
Stone, quartz and timber, or a resurface of what you have.
Cabinet Refinishing
The route when the boxes are sound and the finish is tired.
Small Kitchen Remodeling
Making a tight footprint hold considerably more.
Service Areas
Every city we cover across the region.
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