Last updated on December 7th, 2024 at 07:55 am
From elegant French-inspired spaces to stunning farmhouse revivals, Texas kitchens feature a wide array of designs. To provide insight into some of the area’s best renovations, highlighting popular styles and unique touches, we have compiled a list of the top kitchen remodeling contractors in Texas. The firms on this list were chosen based on skill and technique, media recognition and awards, and customer service reviews.
15) Capital Renovations Group
12740 Hillcrest Rd. Suite 267, Dallas, TX 75230
Capital Renovations is an award-winning premier home remodeling and design firm. It is known for its innovative and timeless designs, with its portfolio showcasing a gallery of farmhouse revival, transitional, and traditional-themed kitchens. The firm has been recognized by numerous awards throughout its two decades in the industry, including multiple awards from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), of which the firm is also a national industry partner. ASID named the firm Best Remodeler for four consecutive years, from 2013 to 2016. Capital is also the proud recipient of a Contractor of the Year (CoTY) award, which recognized its kitchen remodeling work.
The firm is led by Paul Zuch, a seasoned builder who first got his start in the industry in 1983 as a project superintendent. As his career progressed, he became the vice president of a multi-million dollar building firm and went on to serve as president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Together with his wife, Sherry, and the Capital team, Paul gives back to the community through being involved in groups such as Rebuilding Together.
14) BRY-JO Roofing and Remodeling
681 N. Plano Rd., #119, Richardson, TX 75081
BRY-JO Roofing and Remodeling offers award-winning remodeling, roofing, and restoration services, specializing in high-end renovation projects. The firm is led by Michael Harris, who started out in the roofing industry in 1986. He would later become a project manager and an adjuster in the late 1990s. It was then, as he worked on adjusting property claims, that he realized the area was in need of better contracting services. He established BRY-JO in 2000, and since then, the firm has made a name for itself in the industry. BRY-JO uses a design-build approach, with its team aiding each client through every step of the process.
The firm’s kitchens are highlighted by their exquisite custom cabinetry and designs. The firm has worked on a wide variety of styles, receiving multiple CoTY awards under several price ranges. In addition to its professional services, the firm also offers remodeling work to senior citizens through its charitable “Community Link” program.
13) Adams Company
13740 Research Blvd. Bldg. L Suite #4, Austin, TX 78750
The Adams Company is a well-known firm with award-winning designs and an unique transitional and contemporary architectural style. It is led by Debbie Adams, a builder who spent the first ten years of her career as an office manager, which honed her construction documentation skills. She would go on to become a project manager, before establishing her own company. Adams has earned several accreditations, including Certified Graduate Builder and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. The firm has been the recipient of multiple regional CoTY awards for its kitchen remodeling.
The project pictured here perfectly depicts the firm’s specialization in the transitional style. Adams and her team utilized a warm color palette and infused modern elements such as light fixtures, appliances, and cabinetry to achieve the transitional look.
12) CROSS
11818 Warfield St., San Antonio, TX 78216
CROSS offers custom-designed buildouts and kitchen and bath remodeling services in San Antonio and its surrounding areas. The full-service remodeling firm has its own group of in-house craftsmen, who specialize in transitional and eclectic styles. The firm has been featured in several publications, including Luxury Home Magazine.
In the featured project, the firm’s woodworking skills are evident. The cabinetry, countertops, and overhead stove vent mirror each other, as do the details on the kitchen island.
11) Blackline Renovations
5210 McKinney Ave. Suite #200, Dallas, TX 75205
Blackline Renovations specializes in transitional and contemporary designs. Established in 2002, the firm is led by Chris Black, whose prior experience in commercial construction firms gave him the education needed to successfully run a home construction company. The firm has received local, regional, and national CoTY awards for its work.
In the featured project, the firm focused on a wood and earthy theme. The paneled cabinetry and matching nook area emphasizes the modern style through the use of straight lines.
10) Traver Construction, Inc.
| 6720 Meadowcreek Dr., Dallas, TX 75254
With nearly three decades of experience, Traver Construction is a full-service residential design-build firm specializing in whole-home renovations. The firm has worked on numerous home additions, exterior renovations, and kitchen remodels. Its portfolio highlights an extensive range of architectural styles, from Contemporary to Traditional. The firm is led by Doug Traver, a remodeler with over four decades of experience and a background in architecture and design. He is an active past president of the NARI Greater Dallas chapter, a Master Certified Remodeler, and a Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler. The firm has been honored with numerous CoTY awards for its residential kitchen remodeling work.
The chosen project showcases the firm’s woodwork and specialization in European designs. For this kitchen, the firm used a white pallet for a minimalist appeal, while giving it a classic touch through the intricate cabinetry. Exposed beams were added to give the room more color and an inviting appeal.
9) CG&S Design-Build
402 Corral Ln., Austin, TX 78745
CG&S Design-Build is an award-winning firm that was first established in 1957. It has since grown to become a well-respected design-build firm with its own in-house design studio. The firm has been the recipient of several Chrysalis Awards, which recognize the firm’s kitchen, interior, home addition, and entire house remodeling work on a national scale. The firm is affiliated with the American Institute of Architects and specializes in the French and farmhouse styles.
The featured project is an example of the firm’s contemporary work. Clean and simple lines were a recurring theme throughout the home, as evidenced in the kitchen’s central island and custom cherry painted cabinetry.
8) David Wilkes Builders
5450 Bee Caves Suite 4B, Austin, TX 78746
David Wilkes Builders is led by husband-and-wife team David and Catherine Wilkes, both of whom have years of construction and remodeling experience. David received his engineering degree from one of England’s most respected institutions and has a long history of successful collaborations with some of the area’s best architects and interior designers. Catherine has been involved in the industry since a young age, and with her LEED AP credentials, incorporates green building practices into the firm’s work. She also serves on the board of NARI’s Austin chapter.
The chosen project showcases the firm’s millwork and specialization in Transitional designs. For this kitchen, the firm used a white pallet for a minimalist appeal, while giving it a classic touch through the intricate cabinetry. Exposed beams were added to give the room more color and an inviting appeal.
7) Marvelous Home Makeovers
17819 Davenport Road Suite 135, Dallas 75252
Marvelous Home Makeovers emphasizes the importance of green building through each of its projects, and incorporates eco-friendly steps into its building processes. It is a boutique remodeling company that extends its services throughout the Greater Dallas area. The firm provides a complete project approach and handles every aspect of a kitchen remodel, from design and material selection to project management and execution. Marvelous Home Makeovers is led by Botond Laszlo, a builder with a background in both construction and architecture. Laszlo was the first NARI Greater Dallas member to earn three certifications: Certified Remodeler, Certified Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeler, and Green Certified Professional. The firm has been the recipient of multiple awards, including several local and regional CoTY awards and a National Green Project Recognition in 2013.
The firm specializes in transitional and traditional styles, as seen in the featured project. The firm matched the unique granite countertops with the large kitchen island. Modern touches, such as the overhead stove cover and recessed lighting, were added to contrast with the traditional wooden cabinetry.
6) Signature Home Services
1201 Hillview Dr., Keller, TX 76248
Signature Home Services offers a full range of home remodeling services throughout Tarrant County and its surrounding areas. The firm includes a team of Certified Remodelers, Certified Graduate Remodelers, interior designers, and Certified Aging-in-Place specialists. The firm’s portfolio shows a specialization in cabinetry, which often features intricate details and fine custom finishes. The firm also customizes kitchen islands and overhead stove covers. The firm has been the recipient of multiple awards, including the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2015 The firm has also been a consistent recipient of the Guildmaster Award for Service Excellence since 2013.
The firm specializes in traditional, colonial, and contemporary styles. In the featured project, metallic and wooden elements are used together, giving the kitchen a transitional appeal.
5) EURO Design Build
401 S Sherman St. Suite #209, Richardson, TX 75081
EURO Design Build offers an European standard of craftsmanship and a full range of design-build services. The firm’s team includes certified remodelers, interior designers, and its own in-house craftsmen. The firm handles every aspect of a project — from drafting to execution — emphasizing the importance of the client’s perspective. The firm recently received a regional CoTY award from NARI, and, in 2015, received a national CoTY for its Universal Design projects.
The firm specializes in Mediterranean-inspired kitchens. As seen in the featured project, the team adds finishes in very specific areas, such as the kitchen island and the ceiling. It often makes use of neutral palettes with a touch of metallic and wooden elements to give a room just the right amount of contrast.
4) Realty Restoration
8825 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753
Realty Restoration is an award-winning design-build firm offering a full range of construction and remodeling services. The firm is led by David Davison, a Master Certified Remodeler with over 30 years of construction experience, who once served as the president of NARI’s Austin chapter. Davison runs the firm with the help of his son Christopher, a member of the American Institute of Architects and another former president of NARI Austin. He manages the design arm of the firm, developing design schematics to serve as a guide in preliminary pricing before drafting remodeling plans.
The firm has received multiple awards, include several Chrysalis awards and both regional and national CoTY awards. The firm has been featured in publication such as Qualified Remodeler, which named the firm as one of the country’s leading remodeling firms, in addition to naming several of its kitchen projects as the best across multiple categories.
3) Haven Design and Construction
P.O. Box 701665, San Antonio, TX 78270
Known for its exquisite custom cabinetry and designs, Haven Design and Construction specializes in transitional, contemporary, and ranch. Its principal, Jana Valdez, received a degree in interior design and personally oversees each project. Although skilled in several areas and with over 15 years of experience, Valdez favors kitchen and bathroom work, making it her field of expertise. Valdez runs the firm with her husband Armando, a general contractor, together offering their clients a combined experience of nearly four decades. Haven has received multiple prestigious awards, including national and regional CoTY awards for its kitchen work and accolades from ASID recognizing its designs.
The featured project is an example of Haven’s transitional work. With this kitchen, the team incorporated modern elements through geometrical lights and an elevated kitchen island. A fusion of traditional styles is seen in the cabinetry.
2) Hatfield Builders & Remodelers
701 E. Plano Pkwy. Suite #400, Plano, TX 75074
Hatfield Builders & Remodelers is one of the most awarded firms on this list. The company is a design-build remodeling firm known for their ‘one stop shop’ approach to design and remodeling. They specialize in not only kitchens and bathrooms, but also whole house interior remodels, new detached buildings and garages. The firm is led by Chad Hatfield, CR, CKBR, a certified remodeler, with nearly two decades of experience and a degree in Engineering. The Hatfield Team consists of interior design staff and experienced residential construction managers who collaborate on their entire process to remodel homes from their client’s initial idea through final construction.
The firm constructs in a wide variety of styles. The featured project is an example of its transitional work. With this kitchen, the firm contrasted the soft white cabinetry with a cocoa colored island and hard wood floors throughout the great room. With cabinets to the ceiling, open shelves and lighting infused throughout, they modernized this craftsman style home that had been recently built into an elegant classic space.
1) Kitchen Design Concepts
2741 E. Belt Line Rd. Suite 113, Carrollton, TX 75006
Kitchen Design Concepts handles the three most critical aspects of a kitchen remodel: planning, designing, and execution. It provides its clients a seamless and unique process, utilizing a “Lifestyle Assessment Tool,” which aids its team in designing a kitchen personalized down to the smallest detail. The firm also assists its clients in setting up a temporary kitchen through its Kitchen Care Package, allowing clients to carry on with their daily lives despite the on-going construction in their home. The firm is the brainchild of Mary Kathryn Reese and Jennifer Sherill, two former management consultants who worked on projects for several Fortune 500 companies. Sherill, president of the firm, is a Certified Remodeler. Under Sherill’s leadership, the firm has been recognized for its high-quality kitchen work with numerous CoTY awards.
The firm’s portfolio showcases its one-of-a-kind kitchens in a variety of styles. In the featured project, the firm gave the kitchen a rustic and European appeal through the color selection, metallic elements, and custom finishes.